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Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...
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HEALTH AT HOME - NONMEDICAL CARE, HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE CARE
This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Skilled Home Healthcare; the second contains Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.
SENIOR HOUSING
First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.
You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.
94 Non-Medical Home Care Definitions
96-99 Non-Medical Home Care Comparison Grid
94-103 Non-Medical Home Care Agencies
104 Home Health Definitions
106 Home Health Agency Comparison Grid
106-109 Home Health Agencies
110 Hospice Definitions
112 Hospice Comparison Grid
112-118 Hospice Agencies
122 Senior Housing Definitions
126 Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid
126-133 Independent Living / Retirement Communities
134-137 Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid
134-143 Assisted Living Communities
144-145 Affordable / Subsidized Housing Resources
SENIOR HOUSING cont’d
146-147 Memory Care Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid
146-149 Memory Care Assisted Living Communities
150-153 Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid
150-161 Skilled Nursing Facilities
The Seniors Blue Book 9218 Metcalf Ave #327, Overland Park, KS 66212 C: 913.980.4082 O: 913.229.6860 www.SeniorsBlueBook.com
24 Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney
40 Prime Healthcare: Passionate About Seniors
52 Medicare 2025 “In a Nutshell”
76 10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
80 Caregiving Tips: Helping a Loved One in the Later Stages of Parkinson’s
92 Life After a Stroke
100 Home Care and Home Health. What’s the Difference?
120 Caregiver’s Checklist
131 When is the Right Time for Assisted Living
Kirsten Brewer, Publisher kirsten@seniorsbluebook.com 913.980.4082
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The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2025.
Kirsten Brewer, Publisher Seniors Blue Book Kansas City Metro Area
Dear Seniors, Professionals and Friends of the Seniors Blue Book:
Thank you so much for picking up the Annual 2025 edition of the Seniors Blue Book! We value and welcome your feedback. We hope you enjoy this edition!
Whether you’re a caregiver seeking support, a senior looking for helpful information, or a professional dedicated to serving our senior community, the Seniors Blue Book is here to be your guiding light. Aging can bring its own set of challenges, but with this comprehensive guide, we aim to be a beacon of support, offering a helping hand through the maze of available resources.
We recognize that navigating the complex network of services and programs can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve organized this edition with color-coded sections to help you easily locate the resources you need, from healthcare and home support to housing options –
Resources is Blue, Health at Home is Purple, Senior Housing is Green
For a quick tutorial, check out our “How to use this guide” on pages 4-5. As the adage says, “knowledge is power”. Our inherent right to choose is the cornerstone of what we believe and is exactly why this “Authoritative Media’ Seniors Blue Book was created 45 years ago.
Our user-friendly website, www. SBBKC.com, is also a valuable tool, allowing you to search for resources, access educational articles, and find local events. Our compassionate Sponsors help support our mission – be sure to keep them in mind when choosing services and let them know you found them in Seniors Blue Book!
Thank you for making the Seniors Blue Book a Kansas City tradition. We are committed to providing you with the information and support you need as you navigate the journey of aging. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us – we’re here to help and love hearing from you.
Thank you and enjoy!
Kirsten Brewer, Publisher
ADULT DAY PROGRAMS
For elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone. The programs provide purpose and stimulation. Most facilities place participants into groups by their specific limitations.
KANSAS
PRAIRIE VILLAGE
Addington Place of Prairie
Village (ad on pages 138-139)
2700 Somerset Dr, Prairie Village, KS 66206 913-228-0170
MISSOURI
BLUE SPRINGS
Hearthstone Adult Day Care
808 SW 15th St, Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-220-3343
GLADSTONE
Northland Shepherd’s Center –Break Time Club
5601 NE Antioch Rd #12, Gladstone, MO 64119
816-452-4536
GRANDVIEW
Open Doors Adult Day Care Services, Inc
13013 Fuller Av, Ste C, Grandview, MO 64030
816-214-8065
KANSAS CITY
Addington Place of Shoal Creek (ad on pages 138-139) 9601 N Tullis Dr, Kansas City, MO 64157 816-265-1697
Brookside Adult Day Healthcare 400 W 57th St, KC, MO 64113 816-926-9400
Carousel, The 5419 E 36th St S, Kansas City, MO 64128 816-920-7003
Easter Seals Midwest 1508 NW Vivion Rd, KC, MO 64118 816-781-0177
Haske Adult Day Care 6801 Longview Rd, KC, MO 64134 816-761-3969
Helping Hands Adult Day Center 6610 Blue Ridge Blvd, KC, MO 64133 816-743-8127
Hope Health Care Center for Seniors & Special Need Adults 7447 Holmes Rd, KC, MO 64131 816-569-6360
Just Schooling Adult Day Health Care, LLC 3325 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128 (816) 861-0070
Loving Arms Adult Day Care 13856 Wyandotte St, KC, MO 64145 816-941-0224
Margaret’s Place Adult Recreation & Wellness Center 3501 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109 816-249-2300
Northland Adult Day Center
1613 Swift Ave, KC, MO 64116 816-844-3955
Pathways Adult Day Health Care
7911 Paseo Blvd, KC, MO 64131 816-333-7600
Willow Park Adult Daycare
5811 E Truman Rd, KC, MO 64126 816-812-1519
LEE’S SUMMIT
Addington Place of Lee’s
Summit (ad on pages 138-139)
2160 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-281-3128
RAYTOWN
XtraCare Adult Day Care Center
6311 Evanston, Raytown, MO 64133 816-272-2533
ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS / PATIENTS
Living Well – Senior Housing Advisors (ad on pg 1)
Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care 913-226-4385
Oasis Senior Advisors Kansas City (ad on pg 45) 816-206-3600
Senior Care Authority (ad on page 46) KS 913-488-8609 MO 816-533-7800
The American Geriatrics Society –Health in Aging Foundation 800-563-4916
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS
Eldercare Locator Nationwide 800-677-1116
Clay County Senior Services 4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116 816-455-4800
Council on Aging
711 Marshall St Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging 2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611 800-798-1366
Johnson County Area Agency on Aging
11811 S Sunset Dr #1300, Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-8861
Kansas Area Agency on Aging 2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611 855-200-2372
Mid-American Regional Council MARC 600 Broadway, KC, MO 64105 816-474-4240
Northwest MO Area Agency on Aging 809 N 13th St, Albany, MO 64402 660-726-3800 / 888-844-5626
Wyandotte & Leavenworth Counties Area Agency on Aging 849 N 47th St, Ste C, KC, KS 66102 913-573-8531
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AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY
KANSAS
BONNER SPRINGS
Bonner Springs YMCA
2251 S 138th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
913-422-9348
KANSAS CITY
Providence/Ball Family YMCA
8601 Parallel Pkwy, KC, KS 66112
913-378-9622
LAWRENCE
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center
4706 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049 785-832-7946
LEAVENWORTH
Leavenworth Genesis Health Club
2924 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-651-3400
LENEXA
Element Fitness
7880 Quivira, Lenexa, KS 66216
913-268-3633
OLATHE
Olathe Family YMCA 21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
913-393-9622
OVERLAND PARK
Genesis Health Club 10351 Barkley, Overland Park, KS 66204
913-648-8077
PRAIRIE VILLAGE
Paul Henson YMCA 4200 W 79th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208 913-642-6800
MISSOURI
GRANDVIEW
The View Community Center 13500 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030 816-316-4888
KANSAS CITY
Brookside Health & Fitness Center 6675 Holmes Rd, KC, MO 64131 816-276-7123
Cleaver Family YMCA 7000 Troost Ave, KC, MO 64131 816-285-9622
Gregg Klice Community Center 1600 E 17th Terr, KC, MO 64108 816-513-0652
North Kansas City Community Center (YMCA) 1999 Iron St, KC, MO 64116 816-300-0531
North Kansas City Hospital (Pavilion) 2790 Clay Edwards Dr, KC, MO 64116 816-691-5020
INDEPENDENCE
The Groves Birchwood Building
1600 W White Oak, Independence, MO 64050
816-254-3500 x415
LEE’S SUMMIT
John Knox Village 400 NW Murray Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
816-347-2187
LIBERTY
Liberty Community Center 1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO 64068
816-439-4360
PARKVILLE
South Platte County Community Center & YMCA
8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
816-505-2622
PLATTE CITY
Platte County Community Center (YMCA)
3101 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
816-858-0114
ARTHRITIS CARE
NW MO Regional Arthritis Center
Mosaic Health Plaza I, 802 N
Riverside, Ste 160, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
816-271-7057
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Providence Medical Center (ad on Back Cover) 8929 Parallel Pkwy, KC, KS 66112 913-596-4000
Saint John Hospital (ad on Back Cover) 3500 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-680-6000
St. Joseph Medical Center
Senior Behavioral Health Services (ad on back cover) 1000 Carondelet Dr, KC, MO 64114 816-943-5800
St. Mary’s Medical Center (ad on Back Cover)
201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-208-8438
CARE MANAGEMENT
Public or private organizations which provide services to the elderly who need professional assistance to arrange appropriate care.
OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Living Well – Senior Housing
Advisors (ad on pg 1)
Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care
913-226-4385
Oasis Senior Advisors
Kansas City (ad on pg 45) 816-206-3600
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CARE MANAGEMENT continued
Senior Care Authority
(ad on page 46)
KS 913-488-8609 MO 816-533-7800
KANSAS KANSAS CITY
Wyandotte & Leavenworth Counties
Area Agency on Aging 849 N 47th St, Ste C, KC, KS 66102 913-573-8531
OLATHE
Johnson County Area Agency on Aging
11811 S Sunset Dr #1300, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-8861
OVERLAND PARK
Communityworks, Inc
7819 Conser Pl, Overland Park, KS 66204
913-789-9900
Jewish Family Services 5801 W 115th St #103, Overland Pk, KS 66211
913-327-8250
TOPEKA
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc
2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611
785-235-1367
MISSOURI
BUCHANAN COUNTY
Northwest Missouri Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) PO Box 265, 504 E Hwy 136, Albany, MO 66402 660-726-3800 / 888-844-5626
CLAY COUNTY
Clay County Senior Services 4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116 816-455-4800
KANSAS CITY
Catholic Charities of Kansas City 8001 Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134 816-221-4377
Metro Lutheran Ministry 3031 Holmes, KC, MO 64109 816-931-0027
Platte County Senior Fund (platteseniors.org)
12200 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste 206 816-270-2800
SeniorLink 3101 Broadway, Ste 400, KC, MO 64111 816-753-4474
SAINT JOSEPH
AFL-CIO Community Services 1203 N Sixth St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501 816-364-1131
NATIONAL
Aging Information and Referral 800-235-5503
Eldercare Locator Nationwide
800-677-1116
Locates any AAA Nationwide National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Mgrs – Midwest Chapter
708-567-4180
COMPANION CARE
Caring Connections
(ad on pg 15)
913-407-7796 caringconnections.us
CONSERVATORSHIP
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A.
(ad on page 26)
11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211
913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27)
– 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
– 301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119
– 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713
Love Law Group, LLC
(ad on page 27) 3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-554-3330
Support That Feels Like Family
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We specialize in connecting seniors with trusted companions, fostering real friendships along the way.
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We provide the support, assistance, and companionship needed for independent living. Here are just some of the ways companions can assist seniors:
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913-407-7796
https://caringconnections.us
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KANSAS
AARP – Kansas
6220 SW 29th St Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66614
866-488-3619
Atty General Consumer Hotline
120 SW 10th Av, Topeka, KS 66612
800-432-2310
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
PO Box 13048
Overland Park, KS 66282
913-490-4100
Kansas Corporation Community
Consumer Utility Help Line
1500 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604
800-662-0027
Kansas Dept on Aging – KS Dept of Health & Environment Hotline
800-842-0078
Kansas Dept of Insurance
1300 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604
785-296-3071
Kansas Dept of Revenue Division of Vehicles
300 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611
785-296-3671
Kansas Foundation for Medical Care
800 SW Jackson St, Topeka, KS 66612
785-273-2552
Kansas Human Rights Commission
900 SW Jackson St #568-S, Topeka 66612
785-296-3206
Kansas Insurance Consumer Hotline
420 SW 9th St, Topeka, KS 66612
800-432-2484
Kansas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Landon Bldg, 900 SW Jackson St, Ste 1041, Topeka, KS 66612 877-662-8362 (ombudsman.ks.gov)
Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts
700 SW Jackson St #904, Topeka, KS 66603 785-296-3980
Region 3 Long-Term Care Ombudsman 8915 Lenexa Dr, Overland Park, KS 66214 913-329-4606
KANSAS
CITY
Wyandotte & Leavenworth Counties
Area Agency on Aging 849 N 47th St, Ste C, KC, KS 66102 913-573-8531
LAWRENCE
Kansas Advocates for Better Care
536 Fireside Ct STE B, Lawrence, KS 66049 785-842-3088
LENEXA
Kansas Dept of Social & Rehab Services (SRS) 8915 Lenexa Dr, Lenexa, KS 66214 913-826-7300
LEAVENWORTH
Council on Aging
300 Walnut St. Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
OLATHE
Consumer Fraud Div of Johnson
County District Attorney
100 N Kansas Ave, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-3003
OVERLAND PARK
Johnson County Library
9875 W 87th St., Overland Pk, KS 66212
913-826-4600
MISSOURI
Missouri – Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
207 W High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
800-392-8222
Missouri Dept of Insurance 573-751-4126
– Hotline 800-726-7390
Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
PO Box 570, 912 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65102
800-309-3282
KANSAS CITY
AARP – Missouri
9200 Ward Pkwy, Ste 350, KC, MO 64114
866-389-5627
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
406 W 34th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
816-490-9933
Better Business Bureau of Greater Kansas City 10985 Cody St Ste 210, Overland Park, KS 66210
816-421-7800
Division of Worker’s Compensation – MO 1410 Genessee, KC, MO 64102 800-775-2667
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Kansas City 4501 Walnut St, KC, MO 64111 816-561-6322
MARC Long-Term Care Ombudsman 816-474-4240
www.marc.org/Community/Aging/ Long-term-Care-Information/Longterm-Care-Ombudsman
NATIONAL
AARP
601 E St NW, Washington, DC 20049 888-687-2277
America’s Health Insurance Plans
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, WDC 20004 202-778-3200
Consumer Assistance Medicaid Providers Referrals 800-766-9012
Consumer Hotline 800-432-2310
Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222
Elder Abuse Hotline 800-392-0210
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CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, WDC 20580
877-382-4357
Identity Theft Helpline 877-438-4338
Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
800-286-3932
National Association of Consumer Advocates
202-452-1989
National Consumer Law Center 202-452-6252
National Consumers League Fraud Center 202-835-3323
National Do Not Call Registry
888-382-1222
Opt Out of Receiving Offers of Credit in the Mail
888-567-8688
Scams Hotline
888-40-SCAMS
Senate Aging Committee –Anti-Fraud Hotline
855-303-9470
Social Security Administration (Fraud Line)
800-269-0271
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Information 888-463-6332
US Consumer Product Safety (Hot Line) 800-638-2772
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
KANSAS LAWRENCE
Adult Education Connection
2920 Haskell Ave STE 100, Lawrence, KS 66046 785-832-5960
Centro Hispano Resource Center 3110 Mesa Way Ste. D, Lawrence, KS 66049 785-843-2039
Computer Learning Center –Independence, Inc 2001 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046 785-841-0333
Douglas County Extension Office 2110 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046 785-843-7058
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Education Dept 325 Main St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-840-3072
Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-3833
Sand Castles, Inc 1504 E 800th Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 785-832-2345
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County
745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-0543
University of Kansas Center for Community Outreach
1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Ste 405, Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-4073
LEAWOOD
Turning Point – Center for Hope and Healing
8900 State Line Rd, Ste 240, Leawood, KS 66206
913-383-8700 / 913-574-0900
MISSION
Johnson County Health & Environment Dept
6000 Lamar Av, Ste 140, Mission, KS 66202
913-826-1200
OLATHE
Johnson County Health & Environment Dept
11875 S Sunset Dr #300, Olathe, KS 66061
913-826-1200
Johnson County K – State Research & Extension
11811 S Sunset Dr #1500, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-7000
New Horizons for Adults – Center of Grace
520 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061
913-764-1353
OVERLAND PARK
Saint Luke’s Health & Wellness Classes
5801 W 115th, Overland Park, KS 66211
816-932-5100
SHAWNEE MISSION
Johnson County Park & Recreation District 50 Plus Program 6501 Antioch Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202
913-831-3355
Positive Aging Coalition Johnson County Libraries Shawnee Mission, KS 913-826-4600 x64382
Senior Computer Users Group (SenCom) of Greater Kansas City 6535 Quivira Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203
913-631-5200
MISSOURI
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Excelsior Springs Area Career Center 614 Lynn Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
816-630-9240 x7602
GLADSTONE
Clay County Senior Services
4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116
816-455-4800
Max $30 per term towards class fees available thru community partnerships
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES continued
KANSAS CITY
Della Lamb Community Services 500 Woodland Ave, KC, MO 64106 816-842-8040
Explore Your Future Workshops for Adults 50+ 816-694-3328
Kansas City Art Institute 32 E 46th St, KC, MO 64112 816-802-3333
Kansas City Senior Theatre (KCSeniorTheatre.org) 816-835-6734
Mid-Continent Public Library (Programs for seniors)
Red Bridge Branch, 453 E. Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131 816-942-1780
North Kansas City Schools
Community Education
3100 NE 83rd St, Ste 2400, KC, MO 64119 816-321-5011
Northland Shepherd’s Center 5601 NE Antioch Rd #12, Gladstone, MO 64119
816-452-4536
Osher Life Long Learning Institute (www.osher.ku.edu)
1515 St Andrews Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047 877-404-5823
Park Hill School District
7703 NW Barry Rd, KC, MO 64153
816-359-4060
Classes held in various locations in Clay & Platte Counties
Platte County Senior Fund 12200 N Ambassador Dr., Ste. 104, Kansas City, MO 64163 816-270-4100
Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central – Adventures in Learning 9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114 816-444-1121
Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge (SPARK) 4825 Troost, Ste 214, KC, MO 64110 816-235-2870
University of Missouri Extension – Clay 1901 NE 48th St, KC, MO 64118 816-407-3490
– Platte 11724 NW Plaza Cir #300, KC, MO 64118 816-270-2141
LIBERTY
Missouri Division of Senior Services – Clay 7000 Liberty Dr, Liberty, MO 64068 800-392-0210 Hotline
PARKVILLE
Synergy Services, Inc
400 E Sixth St, Parkville, MO 64152 816-587-4100
PLATTE CITY
Missouri Division of Senior Services – Platte 12200 N Ambassador Drove. Suite 104, Kansas City, MO 64163 800-392-0210 Hotline
Northland Career Center
1801 Branch St, Platte City, MO 64079
816-858-5505
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
KANSAS
Douglas County Health Dept Clinic 200 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-843-0721
Johnson County Health & Environment Dept
– 11875 S Sunset Dr # 300, Olathe, KS 66061
913-826-1200
– 6000 Lamar #140, Mission, KS 66202 913-826-1200
Leavenworth County Health Dept
500 Eisenhower Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-250-2000
Wyandotte County Public Health Dept
619 Ann Ave, KC, KS 66101 913-573-8855
MISSOURI
Cass County Health Dept 1411 S Commercial St, Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-8425
City of Kansas City – MO Health Dept 2400 Troost Ave, KC, MO 64108
816-513-6008
Clay County Health Dept
800 Haines Dr, Liberty, MO 64068
816-595-4200
Jackson County Health Dept 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-404-6415
Platte County Health Dept
– 1201 East St, Parkville, MO 64152 816-587-5998
– 7925 NW 110th St, Kansas City, MO 64153 816-858-2412
Saint Joseph Health Dept 904 S 10th St, Ste E, Saint Joseph, MO 64503 816-271-4636
DENTAL RESOURCES
KANSAS
Dental Practices Services, Inc PO Box 24273, Overland Park, KS 66283 913-851-3039
Dental Hygiene Clinic Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd, Science Bldg (SCI), Rm 201, Overland Pk, KS 66210 913-469-3808
Oral exam, X-rays, Fluoride treatments and Cleaning for $10
Douglas County Dental Clinic (Reduced fees sliding scale) 2210 Yale Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 785-312-7770
Kansas Dental Association 5200 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604 785-272-7360
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Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
888-870-2066
Donated dental & referral services for low-income disabled or elderly
MISSOURI
Dental Care 50
912 E 63rd St, KC, MO 64110
816-523-3665
Quality dental plan at affordable prices for citizens over 50 years of age.
Dental School U of Missouri – KC
650 E 25th St, KC, MO 64108
816-235-2100
Free Dental or sliding scale
Missouri Dept on Aging 912 Wildwood, PO Box 750, Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-6400
Dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment.
Northwest Family Dental
3608 Faraon Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-364-6444
Discounted dental services available with application for our program based on adjusted gross income and family size.
NATIONAL
Dental Lifeline Network
303-534-5360
Dentistry from the Heart
727-849-2002
DISABILITY SERVICES
Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) 2601 Gabriel, Parsons, KS 800-526-3648
Statewide AT program
DOWNSIZING & RELOCATION
Family Shepherd (ad on the front cover and pg 60-61) 210 SW Market Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-200-2834
www.familyshepherd.info/sbb
DRIVERS EVALUATION & TRAINING
KANSAS
AARP Driver Safety Course –Douglas County Senior Services 745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-0543
AARP Driver Safety Program 888-227-7669
Kansas Dept of Revenue Driver Control PO Box 12021, Topeka, KS 66612 785-296-3671
St. Francis Health (serving Douglas County)
634 SW Mulvane #404, Topeka, KS 66606 785-295-8045
Senior Care Authority
(ad on pg 46) 816- 533-7800
DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES
KANSAS
KANSAS CITY
Kansas City Kansas DMV – Driver’s License Bureau
155 S 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66102 913-287-2900
Wyandotte County DMV 710 N 7th St, Ste 240, KC, KS 66101 913-573-2821
LAWRENCE
Lawrence Vehicle License 1025 N 3rd St #119, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-9593
MISSION
Johnson County Driver’s License
6507 Johnson Dr, Mission KS 66202 913-432-2266
OLATHE
Johnson County Driver’s License 13507 Mur Len Rd #137, Olathe, KS 66062
913-829-2501
MISSOURI
BELTON
Belton DMV
325 Main St, Belton, MO 64012
816-331-9400
BLUE SPRINGS
Blue Springs DMV
2402 SW State Rte 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-228-0128
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Excelsior Springs DMV 115 Crown Hill #1, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-6612
GRANDVIEW
Grandview Motor Vehicle Office 1102 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030 816-316-4835
INDEPENDENCE
Independence DMV 17601 E US Hwy 40 J, Independence, MO 64055 816-503-8215
Sugar Creek DMV 521 S Sterling, Sugar Creek, MO 64054 816-836-9191
KANSAS CITY
Gladstone DMV 5943 NE Antioch Rd, KC, MO 64119 816-455-5100
Kansas City DMV 615 E 13th St, Ste 111, KC, MO 64106 816-842-4100
North Kansas City DMV 2421 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-710-6600
LEE’S SUMMIT
Lee’s Summit DMV
316 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-944-4000
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Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. They also help older adults remain in their homes as they age and protect them from abuse.
These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families should consider hiring an elder law attorney.
How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help My Aging Loved One?
Having a plan for your aging loved one’s care can relieve anxiety for you and the senior. Elder law attorneys can help their clients by providing some of the following services:
Long-Term Care Planning
The number of Americans living past age 65 has exponentially increased over the past few decades and will continue to grow over the next few years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there will be more than 80 million seniors in the U.S. by 2040. This increase requires more people to pay close attention to the need for longterm care planning.
An elder law attorney can help seniors create a plan to pay for their care needs for the rest of their lives. Many seniors may worry about a lack of financial resources to pay for food, rent, medical care, and transportation in the years to come. Others hope to stay in their homes as they age but aren’t sure what the options may be for
in-home care if it becomes necessary. An elder law attorney can help you create a customized plan for your needs and assist you in allocating money to pay for the essentials as you age. In addition, with expertise specific to elder law at the federal level and in your state, they can aid you in determining what public benefits you could qualify for, such as Medicaid and Medicare, and help you successfully apply for them.
Housing
Many older adults report wanting to age in place in communities. Elder law attorneys help their clients achieve this objective by representing them in landlord-tenant and other housing disputes.
For instance, an elder law attorney may help a homeowner with limited mobility who has been unable to maintain their lawn respond to a city ordinance violation. An elder law attorney could help an older adult access benefits and services that allow them to age in place, guiding them through applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and helping them find services such as Meals on Wheels.
Estate Planning Document Preparation
Most people contact an elder law attorney whose expertise includes estate planning when they need end-of-life documents drafted. Yet it is smart to start estate planning when you are still healthy.
Elder law attorneys may draft for their clients such documents as a last will and testament, health care directive,
and power of attorney. By carefully crafting these documents, an attorney can help protect a senior’s legal rights when it comes to their retirement benefits, estate administration, and medical decision-making authority.
At the same time, having a comprehensive estate plan in place may not only ease the stress your family members encounter upon your passing, but also help them avoid any potential disputes regarding their inheritance.
Create a Plan for Incapacity
A related piece of the puzzle is incapacity planning. This could mean having an elder law attorney advise you on documenting your wishes for care at the end of your life, in the wake of a disability, or after a diagnosis of dementia.
An elder law attorney can assist seniors and their families as they try and protect the senior’s financial and physical well-being as their condition progresses.
Guardianship
Elder law attorneys help family members and older adults with guardianship.
This may include a situation in which an older adult has dementia or another condition affecting decisionmaking. In such a case, an elder law attorney can help a concerned family member obtain guardianship. This includes securing a physician’s report, petitioning the court, and attending a hearing.
An older adult might sometimes dispute guardianship, asserting
continued decision-making capacity and wishing to maintain autonomy. Elder law attorneys representing older adults can present evidence to the court regarding their clients’ capacity to handle their own affairs. The attorney may also help support an older adult’s autonomy by recommending less restrictive alternatives to guardianship. These alternative options include limited guardianship and supported decisionmaking. Supported decision-making provides aid while preserving individuals’ rights.
What to Look for in Elder Law Attorneys
It is vital to know what to look for when you are hiring an elder law attorney. You want to have the best partner helping you protect yourself or your loved one. Here are some tips when looking for an elder law attorney:
• Interview multiple attorneys.
• Ask each attorney you meet with about their experience in the area.
• Get a referral from a friend or search for a qualified elder law attorney in your area.
Keeping your elderly loved ones safe is essential to supporting their care and protecting their legacy. A qualified elder law attorney can help you accomplish this and keep your parents, grandparents, or other aging relatives protected.
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by James P. Berger, J.D. with Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A. and may be reached at 913491-6332 or by email at jim@berger-lawfirm. com. See our ad on pg. 26.
DRIVER LICENSE OFFICES continued
PLATTE CITY
Platte City License Bureau 1211 Branch St, Platte City, MO 64079
816-858-5711
RAYTOWN
Raytown DMV 6138 Raytown Tfwy, Raytown, MO 64133 816-832-8416
SAINT JOSEPH
Saint Joseph DMV 1301 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64506 816-232-1455
ELDER ABUSE & CRIME PREVENTION
Elder Abuse & Neglect Hotline
800-392-0210
Kansas Dept for Aging & Disability Services
800-922-5330
KDHE Bureau of Health Facilities
800-842-0078
Missouri Elder Abuse Hotline 800-392-0210
Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman
PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-526-0727
National Center on Elder Abuse 800-677-1116 (Manned from 7 am to 12 am 7 days a week)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995
Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman
900 SW Jackson, Ste 1041, Topeka, KS 66612 877-662-8362
ELDER
LAW
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A.
(ad on page 26) 11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211 913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27) – 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
– 301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119 – 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713 Love Law Group, LLC (ad on page 27) 3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-554-3330
Platte County Senior Fund (platteseniors.org) 12200 N Ambassador Dr suite 104, Kansas City, MO 64163 816-270-4100 Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
James Social Services 3936 Troost Ave, KC, MO 64110 816-561-8515
809 N 13th St, Albany, MO 64402 660-726-3800 / 888-844-5626
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
continued
Statewide AT program K-Loan
866-465-2826
Statewide Alternative Finance Program offered through ATK
KANSAS CITY
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – Kansas
400 State Ave, KC, KS 66101
913-340-8810
Kansas Unemployment Insurance Program
4601 State Ave, KC, KS 66102
913-596-3500
Kansas Vocational Rehab Services (55+ Retraining)
402 State Ave, KC, KS 66101
913-279-7418
Senior Community Service Employment Program
650 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66101 913-677-0100
LAWRENCE
Kansas Vocational Rehab Services
(55+ Retraining)
1901 Delaware, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-832-3846
Lawrence Workforce Center
2920 Haskell, Lawrence, KS 66046
785-840-9675
Older Kansans Employment Program (OKEP)
785-296-7842
LEAVENWORTH
Kansas Vocational Rehab Services (55+ Retraining) 515 Limit St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-680-2203
OVERLAND PARK
Catholic Community Employment Services 9740 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 913-384-6608
Kansas Vocational Rehab Services (55+ Retraining) 8915 Lenexa Dr, Overland Pk, KS 66214 913-826-7520
Workforce Partnership Center (Job Board) 8535 Bluejacket, Lenexa, KS 66214 913-577-5900
TOPEKA
Topeka Workforce Center 1430 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612 785-235-5627
MISSOURI
JEFFERSON CITY
Division of Employment Security –Missouri PO Box 59, Jefferson City, MO 65104 573-751-3215
KANSAS CITY
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – Missouri 911 Walnut St, KC, MO 64106
816-426-5773
Offers Seniors on the job training
Full Employment Counsel 1740 Paseo Blvd, KC, MO 64108
816-527-0438
Guadalupe Center, Inc
1015 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, KC, MO 64108 816-421-1015
Metro Lutheran Ministry 3031 Holmes St, KC, MO 64109 816-931-0027
Saint James Social Services 5540 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
816-561-8515 x103
Seniors @ Work Employment Program
– Catholic Charities
850 Main St, KC, MO 64105 816-659-8258
NATIONAL
National Older Worker Career Center
900 Jackson St, Ste 115, Dallas, TX 75202
703-558-4200
Senior Community Service Employment Program 877-872-5627
ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
202-401-9351
KANSAS
Kansas Corporation Community Consumer Utility Help Line
1500 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604
800-662-0027
Project Deserve (Elderly or Disabled Westar customers) 800-383-1183
DESOTO
Desoto/Lenexa Multi-Service Center 12425 W 87th Street Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215 913-583-1182
KANSAS CITY
Economic Opportunity Foundation 1542 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66102 913-371-7800
LAWRENCE
Penn House
1035 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence KS 66044
785-842-0440
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County
785-842-05433
Warm Hearts of Douglas County, Inc PO Box 1555, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-841-3357
- Eckan PO Box 40, Ottawa, KS 66067 785-242-6413
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ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION continued
LENEXA
North Central Multi-Service Center 12425 W 87th St, Lenexa, KS 66215 913-715-6653
MISSION
Salvation Army
6219 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS 66202 913-384-3321
OLATHE
Catholic Charities – Olathe
333 E Poplar, Olathe, KS 66061 913-782-4077
El Centro
500 E Santa Fe, Ste A, Olathe, KS 66061 913-829-7800
Salvation Army Johnson County
420 E Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66061 913-782-3640
OVERLAND PARK
Catholic Charities – North Johnson County
9806 W 87th St, Overland Pk, KS 66212 913-384-6608
SHAWNEE MISSION
Johnson County Housing Services
LIEAP
8915 Lenexa Dr, Shawnee Mission, KS 66214 913-826-7300
Johnson County Government Offices 111 S Cherry St, Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-5000 (Switchboard)
MISSOURI KANSAS
CITY
Bishop Sullivan Center 6435 E Truman Rd, KC, MO 64126 816-231-0984
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 416 W 12th St, KC, MO 64105 816-842-0416
Catholic Charities of Kansas City 20 W 9th St, Ste 600, KC, MO 64105 816-221-4377
Christ the King Church 8500 Wornall Rd, KC, MO 64114 816-363-4888
Della Lamb Community Services 500 Woodland Ave, KC, MO 64106 816-842-8040
Gift of Warmth – Salvation Army 101 W Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64111 800-725-2769
Metro Lutheran Ministry 3031 Holmes St, KC, MO 64109 816-931-0027
Redemptorist Center 207 W Linnwood Blvd, KC, MO 64111 816-931-9942
Saint Francis Xavier Church 1001 E 52nd St, KC, MO 64110 816-523-5115
Salvation Army of Kansas City & Jackson County 816-241-6488
United Services Community Action Agency
6323 Manchester Ave, KC, MO 64133
816-358-6868
NATIONAL
National Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
800-432-0043
Salvation Army Fan Club
800-725-2769
ESTATE PLANNING
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A.
(ad on page 26)
11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211
913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27)
– 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
–
301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119
– 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713
Love Law Group, LLC (ad on page 27)
3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-554-3330
FALL PREVENTION
Seniors Falls Prevention Coalition of Clay & Platte County 816-455-4800
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
KANSAS
KANSAS CITY
Economic Opportunity Foundation 950 Quindaro Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66101
913-371-7800
OLATHE
Catholic Charities – Olathe
333 E Poplar, Olathe, KS 66061 913-782-4077
El Centro
500 E Santa Fe, Ste A, Olathe, KS 66061
913-829-7800
Salvation Army
420 E Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66061
913-782-3640
OVERLAND PARK
Catholic Charities – North
9806 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212
913-384-6608
MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY
Bishop Sullivan Center 6435 E Truman Rd, KC, MO 64126
816-231-0984
Budget and Financial Management Assistance (BFMA)
218 Delaware St, Ste 301, KC, MO 64105 816-474-2972
Lifeline available www.AdventHealthKC.com/Wellness 913-676-8133 continued on page 32
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
continued
Catholic Charities of Kansas City
20 W 9th St, Ste 600, KC, MO 64105
816-221-4377
Della Lamb Community Services
500 Woodland Ave, KC, MO 64106 816-842-8040
Metro Lutheran Ministry
3031 Holmes St, KC, MO 64109 816-931-0027
Salvation Army of Kansas City and Jackson County (Emergency assistance hotline) 816-241-6488
United Services Community Action Agency
6323 Manchester Ave, KC, MO 64133 816-358-6868
NATIONAL
AARP – Money and Work
601 E St NW, Washington, DC 20049
888-687-2277
Long-term & financial planning, representative payee, and trust program for individuals with disabilities
AARP Tax Aide 888-227-7669
BenefitsCheckUp.Org 888-268-6706
Federal Income Tax Information
800-829-4059 TTY/TDD
IRS Hotline
800-829-1040
IRS National Tax Payer Advocate Help Line
877-777-4778
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
800-388-2227
Social Security Hot Line 800-772-1213
Social Security Administration (Fraud line) 800-269-0271
Total Mortgage – Senior Housing Guide 877-868-2503
Not-for-profit money management and payee organization
Western Union – Fraud Protection 800-448-1492
FOOD RESOURCES
Meals on Wheels America 888-998-6325
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 800-221-5689
KANSAS
BALDWIN
Baldwin City Senior Center (Senior Resource Center for Douglas County) 1221 Indiana, Baldwin City, KS 66006 785-842-0543
DESOTO
Desoto Community Center (Delivered Meals) 32905 W 84th St, Desoto, KS 66018 913-585-1762
EUDORA
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County
785-842-0543
KANSAS CITY
Economic Opportunity Foundation 950 Quindaro Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66101
913-371-0848
LEAVENWORTH
Council on Aging (Delivered Meals)
711 Marshall St Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
Bethel AME Church 411 Kiowa, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
Trinity Lutheran Church 2101 10th Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-682-7474
– Nutrition Center 913-297-0777
LAWRENCE
Lawrence Meals on Wheels
2121 Kasold, Ste B, Lawrence, KS 66047
785-830-8844
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County
785-842-0543
LENEXA
Lenexa Sr Center – Meals on Wheels 13425 Walnut St, Lenexa, KS 66215
913-888-6141
OLATHE
CHAMPSS (Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan – Solutions for Seniors)
11811 S Sunset Dr, Ste 1300, Olathe 66061
913-715-8894
The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging in partnership with several local Hy-Vee grocery stores provides nutritious meals seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the dining area of local Hy-Vee grocery stores. Individuals age 60 or older and their spouses, may enroll and receive a CHAMPSS card to participate. The suggested contribution is $4 per meal.
Johnson County Nutrition Program 11811 S Sunset Dr #1300, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-8861
OVERLAND PARK
Shawnee Mission Meals on Wheels (Meals are $3.75)
7810 W. 79th Street, Overland Park, KS 66204
913-642-0489
(The) Heritage Center 5801 W 115th St #103, Overland Pk, KS 66209
913-327-8042
A program for members of the Jewish Community Center including kosher lunch and activities for seniors age 65+. Members can be non-Jewish.
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Village Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
9960 Mission Rd, Overland Pk, KS 66206 913-671-2314
PLATTE
Platte County Senior Fund (Delivered Meals)
12200 N. Ambassador Drive, Ste. 104 Kansas City, MO 64163 816-270-4100
ROELAND PARK
Roeland Park Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Pk, KS 66205 913-826-3160
SPRING HILL
Spring Hill Food Pantry at Life
Springs Church (Thursdays)
206 N Webster, Spring Hill, KS 66083 913-592-5433
TONGANOXIE
Florence Riford Senior Center
530 S Bury, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-845-2787
JOHNSON COUNTY
Meals on Wheels
– New Client Line 913-715-8861
– Stop/Change Delivery 913-715-8896
– Volunteer Line 913-715-8895 FOOD RESOURCES continued
Senior Farmers’ Market Program 420 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 913-782-364
WYANDOTTE & LEAVENWORTH COUNTIES
Area Agency on Aging –Meals on Wheels
849-C N 47th St, KC, KS 66102 913-573-8546
MISSOURI
BUCHANAN COUNTY
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging 809 N 13th St, Albany, Mo 64402 660-726-3800 / 888-844-5626
BELTON
Belton Senior Center 609 Minnie Ave, Belton, MO 64012 816-348-7410
BLUE SPRINGS
Vesper Hall 400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-228-0181
BUCKNER
Buckner Senior Center 611 S Sibley St, Buckner, MO 64016 816-650-4018
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Excelsior Springs Senior Center (Home delivered meals)
500 Tiger Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-5955
GRANDVIEW
Booth Manor Senior Center (Delivered Meals)
6111 E 129th St, Grandview, MO 64030
816-966-0303 x311
HARRISONVILLE
Harrisonville Senior Center (Delivered Meals)
2400 Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-8980
KANSAS CITY
Christ the King Church
8500 Wornall Rd, KC, MO 64114
816-363-4888
Community Assistance Council 10901 Blue Ridge Blvd, KC, MO 64134 816-763-3277
Della Lamb Community Services
500 Woodland Ave, KC, MO 64106
816-842-8040
Don Bosco Family Support Center –
Seniors in Kansas City (Delivered Meals)
580 Campbell St, KC, MO 64106 816-691-2900
Guadalupe Center (Delivered Meals) 1015 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, KC, MO 64108
816-421-1015
Hillcrest Community (Delivered Meals)
10401 Hillcrest Rd, KC, MO 64134
816-513-8560
Kansas City North Community Center (Delivered Meals) 3930 NE Antioch Rd, KC, MO 64117 816-784-6100
Saint Francis Xavier Church 1001 E 52nd St, KC, MO 64110 816-523-5115
Saint James Social Services (Community Kitchen M-F 4:30-6 p.m.) 3936 Troost Ave, KC, MO 64110 816-561-8515 x103
Saint Therese Community Center 5814 Euclid, KC, MO 64130 816-444-3514
United Services Community Action Agency 6323 Manchester Ave, KC, MO 64133 816-358-6868
Bishop Sullivan Center 6435 E Truman Rd, KC, MO 64126
816-231-0984
Harvesters – The Community Food Network
3801 Topping, KC, MO 64129 816-929-3000
Mid America Regional Council (MARC) (Delivered Meals) 816-701-8271
Platte County Senior Fund (Delivered Meals) 11724 Plaza Circle Dr #700, KC, MO 64153 816-270-4100
Shepherd’s Center of KC Central (Delivered Meals) 9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114 816-444-1121
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KEARNEY
Kearney Senior Center (Delivered Meals)
600 N Jefferson, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-6533
LIBERTY
Liberty Silver Center (Delivered Meals)
1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO 64068
816-439-4398
NORTH KANSAS CITY
Northland Meals on Wheels 2800 Clay Edwards Dr, North KC, MO 64116 816-691-5322
OAK GROVE
Oak Grove Senior Center (Delivered Meals)
1901 Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075
816-690-4003 x4
PLATTE COUNTY
Platte County Senior Fund (Delivered Meals) 11724 Plaza Circle Dr #700, KC, MO 64153
816-270-4100
SAINT JOSEPH
Open Door Food Kitchen (Noon meal served every day)
615 S 8th St, St Joseph, MO 64501 816-364-1085
Second Harvest 915 Douglas St, Saint Joseph, MO 64505 816-364-3663
Barlett Senior Center (Delivered Meals)
409 S 18th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501 816-233-8201
InterServ (Calvin Center) (Delivered Meals) 1412 N 3rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64505 816-232-7779
SMITHVILLE
Smithville Meals on Wheels
107 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089 816-532-3897
Smithville Senior Center (MWF, 12 noon, $3.50) 113 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089 816-343-2073
GUARDIANSHIP
Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) 520-881-8008
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A. (ad on page 29) 11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211 913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27) – 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
– 301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119
– 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713
Love Law Group, LLC
(ad on page 27)
3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-554-3330
HEALTH INSURANCE
BAC Associates (ad on pg 50) bacassociates.com 913-787-4206
HEARING SERVICES & RESOURCES
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
800-638-8255
Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK)
2601 Gabriel, Parsons, KS
800-526-3648
Statewide AT program
Audient
866-956-5400
Hearing aid help for low-income people
Clear Captions
816-602-0838
Free captioned phone available
Federal Video Relay Service
877-709-5801
Hamilton Captioned Relay – CapTel
877-243-2823
Hearing Aid Helpline 800-521-5247
Hearing Helpline – Better Hearing Institute 800-327-9355
K-Loan
866-465-2826
Statewide Alternative Finance Program offered through ATK
Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
555 S Kansas Ave, 3rd Fl, Topeka, KS 66603 785-368-8034
Kansas Relay Center 800-766-3777
Kansas Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) 800-526-3648
MidAmerica Alliance for Access 626 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66101 913-321-5140
National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now 800-648-4327
Private non-profit organization that provides hearing aids
National Institute on Deafness 800-241-1044
National Telecommunications Relay Service 711
Relay Missouri 711 (www.donthanguponrelay.com)
Customer Service 800-676-3777
Sight & Hearing Association 800-992-0424
Sprint Video Relay Services 877-709-5776
Starkey Hearing Foundation Hear Now Program 800-328-8602
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HEARING SERVICES & RESOURCES continued
Z Video Relay Service / AT&T Relay Services
888-877-9998
HOME IMPROVEMENTS & MODIFICATIONS
Lifeway Mobility (ad on pg 39)
1250 Howell St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-408-6468
KANSAS LAWRENCE
City of Lawrence Community Development – Neighborhood Resources 1 Riverfront Plaza, Level 1, Ste 110, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-832-7700
LEAVENWORTH
City of Leavenworth Home Repair Program
100 N 5th St, 2nd Fl, Leavenworth KS 66048 913-680-2627
LENEXA
Johnson County Housing Services 12425 W 87th St Pkwy, Ste 200, Lenexa, KS 66215 913-715-6600
OLATHE
Olathe Housing Rehab Services
200 W Sante Fe, Olathe, KS 66061 913-971-6268
OVERLAND PARK
Jewish Family Services Help At Home 5801 W 115th St #103, Overland Pk, KS 66211 913-981-8880
MISSOURI
CLAY COUNTY
Clay County Senior Services 4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116 816-455-4800
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Good Samaritan Center
108 S Thompson Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-2718
KANSAS CITY
Housing and Community Development – Kansas City, MO 414 E 12th St, 19th Fl, KC, MO 64106 816-513-3025
The Whole Person, Inc (TWP) 3710 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111 816-561-0304
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – LOAN CLOSETS
Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) – KEE Reuse 800-526-3648
Statewide AT program Collaboration Works 1412 Iron St, North KC, MO 64116 816-421-1305
First United Methodist Church
946 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-841-7500
– West Campus
867 W Hwy 40, Lawrence, KS 66049
785-841-7500
Independence, Inc
(Borrow or Donate Medical Equipment) 2001 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046
785-841-0333
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611
785-235-1367
Kansas Equipment Exchange
2941 Centennial, Salina, KS 67402
800-826-3648
K-Loan
866-465-2826
Statewide Alternative Finance Program offered through ATK
Lifeway Mobility (ad on page 39) 1250 Howell St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-408-6468
MidAmerica Alliance for Access 626 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66101 913-378-2266
Missouri Assistive Technology
816-655-6700 / 800-647-8557
VFW Post #852 1801 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-843-2078
Passionate about Seniors
At St. Joseph Medical Center, we’ve made changes to provide specialized care tailored to seniors. As the first accredited geriatric ER in KC, we identify seniors who may need extra support during or after their hospitalization.
Our inpatient Senior Behavioral Health Unit provides care for adults over 55 who experience acute behavioral symptoms associated with dementia and/or other mental health conditions.
Paul Hura, MD, Senior Care Services Medical Director shares, “It is an honor and privilege to care for our seniors, and these philosophies remain very important to our physicians, nurses, and entire healthcare teams at St. Joseph Medical Center.”
St. Mary’s Medical Center is a patient-centered community hospital in Blue Springs, MO, providing comprehensive quality care with state-of-theart treatment in a warm, caring environment. With the only accredited Geriatric Emergency Department in Eastern Jackson County, Dr. Michael Liston,
Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer, understands this well. “We take caring for seniors to heart”. St. Mary’s holds numerous Grade A and 5-star ratings, while offering hometown touches such as walk-in 3D Mammograms. As a community partner, St. Mary’s is Your Community Hospital. StMarysKC.com.
In Leavenworth, Saint John Hospital offers Senior Behavioral Health for inpatient care. During a patient’s stay, the unit uses a multi-sensory and multidisciplinary approach to care. Our specialized staff supports patients and family members with comprehensive nursing care 24 hours a day.
“Many times, the slow loss of a loved one’s sense of self and memory is confusing and difficult for the individual and their loved ones through some of the more
difficult aspects of dementia,” says Dr. Amand, Psychiatrist and Medical Director.
Providence Medical Center is a community hospital located in Kansas City, KS. Committed to excellence and award-winning patient care, Providence received an “A” grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility achieving this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide. Providence has received a 5-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The star award is given based on metrics such as mortality, readmission, patient safety and patient experience. Providence is also nationally recognized in multiple service lines, receiving 18
awards with eight 5-Star ratings, according to research released by Healthgrades.
“Many times, the slow loss of a loved one’s sense of self and memory is confusing and difficult for the individual and their loved ones through some of the more difficult aspects of dementia.”
Dr. Amand, Psychiatrist and Medical Director
HOME REHABILITATION & WEATHERIZATION
KCMO Neighborhood & Community Services Dept
City Hall 4th Fl, KC, MO 64106 816-513-3025
Northland Neighborhood, Inc 4420 NE Chouteau Trfwy, KC, MO 64117 816-454-2000
Platte County Senior Fund 11724 NW Plaza Cir #600, KC, MO 64153
816-270-2800
University of Missouri Extension –Clay County 1901 NE 48th St, KC, MO 64118 816-407-3490
United Services Community Action Agency
6323 Manchester Ave, KC, MO 64133 816-358-6868
LIBERTY
Rebuilding Together Clay County 2050 Plumbers Wy #150, Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-8985
SAINT JOSEPH
Community Action Partnership of Saint Joseph
817 Monteray St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503 816-233-8281
Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living (MERIL) 4420 S 40th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506 816-279-8558
NATIONAL
National Residential Improvement Association 877-591-2672
National Resource Center on Support Housing and Home Modification 213-740-1364
National Architecture Program of the Paralyzed Vets of America 800-424-8200
National Fair Housing Accessibility – FIRST Design & Construction Resource Center 202-898-1661
HOSPITALS
KANSAS
KANSAS CITY Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorder Clinic – Neurology Dept Fairway, KS 66205 913-588-0970
Providence Medical Center (ad on Back Cover) 8929 Parallel Pkwy, KC, KS 66112 913-596-4000
Univ of Kansas Medical Center 3901 Rainbow Blvd, KC, KS 66160 913-588-5000
LAWRENCE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
325 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-505-5000
LEAVENWORTH
Leavenworth VA Medical Center 4101 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-682-2000
Saint John Hospital (ad on Back Cover)
3500 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-680-6000
Saint Luke’s Cushing Hospital 711 Marshall St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-684-1100
OLATHE
Olathe Medical Center
20333 W 151st St, Olathe, KS 66061 913-791-4200
OVERLAND PARK
AdventHealth South Overland Park 7820 West 165 St, Overland Park, KS 66223
913-373-2000
Menorah Medical Center 5721 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209
913-498-6000
Overland Park Regional Med Center 10500 Quivira Rd, Overland Pk, KS 66215
913-541-5000
Saint Luke’s Brain Fitness Center –South 12300 Metcalf Av, Overland Pk, KS 66213
913-317-7000
Saint Luke’s South Hospital 12300 Metcalf Ave, Overland Pk, KS 66213
913-317-7000
SHAWNEE MISSION
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 9100 W 74th St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
913-676-2000
MISSOURI
BELTON
Research Belton Hospital 17065 S 71 Hwy, Belton, MO 64012 816-348-1200
BLUE SPRINGS
St. Mary’s Medical Center (ad on Back Cover) 201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-208-8438
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Excelsior Springs Hospital 1700 Rainbow Blvd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
816-630-6081
continued on page 44
HOSPITALS
HARRISONVILLE
Cass Regional Medical Center
2800 E Rockhaven Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-3474
INDEPENDENCE
Center Point Medical Center
19600 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64057
816-698-7000
KANSAS CITY
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Dr, KC, MO 64116
816-691-2000
Research Medical Center
2316 E Meyer Blvd, KC, MO 64132
816-276-4000
St. Joseph Medical Center (ad on Back Cover)
1000 Carondelet Dr, KC, MO 64114
816-376-3277
Saint Luke’s Hospital
4401 Wornall Rd, KC, MO 64111
816-932-2000
Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital –Barry Rd
5830 NW Barry Rd, KC, MO 64154
816-891-6000
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
2900 Clay Edwards Dr, KC, MO 64116
816-691-5101
University Health (Truman Medical Center)
– Hospital Hill
2301 Holmes St, KC, MO 64108
816-404-1000
– Lakewood Medical Center 7900 Lee’s Summit Rd, KC, MO 64139
816-404-7000
Veterans Medical Center 4801 E Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64128 816-861-4700
LEE’S SUMMIT
Lee’s Summit Medical Center 2100 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-282-5000
Saint Luke’s East Hospital 100 NE St Luke’s Blvd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-347-5000
LIBERTY
Liberty Hospital 2525 Glen Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO 64069
816-781-7200
SAINT JOSEPH
Mosaic Life Care Center 5325 Faraon, Saint Joseph, MO 64056 816-271-6000
SMITHVILLE
Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital 601 S 169 Hwy, Smithville, MO 64089 816-532-3700
HOSPITALS – (LTAC) LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE
Kindred Hospital Northland 500 NW 68th St, KC, MO 64118
816-420-6300
Mosaic Life Care Long Term Acute Care Hospital
5323 Faraon St, 2nd Fl, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-271-6000
Promise Hospital of Overland Park
6509 W 103rd St, Overland Pk, KS 66212
913-649-3701
Select Specialty Hospital Western MO, Inc
2316 E Meyer Blvd, KC, MO 64321
816-276-9446
St. Joseph Medical Center
Senior Behavioral Health Services
(ad on back cover)
1000 Carondelet Dr, KC, MO 64114 816-943-5800
St. Mary’s Medical Center (ad on Back Cover)
201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-208-8438
HOUSING LOCATION ASSISTANCE
Housing Info Center for Johnson County (Not-for-profit, non-income based) 333 E Poplar St STE A, Olathe, KS 66061 913-829-4584
HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALISTS
Assisted Moving of Kansas City (ad on page 56) 816-405-6046
continued on page 46
One Call. Many Solution
Assisted Living Memory Care
Vetted Home Care Support
Veteran's
Spouse or Widow benefits also
HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALISTS
continued
Family Shepherd (ad on the front cover and pg 60-61)
210 SW Market Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-200-2834 www.familyshepherd.info/sbb
Living Well – Senior Housing Advisors (ad on pg 1)
Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care 913-226-4385
Oasis Senior Advisors Kansas City (ad on pg 45) 816-206-3600
Senior Care Authority (ad on page 46) KS 913-488-8609 MO 816-533-7800
LEGAL SERVICES – NO OR LOW FEE KANSAS Council on Aging 711 Marshall St Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
Johnson County Law Library 150 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-4154
Kansas Bar Association 1200 SW Harrison St, Topeka, KS 66612 800-928-3111
Kansas Dept on Aging
New England Bldg, 503 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603 800-432-3535
Kansas Guardianship Program 505 S Broadway St #207, Wichita, KS 67202
800-672-0086
Kansas Legal Services
Gateway Tower II, 400 State Av, Ste 1015, KC, KS 66101 913-621-0200
MISSOURI
Bishop Sullivan Center 6435 E Truman Rd, KC, MO 64126 816-231-0984
Legal Services of Missouri (Lawyer referral service)
Missouri Bar Association
326 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-635-4128
Missouri Legal Aid of Western Missouri
4001 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Suite 300 KC, MO 64130 816-474-6750
Missouri Senior Legal Helpline 800-235-5503
Redemptorist Social Services Center 207 W Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64111 816-931-9942
LIBRARIES
See grid below and on pages 48-49.
KANSAS
Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (NLS)
BALDWIN CITY Baldwin City Library, 800 7th St, 66006
BASEHOR Basehor Community Library, 1400 158th St, 66007 913-724-2828
BONNER SPRINGS Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N Nettleton Av, 66012 913-441-2665
DESOTO Desoto Library, 33145 W 83rd St, 66018 913-826-4600
EDGERTON Edgerton Library, 319 E Nelson St, 66021 913-826-4600
GARDNER Gardener Library, 137 E Shawnee St, 66030 913-826-4600
KANSAS CITY
Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Dr, 66109 913-295-8250 West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N 82nd St, 66112 913-295-8250
LAWRENCE Lawrence Library, 707 Vermont St, 66044 785-843-3833
LEAVENWORTH Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce, 66048 913-682-5666
LEAWOOD Leawood Pioneer Library, 4700 Town Center Dr, 66211 913-826-4600
LENEXA Lackman Library, 15345 W 87th St, 66219 913-826-4600
MERRIAM Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, 66202 913-826-4600
OLATHE Olathe Downtown Public Library, 260 E. Santa Fe St. 913-971-6850
Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St 913-971-6850
OVERLAND PARK
Central Resource Library, 9875 W 87th St, 66212 913-826-4600
Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket St, 66214 913-826-4600
Blue Valley Library, 9000 W 151st St, 66221 913-826-4600
221 W High St, Rm 230, PO Box 1527, Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-3229 continued on page 48
KANSAS CONT’D
LIBRARIES CONT’D
PRAIRIE VILLAGE Corinth Library, 8100 Mission Rd, 66208 913-826-4600
ROELAND PARK Cedar Roe Library, 5120 Cedar St, 66205 913-826-4600
SHAWNEE
Monticello Library, 22435 W 66th St, 66226
Delivery for homebound, bookmobile & programing for older adults 913-826-4600
Shawnee Library, 13811 Johnson Dr, 66216 913-826-4600
SPRING HILL Spring Hill Library, 109 S Webster St, 66083 913-826-4600
TONGANOXIE Tonganoxie Public Library, 303 S Bury St, 66086 217 E 4th St, 66086 913-845-3281
MISSOURI
ARCHIE Archie, 317 S Main St, 64725, 207 S Main St 816-293-5579
BELTON Northern Resource Center, 164 Cedar Tree Dr, 64701 816-331-0049
Cass County Public Library Northern Resource Center, 1741 E North Ave, 64012 816-331-0049
BLUE SPRINGS
Blue Springs North Branch, 850 NW Hunter Dr, 64015 816-224-8772
Blue Springs South Branch, 2220 S 7 Hwy, 64014 816-229-3571
BUCKNER Buckner Branch, 19 E Jefferson St, 64016 816-650-3212
CAMDEN POINT Camden Point Branch, 401 Hardesty St, MO 64018 816-280-3384 CLAYCOMO Claycomo Branch, 309 NE 69 Hwy, 64119 816-455-5030 DEARBORN Dearborn Branch, 206 Maple Leaf St, 64439 816-450-3502
DREXEL Drexel, 211 E Main St, 64742 816-657-4740
EDGERTON Edgerton Branch, 404 Frank St, 64444 816-790-3569
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Excelsior Springs Branch, 1460 Kearney Rd, 64024 816-630-6721
GARDEN CITY Garden City, 201 W Date St, 64747 816-819-5060
GLADSTONE Antioch Branch, 6060 N Chestnut Av, 64119 816-454-1306
GRAIN VALLEY Grain Valley Branch, 101 SW Eagles Pkwy, 64029
400 S Buckner Tarsney Rd, 64029 816-228-4020
GRANDVIEW Grandview Branch, 12930 Booth Ln, 64030 816-763-0550
HARRISONVILLE Genealogy, 400 E Mechanic St, 64701 816-884-6285
INDEPENDENCE
Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S Lee’s Summit Rd, 64055 816-252-7228
North Independence Branch, 317 W 24 Hwy, 64050 816-252-0950
South Independence Branch, 13700 E 35th St, 64055 816-461-2050
KANSAS CITY
Blue Ridge Branch, 9253 Blue Ridge Blvd, 64138 816-761-3382
Boardwalk Branch, 8656 N Ambassador Dr, 64154 816-741-9011
Bookmobile 816-258-2244
Kansas City Central Library, 14 West 10th St, 64105 816-701-3400
Hillcrest Community Center (Library-To-Go), 10401 Hillcrest Rd, 64134 816-513-8560
Irene H. Ruiz Branch, 2017 W Pennway St, KC, MO 64108 816-701-3487
KC North Community Center (Library-To-Go), 3930 NE Antioch Rd, 64117 816-513-7740
Lucile H. Bluford Branch, 3050 Prospect Ave, 64128 816-701-3482
Marlborough Community Center (Library-To-Go), 8200 Paseo Blvd, 64131 816-784-3100
Miller Nichols Library, 800 E 51st St, 64110 816-235-1526
North Oak Branch, 8700 N Oak Trfy, 64155 816-436-4385
North-East Branch, 6000 Wilson Rd, 64123 816-701-3485
LIBRARIES CONT’D
FACILITIES PHONE #
MISSOURI CONT’D
Platte County Resource Center (Library-To-Go), 11724 NW Plaza Cir, 64153 816-270-3979
Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St, 64112 816-701-3481
Red Bridge Branch, 11140 Locust St, 64131 816-942-1780
Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Pkwy, 64130 816-701-3484
Sugar Creek Branch, 102 S Sterling Ave, 64054 816-701-3489
Trails West Branch, 11401 E 23rd St, 64052 816-701-3483
Waldo Branch, 201 E 75th St, 64114 816-701-3486
Westport Branch, 118 Westport Rd, 64111 816-701-3488
Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Rd, 64157 816-883-4900
KEARNEY Kearney Branch, 100 S Platte Clay Wy, 64060 816-628-5055
LEE’S SUMMIT
Colbern Road Branch, 1000 NE Colbern Rd, 64086 816-525-9924
Lee’s Summit Branch, 150 NW Oldham Pkwy, 64081 816-524-0567
LIBERTY Liberty Branch, 1000 Kent St, 64068 816-781-9240
LONE JACK Lone Jack Branch, 211 N Bynum Rd, 64070 816-697-2528
NORTH KANSAS CITY North Kansas City Library, 2251 Howell St, 64116 816-221-3360
OAK GROVE Oak Grove Branch, 2320 S Broadway St, 64075 816-690-3213
PARKVILLE Parkville Branch, 8815 Tom Watson Pkwy, 64152 816-741-4721
PLATTE CITY Platte City Branch, 2702 NW Prairie View Rd, 64079 816-858-2322
PLEASANT HILL Pleasant Hill, 101 MO-7, 64080 816-987-2231
RAYTOWN Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd, 64133 816-353-2052
RIVERSIDE Riverside Branch, 2700 NW Vivion Rd, 64150 4510 NW Gateway Ave, 64150 816-741-6288
SMITHVILLE Smithville Branch, 120 Richardson St, 64089 816-532-0116
SAINT JOSEPH
Carnegie Library, 316 Massachusetts St, 64504 816-238-0526
Downtown Library, 927 Felix St, 64501 816-232-7729
East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd, 64506 816-236-2136
Rolling Hills Library (Belt Branch), 1904 N Belt Hwy, 64506 816-232-5479
Washington Park Library, 1821 N Third St, 64505 816-232-2052
WESTON Weston Branch, 18204 Library Dr, 64098 816-640-2874
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
Kansas Dept of Aging 503 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603 800-432-3535
Kansas Insurance Dept 1300 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604
800-432-2484
Missouri Dept on Aging 912 Wildwood, PO Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6400
National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Info –Administration on Aging Washington, DC 20201 202-619-0724
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Missouri Dept on Aging 912 Wildwood, PO Box 750, Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6400
Dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment.
MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFORMATION
Advanced Home Care 3675 S Noland Rd, Ste 325, Independence, MO 64055
816-350-2613
Consumer Directed Services (CDS) administrators
CLAIM (www.missouriclaim.org) 800-390-3330
Council on Aging 1830 S Broadway St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-684-0777
Missouri’s state health insurance assistance program
Medicaid Consumer Assistance 877-267-2323
Medicaid Hotline 800-221-3943
Medicare & Medicaid Claims 800-633-4227
Medicare TTY 877-486-2048
Medicare and Medicaid (National) 866-444-3272
Medicare Info Hotline 800-MEDICARE
Medicare / Medicaid Fraud Hotline
800-447-8477
My Medicare Matters – NCOA
571-527-3900
Senior Medicare Patrol Project 866-836-7677
Northland Shepherd’s Center 4805 NE Antioch Rd, Ste 9, KC, MO 64119 816-452-4536
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Topeka, KS 66603 913-715-8855 / 800-860-5260
Kansas’ state health insurance assistance program
Shepherd’s Center of KC Central 1111 W 39th St #200 KC, MO 64111 816-444-1121
Medicare Counseling Program
MEDICARE & MEDICAID INSURANCE
BAC Associates (ad on pg 50) bacassociates.com 913-787-4206
MEDICAID PLANNING
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A. (ad on page 26)
11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211 913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27)
– 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
– 301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119
– 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713
Love Law Group, LLC (ad on page 27) 3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-554-3330
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
KANSAS
KANSAS CITY
Chatline – Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas 316-685-1821
Mental Health America of the Heartland 739 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66101 913-281-2221
Wyandotte Mental Health 7840 Washington Ave, KC, KS 66112 913-328-4600
LEAVENWORTH
Senior Behavioral Health Center – St. John Hospital Geri Psychiatric Services (ad on BC) 3500 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-680-6222
OVERLAND PARK
Jewish Family Services, Inc 5801 W 115th St #103, Overland Pk, KS 66211 913-327-8250
continued on page 52
Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)
Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”
Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance
Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)
$1,676 deductible (per benefit period)
It is possible to pay the $1676 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.
Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.
Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.
No coverage outside USA.
No out-of-pocket maximum.
Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.
Medicare Part B Medical Insurance
Most people pay monthly $185 (Premium could be higher based on income)
$257 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)
80/20 after deductible.
Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits
Most doctors accept Medicare.
No coverage outside the USA.
No out-of-pocket maximum.
Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.
A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities
Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap
Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.
Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be available)
These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits
When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered
Can provide benefits outside USA
Plans are available through insurance companies.
Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.
Must have Part A & B to enroll.
For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.
This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com
Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)
Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Advantage Plans Part C
INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Part B premium $185 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)
There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.
Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.
Preventive care is covered 100%.
Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.
Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.
There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.
Must have Part A & B to enroll.
Medicare Part D Drug Program
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Plans are generally a variation of the following:
Annual Deductible
$0–$590 deductible (Generic prescriptions not subject to deductible)
Initial Coverage
You pay a co-pay or coinsurance until your total out of pocket costs reach $2,000 including deductible for the calendar year
Catastrophic Coverage
$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calendar year
Part D programs are generally purchased along with Medicare A & B and a Medicare Supplement (A-N)
Approved formulary insulins are $35 per month.
There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D
Annual Election Period (AEP) is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year
Must have Part A or B to enroll.
For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2024
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
continued
SHAWNEE MISSION
Advent Health – Mental Health Assessment Center
9100 W 74th St, 6th Fl, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
913-789-3218
Behavioral Health Outpatient Prog
7315 Frontage Rd, Ste 255, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-3990
Johnson County Mental Health
6000 Lamar Av, Ste 130, Mission, KS 66203 913-826-4200
Johnson County Mental Health Adult Detox Unit
11120 W 65th St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203 913-826-4100
Johnson County Mental Health
Support Services
6440 Nieman Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203 913-826-4000
MISSOURI
HARRISONVILLE
Cass Regional Hospital Sage Senior Behavioral Health Services
2800 E Rock Haven Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-5888 x7930
Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare
300 Galaxie Ave, Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-5167
INDEPENDENCE
Comprehensive Mental Health Services – MO 17844 E 23rd St, Independence, MO 64057 816-254-3652
KANSAS CITY
Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) 1351 E 10th St, KC, MO 64106 816-421-5434
Behavioral Health Partners 6155 Oak St, Ste E, KC, MO 64113 816-333-0606
– Crisis Line 816-235-8162
Jewish Family Services, Inc –Missouri
425 E. 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64110 816-333-1172
MO-SOS Missouri Shield of Service
5100 E 24th St, KC, MO 64127 816-483-2281
Passages Counseling
1500 Meadow Lake Pkwy, KC, MO 64114 816-276-2717
Research Psychiatric Center 2323 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64130 816-444-8161
– Crisis Line 816-235-8162
Salvation Army – Adult Rehab Addiction Center 816-421-5434
St. Joseph Medical Center
Senior Behavioral Health
Services (ad on back cover)
1000 Carondelet Dr, KC, MO 64114
816-943-5800
Tri-County Mental Health Services
3100 NE 83rd St, Ste 1001, KC, MO 64119
816-468-0400
Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital
5121 Raytown Rd, KC, MO 64133
816-382-6300
RAYMORE
Pathways Community Behavioral
Healthcare
407 Laurus St, Raymore MO, 64083
816-318-4430
NATIONAL
Access Crisis Intervention COM CRISIS Intervention 888-279-8188
American Psychological Association 800-964-2000
National Alliance on Mental Health 800-950-6264
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 703-524-7600
National Institute of Mental Health 866-615-6464
National Mental Health Association 800-969-6642
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255
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• Referral Source for Real Estate Agents & Estate Sales
• Downsizing & Helping with Decisions on Left-over Items
• Packing, Unpacking & Organizing
MOVE MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION, & MOVING SERVICES
Assisted Moving of KC (ad on page 54) 816-405-6046
ITH Moving (ad on page 55) 913-954-0200
NOTARY SERVICES
The UPS Store (ad on page 93) 9218 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212 913-649-2925
PET CARE
Council on Aging – Pets & Loving Senior Program 711 Marshall Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
Kansas City Pet Project 7077 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132 816-683-1383 POWER OF ATTORNEY
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A. (ad on page 26) 11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211 913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27) – 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
– 301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119
– 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713
Love Law Group, LLC (ad on page 27) 3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-554-3330
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS
AARP Prescription Discount Program (Must be an AARP Member) 877-422-7718
Health Markets 913-620-0814
Lily Patient Assistance Program 877-795-4559
Medical Prescription Discount Card 800-377-1614
Medicare Prescription Drug Card 800-633-4227
Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400
Missouri Dept on Aging Prescription Assistance
912 Wildwood, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6400
Dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, optical
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS continued
MORx – MO Prescription Assistance for Seniors
800-375-1406
National Council on Aging Benefits CheckUp
202-479-1200
Needy Meds
800-503-6897
Northwest Health Services – Family Medicine Associates
2303 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64506 816-232-6818
Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line
800-620-3292
Pfizer RX Pathways 866-706-2400
Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) 800-792-9745
Clearing house for assistance in getting free or discounted drugs, medical service and education
The Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Took the wrong prescription?
Prescription Network of Kansas 800-279-3022
Rx PhRMA 800-762-4636
RX Prescriptions Benefits 800-334-8134
Salvation Army
420 E Santa Fe, Olathe, KS
913-782-3640
Saint James Social Services (Medicine Cabinet) 3936 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
816-561-8515 x103
VA Prescription Drug Program for Veterans 816-922-2456
PRIMARY
CARE PROVIDERS FOR SENIORS
TallGrass Primary Care & House Calls (ad on page 58) 913-356-1800
tallgrassprimarycare.com
PROBATE
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A. (ad on page 26)
11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211 913-491-6332
KC Elder Law (ad on page 27)
– 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Ste 1100, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-338-5713
– 301 NE Mulberry, Ste 204, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816-220-4119
– 302 Platte Clay Way, Ste 203, Kearney, MO 64060 816-903-5713
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PROPERTY RESTORATION & RENOVATION/MODIFICATIONS
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Fire / Water / Mold / Contents 913-905-0500
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Family Shepherd (ad on the front cover and pg 60-61)
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REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Rehabilitation Facilities offer full restorative therapies such as Physical, Occupational, Speech and/or Respiratory therapies and can be offered in a variety of settings including stand-alone buildings or as part of a clinical practice or existing skilledcare nursing facility. Rehabilitation Facilities can only be accessed following a hospital stay as an inpatient in a general hospital setting which has lasted for a certain number of days. Refer to our Skilled Nursing grid on pages 160-168 for an overview of skilled nursing center rehabs and the in-patient/out-patient services they provide.
Claridge Court (ad on pg. 130)
8101 Mission Road Prairie Village, KS 66208 913-383-2085
Colonial Village Senior Living Community (ad on Inside Back Cover)
12500 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 66211 913-730-3700
Garden Terrace at Overland
Park (ad on page 154)
7541 Switzer St, Overland Park, KS 66214
913-631-2273
Johnson County Rehabilitation
Hospital of Overland Park (ad on page 63)
11325 College Blvd, Overland Pk, KS 66210
913-372-7811
Lakeview Village – Eastside Terrace (ad on page 107,157)
9000 Park St, Lenexa, KS 66215
913-744-2433
Life Care Center (ad on page 155)
– Grandview 6301 E 125th St, Grandview, MO 64030
816-765-7714
– Kansas City
3231 N 61st St, Kansas City, KS 66104 913-221-3832
Linden Woods Village (ad on Inside Back Cover)
2901 NE 72nd St, Gladstone, MO 64119
816-268-4000
MidAmerica Rehab Hospital (ad on page Inside Front Cover) 5701 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66211 913-491-2455
Riverbend Post-Acute
Rehabilitation (ad on page 161)
7850 Freeman Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112 913-704-5700
Sharon Lane Health Services (ad on page 161)
10315 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 913-631-8200
St. Joseph Medical Center
Senior Behavioral Health Services (ad on Back Cover)
1000 Carondelet Dr, KC, MO 64114 816-943-5800
St. Mary’s Medical Center (ad on Back Cover) 201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-208-8438
continued on page 64
REHABILITATION FACILITIES
continued
Sunterra Springs (ad on page 151)
19200 E 37th Ter S, Independence, MO 64057
816-335-3007
Westchester Village of Lenexa (ad on Inside Back Cover) 8505 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215 913-307-2000
RESPITE CARE
Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service. Please see the grid section on pages 134-160 for information on communities who offer respite care.
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 800-272-3900
Clay County Senior Services 4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116 816-455-4800
Division of Senior Services – Platte 12200 N. Ambassador Drive, Ste 104 Kansas City, MO 64163 816-858-3740 x240
Northland Shepherd’s Center
5601 NE Antioch Rd, Ste 12, Gladstone, MO 64119 816-452-4536
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging
809 N 13th St, Albany, MO 64402 660-726-3800 / 888-844-5626
Platte County Senior Fund (income based)
12200 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste 206 Kansas City, MO 64163 816-270-2800
Senior Companions Program –Shepherd’s Center Central 9200 Ward Parkway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64114 816-444-1121
Veterans Administration
2200 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66622 785-350-3111
REVERSE MORTGAGE INFORMATION
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program 800-767-7468
Customer service center and publication request line.
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association 800-388-2227
US Dept of Housing & Urban Development 451 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20410 800-225-5342
SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. There are many new and exciting options available, but please note that your local senior centers are focal points for many on-going activities.
KANSAS
Kansas Talking Books (http://kslib.info/talking) 800-362-0699
Reads newspapers, magazines and books to people for free.
DESOTO
Desoto City Hall 32905 W 84th St, Desoto, KS 66018 913-583-1182
KANSAS CITY
Argentine Community Center 2810 Metropolitan Ave, KC, KS 66106 913-261-4382
Pat Hanlon Senior Center 1101 Ridge, Kansas City, KS 66102 913-573-5515
Shepherd’s Center of KCK 757 Armstrong Av, Kansas City, KS 66101 913-281-8908
LAWRENCE
East Lawrence Recreation Center
1245 E 15th St, Lawrence, KS 66047 785-832-7950
Lawrence Memorial Hospital (T’ai Chi) 325 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-505-2712
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County
745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-0543
South Park Recreation Center (T’ai Chi)
115 W 11th St, Lawrence, KS 66044 785-832-7930
LEAVENWORTH
Council on Aging
711 Marshall St Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-684-0777
Heritage Center Leavenworth 109 Delaware, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-682-2122
LEAWOOD
Parkinson’s Foundation of the Heartland
13451 Briar St Suite 202, Leawood, KS 66209 913-341-8828
MERRIAM
Merriam Community Center (Senior Flexercise) 6040 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202 913-322-5550
MISSION
Sylvester Powell, Jr Community Center (50 & Beyond Programs) 6200 Martway St, Mission, KS 66202 913-722-8200
OLATHE
City of Olathe Recreation Dept (Seated Exercise and Dance)
200 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 913-971-6263
First Baptist Church of Olathe 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062 913-764-7088
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SENIOR
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT continued
Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
913-393-9622
OVERLAND PARK
Blue Valley Recreation Commission 6545 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223 913-685-6000
Genesis Health Club 10351 Barkley, Overland Park, KS 66212 913-648-8077
Jewish Community Center Sports and Fitness Center 5801 W 115th St, Overland Park, KS 66211 913-327-8000
Matt Ross Community Center (Senior Flexercise)
8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS 66204 913-895-6350
PRAIRIE VILLAGE
Asbury Methodist Church (Senior Flexercise)
5400 W 75th St, Prairie Vg, KS 66208 913-432-5573
ROELAND PARK
Roeland Park Community Center (Senior Flexercise)
4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Pk, KS 66205 913-826-3160
T’ai Chi for Arthritis
SHAWNEE
Millcreek Activity Center (Senior Flexercise) 6518 Vista Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218 913-826-2950
Optum Community CenterShawnee (ad on pg 73) 13438 W. 62nd Terrace Shawnee, KS 66216 913-215-7415
SHAWNEE MISSION
Johnson County Park & Recreation District’s 50 Plus Programs 7900 Renner Road Shawnee Mission, KS 66219-9723
913-438-7275
SPRING HILL
Spring Hill Neighbors’ Place (Senior Flexercise)
401 N Madison, Spring Hill, KS 66083 913-592-3180
Senior Flexercise may be the exercise program you’ve been waiting for – not an aerobics class, but a great stretching, strengthening and flexibility program for your body.
MISSOURI
BLUE SPRINGS
50+ Programs at Vesper Hall 400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-228-0181
Jackson County Parks and Recreation Discounts Program 22807 Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-503-4800
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Excelsior Springs Senior Center 500 Tiger Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
816-630-5955
GLADSTONE
Clay County Senior Services 4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116 816-455-4800
Gladstone Community Center 6901 N Holmes, Gladstone, MO 64118
816-423-4090
GRANDVIEW
Grandview Community Center –The View
13500 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030
816-316-4888
INDEPENDENCE
The Palmer Center 218A N Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050
816-325-6200
KANSAS CITY
Chestnut Avenue Family Resource Center
3811 Chestnut Ave, KC, MO 64128
Don Bosco Senior Center 580 Campbell St, KC, MO 64106 816-691-2900
Kansas City North Community Center 3930 NE Antioch Rd, KC, MO 64117 816-513-7740
Kansas City Senior Theatre (KCSeniorTheatre.org) 816-838-6734
Line Creek Community Center 5940 Waukomis Dr, KC, MO 64151 816-513-0760
North Kansas City Schools –
Community Education 3100 NE 83rd St #2400, KC, MO 64119 816-321-5010
Northland Neighborhoods, Inc 5340 Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64119 816-454-2000
Optum Community CenterConverge KC (ad on pg 73)
3650 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111 816-240-6045
Optum Community CenterNorth Kansas City (ad on pg 73) 4904 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64118 816-240-6050
Palestine Sr Activity Center 3325 Prospect Ave, KC, MO 64128 816-921-1963
Platte Senior Services 12200 N Ambassador Dr suite 104, Kansas City, MO 64163 816-270-4100 www.platteseniorservices.org
816-701-6534 continued on page 68
SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT continued
Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge (SPARK)
4825 Troost, Ste 214, KC, MO 64110
816-235-2870
Northland Shepherd’s Center 5601 NE Antioch Rd #12, Gladstone, MO 64119
816-452-4536
Shepherd’s Centers (national) PO Box 333, 5559 NW Berry Rd, KC, MO 64154
816-960-2022
Shepherd’s Center Central 9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-1121
LEE’S SUMMIT
Gamber Community Center 4 SE Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-969-1580
LIBERTY
Liberty Silver Center 1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO 64068
816-439-4368
NORTH KANSAS CITY
North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St, North KC, MO 64116 816-300-0531
PLATTE CITY
YMCA Platte County Community Center – North 3101 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
816-858-0114 – South 8875 Cark Ave, Platte City, MO 64152
816-505-2622
RAYTOWN
Shepherd’s Centers 5110 Westridge Cir, Raytown, MO 64133
816-356-9000
SAINT JOSEPH
Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center 100 S 10th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
816-271-4666
Silver and Gold Club of NW Missouri 5005 Frederick Blvd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-271-0339
SMITHVILLE
Clay County Park – Recreation & Historic Sites 17201 Paradesian, Smithville, MO 64089
816-407-3400
SENIOR CENTERS
See grid on next page.
SENIOR CENTERS & ACTIVITIES
FACILITIES PHONE #
KANSAS
BONNER SPRINGS Bonner Springs Senior Ctr, 200 E 3rd St, 66012 913-441-0169
DESOTO Desoto Community Center, 32905 W 84th St, 66018 913-585-1762
GARDNER
Gardner Senior Citizens Building, 128 E Park St, 66030 913-856-0936
Gardner Nutrition Center, 510 W Main, 66030 913-856-3471
KANSAS CITY Pat Hanlon Senior Center, 1101 Ridge, 66102 913-573-5515
LAWRENCE
60+ Program, 1245 E 15th St, 66047 785-832-7920
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County 785-842-0543
LENEXA Lenexa Senior Center, 13425 Walnut St, 66215 913-477-7100
MERRIAM Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Dr, 66203 913-322-5550
OLATHE Johnson County Health & Environment Dept, 11875 S Sunset Dr, 66061 913-826-1200
OVERLAND PARK Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, 66204 913-895-6350
ROELAND PARK Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, 66205 913-826-3160
SHAWNEE Optum Community Center 13438 W. 62nd Terrace, 66216 913-215-7415
SPRING HILL Spring Hill Senior Civic Center, 401 N Madison, 66083 913-592-3180
MISSOURI
BELTON Belton Senior Center, 609 Minnie Ave, 64012 816-348-7410
BLUE SPRINGS Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper, 64014 816-228-0181
BUCKNER Buckner Senior Center, 611 S Sibley, 64016 816-650-4018
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Excelsior Springs Senior Ctr, 500 Tiger Dr, 64024 816-630-5955
GRANDVIEW Booth Manor Senior Center, 6111 E 129th St, 64030 816-966-0303
HARRISONVILLE
Cass Cnty Senior Citizens’ Multi-Purpose Ctr, 2400 Jefferson Pkwy, 64701 816-380-3333
INDEPENDENCE Palmer Center, 218-A N Pleasant, 64050 816-325-6200
KANSAS CITY
Christ the King Senior Center, 8510 Wornall Rd, 64114 816-984-8765
Community Assistance Council, 10901 Blue Ridge Blvd, 64134 816-763-3277
Don Bosco Senior Center, 580 Campbell, 64106 816-691-2900
Guadalupe Center, 1015 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, 64108 816-421-1015
Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest, 64134 816-784-7000
Holy Cross Church Senior Center, 5106 St John Ave, 64123 816-920-6211
Kansas City North Senior Center, 3930 NE Antioch Rd, 64117 816-784-6100
Optum Community Center - Converge KC, 3650 Broadway Blvd., 64111 816-240-6045
Optum Community Center - North Kansas City 4904 N. Oak Trafficway, 64118 816-240-6050
Platte Senior Services, Inc., 12200 N> Ambassador Dr., Ste. 104, 64163 816-270-4100
Robert J Mohart Multi-Purpose Focus Center, 3200 Wayne, 64109 816-513-4501
Saint Therese Senior Community Center, 5814 Euclid, 64130 816-444-3514
GRAIN VALLEY Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main St, 64029 816-847-6230
LIBERTY Liberty Silver Center, 1600 S Withers Rd, 64068 816-439-4368
OAK GROVE Oak Grove Senior Center, 1901 S Broadway, 64075 816-690-4003
SAINT JOSEPH
Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center, 100 S 10th St, 64501 816-271-4666
Senior Center in Buchanan County, 409 S 18th St, 64501 816-233-8201
SMITHVILLE Smithville Senior Center (M-W-F), 113 W Main St, 64089 816-343-2073
AARP
Senior discounts
ATTRACTIONS
. $12/year
Automobile & Medical Insurance, Travel, Entertainment, Etc. Discounts 1-888-687-2277, www.aarp.org
AMC Theatres ................ varies
Get a $1 discount on matinees and a $3 discount on evening movies (must be 60+).
Kansas City Zoo . .
varies
Get a $1 discount on admission (must be 55+).
Regal Cinemas .
. . varies
AARP members get a $3 discount on a popcorn and drink combo (must also be a Regal Crown Club member, but it’s FREE to sign up).
Truman Library ............... $1 off
Get a $1 discount on admission.
Worlds of Fun ................. $7 off
Save $7 on a single-day admission.
RESTAURANTS
Krispy
If you’re lucky, your local Krispy Kreme participates in a 10% off deal for customers over the age of 50. Ask before ordering.
or a free small drink,
Discounted senior menu. Must be an AARP member for the discount; 55+ for the menu
KFC ......................... varies
Seniors who are 55 or older can get a free small drink with meal purchase. But we found the franchises may offer a discount of up to 10%, excluding any coupons or sales. Ask before ordering.
McDonald’s .................. varies Customers who are 55+ can receive discounts on coffee and other drinks.
Outback Steakhouse . .
. . . 10% AARP members can show their card to get 10% off their meal.
Popeye’s ..................... varies Get a free drink or a 10% discount for guests who are 55 years of age or older.
Sonic
varies Drive in and go home with food and a 10% discount, or a free drink with purchase, if you are at least 60 years old.
Subway .
10% at participating locations, must be 60+
RETAIL & SHOPPING
Goodwill ................. 10% - 25%
One day a week; day varies by location, must be 55+
Hallmark ................. Up to 10% (varies by location), Must be 55+
Hy-Vee
5-10%
On weekly senior discount day, must be 55+
Kohl’s ........................ 15%
Must be 60+
Michael’s ..................... 10%
Must be 55+
On Mondays (varies by location), must be 55+
20%
Eligible items, Must be 55+ or an AARP
Member; Available once per month instore and for one week per month online.
The senior discounts listed may not be fully accurate or up-to-date, as businesses and programs frequently change or discontinue their discount programs.
SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS
Health clinics usually provide more comprehensive health and related services than a traditional medical practice. Services may include physicians who specialize in geriatrics, a nurse practitioner, a Medical Social Worker and, in many cases, financial discounts may be available.
KANSAS
KANSAS CITY
Landon Center on Aging – Univ of Kansas Medical Center 3599 Rainbow Blvd, KC, KS 66160 913-588-1203
MISSION
Johnson County Health & Environment Dept
6000 Lamar Ave, Mission, KS 66202 913-826-1200
OLATHE
Health Partnership Clinics
407 S Clairborne Rd #104, Olathe, KS 66062 913-393-9921
Johnson County Health & Environment Dept 11875 Sunset Dr, Olathe, KS 66061 913-826-1200
OVERLAND PARK
Jewish Community Center
5801 W 115th St, Overland Pk, KS 66211 913-327-8010
SHAWNEE
Optum Community CenterShawnee (ad on pg 73)
13438 W. 62nd Terrace Shawnee, KS 66216
913-215-7415
optumkc.com
MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY
City of Kansas City – MO Health Dept 2400 Troost Av, KC, MO 64108
816-513-6008
Optum Community CenterConverge KC (ad on pg 73)
3650 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111
816-240-6045
optumkc.com
Optum Community CenterNorth Kansas City (ad on pg 73)
4904 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64118
1-816-240-6050
optumkc.com
SAINT JOSEPH
Northwest Health Services – Family Medicine Associates
2303 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-232-6818
Patee Market Health Center / Social Welfare Board
904 S 10th St, Ste A, Saint Joseph, MO 64503 816-233-5188
Keep moving, smiling, and learning
Join the fun at an Optum Community Center
Staying healthy means more than a yearly checkup. That’s why we’re here to help you stay active and engaged, with plenty of opportunities for friendship, new experiences, and lifelong learning.
From no-cost fitness and health classes to support groups to coffee and conversation, every visit can be your next step to better well-being.
Locations:
Converge KC Community Center
3650 Broadway Blvd. • Kansas City, MO 64111
Shawnee Community Center 13438 W. 62nd Terrace • Shawnee, KS 66216
North Kansas City Community Center 4906 N. Oak Trafficway • Kansas City, MO 64118
We’re open to everyone 55+. Visit optumKC.com to learn more.
©2025 Optum Inc., All rights reserved. Any person depicted is a model. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in health programs and activities. We provide free services to help you communicate with us. Such as, letters in other languages or large print. Or, you can ask for an interpreter. To ask for help, please call 855-780-5954. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español (Spanish), hay servicios de asistencia de idiomas, sin cargo, a su disposición. Llame al 855-780-5954. (Chinese), 855-780-5954
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES
KANSAS
Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter
8001 Conser, Suite 240, Overland Park, KS 66204
913-831-3888
American Cancer Society
1100 Pennsylvania Av, KC, MO 64105 913-432-3277
American Diabetes Association –Kansas City Area 317-352-9226
American Heart Association –Regional Office 5800 Foxridge Dr, Mission, KS 66202 913-652-1913
American Lung Association – Kansas City Metro Area
8400 W 110th St #130, Overland Park, KS 66210 913-353-9165
American Stroke Foundation
6405 Metcalf, Ste 214, Overland Park, KS 66202
913-649-1776
Arthritis Foundation
1900 W 75th St, Ste 200, Prairie Village, KS 66208
913-262-2233
Ask A Nurse
913-676-7777
Brain Injury Association of KS and Greater KCMO
6701 W 64th St #120, Overland Pk, KS 66202
913-754-8883
Diabetes Education (Chris Calovich)
– Menorah Medical Center 5721 W 119th St, Overland Pk, KS 66209
913-498-6321
Heartland Widowed Persons Service (Grief and Loss Program) 9900 Juniper Ln, Overland Pk, KS 66207 913-648-1520
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society –Mid-America
6811 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Ste 202, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202 913-262-1515
Mental Health Association of the Heartland
739 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66101 913-281-2221
Muscular Dystrophy Association–Kansas City 10550 Barkley St #200, Overland Pk, KS 66212 913-451-3230
National Kidney Foundation (MO/KS) 6405 Metcalf Ave #204, Overland Pk, KS 66202 913-262-1551
Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland 13451 Briar St suite 202, Leawood, KS 66209 913-341-8828
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America – KCK
444 Minnesota Ave, Ste 300, KC, KS 66101 913-735-2622
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If you notice changes in friends, family or others close to you and are concerned for their health — particularly when it involves changes in memory, thinking or behavior — it can be di cult to know what to do or say.
Although it’s natural to be uncertain or nervous about how to offer support, these changes could be a sign of a significant health concern. Use the guide below or print out the PDF to help you feel more confident and prepared as you assess the situation and take action.
Assess the Situation
1. What changes in memory, thinking or behavior do you see?
What’s the person doing — or not doing — that’s out of the ordinary and causing concern?
2. What else is going on?
Various conditions can cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior. What health or lifestyle issues could be a factor? E.g., family stress or health issues like diabetes or depression.
3. Learn about the signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and the benefits of an early diagnosis. Visit alz.org/10signs to educate yourself on 10 common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and why it’s
important to know if dementia is causing the changes. Do you notice any of the signs in the person you’re concerned about?
4. Has anyone else noticed the change(s)?
Find out if friends and family have seen changes. What are they?
Take action through
conversation
5. Who should have the conversation to discuss concerns?
It could be you, a trusted family member or friend, or a combination. It’s usually best to speak one-on-one so that the person doesn’t feel threatened by a group, but use your best judgment to determine what will likely be most comfortable for the individual.
6. What is the best time and place to have the conversation?
Have the conversation as soon as possible. In addition to choosing a date and time, consider where the person will feel most comfortable.
7. What will you or the person having the conversation say?
Try the following: • I’ve noticed [change] in you, and I’m concerned. Have you noticed it? Are you worried?
• How have you been feeling lately? You haven’t seemed like yourself.
• I noticed you [specific example] and it worried me. Has anything else like that happened?
8. Offer to go with the person to the doctor.
Ask the person if he or she will see a doctor and show your support by offering to go to the appointment.
Some words of encouragement may include:
• There are lots of things that could be causing this, and dementia may or may not be one of them. Let’s see if the doctor can help us figure out what’s going on.
• The sooner we know what’s causing these problems, the sooner we can address it.
• I think it would give us both peace of mind if we talked with a doctor.
9. If needed, have multiple conversations.
The first conversation may not be successful. Write down some notes about the experience to help plan for the next conversation.
Location:
• Date/time of day
• What worked well?
• What didn’t?
• What was the result?
• What can be done differently next time?
Reach out for help
10. Turn to the Alzheimer’s Association for information and support.
Visit our education resources to take our free Dementia Conversations online program. Learn how to have honest and caring conversations about common concerns — including driving, doctor visits, and legal and financial planning — when someone begins to show signs of dementia.
Editor’s Note: Call our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) to speak with a master’slevel clinician who can provide more information about how to discuss memory concerns with someone close to you.
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued
MISSOURI
American Cancer Society – Kansas City Metro Office
1100 Pennsylvania Ave, KC, MO 64105 816-842-7111
American Liver Foundation in Kansas City 16 Hampton Village Plaza, St Louis, MO 63109 866-455-4837
Arc of Clay and Platte Counties 7400 C N Oak Trfwy, KC, MO 64118 816-436-3009
Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies – Collaboration Works 1412 Iron, KC, MO 64118 816-421-1305
Grandparents & Relative Caregivers
Northland Support Grp
Univ of MO Extension, 1901 NE 48th St, KC, MO 64118 816-407-3490
Liberty Hospital Stroke Support Grp 2525 Glenn W Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO 64068 816-792-7268
Lupus Foundation Heartland 4640 Shenandoah Av, St Louis, MO 63110 314-644-2222
Lupus Foundation of America Kansas City Chapter
6400 Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO 800-958-7876
Missouri Arthritis & Osteoporosis Program
1205 University Av #1100, Columbia, MO 65211 573-884-1220
Myasthenia Gravis Association of Kansas City 2340 E Meyer Blvd 1, Ste 300A, KC, MO 64132 816-256-4100
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 800-374-2138
National Multiple Sclerosis Society –Mid America Chapter 7611 State Line, Ste 100, KC, MO 64114
913-432-3926 / 800-344-4867
Northland Shepherd’s Center 5601 NE Antioch Rd #12, Gladstone, MO 64119 816-452-4536
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 1600 N 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-5959
Regional Arthritis Center – Mosaic Life Care Center
802 N Riverside #160, Saint Joseph, MO 64507 816-271-7064
Regional Arthritis Center – Saint Luke’s Hospital 4401 Wornall Rd, KC, MO 64111 816-932-2351
GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA
Care Connection – Shepherd’s Center KC Central 816-444-1121
Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central
9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO
64114
816-444-1121
Seniors Companions Program –
Shepherd’s Center of KC Central 816-753-8400
Adventures in Learning – Shepherd’s Center of KC Central
9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-1121
Uniter Way Greater Kansas City 211
Compulsive Gambling Services
888-BETS-OFF
NATIONAL
AARP
800-441-2277
Alcoholics Anonymous
800-477-1104
Alzheimer’s Association
800-272-3900
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666
American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383
American Heart Association 800-242-8721
American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299
Caregiving Tips: Helping a Loved One in the Later Stages of Parkinson’s
Navigating Parkinson’s disease (PD) can come with many surprises for the person living with the disease and those who love them. Since Parkinson’s progresses, symptoms often begin to complicate daily activities as a person progresses through the stages of PD.
Learning how to manage Parkinson’s is a constantly evolving learning curve that should always be modified to best suit both the needs of the person with Parkinson’s and the care partner. In this article, we highlight tips that can help your loved one adjust to these changes.
MOVING
Movement changes are common in Parkinson’s and can become more difficult to manage in later PD stages. As a care partner, you can help your loved one move safely.
• Check that your loved one’s feet are placed firmly underneath before standing. You may need to help with proper foot placement.
• Remind your loved one to take big steps. People with PD often need “cues” to take long steps as automatic motions become more difficult to perform. Keep cues short and simple, for example by saying, “Big steps.”
• Find an occupational therapist. These rehabilitative experts can help your loved one maintain independence and ways care partners can assist.
FREEZING AND FALLS
People with Parkinson’s sometimes experience freezing episodes, which is the temporary and involuntary inability to move. Freezing is a significant cause of falls, as it creates a feeling like your feet are glued to the floor.
• Avoid tight turns when possible. Instruct your loved one to make wider turns as freezing often happens while turning around in close quarters.
• Make a plan. Consider how you’ll access help in the event of a fall, such as calling a neighbor or friend.
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
Leaving the home can be difficult, but outings to a doctor’s office or physical therapist are often necessary. Consider methods that promote safety and decrease care partner stress.
• Plan appointments around your loved one’s daily routine. Try to schedule appointments while the person with Parkinson’s is rested and PD medications are working well.
• Maximize your time. If endurance allows, schedule a few appointments on the same day, especially if they are in the same clinic or medical complex.
MEALTIME AND SWALLOWING
Advanced Parkinson’s can cause difficulty with eating and drinking because of movement and swallowing problems. Making adjustments to
mealtimes can help your loved one get the nutrition they need.
• Serve foods that are easy to eat. Avoid tough, dry, or crumbly textures that might be difficult to swallow.
• Focus on hydration. To ensure your loved one is drinking enough fluids, encourage sips of liquid between solid foods.
CARING FOR THE CARE PARTNER
Parkinson’s symptoms change over time, as will your role as a care partner. The most important thing to remember is that if you do not take care of yourself, you will not be able to take care of your loved one.
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Burnout can occur when caregivers don’t get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able, physically or financially. Caregiver burnout symptoms can include:
• Extreme fatigue unrelated to sleep
• Unusual frustration and anger
• Feeling “cloudy” or “foggy.” Often dismissed as age-related change, this can occur as a result of carrying too much responsibility and/or anxiety
These tips can help you navigate your own wellbeing as a care partner:
• Manage stress. Identify what triggers your stress and find ways to control your emotions, like writing in a journal or going for a walk.
• Seek connection. Connect with a Parkinson’s Foundation chapter near you to find local resources and events.
• Accept help. Make a short list of
specific tasks that typically help you care for your loved one, so family and friends know what they can do to help when you need a break.
PARKINSON’S & DEMENTIA
When thinking changes are mild, these symptoms often do not impact everyday life. But as Parkinson’s advances, more profound changes in thinking can occur, including dementia. Dementia is when someone experiences problems with memory and thinking that are advanced and interfere with daily activities and quality of life.
To improve communication, try these strategies:
• Ask one question at a time. Slowing down and asking one thing at a time can be helpful.
• Give hints and cues. Use short and simple phrases to provide cues. Give a short hint if your loved one has difficulty finding a word or loses their train of thought.
• Resist the urge to argue or correct. If your loved one is experiencing a delusion, try to find ways around the situation instead of contradicting them. It can be helpful to keep in mind ‘it is the disease making these accusations, not my loved one.’
• Look for community resources BEFORE you need them. Explore resources in your community, such as the Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s Note: The Parkinson’s Foundation is here for care partners. Explore all stages of the care partner journey and essential information and resources designed to help along the way.
SENIOR
ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued
American Liver Foundation
800-465-4837
American Lung Association
800-586-4872
American Parkinson Disease Association
800-223-2732
American Speech Language & Hearing Association
800-638-8255
American Stroke Association
800-553-6321
Arthritis Foundation
800-283-7800
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America National 800-727-8462
Center for Disease Control
800-232-4636
Easter Seals Society
800-221-6827
Elder Care Location Nationwide
800-677-1116
Huntington’s Disease Society of America
800-345-4372
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
800-286-8159
Lupus Foundation of America
800-558-0121
Muscular Dystrophy Assoc (Life Line)
800-572-1717
National Council on Aging
800-424-9046
National Kidney Foundation
800-622-9010
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
800-344-4867
National Osteoporosis Foundation
800-223-9994
Senior Corp (opt 4) 800-942-2677
Sight & Hearing Association
800-992-0424
United Ostomy Association
800-826-0826
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security
800-772-1213
Social Security Administration
Medicare Claims
800-633-4227
– Kansas City, KS 850 Nebraska Ave, KC, KS 800-772-1213
– Douglas County 1440 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049 866-698-2561
– Johnson County 15375 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 877-445-9978
– Jackson County 6320 Euclid Ave, KC, MO 888-488-9417
– NW Missouri 1402 N Woodbine Rd, St.Joseph, MO 64506
888-366-6148
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A. (ad on page 26) 11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211
913-491-6332
Love Law Group, LLC
(ad on page 27)
3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-554-3330
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING RESOURCES
HUD
800-225-5342
TECHNOLOGY – ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Missouri Assistive Technology
816-655-6700 / 800-647-8557
TRANSPORTATION
National Center on Senior Transportation
866-528-6278
On the Move
816-346-0809
Free service that can teach you how to use regional public transit in the Kansas City area
KANSAS
Council on Aging
711 Marshall St Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-684-0777
SYNERGY HomeCare
(ad on page 102)
9240 Glenwood St, Ste B, Overland Park, KS 66212
913-685-9700
BALDWIN
Senior Wheels
BONNER SPRINGS
Tiblow Transit Public Transportation Service
913-422-5355
LAWRENCE
Senior Wheels
745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-865-6925
LEAVENWORTH
Council on Aging (Over 50 and disabled)
711 Marshall St Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-684-0778
LENEXA
Lenexa Community Center & Sr Taxi 13420 Oak St, Lenexa, KS 66215
913-541-0135
OLATHE
Catch-A-Ride Johnson County Area
11811 S Sunset Dr #1300, Olathe, KS 66061
913-715-8900
EasyRide (WC) 1701 W Hwy 56, Olathe, KS 66061 913-782-2210
Olathe Transportation Services 200 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061
913-971-6260
Tuesdays only special addition must have 3 or more riders
Olathe Taxi Coupons (WC) PO Box 768, Olathe, KS 66051
913-971-6260
785-331-6101 continued on page 84
TRANSPORTATION continued
Spring Hill Shuttle (WC)
1701 W Hwy 56, Olathe, KS 66061
913-782-2210
OVERLAND PARK
Jewish Elder Transit (JET)
5801 W 115th St, Ste 103, Overland Pk, KS 66211
913-327-8265
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Senior Wheels – Baldwin City (pick up site)
1221 Indiana, Baldwin City, KS 66006 785-594-3376
Senior Wheels – Douglas County Rides
785-865-6925
JOHNSON COUNTY
JO – Special Edition, The (WC)
1701 W Hwy 56, Olathe, KS 66061 913-782-2210
The JO - Special Edition is available for curb-to-curb service to rural areas of Johnson County on designated service days when three or more riders have requested trips on that day. Spring Hill residents may ride on Mondays; Desoto on Tuesdays; Edgerton and Gardner on Thursdays; Stanley/Stilwell area on Fridays. Trips within the city limits are also available on those city’s days.
SYNERGY HomeCare
(ad on page 102)
9240 Glenwood St, Ste B, Overland Park, KS 66212 913-685-9700
WYANDOTTE COUNTY
SYNERGY HomeCare
(ad on page 102)
9240 Glenwood St, Ste B, Overland Park, KS 66212 913-685-9700
MISSOURI
BUCHANAN
COUNTY
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging 809 N 13th St, Albany, MO 64402 660-726-3800 / 888-844-5626
SAINT JOSEPH
Travel Ambassador Services 816-261-1473
Service provided by Saint Joseph Transit
CASS COUNTY
OATS – Belton, MO – Medicals 816-318-0073 – Senior Center 816-348-7410
OATS – Harrisonville, MO – Medicals 816-380-3380 – Senior Center 816-380-8980
CLAY COUNTY
Clay County Senior Services 4444 N Belleview, Ste 110, Gladstone, MO 64116 816-455-4800
OATS – Excelsior Springs, MO
– Medicals
816-380-7433
– Essential Shopping
816-637-2629
– Senior Center 816-630-5955
OATS – Kearney, MO
– Medicals
816-380-7433
– Essential Shopping
816-628-4148
OATS – Smithville, MO
– Medicals
816-380-7433
– Essential Shopping
816-532-3995
JACKSON COUNTY
OATS – Independence, Lee’s Summit & Eastern Jackson County
816-380-7433
KANSAS CITY
Angel Flight Central
500 NW Richards Rd, KC, MO 64116
816-421-2300
Northland Shepherd’s Center
5601 NE Antioch Rd #12, Gladstone, MO 64119
816-452-4536
MAST Ambulance Membership Program (WC)
6750 Eastwood Tfcwy, KC, MO 64129
816-924-1700
LEE’S SUMMIT
Kansas City Area Transit Authority
1200 E 18th St, KC, MO 64108
816-346-0802
PLATTE COUNTY
OATS – North Platte Cities
– Medicals
816-380-7433
(Bean Lake, Camden Point, Dearborn, Edgerton, Platte City, New Market, Smithville, Kearney and Weston to Kansas City)
– Essential Shopping
816-431-3048
– Platte County Sr Resource Center (Transportation to the Senior Center only)
816-270-4100
Platte County Senior Fund Transportation (For medical appointments)
816-270-2800
OATS – South Platte Cities
– Medicals
816-380-7433
(Farley, Ferrelview, Houston Lake, Kansas City, Lake Walkomis, Parkville, Riverside, Waldron and Weatherby Lake to Kansas City)
– Essential Shopping
816-820-2602
– Platte County Sr Resource Center (Transportation to the Senior Center only)
816-270-4100
UTILITIES
KANSAS
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities 540 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS
– Report an outage (EleCentericity)
913-573-9522
– Report a leak (Water)
913-573-9622
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– Report an emergency (Gas)
888-482-4950
– Gas Service (Start, Stop, Transfer) 800-794-4780
KCPL – EleCentericity
816-471-5275
Westar – EleCentericity 800-383-1183
Atmos – Gas 888-442-1313
Water District #1 913-895-1800
MISSOURI
KCP & L
1200 Main, Kansas City, MO
– Start or stop (EleCentericity) 816-471-5275
– Report an outage (EleCentericity) 888-544-4852
KCMO Water
816-513-1313
Misouri Gas Energy
– Start or transfer service (Gas) 816-756-5252
– Report an emergency (Gas) 800-582-0000
VA HEALTH CLINICS
KANSAS
Veterans’ Administration – Lawrence
Community Based Outpatient Clinic 4821 Quail Crest Pl, Lawrence, KS 66049 800-574-8387x54650
Veterans’ Affairs Community Based Clinic (Radiation/Oncology) –Overland Park 10107 W 105th St, Overland Pk, KS 66212 913-371-5968
Veterans’ Administration Community Based Medical Center – Shawnee 6830 Anderson St, Shawnee, KS 66226 913-371-5968
MISSOURI
Veterans’ Administration – Belton Community Based Outpatient Clinic 209 Cunningham Industrial Pkwy, Belton, MO 64012 816-922-2161
Veterans’ Administration Mobile Medical Unit 4801 Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64128 816-590-2356
Veterans’ Administration – Platte City Community Based Outpatient Clinic
2303 Higgins Ste F, Platte City, MO 64079 800-952-8387x59141
Veterans’ Administration– Saint Joseph Community Based Outpatient Clinic
4782 Sienna Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506 800-952-8387x56925
VETERAN BENEFITS ATTORNEY
Berger Estate & Elder Law, P.A.
(ad on page 26) 11233 Nall, Ste 140, Leawood, KS 66211 913-491-6332
Love Law Group, LLC
(ad on page 27)
3435 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-554-3330
VETERAN SERVICES
KANSAS
Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Medical Center
4101 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-682-2000
Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs
10107 W 105th St, Overland Pk, KS 66212
913-371-5968
Veteran Help Analysts LLC
1402 NW Lower Silver Lake Rd, Topeka, KS 66608
785-213-6016
Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office
5500 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67208
800-827-1000
Veterans Services Representatives
Leavenworth, KS
800-952-8387 x54295
MISSOURI
Kansas City VA Medical Center
4801 E Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64128
816-861-4700
Missouri Veteran’s Commission –Saint Joseph
525 Jules St, Ste 320, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
816-387-2841
Veteran Counseling and Guidance Center – Dept of Vet Affairs
4800 Main, Ste 107, KC, MO 64112 816-753-1866
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST VISION
4801 E Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64128
816-861-4700 x56294
Vietnam Veterans Counseling Center 4800 Main, Ste 107, KC, MO 64112
816-753-1866
NATIONAL
Debt Management
800-827-0648
Education Benefits
888-442-4551
Health Eligibility Center
800-929-8387
Home Loans
888-827-3702
Homeless Veterans 877-424-3838
Insurance Center 800-669-8477
National Association of Blind Veterans PO Box 784957, Winter Gardens FL 34778
321-948-1466
Senior Care Associates
9035 S 1300 E, Ste 250, Sandy UT 84094
801-424-1444
VA aid & attendance specialists nationwide
Tri-Care for Life Prescription Services
800-417-5086
VA Benefits
800-827-1000
VETERAN
VA Healthcare Enrollment
888-954-3553
VA Prescription Drug Program for Veterans 816-922-2456
Veterans Administration 800-827-1000
Veterans Crisis Intervention Hotline 888-899-9377
Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255
Veterans Health Administration Toll-
Free Hotline 877-222-8387
VISION RESOURCES
KANSAS
Kansas Talking Books (http://kslib.info/153/Talking-Books)
800-362-0699
Reads newspapers, magazines and books to people for free.
LAWRENCE
Audio-Reader Network
1120 W 11th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-864-4600
PARSONS
Assistive Technology for Kansans(ATK) 2601 Gabriel, Parsons, KS
800-526-3648
Statewide AT program
K-Loan
866-465-2826
Statewide Alternative Finance Program offered through Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK)
TOPEKA
Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
712 S Kansas Av, Ste 410, Topeka, KS 66603
785-235-8990
Newspapers, magazines and books are read for the visually impaired Kansas Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
500 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66603
785-296-4424
Provides access to financing for purchase of equipment or services.
Kansas Telecommunication Access Program (TAP) 800-526-3648
Topeka / Shawnee County Library 1515 SW 10th Av, Topeka, KS 66604 800-432-2925
MISSOURI
Wolfner Library (http://sos.mo.gov/wolfner) 800-392-2614
Reads newspapers, magazines and books to people for free.
KANSAS CITY
Alphapointe Association for the Blind 7501 Prospect Av, KC, MO 64132 816-421-5848
Project provides specialized hearing and vision equipment to individuals
Missouri Assistive Technology 816-655-6700 / 800-647-8557
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST 4801 Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64128 816-861-4700
Whole Person, The
3710 Main St, KC, MO 64111
816-561-0304
SAINT JOSEPH
MERIL (Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living)
4420 S 40th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
816-279-8558
SAINT LOUIS
Missouri Council of the Blind 5453 Chippewa St, St Louis, MO 63109
314-832-7172
NATIONAL
American Council of the Blind
800-424-8666
American Foundation of the Blind 800-232-5463
Assistive Technology for Kansans
316-942-5444
Choice Magazines
888-724-6423
Eye Bank Association 1015 18th St NW, Ste 1010, WDC 20036
202-775-4999
EyeCare America
800-222-3937
Foundation Fighting Blindness (Recorded Magazines and Short Stories)
800-683-5555
Library for the Handicapped
(Referrals to volunteer ophthalmologists for low-income)
800-685-2136
Lighthouse Guild 800-829-0500
National Eye Care Project Helpline / EyeCare America 800-222-3937
North American Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553
Prevent Blindness America 800-221-3004
Recorded Magazines
888-724-6423
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Corp 800-942-2677
KANSAS
Honor Flight KC 913-683-1369
www.HonorFlightKC.com
KanCare Ombudsman Volunteers 785-296-2081
Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers 877-662-8362
BLUE VALLEY
Johnson County Schools– Senior Volunteers in Schools Volunteer Office 15020 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66283 913-239-4232
DESOTO
DeSoto School District – Senior Volunteers in Schools 35200 W 91st St, DeSoto, KS 66018 913-667-6200
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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KANSAS CITY
Wyandotte/Leavenworth Aging & Disability Resource Center (AAA) 849 N 47th St, Ste C, KC, KS 66102 913-573-8531
Mental Health Association of the Heartland
739 Minnesota Ave, KC, KS 66102 913-281-2221
OLATHE
Johnson County K – State Research & Extension
11811 S Sunset Dr #1500, Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-7000
Johnson County Nutrition Program –Meals on Wheels 11811 S Sunset Dr #1300, Olathe, KS 66061 913-715-8861
Kansas Guardianship Program
601 N Mur-Len Rd #12B, Olathe, KS 66062 913-780-3300
Olathe Schools – Senior Volunteers in Schools
315 N Lindenwood, Olathe, KS 66062 913-780-7002
OVERLAND PARK
CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties
5700 Broadmoor #201, Mission, KS 66202 913-715-4040
Johnson County Central Resource Library
9875 W 87th St, Overland Pk, KS 66212 913-826-4600
Shawnee Mission Meals on Wheels 7810 W. 79th St. Overland Pk, KS 66204 913-642-0489
PAOLA
Foster Grandparent Program 209 S Silver St, Paola, KS 66071 913-294-3880
SHAWNEE MISSION
Shawnee Mission Schools – Senior Volunteers in Schools 913-993-6411 / 913-642-0489
SPRING HILL
Spring Hill Schools – Senior Volunteers in Schools 913-592-3180
JOHNSON COUNTY
Meals on Wheels (Volunteer Line) 913-715-8895
MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY
AARP
9200 Ward Pkwy, Ste 350, KC, MO 64111 866-389-5627
American Red Cross – Great Kansas City Chapter 6601 Winchester Ave Ste 110, Kansas City, MO 64133 816-931-8400
Harvesters – The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Ave, KC, MO 64129
816-929-3000
Hillcrest Platte County – Housing Ministry
6510 NW Prairie View Rd, KC, MO 64151
816-877-4397
Hillcrest Thrift Shop
6520 NW Prairie View Rd, KC, MO 64151
816-505-7963
Kansas City Northern Railroad 6060 NW Waukomis Dr, KC, MO 64151 816-746-5663
Kansas City Pet Project 7077 Elmwood Ave. Kansas City, MO 64132 816-513-9821
Kauffman Center Volunteer 906 Grand, KC, MO 64106 816-994-7200
Literary KC
211 W Armour Blvd, 3rd Fl, KC, MO 64111
816-333-9332
Medical Reserve Corps of Greater KC 600 Broadway Blvd #200, KC, MO 64105
816-701-8242
ReStart, Inc
918 E 9th St, KC, MO 64106 816-472-5664
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
4747 Troost Ave, Ste 101, KC, MO 64110
816-235-6675
United Way 2-1-1 (www.211kc.org)
801 W 47th St Ste 500, KC,MO 64112 816-559-4667
Northland Shepherd’s Center
4805 NE Antioch Rd, Ste 9, KC, MO 64119
816-542-4536
PLATTE CITY
Hillcrest Platte City – Housing Ministry
816-877-4397
Hillcrest Thrift Shop 1305 Branch, Platte City, MO 64079 816-858-7717
SAINT JOSEPH
InterServ (Calvin Center) RSVP
1412 N 3rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64505 816-232-7779
Life After A Stroke
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.
Use the acronym F.A.S.T to recognize the signs of a stroke:
F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
T = Time to call 911
There is no time limit on the recovery journey for stroke survivors and many may find that their goals extend into the chronic period of recovery (i.e., at least six months after the initial stroke event). Continuing to practice what was taught in the hospital and rehabilitation is important, but sometimes the focus is primarily on physical function. Here are some things that are important to discuss with your medical providers as soon as you are medically stable:
1. Sleep: Ask about how sleep can be impacted, how to get in and out of bed, and how to find a comfortable position to support your affected side.
2. Pain management: Ask about what kind of pain can be expected after a stroke, side effects of pain medication, and lifestyle changes you can make.
3. Physical movement: Ask about how you should be exercising and moving your body, how to exercise in a wheelchair or using one hand, and how to find an activity level that does not make the bad kind of pain worse.
4. Nutrition: Ask about changes in taste and smell, how to make sure you are getting enough nutrients, and how to manage weight changes after stroke.
5. Resiliency: Getting better can feel lonely for both the stroke survivor and the caregiver(s). Ask for information on support groups and community wellness programs in your area.
Editor’s Note:This article was submitted by Muzna Ahmed, OTD, OTR/L. Muzna is the Program Director at the American Stroke Foundation and may be reached at 913649-1776 or by email at muzna@americanstroke.org. See our ad on page 93.
Non Medical Home Care Definitions
24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.
BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they fi le a claim against the company.
HOMEMAKER / COMPANION –
Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.
INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets fi led against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.
MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
MEDICATION REMINDER –
Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.
MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT –
This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.
TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.
WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~
**MISSOURI COUNTIES: B=Buchanan / CA=Cass / CL=Clay / JA=Jackson / P=Platte ***PAYMENT METHODS: PP=Private Pay / PI=Private Insurance / LT=Long-Term Care Insurance / VA=Veteran Administration / MA=Medicaid / MC=Medicare / HM=Managed Care Insurance / O=Other PACE = Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly VNA = Visiting Nurse Association Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
**KANSAS COUNTIES: D=Douglas / JO=Johnson / L=Leavenworth / W=Wyandotte
Home Care and Home Health… What’s the Difference?
While both Home Care and Home Health provide services in the home aimed at helping patients achieve health and independence, knowing the di erence between them can help you quickly and e ectively navigate care needs in a family crisis.
Home Health is a clinical or skilled care model that provides medical care by licensed healthcare workers, like nurses, physical therapists, and social workers. Home Health requires a doctor’s order, and patients must meet certain eligibility criteria to receive it. It’s usually prescribed when a patient is discharged from the hospital or rehab facility and sent home but needs additional medical attention to fully rehabilitate. Home Health services help with things like wound care, speech therapy, physical or occupation therapy, IV Therapy and is overseen by a registered nurse. Visits are a few hours a week and are short, generally an hour or less depending on the patient’s needs. It is usually paid for by private insurance, or Medicare - for those over 65 years of age. It typically lasts a few weeks but can be extended if the ordering physician deems it necessary.
Home Care provides nonclinical or non-medical care by professional caregivers, usually CNA’s (Certified Nurse’s Aide) or Home Health Aides. These aides are professionally trained in assisting with ADL’s, or “Activities of Daily Living.” The six most common ADL’s in home care are: Mobility, Bathing, Toileting, Continence Mgmt., Dressing and Feeding. They also assist with IADL’s or “Instrumental Activities of Daily Living” like light housekeeping, laundry, dishes, and medication reminders. Full-Service Home Care agencies may carry an additional insurance policy that allows their caregivers to run errands or provide transportation assistance for things like doctors’ appointments, groceries, and other needs outside of the home. Home Care does not require a doctor’s
order and is usually arranged privately and paid for out of pocket, however, depending on the agency you work with, some will accept Long Term Care Insurance, Veteran Benefits or Medicaid as a form of payment. Unlike Home Health, Home Care is arranged for longer periods of time. Most agencies have minimums and will visit anywhere for a few hours a day, up to around-the-clock 24/7 care. In Home Care, it’s not uncommon for care to continue for months or even years - as long as the patient requires someone to be with them so that they can remain safe at home, they will provide services for them.
Often times, Home Care and Home Health will be providing
services at the same time –having home health manage the medical needs, while home care stays with the patient to manage their personal care needs and keep them safe. When evaluating options for either Home Health or Home Care, the Senior Blue Book provides an index of local agencies in your area, as well as a search tool online where you can review what services they provide, read customer reviews, and contact them directly to ask questions or request an in-home consultation.
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Michael Brainerd, an independent writer and owner of two FirstLight Home Care Agencies in Kansas and Missouri. He can be reached at 913-203-7444 or emailed at mbrainerd@firstlighthomecare. com. See our ad on pg. 101.
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ADDITIONAL NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES
KANSAS
A Helping Hand Home Care
785-856-0192
AboutYOU Homecare LLC 913-222-8886
Adult Health Services, Inc 913-788-9896
All Services Home Health
Alliance Home Health Care
Always There Health Care
913-814-3709
913-233-0160
913-942-2900
Another Day Homecare Inc. 913-599-2221
Barr Private Care 913-438-3311
Benefits of Home Senior Care
Caregivers Home Care
913-422-1591
913-727-3299
Caregivers Home Care 785-354-0767
Carestaf Inc
913-498-2888
Comforcare Home Care 913-906-9880
Comfort Keepers Home Care
913-295-9203
Cornerstone Assisted Home Care 913-787-2814
Cottage Senior Care LLC
913-428-6898
Daughters & Company 913-341-2500
Douglas County Visiting Nurses 785-843-3738
Everyday Home Care Kansas City 913-548-2500
FirstLight Home Care - Kansas 913-203-7444
Guardian Angels Home Health Care 913-669-7215
Health at Home
913-385-4110
Heart of America Home Health Care 913-645-1141
Hearts At Home
Heaven Sent Home Care LLC
Helper’s Inc
Home Instead
Home Sweet Home Care
913-440-4209
913-390-8758
913-322-7212
913-962-6500
Services Agency 816-492-2112
Homewatch CareGivers 913-336-4199
Infinite Health Care 913-438-0835
Infinite Health Care 913-204-0633
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc 913-381-3100
Kansas City Home Care, Inc. 913-341-4800
Lawrence Helpers Inc 785-331-5850
MHS 816-523-3333
Midland Care - PACE Kansas City, KS 913-562-9951
Midland Care - PACE Lawrence 785-842-3627
Midwest Healthcare Services 913-663-9330
P.E.A.K Healthcare Solutions, LLC 913-202-8984
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice 913-384-2273
Prestige Home Care of Kansas 191-354-7149
Private Home Care
913-735-3250
Right At Home - Lawrence 785-727-7723
Right At Home - Overland Park 913-338-1919
RNS Private Duty 816-695-8668
Saint Rita Home Care 913-229-4267
KANSAS CONT’D
Senior Helpers Overland Park 913-851-4800
Seniors Helping Seniors - KS 913-407-7550
Synergy HomeCare 913-685-9700
The Caring Heart 913-901-8666
TheKey 913-663-5000
Victory Healthcare Agency 913-602-0686
Visiting Angels of Overland Park 913-912-1260
MISSOURI
Advantage Home Care 660-924-0099
Alliance Personal Care, Inc. 816-437-8606
Alliance Personal Care, Inc. 816-743-0113
Assisting Hands Home CareLee’s Summit 816-601-3901
Barr Private Care 816-471-5151
Boomers Personal Care 816-313-5087
Caregivers Inc 816-444-5000
Cascade Health Services 816-268-1934
HOME HEALTH DEFINITIONS
24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.
CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.
DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.
ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.
HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical
Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.
HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV)
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Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.
PRIVATE DUTY PERSONAL CARE
– Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.
PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services
related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.
SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.
THERAPY SERVICES
(ST, PT, OT, RT) –
Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.
Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.
Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help
clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
WOUND
CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.
Short Stay Rehabilitation
You can use our healthcare services even if you are not a Lakeview Village resident! You or a loved one may need rehabilitation services after hospitalization or healthcare event. You may need one or all of these services.
After a hospitalization, don’t go home alone. Use your Medicare eligible rehabilitation days for further recovery in a private room with our 5 Star and US News Best rated care and support including nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy. * Long Term Care is available for those unable to return to their home.
Home Health
Short-term, goal-oriented medical care and support provided in the comfort of your own home. Whether your goal is to return to your normal daily routine or to manage a chronic condition, our nurses and therapists work closely with you and your doctor to accomplish those goals.
Outpatient Therapy
Once your recovery has advanced, you can continue your therapy at one of our seven outpatient therapy locations. Outpatient therapy is also available even if you haven’t been in the hospital but have seen a decline in your balance, mobility, vision or any ability in your daily routine.
Specialties
Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy | Diabetes Management | Fall Prevention, Balance and Low Vision | Orthopedic Rehabilitation| Cardiac Programs | Neurological Programs such as Strokes and Parkinson’s Disease | COPD | Arthritis | Amputations and Wound Care | Aquatic Therapy, Incontinence Management | Lymphedema | Pilates
ADDITIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES
KANSAS
Aceso Health Care LLC 913-433-4994
Advanced Health Care Home Health and Hospice 913-890-8448
Always There Health Care 913-942-2900
Aquinas Carondelet Home Health 913-299-7100
ARJ Infusion Services
913-451-8804
Ascension Home Health Care 913-218-0005
At Home Healthcare by Zack 913-951-2990
Bescare Home Health Agency 913-461-9313
Best Choice Home Health Care Agency 913-287-3500
Blessed Trinity Home Health & Hospice 913-901-0440
BrightStar Care Overland Park 913-535-0255
Caregivers Home Health 913-727-3299 Carestaf Inc 913-498-2888
Caring Hearts Personal Home Services 913-621-3108
Carondelet Home Care Services 913-529-4800
Catholic Community Health 913-621-5090 Comfort Keepers 913-295-9203
Continua Home Health 913-905-0255
Coram Specialty Infusion 913-850-6700
Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association 785-843-3738
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice of Kansas City 913-334-1058
Firstat Nursing Services 913-451-5900
Graceful Home Health Care 785-424-2785
Home Connect 913-627-9222
Home Health Critical Care 913-242-3925
Integrity Home Care & Hospice 816-254-3131
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City 913-381-3100
Intrathecal Care Solutions 866-258-0811
Kindred at Home - KS 913-906-0522
Lawrence Therapy Services 785-842-0656
KANSAS CONT’D
Maxim Healthcare Services 913-381-8233
Midland Care - PACE Kansas City, KS 913-562-9951
Midland Care - PACE Program Lawrence 785-842-3627
Minds Matter 913-789-9900
Olathe Medical Center Home Health and Hospice 913-324-8515
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice 913-384-2273
Professional Rehabilitative Services 913-321-8765
Professional Sitters Home Health 785-842-3301
Saint Luke’s HomeCare & Hospice of Leavenworth/ Lansing 913-758-9034
Home Health - KS 913-403-8343 VNA Home Health & Hospice 816-627-6210
Infusion Services 913-599-3745
Place At-Home Care 785-843-4800
MISSOURI
North Kansas City Hospital Home Health 816-295-6774 CenterWell Home Health MO 816-524-5087 Compassionate Care Services, LLC 816-701-6059 Novus LifeCare 816-945-9596
Freudenthal Home Health 816-676-8050 Integrity Home Care + Hospice 816-254-3131
VNA Home Health & Hospice 816-627-6210 Specialized Home Care 816-795-7990 Phoenix Home Care and Hospice 816-373-7442 Village Home Health - MO 816-524-1133
KANSAS CITY
ADDITIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES CONT’D
MISSOURI CONT’D
Ascension Home Health Care Missouri
816-255-3446
Assured Healthcare Inc 816-415-8200
Faith Home Health & Hospice 913-296-7636
All Ways Caring HomeCare 816-671-1600
Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice - MO 816-756-1160
The Whole Person Home Health Care 816-364-0900
Premier Home Health Care 816-884-2401
Benders Home Care Inc 816-233-0171
Excelsior Springs Hospital Home Health/Hospice 816-630-9228
Dream Works Inc, The 816-897-3415
Continua Home Health LLC 816-444-2273
Carondelet Home Care Services 816-655-5494
Caring Hearts Personal Home Services, Inc 816-921-1730
MISSOURI CONT’D
First Call Home Care 816-373-9688
Blessed Trinity Home Health & Hospice 816-363-1560
Bethlehem Home Health Care Inc. 816-474-6371
Kindred Health Services - MO 816-524-5087
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City, Inc 913-381-3100
Amedisys Home Health 816-524-7355
Liberty Hospital Home Health and Hospice 816-407-2100
KC’s Home Healthcare Inc. 816-444-5006
Help At Home Inc 816-671-9100
Mosaic Life Care Home Health 816-271-7593
Healthback Home Health Care of Missouri Inc 816-350-2600
Kindred Health Services 816-587-0441
Triple Oak Home Health 913-489-7634
Hospice Care Definitions
**SERVICES: RN / SSW / C=Chaplain / V=Volunteers
***LEVELS OF CARE: RO=Routine / RE=Respite / GIP=General In-Patient Care / CC=Continuous Care
****Therapies: A=Aroma / MA=Massage Therapy / MU=Music Therapy / P=Pet Therapy
HOSPICE - Hospices provide individuals facing a terminal illness with care in a private residence or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to provide quality of life and to assist patients to live the last stages of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than curative treatment of the terminal illness.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
RN-REGISTERED NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family education as needed
SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, and provides counseling and support to meet identified needs, and makes referrals to other providers based on family and patient’s needs
CHAPLAIN – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations.
VOLUNTEERS – Provides companionship and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.
LEVELS OF CARE:
RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in managing the individual’s disease symptoms. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence or in a healthcare facility.
RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a skilled nursing facility. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the facility.
GIP – GENERAL IN-PATIENT
CARE – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This higher level of care is due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. The room
and board are covered by hospice during this period.
CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided to the patient at their private residence or in a personal care home or assisted living facility. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for crises that require a constant presence by a nurse or care team.
THERAPY SERVICES PROVIDED:
AR-AROMA THERAPY – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.
MA-MASSAGE THERAPY – Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication
or prefer not to. Massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.
MU-MUSIC THERAPY – Music
Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.
P-PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.
24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice, 24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays. Continued on next page 110
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****Levels of Care: RO=Routine / RE=Respite / GIP=General In-Patient / CC=Continuous Care
**KANSAS COUNTIES: D=Douglas / JO=Johnson / L=Leavenworth / W=Wyandotte **MISSOURI COUNTIES: B=Buchanan / CA=Cass / CL=Clay / JA=Jackson / P=Platte *** SERVICES : RN = Registered Nurse / SW=Social Worker / C= Chaplain / V = Volunteers
***** THERAPIES : A=Aroma / Ma=Massage / Mu=Music / P=Pet ******PAYMENT METHODS: PP=Private Pay / PI=Private Insurance / LT=Long-Term Care Insurance / VA=Veteran Administration / MA=Medicaid / MC=Medicare / HM=Managed Care Insurance / O=Other PACE = Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly VNA = Visiting Nurse Association Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com
Hospice Care Definitions
continued from page 107
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS –
Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Many hospice companies provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.
HOME HEALTH
– Indicates whether the hospice agency has a sister home health agency that will provide assistance with medically based home health needs such as nursing services, home health aide services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy or speech therapy.
INDIGENT PATIENTS
– Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at
the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.
PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE –
Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.
PALLIATIVE CARE
– Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness – whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Finding Compassion and Hope Through Hospice
The end of a person’s life is a significant time when they are able to reflect on their life and accomplishments, work through their regrets and challenges, and spend their remaining days with friends and family in comfort and peace.
For families whose loved one is experiencing a serious illness or life-limiting condition, this precious time is one of life’s most meaningful milestones.
As a provider of end-of-life care, hope for Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care does not necessarily lie in recovery; rather, it lies in ensuring the best quality of life for the people in our care. As our mission states, we provide expert care, peace of mind, comfort,
We easily associate hope with a beginning: the birth of a new baby, the start of adulthood at high school graduation, or the pursuit of a new career.
guidance, and hope to people who are affected by serious illness or by grief. Hospice gives families the peace of mind to walk together with their loved ones through the end-of-life journey, and through the grief and healing journey. We easily associate hope with
a beginning: the birth of a new baby, the start of adulthood at high school graduation, or the pursuit of a new career. Hospice providers understand that hope is found throughout life. All families have hope that the end of their loved one’s life will be beautiful and memorable. Honoring that hope affirms that their life matters, and allows the impact someone made to carry on after their death. Hospice honors the value of life by ensuring physical and emotional comfort and creating space for patients and their families to spend time together in peace. Kansas City Hospice also understands the importance of supporting families through their own grief and healing journey, which often begins before death and extends far beyond the loss of a loved one. This is why we
also provide access to community grief support at no charge through our Solace House Center for Grief and Healing.
Hope doesn’t just represent what the future can hold – a cure, more time, major accomplishments –hope can be lived in the moment. It can simply be the ability to enjoy today and share moments of joy with those around you, unencumbered by the hardships of the past or the challenges of the future. It is through hospice that families are given the gift to walk together through one of life’s most significant milestones – the end of life.
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, who may be reached at KCHospice.org or 816.363.2600. See ad on page 115.
ADDITIONAL HOSPICE PROVIDERS
KANSAS
ACG Hospice
866-260-2296
Amedisys Hospice Care 913-905-0255
Appl Orchard Hospice 913-320-1688
Ascend Hospice 913-287-5678
Avalon Hospice 913-906-9497
Brighton Hospice Kansas 913-283-7107
Catholic Community Hospice 913-621-5090
Compassionate Care Hospice 913-671-6740
Compassus Hospice 913-859-9582
Douglas County Visiting Nurses 785-843-3738
Elara Caring 800-396-7778
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice of Kansas City 913-948-8281
Gentiva Hospice - KS 913-541-0266
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid America Inc 913-322-3297
Harbor Hospice of Kansas 913-291-1883
HCA Midwest Hospice and Family Care 913-663-0267
Heartland Hospice 913-362-0044
Hospice Partners of Kansas 913-758-1700
Inspire Hospice 913-521-2727
Integrity Home Care & Hospice 816-254-3131
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City 913-381-3100
Midland Care - PACE Lawrence 785-842-3627
Olathe Health Hospice Care 913-324-8515
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice 913-384-2273
Prairie Winds Hospice 785-202-8900
Saint Luke’s HomeCare & Hospice of Leavenworth/Lansing 913-758-9034
Specialized Hospice 816-795-7990
St. Croix Hospice 913-354-5511
Vitas Healthcare Corporation 913-722-1631
VNA Hospice - KS 816-627-6210
MISSOURI
Asana Hospice & Palliative Care
816-444-2273
Ascend Hospice 816-584-8111
KANSAS CITY
MISSOURI CONT’D
Beacon of Hope Hospice 816-267-4006
Caris Healthcare 816-795-1229
Catholic Community Hospice 816-523-5634
Compassionate Care Hospice 816-478-8900
Compassus Hospice 816-883-2075
Elara Caring 800-396-7778
Excelsior Springs Hospital Home Health/Hospice 816-630-9228
Freudenthal Hospice 816-676-8050
Gentiva Hospice - MO 816-795-1333
Gentiva Hospice North -MO 816-678-0412
Good Shepherd Hospice 816-822-2292
Hands of Hope Hospice 816-271-7190
Harbor Hospice of Missouri 816-600-6388
HCA Midwest Hospice and Family Care 816-943-4015
Heartland Hospice 816-943-1798
Hospice Partners of Missouri 816-232-2400
Integrity Home Care + Hospice 816-254-3131
Interim Healthcare of Kansas City 913-381-3100
Liberty Hospital Hospice 816-407-2200
Mosaic Life Care Hospice 816-271-7190
NorthCare Hospice House 816-691-1215
One Community Hospice 816-836-1096
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice 816-373-7442
Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice 816-756-1160
Specialized Hospice 816-795-7990
Three Oaks Hospice 816-439-8322
Three Rivers Hospice - Lee’s Summit 816-295-0544
Three Rivers Hospice - Platte City 816-431-2333
Three Rivers Hospice - Saint Joseph 816-279-8600
Traditions Health 816-350-2600
Village Hospice 816-525-0986
VNA Hospice 816-531-1200
CAREGIVER’S CHECKLIST
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Address
Home Phone/Cell Phone Numbers
Date of Birth/Birthplace
Driver’s License Number & State
Medicare Number & Effective Date
Medicaid Number & Effective Date
Case Worker’s Name
Case Worker’s Phone Number
Health Insurance Provider
Health Insurance Address
Health Insurance Group Number
Dental Insurance Provider
Dental Insurance Address
Dental Insurance Group Number
Vision Insurance Provider
Vision Insurance Address
Vision Insurance Group Number
Emergency Contact’s Name
Emergency Contact’s Address
Emergency Contact’s Phone Number
Emergency Contact’s Relationship to Patient
HEALTH INFORMATION
Medical Conditions
Prescriptions/Dosage/Frequency
Diabetes o Yes o No Insulin Dependent o Yes o No
Insulin Dosage/Frequency
Insulin Last Dose/Next Dose
Dialysis o Yes o No Dialysis (Name of Facility)
Dialysis Last Treatment/Next Treatment
Allergies
Surgeries
Medical Devices (Pacemaker/Pain Pump/Oxygen)
Cardiac Bypass/Valve Replacement
Transplant (Heart/Kidney/Liver/Lung)
Joint Replacement
Primary Care Physician’s Name
Primary Care Physician’s Address/Phone Number
Dentist’s Name
Dentist’s Address/Phone Number
Eye Doctor’s Name
Eye Doctor’s Address/Phone Number
Hearing Aid Provider
Hearing Aid Provider’s Address/Phone Number
Dentures/Partial Bridges o Yes o No
Eyeglasses/Contacts o Yes o No
Hearing Aids o Yes o No
Local Ambulance Phone Number
Senior Housing Definitions
AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some
communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.
ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –
Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community.
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –
Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community.
DAY CARE
– Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote
these services without a specific license.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
– helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM –
(Sec 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. Participating households are required to pay the greater of 10% of their gross annual income or 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed the applicable income limit for the area as adjusted by family size.
(Sec 236) Property owners in this program make mortgage payments that are based on a 1% mortgage interest rate. HUD then provides a subsidy to their lender to cover the difference between 1% and the market interest rate on the property’s loan. Participating households are required to pay rent equal to the greater of 30% of their adjusted income (not to exceed the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particular property. Any amount paid by the household that is more than basic rent is considered
excess rent, which the owner pays back to HUD in repayment of the subsidy.
INDEPENDENT HOUSING –
Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)
INTERMEDIATE CARE
– 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.
MEDICAID WAIVER
– An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.
PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS
OF
CARE
– Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.
PUBLIC HOUSING (PH)
– affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
RESIDENTIAL HOME
– Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.
RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY
– Otherwise known as a shortterm stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates
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Senior Housing Definitions
usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY –
Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.
SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.
SKILLED
CARE
– 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY –
Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically
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include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.
TRACH CARE - Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.
WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering. ~
It’s the warm welcome of a familiar face and the comfort of belonging to a close-knit community. It’s the inviting common areas and the delicious homestyle meals that truly make it feel like home.
Are you ready for worry-free Active Independent Living? Visit us today to explore The Welstone At Mission Crossing and experience the convenience of onsite amenities, including a gym with a full-time trainer who is professionally licensed to work with seniors. We also have onsite physical therapy, and visiting specialists for home and health care should you choose. At The Welstone At Mission Crossing, seeing is believing!
ADDITIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
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LANSING, KANSAS
Twin Oaks Retirement Community 913-727-3400
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar 785-841-6845
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor 785-841-4262
Monterey Village Senior Living 816-988-5663
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
Woodland Village 913-651-2611
LEAWOOD, KANSAS
The Fairways of Ironhorse 913-210-0404
Town Village of Leawood 913-491-3681
LENEXA, KANSAS
Garden Villas of Lenexa 913-492-1133
Greenwood Terrace Retirement Community 913-345-9969
Silvercrest at College View 913-717-0071
MISSION, KANSAS
Mission Square 913-403-8200
OLATHE, KANSAS
Aberdeen Village 913-599-6100
Aspen Ridge 913-707-6571
Cedar Lake Village 913-780-9916
Connect 55+ Olathe 913-839-2184
Santa Marta Senior Living 913-323-7111
The Crestone Senior Living IL 913-600-2250
The Village at Olathe 913-971-0217
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
Avenue 81 Senior Living 913-246-3690
Brookdale Overland Park 119th 913-345-9339
Forum at Overland Park, The 913-648-4500
Novel Place Senior Living 913-521-9600
Overland Park Place 913-383-9876
Park Meadows Senior Living 913-901-8200
The Atriums 913-381-6000
Village Shalom 913-317-2600
KANSAS CITY
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS
Mission Chateau Senior Living 913-490-7100
SHAWNEE, KANSAS
Bluejacket Lodge 913-268-6470
Shawnee Hills Senior Living 913-631-3838
BELTON,
MISSOURI
Carnegie Village 816-331-7848
Greenleaf Estates 816-331-4620
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
Friendship Manor 816-228-5400
Novel Place Senior Living 816-683-4800
Parkway Senior Living 816-228-8866
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI
Lillian McDavid Independent Living 816-629-2768
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
Englewood Vista 816-452-6643 HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI
Ridgewood Hills 816-380-4425
Thunderbird Apartments 816-380-2932
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
Gardens at Jackson Creek, The 816-886-5782
Olde Oak Tree Apartments 816-833-4900
Samantha Heights 816-254-0170 The Fountains At Greenbriar 816-257-5100
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Alexandria Apartments 816-931-8087
Brookdale Wornall Place 816-825-0850
Chouteau Village 816-452-0885
Garden Village 816-436-5555
Kingswood Senior Living 816-942-0994
Lawndale Heights Apartments 816-231-8887
Liberty at Shoal Creek - 55 and Better Luxury Living 816-272-5722
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff 816-888-7930
Opportunities Pavilion 816-763-7001
Palestine Gardens 816-921-0140
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI CONT’D
Primrose Retirement Communities
816-468-8282
Riverstone Retirement Community 816-741-2555
Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place 816-595-5878
St. Anthony’s Senior Living 816-846-0870
Swope Ridge Gardens 816-333-0900
The Community Apartments at Antioch Crossing 816-452-5300
Tiffany Springs Senior Living 816-621-3800
Wexford Place by Senior StarIndependent Living 816-744-4935
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI
John Knox Village 816-251-8000
Solstice Senior Living of Lee’s Summit 816-554-7274
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home 816-781-5711
OAK GROVE, MISSOURI
Oak Grove Manor Apartments 816-690-8136
RAYMORE, MISSOURI
Foxwood Springs 816-318-2224
Walnut Estates 816-331-2959
SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Corby Place Senior Living 816-233-4600
Country Squire 816-233-4200
Keystone Place 816-390-5265
King Hill Apartments 816-238-9301
Living Community of St Joseph 816-671-8543
Northwood Terrace 816-232-3921
Villas at Vintage Oaks, The 816-279-3330
When is the Right Time for Assisted Living?
Every person needs di erent things. Babies need constant attention. Teenagers need space. Adults need help raising their babies and teens. And seniors need the comfort and safety of an assisted living community.
As a senior living community located in the heart of the Midwest, we understand the unique concerns and considerations of individuals in this region. Let’s talk about the right time for seniors to go into an assisted living community and get the attention they need and the life they deserve.
MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are one of the best indicators of self-sufficiency and independent living. ADLs include tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, or even navigating the home. When your loved one starts struggling to do these tasks, it may be time to explore assisted living options.
HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Health and safety is no laughing matter. Chronic and painful conditions can limit and isolate a person from healthy interactions and medical care. Especially when seniors live alone, the risks are too great for accidents. Assisted living
communities are equipped to provide the necessary support and care to ensure every senior’s safety and well-being.
LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION
Loneliness and social isolation significantly impact seniors’ mental and emotional well-being. If a senior finds themself alone, and craving social interaction and companionship, they may be ready for a change. Senior living communities offer so many different ways to expand a senior’s friend circle and make lasting connections. Enjoying a sense of community is important for overall happiness and quality of life.
HOME MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP
Homes hold a special place in our hearts. They’re a chest of memories, laughs, and tears. But with all the good comes a lot of work. There comes a time when maintaining a home is too much work and increasingly difficult to manage. Between cleaning, yard work, home repairs, and maintenance, the tasks are overwhelming and stressful. Assisted living communities ease the burden and take care of all those responsibilities so that your loved one can enjoy life and pursue other interests.
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When is the Right Time for Assisted Living?
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FAMILY CAREGIVER STRESS
Before most seniors enter an assisted living community, their family is normally their caregiver. As wonderful and supportive as this is, it’s incredibly stressful for the family caregiver. A caregiver plays a major role in every aspect of life for the senior. And to fulfill those needs, they need to make sacrifices in their own life, which often means spending less time with their own family. This can be physically and emotionally draining. Switching to a senior living community can be just the change everyone involved needs to balance life and get the necessary support and care.
There’s no time like the present to make a change in your senior’s living situation. We always recommend making the change sooner rather than later so that you can do as much research as possible without feeling rushed. This decision is hard. There’s so much involved in making the right choice. But if your loved one is struggling with any of the challenges listed above, the right time to switch to an assisted living community is now.
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jill Lamb with Colonial Village and may be reached at 913-730-3700 or by email at jill. lamb@clv-op.com.
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Trustwell Living of Overland Park 10665 Barkley Overland Park, Kansas 66212 (913) 642-5400
RAYTOWN, MISSOURI
Trustwell Living of Raytown 9110 E 63rd Street Raytown, Missouri 64133 (816) 353-3400 www.trustwellliving.com
Lee’s Summit
Prairie Village
Shoal Creek
ADDITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
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BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS
Vintage Park at Baldwin City, LLC
785-594-4255
BASEHOR, KANSAS
Country Place Senor Living 816-674-9083
DESOTO, KANSAS
Hillside Village of DeSoto 913-583-1266
EUDORA, KANSAS
Homestead of Eudora 785-690-0001
GARDNER, KANSAS
Vintage Park at Gardner, LLC 913-856-7643
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living 913-721-1400
Kansas City Presbyterian Manor 913-334-3666
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City 913-788-2100
The Piper 913-400-7006
LANSING, KANSAS
Twin Oaks Assisted Living 913-727-6100
LAWRENCE,
KANSAS
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor 785-841-4262
Monterey Village Senior Living 816-988-5663
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community 785-749-2000
Windsor of Lawrence, The 785-832-9900
LEAWOOD, KANSAS
Homestead Estates of Leawood 913-663-3351
The Healthcare Resort of Leawood 913-249-3600
LENEXA, KANSAS
Benton House of Lenexa 913-839-4097
LENEXA, KANSAS CONT’D
Garden Villas of Lenexa 913-492-1133
Homestead Assisted Living of Lenexa 913-894-0014
Silvercrest at College View 913-717-0071
Vintage Park at Lenexa, LLC 913-894-6979
OLATHE, KANSAS
Aberdeen Village 913-599-6100
Benton House of Olathe 913-490-0990
Cedar Lake Village 913-780-9916
Heritage Avonlea of Olathe 913-829-6920
Homestead of Olathe 913-829-4663
Santa Marta Senior Living 913-323-7107
The Crestone Senior Living 913-600-2250
Healthcare Resort of Olathe 913-390-0444
Village at Olathe 913-712-4122 OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS Alto Overland Park 913-232-8232 Avenue 81 Senior Living 913-246-3690 Brookdale Overland Park 913-663-2888 Chapters Living of Overland Park 913-825-9600 Chapters Living of Town Center 913-906-9696 Forum at Overland Park, The 913-648-4980
Glenwood Village of Overland Park 913-385-2052
Homestead Assisted Living of Overland Park 913-345-2200
Overland Park Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 913-383-2569
Park Meadows Senior Living 913-901-8200 Shawnee PARC 913-383-2001 The Atriums 913-381-6000
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS CONT’D
Village Shalom, Inc 913-317-2600
Vintage Park at Stanley, LLC 913-897-1414
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS
Mission Chateau Senior Living 913-490-7100
The Village at Mission 913-262-1611
SHAWNEE, KANSAS
Brookdale Rosehill 913-962-7600
Brookdale Shawnee 913-248-1500
Homestead of Shawnee 913-248-6600
SPRING HILL, KANSAS
Colonial Oaks at Springhill 913-592-5101
TONGANOXIE, KANSAS
Vintage Park at Tonganoxie, LLC 913-845-2204
BELTON, MISSOURI
Carnegie Village Assisted Living 816-322-8444
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
Benton House of Blue Springs
816-224-2727
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs 816-793-0857
Collier Care Homes Inc 816-229-6231
Luxe Life Senior Living at Ignite Medical Resort St. Mary’s 816-220-4200
Parkway Senior Living 816-228-8866
Waterford Ladies Home (Ladies Only) 816-228-6337
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
Heritage Village of Gladstone 816-454-5130
GRAIN VALLEY, MISSOURI
Country Oak Village 816-224-2700
Essex of Grain Valley, The 816-443-3992
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
Blue Hills Rest Home 816-796-3376
Groves, White Oak Living Center at The 816-254-3500
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI CONT’D
Independence Chateau 816-478-1991
Villages of Jackson Creek, The 816-795-1433
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Benton House of Staley Hills 816-372-1888
Benton House of Tiffany Springs 816-505-4555
Brookdale Wornall Place 816-825-0850
Burlington Creek 816-945-7161
Butterfly Haven 816-941-2836
Carrie Dumas Long Term Care Facility 816-924-5017
Gardens at Barry Road, The 866-420-6355
Grand Pavilion at the Plaza Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, The 816-753-6800
House of Care Center 816-921-6852
Jeanne Jugan Center 816-761-4744
Jolet Home 816-531-5308
Kingswood 816-442-3282
Leona House 816-584-1033
Lodge Residential Care Facility, The 816-349-3520
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff 816-888-7930
Oaks, The 816-356-0200
Primrose Retirement Communities 816-468-8282
Rockhill Manor Assisted Living 816-931-2225
Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place 816-595-5878
St. Anthony’s Senior Living 816-846-0870
SummitView Terrace 816-763-6667
The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek 816-781-8282
Thompson Care Center 816-861-5189
Tiffany Springs Senior Living 816-621-3800
Waterford South 816-942-4898
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI CONT’D
Wexford Place by Senior Star - Assisted Living 816-744-4935
KEARNEY, MISSOURI
Oak Pointe of Kearney 816-628-0075
Westbrook Care Center, Inc 816-628-2222
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI
Village Assisted Living 816-347-2700
LIBERTY, MISSOURI
Cedars of Liberty Health Care, Inc 816-781-7600
Norterre - The Laurel 816-479-4793
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home 816-781-5711
PLATTE CITY, MISSOURI
Heritage Village of Platte City 816-858-2182
PLEASANT HILL, MISSOURI
Bristol Manor of Pleasant Hill 816-987-2562
RAYMORE, MISSOURI
Benton House of Raymore 816-322-2111
Foxwood Springs 816-318-2200
RAYTOWN, MISSOURI
Guardian Angel Care Home 816-313-2515
Hidden Lake Care Center 816-737-1010
RIVERSIDE,
MISSOURI
Windemere Residential Care 816-741-0753
SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Carriage Square Residential Care Facility 816-364-1526
Eastgate Manor 816-233-2141
Heartland II Residential Care Facility, The 816-676-1505
Heartland Residential Care Facility 816-233-5779
Living Community of St Joseph 816-671-8543
Meadowview Residential Care 816-232-2873
Riverside Place - A Diversicare Transitional Care Community 816-232-9874
St Joseph Chateau 816-233-5164
Vintage Gardens Assisted Living 816-279-3330
SMITHVILLE, MISSOURI
Bristol Manor of Smithville 816-532-4490
WESTON, MISSOURI
Bristol Manor of Weston 816-386-5507
(913) 685-4800 5201 W. 143rd St. Leawood, KS 66224 LEAWOOD
AFFORDABLE / SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
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Nettleton Manor Apartments
BONNER SPRINGS, KANSAS
913-422-7671
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub
Maple Ridge Senior Apartments 913-667-3380 TC
Edwardsville Court
EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS
913-441-6007
GARDNER, KANSAS
Brittany Court 913-856-7826
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Booth Manor of KCK 913-299-4822
Crosslines Retirement Center I 913-362-4263
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub
HUD, IB, Sec 8, TC
HUD, IB, IR, Sub
Crosslines Retirement Center II 913-362-4263 IB
Parkway Pointe Senior Residence 913-788-5841 IR, TC
Pemberton Senior Living 913-334-2005 IR, Sec 8, TC
Sunrise Tower 913-321-8558
Victory Hills Senior Living Community 913-299-1166 Sec 8
Villas at Ridge Pointe 913-299-4411 IR, Sec 8, TC
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Vermont Towers 785-841-6026
Hillcrest Manor
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
913-682-3428 HUD, IB
Santa Fe Trail Apartments 913-682-8544 Sec 8
LENEXA, KANSAS
RoseWood Place Senior Apts 913-492-7700 IR, Sec 8, TC
MERRIAM, KANSAS
Sunflower Apartments Senior Independent 913-236-9525 HUD, IB, Sec 8, Sub, TC
Bloom Senior Living
OLATHE, KANSAS
913-738-4335
College Way Village 913-782-6131 HUD, IB, Sec 8, TC
Gardens at Creekside, The 913-764-0607 Call
Good Samaritan Towers 913-782-6131
Ridgeview Village Community 913-888-3328
Overland Towers
Granada Village
Heritage Farms
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
BELTON,
HUD, IR, Sec 8, TC
HUD, IB, IR, Sub
913-341-3113 HUD, IB
MISSOURI
816-331-1260
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
816-224-6542 IB, IR, PH
Woods Chapel Lodge 816-229-7525
Colony Plaza
Booth Manor of Grandview
EXCELSIOR
SPRINGS, MISSOURI
816-630-6600 IB
GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI
816-966-0303 IB
MR = Medicaid Rates / IB = Income Based / PH = Public Housing / IR = Income Restrictions / Sub = Subsidized / TC = Tax Credit & = Call Sm = Small / C = Cats Only
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Prairie Estates
Fairmount Plaza Apartments
GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI CONT’D
816-767-1445
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
816-252-1941
HUD, IB, IR, PH, Sub
HUD, IB, IR, PH, Sec 8, Sub Groves, Forest View Senior Residences at The 816-254-3500 PH
Heritage House
Sterling Plaza Apartments
Bethel Greencastle Apartments
Bethel Greencastle South
816-461-1303
Call, HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub, TC
816-252-1900 IB, IR, Sub
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
816-453-9235
816-453-9274
IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub
HUD, IR, Sub Columbus Park Plaza
Marlborough Manor
816-472-0887
HUD, IB, IR, MA, Sub Hyde Park Apartments
816-756-2710 IB, IR
816-333-7761
HUD, IB, IR, Sub Mid-City Towers II
Nowlin Hall Apartments
Paraclete Manor
816-861-1811 IR
816-483-6233
HUD, IB, Sub Palestine Gardens North
816-921-6228
816-861-3829
HUD, IB, Sub
HUD, IB, Sec 8, Sub Red Bridge Place
Saint James Place
Saint Regis Apartments
Temple Heights Manor I
816-761-4667
816-444-1900
HUD, IB
HUD, IB, IR, Sub Saint Joseph Place
816-221-2224 IB
816-921-8100
816-358-9533
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub, TC
HUD, IB, PH, Sec 8, Sub Temple Heights Manor II
Victoria Arms Apartments
Westport House Apartments
Willow Estates
John Calvin Manor
Landmark Towers
New Beginnings Apartments
816-358-9533
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub Tremont Place
816-587-7707
816-333-5920
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub, TC
816-561-8060 Sub
816-350-3134
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI
816-524-6888
LIBERTY, MISSOURI
816-781-5410
816-792-2668
Hidden Lake Care Center
Chilton Place
East Ridge Manor Apartments
Saint Francis Apartments
Village East Towers
Wesley Senior Towers
HUD, IB
HUD, IB, IR, TC
IB
HUD, IB, PH, Sec 8, Sub Westwood Manor MHC
816-781-8696
RAYTOWN, MISSOURI
816-737-1010
SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
816-233-8852
816-233-3460
816-233-5304
816-364-5593
816-233-4255
Maples Apartments, The (Sect 8) 816-364-3827 ADDITIONAL
IB
HUD, IB, IR, PH, Sec 8, Sub
HUD, IB
HUD, IB, IR, Sec 8, Sub, TC
Sub
MR = Medicaid Rates / IB = Income Based / PH = Public Housing / IR = Income Restrictions / Sub = Subsidized / TC = Tax Credit & = Call Sm = Small / C = Cats Only
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PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS
LEE’S SUMMIT, KANSAS
ADDITIONAL MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
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EUDORA, KANSAS
Homestead of Eudora Memory Care 785-690-0001
KANSAS
CITY, KANSAS
Galway Homes 913-927-8943 The Piper 913-400-7006
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Bridge Haven at Alvamar 785-371-1106
Bridge Haven Care Cottage 785-856-1630
Bridge Haven Memory Care Residence LLC 785-371-1106
Neuvant House of Lawrence 785-856-7900
Windsor of Lawrence, The 785-832-9900
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
Homestead Assisted Living of Leavenworth 913-727-9600
LEAWOOD,
KANSAS
Brookdale Leawood State Line 913-345-8808
Care Haven Homes: Overbrook 913-643-0111
Care Haven Homes: Sunflower 913-643-0111
Care Haven Homes: Wycklow 913-643-0111
ComfortCare Homes 913-735-4208
ComfortCare Homes of Kansas City 913-735-4208
LENEXA, KANSAS
Benton House of Lenexa 913-839-4097
Silvercrest at College View 913-717-0071
OLATHE,
KANSAS
Benton House of Olathe 913-490-0990
Cedar Lake Village 913-780-9916
Homestead Memory Care of Olathe 913-829-1403
Santa Marta Senior Living 913-871-4495
The Village at Olathe 913-712-4122
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
Alto Overland Park 913-232-8232
Avenue 81 Senior Living Memory Care 913-246-3690
Brookdale College Square 913-491-1144
Brookdale Overland Park 913-663-2888
Care Haven Homes: Broadmoor 913-643-0111
Care Haven Homes: Fontana 913-643-0111
Care Haven Homes: Southmoor 913-643-0111
ComfortCare Homes 913-735-4208
Glenwood Village of Overland PARK 913-385-2052
Heritage of Overland Park 913-912-7800 Morningside Place Memory Care 913-901-8500
Overland Park Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 913-383-2569 Park Meadows Senior Living 913-901-8200
Prairie Elder Homes and The Prairie Farmstead 913-257-5425
Senior Care Homes Newport House 913-236-0036
SeniorCare Homes Nantucket House 913-236-0036
SeniorCare Homes New Canaan House 913-236-0036
SeniorCare Homes Ted Hersey House 913-236-0036
SeniorCare Homes Vineyard House 913-236-0036
SeniorCare Homes Waveny Park House 913-236-0036
Silverado Overland Park Memory Care Community 913-490-5035
Stratford Commons A Memory Care Commmunity 913-851-8660
Village Shalom, Inc 913-317-2600
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS
Mission Chateau Senior Living 913-490-7300
SHAWNEE, KANSAS
Brookdale Shawnee 913-248-1500
Clover Care Home 913-991-2605
Golden Oaks Memory Care Home 913-717-6257
SPRING HILL, KANSAS
Colonial Oaks at Springhill 913-592-5101
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
Benton House of Blue Springs 816-224-2727
RAYMORE, MISSOURI
Benton House of Raymore 816-322-2111
BELTON, MISSOURI
Carnegie Village Assisted Living 816-322-8444
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs 816-793-0857
Parkway Senior Living 816-228-8866
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care, The 816-478-5689
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Benton House of Staley Hills 816-372-1888
Benton House of Tiffany Springs 816-505-4555
Burlington Creek 816-945-7161
Gardens at Barry Road, The 866-420-6355
Grand Pavilion at the Plaza Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, The 816-753-6800
Kingswood 816-942-0994
Leona House 816-584-1033
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff 816-888-7930
Parkway Health and Rehab 816-924-1122
Posada Del Sol 816-221-3538
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI CONT’D
Shalom Plaza II 816-444-8888
St. Anthony’s Senior Living 816-846-0870
Swope Ridge Gardens 816-333-0900
The Ashton on the Plaza 816-839-6060
The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek 816-781-8282
Tiffany Springs Senior Living 816-621-3800
Wexford Place by Senior Star - Memory Care 816-744-4935
KEARNEY, MISSOURI
Oak Pointe of Kearney 816-628-0075
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI
Cross Creek at Lee’s Summit 816-607-5700
Jefferson Health Care 816-524-3328
Silverado Lee’s Summit Memory Care Community 816-321-1648
Village Assisted Living Memory Care 816-347-2700
LIBERTY, MISSOURI
Norterre - The Laurel Memory Support 816-479-4793
OAK GROVE, MISSOURI
Oak Grove Manor Apartments 816-690-8136
Oak Grove Nursing & Rehab 816-690-4118
RAYMORE, MISSOURI
Foxwood Springs - A Brookdale Community 816-331-3111
RAYTOWN, MISSOURI
Raytown Health Care 816-358-8222
SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Riverside Place - A Diversicare Transitional Care Community 816-232-9874
Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Memory Care 816-279-3330
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS
SUMMIT, MISSOURI
Short Stay Rehabilitation
You can use our healthcare services even if you are not a Lakeview Village resident! You or a loved one may need rehabilitation services after hospitalization or healthcare event. You may need one or all of these services.
After a hospitalization, don’t go home alone. Use your Medicare eligible rehabilitation days for further recovery in a private room with our 5 Star and US News Best rated care and support including nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy. * Long Term Care is available for those unable to return to their home.
Home Health
Short-term, goal-oriented medical care and support provided in the comfort of your own home. Whether your goal is to return to your normal daily routine or to manage a chronic condition, our nurses and therapists work closely with you and your doctor to accomplish those goals.
Outpatient Therapy
Once your recovery has advanced, you can continue your therapy at one of our seven outpatient therapy locations. Outpatient therapy is also available even if you haven’t been in the hospital but have seen a decline in your balance, mobility, vision or any ability in your daily routine.
Specialties
Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy | Diabetes Management | Fall Prevention, Balance and Low Vision | Orthopedic Rehabilitation| Cardiac Programs | Neurological Programs such as Strokes and Parkinson’s Disease | COPD | Arthritis | Amputations and Wound Care | Aquatic Therapy, Incontinence Management | Lymphedema | Pilates
SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES
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BALDWIN CITY, KANSAS
Baldwin Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 785-594-6492
Comfortcare Homes of Baldwin City LLC 785-594-2603
BONNER SPRINGS, KANSAS
Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 913-441-2515
DESOTO, KANSAS
Hillside Village of De Soto 913-583-1260
EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS
Edwardsville Care and Rehabilitation Center 913-441-1900
Kaw River Care and Rehabilitation Center 913-422-5832
Parkway Care and Rehabilitation Center 913-422-5952 EUDORA, KANSAS Medicalodges Eudora 785-542-2176 GARDNER, KANSAS
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital LTCU 913-856-8747
Medicalodges Gardner 913-856-6520
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Ignite Medical ResortsRainbow Boulevard 913-901-8462
Kansas City Presbyterian Manor 913-334-3666 Medicalodges Post Acute Care Center 913-334-0200
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS CONT‘D
Indian Creek Healthcare Center 913-642-5545
Prairie Ridge Health & Rehabilitation 913-383-9866
Shawnee PARC 913-383-2001
Village Shalom, Inc 913-317-2600
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS
The Village at Mission Rehab 913-262-1611
SHAWNEE, KANSAS
Brookdale Rosehill 913-962-7600
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center 913-631-2146
SPRING HILL, KANSAS
Spring Hill Care and Rehabilitation Ctr 913-592-3100
TONGANOXIE , KANSAS Legend Healthcare 913-369-8705
BELTON, MISSOURI
Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 816-348-8815
BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
Ignite Medical Resort St. Mary’s 816-220-4200
Ignite Medical Resorts Blue Springs 816-622-2900
Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center 816-229-6677
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS,
MISSOURI
Excelsior Springs Nursing & Rehab 816-630-3145
Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center 816-637-1010
GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI
Village At Carroll Park, The 816-761-6838
HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI
ABC Health Care 816-380-7399
Crown Rehab & Healthcare Center 816-380-6525
Golden Years
816-380-4731
Meadow View of Harrisonville Health & Rehab 816-380-2622
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
Groves, Rosewood Health and Rehab at The 816-254-3500
Independence Manor Care Center 816-833-4777
Maywood Terrace Living Center 816-836-1250
Monterey Park Rehabilitation and HealtHcare Ctr 816-795-7888
Redwood of Carmel Hills 816-461-9600
Redwood of Independence 816-257-2566
Truman Gardens 816-373-7795
Turning Point Group Home 816-257-1435
Villages of Jackson Creek, The 816-795-1433
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Clara Manor Nursing Home 816-756-1593
Edgewood Manor Nursing Home 816-358-7858
Garden Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 816-436-8575
Glennon Place Nursing and Rehab 816-241-2020
Grand Pavilion at the Plaza Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, The 816-753-6800
Gregory Ridge Living Center 816-333-0700
Harris House Residential Care Facility, The 816-349-3530
Highland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 816-333-5485
Hope Care Center 816-523-3988
House of Care Center 816-921-6852
Ignite Medical ResortsKansas City 816-521-6610
Ignite Medical Resorts Carondelet 816-941-1300
Jeanne Jugan Center 816-761-4744
Kingswood 816-942-0994
Leona House 816-584-1033
Lodge Residential Care Facility, The 816-349-3520
Maplewood Care Center 816-436-8940
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff 816-888-7930
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI CONT‘D
Myers Nursing & Convalescent Center 816-231-3180
New Mark Care Center 816-734-4433
Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 816-702-8000
Oaks, The 816-356-0200
Parkway Health and Rehab 816-924-1122
Redwood of Blue River 816-763-4444
Redwood of Kansas City South 816-363-6222
Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place 816-595-5873
Seasons Rehabilitation and Healthcare 816-478-4757
Summit, The 816-333-2700
Swope Ridge Geriatric Center 816-333-2700
Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 816-741-5570
Timberlake Care Center 816-941-3006
Truman Medical Center Lakewood Care Center 816-404-8341
KEARNEY, MISSOURI
Westbrook Care Center Inc. 816-628-2222
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI
Jefferson Health Care 816-524-3328
Lee’s Summit Point Health and Rehabilitation 816-525-6300
Village Care Center at John Knox Village 816-347-2400
Wilshire At Lakewood
DIFFERENCE
MEDICARE
HOME HEALTH
Be eligible for Medicare
Have a doctors order
Need skilled care or therapies
Be homebound
Home Health Agency providing care must be Medicare-certified
PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE
Will provide 24 hour care
Assist with activities of daily living (ex. bathing, dressing, bathroom)
Companion care and homemaker services (ex. shopping, cleaning, laundry, meal prep, transportation)
The main difference between Medicare
Home Health and Private Pay Home is the funding source and eligibility criteria.
Medicare is government-funded and only available to eligible individuals based on specific criteria. Private Pay is paid for out-ofpocket or by Long Term Care Insurance by the person receiving care or their families. This care is accessible to anyone who can afford it.
To find local home health and home care options, go to page 94-118 or visit seniorsbluebook.com
