GET INVOLVED IN ADVOCACY
Are you interested in advocating for older adult issues? If so, find out how you can get involved in advocacy. If you’d like to be added to CPAAA’s email advocacy list and receive updates on issues related to Aging and Caregiving and also notices when you should advocate for an issue please email info-sc@cpaaa.org. We won’t spam you, only relevant information will be emailed as needed. Or like us on Facebook for information and advocacy updates there.
GET INVOLVED IN SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE
The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. Contact 855-200-2372 with questions.
Learn how you can get involved in SHL
Your 2023-2024 Silver Haired Legislators:
Sedgwick County
District 1
Charlie King
316-683-3386
Email: kingcharles1952@gmail.com
District 2
Vacant
District 3
Michael Lynn
316-259-1550
Email: jlynn1891@sbcglobal.net
District 4
Vacant
District 5
Donna Lehane - Chair
316-204-9231
Email: stillinadream@sbcglobal.net
At Large
Chuck Schmidt
620-330-4576
Email: cschmidt3131@gmail.com
Butler County
Leroy Burton
316-670-4127
Email: leburton@cox.net
Harvey County
Arnita Haury
Email: ahaury@onemain.com
GET INVOLVED IN SHICK
SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING FOR KANSAS (SHICK)
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging’s (CPAAA) SHICK program in partnership with the RSVP volunteer program are looking for interested volunteers to empower, educate and assist Medicare eligible individuals, families and caregivers to better understand Medicare.
A Matter of Balance - coaches training
A Matter of Balance (AMOB) fall prevention program emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels of participants. Class attendees will learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. To become a coach contact 855-200-2372. Coaches training is planned for February 2023.
Support a Senior
CPAAA makes a difference in the lives of older adults and their caregivers. Many of CPAAA’s services allow seniors to continue living in their homes and remain safe and independent for as long as possible. By becoming a Friend of CPAAA you can help with dental cleanings, supplies or medical equipment some cannot afford, or provide respite care to a caregiver in need of a break. Any gift through Friends of CPAAA will be used to support seniors and caregivers in Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick Counties and assist with unmet needs that are not provided by other funding sources.
