Helpful Links
Helpful links have been researched and reviewed to offer you practical advice from reputable local, state and national resources. Below you can find information on caregiving, health issues, oral health, Medicare, retirement, LGBT aging issues, volunteer opportunities and more.
Kansas Area Agencies on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a grassroots organization built to respond to the needs in their community. There are 11 AAAs in Kansas and 629 across the nation. They all manage programs and services designed to meet the needs of its particular area. Their mission is to deliver easily accessible, high-quality services that sustain healthy lifestyles and support self-sufficiency in the aging population.
Locate the Area Agency on Aging near you by finding your county on the map below and clicking on the corresponding number or look at the regional map below and choose the area agency by name. To find a AAA in another state visit National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Helpful Links
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Assistive Technology Sites
Assistive Technology for Kansas
Envision Low Vision Rehabilitation Center
Kansas Technical Assistance System Network
End of Life Discussions & Advance Directives
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundations
Caregiver Related Sites
Eldercare Locator - Caregiver Corner
Family Caregiver Alliance - LGBT Caregiving
Family Caregiver Alliance - Grief, Loss and Caregiving
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Family Caregivers
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Division of Assets
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Care Coordination and Other Services
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Next Step in Care - Family Caregivers and Health Care Professionals Working Together
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Respite Support and Advocacy Resources
SAGE - Caregiving in the LGBT Community
Disease or topic Specific Sites
Alzheimer’s Disease and Health Aging - CDC
Alzheimer's Association Virtual Library
Envision Low Vision Rehabilitation Center
National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease
National Institute of Diabetes & Kidney Disease
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of American
VA Hepatitis/Liver Disease Testing
VA Mental Health/Tobacco Usage
General Aging Sites
Genealogical information from the Census Bureau
Genealogy Query and Surname Database
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Government Related Sites:
Butler County Department on Aging
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Sedgwick County Department on Aging
Social Security Administration
Wichita/Sedgwick County Hoarding Coalition
Grief Support
Kidzcope - Wichita Children’s Home
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Survivors of Suicide Loss - KS Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Health Related Sites
Behavior Health Treatment Facility Locator
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
National Center for Health Statistics
National Institute on Aging - Heart Health and Aging
Sedgwick County Department on Aging
United States Department of Health & Human Services
University of Kansas Hospitals
Wichita/Sedgwick County Hoarding Task Force
Helpful technology
Assistive Technology Industry Association
MedMinder Medication Dispenser
Simple Meds for Home Medication
Tools & Technology to Enhance Life
Virtual Reality for Older Adults
Housing Options and home modifications
Age Safe America - Home Modifications
Aging in Place - Home Modifications
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare - New One Stop Nursing Home Resource Center
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare - Nursing Home Compare
Daily Caring - Home Modifications
Eldercare Locator - Home Improvement Assistance
National Institute of Health - How to Choose a Nursing Home
HIV and Older Adults
Avert - Global Information and Education on HIV and AIDS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
LGBTQ+ Sites:
Community Referral List for Transgender Gender Non-Conforming Individuals
CPAAA Support Group for LGBT+ Woman 60+
HIV Prevention, Testing and Education for LGBTQ+
LGBT Friendly Nursing Homes (Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick Counties)
LGBTQ+ Friendly Provider Directory
LGBTQ+ Friendly Healthcare Provider
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging - Video Resources
Older Lesbians Organizing for Change
Resources for the South Central Kansas LGBTQ+ Community
SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
SAGE Long Term Care Equality Index
Services and Advocacy for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Elders
Livable Homes and Communities:
AARP What is a Liveable Community
National Association of Home Builders – Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Medicare Related Sites:
Kansas Senior Medicare Patrol - Reporting Suspected Fraud Resources
Medicare.gov - Help Fight Medicare Fraud
Medicare.gov - Tips to Prevent Fraud
Medicare Counseling - Senior Health Insurance Counseling of Kansas (SHICK)
Medicare Preventative Services
Senior Medicare Patrol - Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
Sign up for Senior Medicare Patrol Newsletter
Mental Wellness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Suicide Prevention
National Institute of Mental Health - Older Adults and Mental Health
National Institute on Aging - Depression and Older Adults
Understanding Suicide Prevention
Oral Health and Older Adults Sites:
American Academy of Periodontology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Oral Health for Older Adults
Professional Links:
Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita
National Area Agency on Aging Association
National Council on Aging's National Institute of Senior Centers
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
Retirement:
A Simple Guide on What Everybody Needs to Know about Money & Retirement (PDF)
Long Term Care Insurance Shoppers Guide
The Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement
Support Groups
Transportation
Kansas University Transportation Center
Kansas Rides - General Public Transportation
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
Sedgwick County Transportation
Veterans
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (Leavenworth)
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center (Topeka)
VA Medical Center Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Wichita)
Volunteer Related Sites:
Corporation for National and Community Service