May 2019
Care Decisions & Older Adults ~ Iola Kiwanis Club
Since 1975, KABC has helped thousands of older adults and families learn more about their long-term care options, including at home, in assisted living, and nursing facilities. What can you afford? What are the benefits and problems with different types of care? What do recent inspection reports say about facilities in your area? What if you need more care later? Learn the answers to these and other questions about care. Also, learn more about issues affecting the quality of care…
Find out more »March 2019
KABC at The Merc!
KABC is the March recipient for the "Change" program at the Merc Co+Op in Lawrence. When you shop at the Merc Co+Op and round up to the next dollar, those proceeds go to KABC. You also have the option of making a separate donation. Staff & volunteers will be on hand Tuesday evenings & on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm throughout March with healthy recipes, nutritional information, and to answer your questions about KABC. All of the recipes…
Find out more »October 2018
Stand By Me ~ 2018
Thank you! This year's Stand By Me event was the most successful to date. We wish to extend our gratitude to our sponsors, auction item donors and to the more than 135 people who attended the event on October 28th. (Please see the list of sponsors and auction donors below) Big thanks also to The Fabulous Torque's for their always-wonderful music and entertainment and to Edgecomb Auction Services for making the auction so much fun. KABC is grateful for…
Find out more »September 2018
KABC Annual Caregiver Training & Business Meeting
Please mark your calendar to join us for our annual caregiver training and annual business meeting on September 14th. The Care You Want ~ Quality Care at Home Introducing KABC’s New Quality Guide How to Get Quality Care Taking Charge - Independence and Safety Presenters: Molly Wood J.D.; Morgan Bell MSW; Mitzi McFatrich MDiv Psychotropics & Informed Consent Psychotropics - Making an Informed Choice What is Your Prescriber’s Duty to Inform You Presenters: Dr. Matt Stein M.D.; Tammy Willits…
Find out more »July 2018
Care Decisions & Older Adults ~ Iola Public Library
Since 1975, KABC has helped thousands of older adults and families learn more about their long-term care options, including at home, in assisted living, and nursing facilities. What can you afford? What are the benefits and problems with different types of care? What do recent inspection reports say about facilities in your area? What if you need more care later? Learn the answers to these and other questions about care. Also, learn more about issues affecting the quality of care…
Find out more »June 2018
Fourth Educational Geriatric Symposium
This symposium will provide you with updates on topics concerning the elderly. Come join this program and learn from expert presenters on what is currently affecting our geriatric population and their families. Please refer to the booklet/registration form for more details. Seating is limited. Early-bird registration fees postmarked by May 17, 2018 are $99. Registrations postmarked after May 17th are $129. Make checks payable to Clinkscales Elder Law Practice. KABC’s Mitzi McFatrich will present on the topic of “Dementia Care,…
Find out more »May 2018
Care Decisions and Older Adults: KABC Tour – Pittsburg, KS
For over 42 years, KABC has helped thousands of older adults and families learn more about their long-term care options, including at home, in assisted living, and nursing facilities. What can you afford? What are the benefits and problems with different types of care? What do recent inspection reports say about facilities in your area? What if you need more care later? Learn the answers to these and other questions about care. Also, learn more about issues affecting the quality…
Find out more »April 2018
Care Decisions and Older Adults: KABC Tour – Wichita KS
For over 42 years, KABC has helped thousands of older adults and families learn more about their long-term care options, including at home, in assisted living, and nursing facilities. What can you afford? What are the benefits and problems with different types of care? What do recent inspection reports say about facilities in your area? What if you need more care later? Learn the answers to these and other questions about care. Also, learn more about issues affecting the quality…
Find out more »October 2017
Stand By Me 2017
Please join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, light appetizers and fun! Sunday, October 22, 2017 2:00 - 5:00 pm Maceli’s Bistro 1031 New Hampshire, Lawrence Kansas Enjoy: Dancing, with music provided by the Fabulous Torque’s Raffle Baskets Live Auctions Hors d'oeuvre & Beverages We are grateful for our many sponsors for helping make this event possible, and assuring that KABC is able to continue our advocacy work on behalf of older and disabled adults across Kansas. If you…
Find out more »September 2017
KABC Annual Caregiver Training & Caring Award Presentation
Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC) will recognize Steve Howe, Johnson County District Attorney as recipient of the 2017 KABC Caring Award. Howe, a native Kansan, has served as District Attorney since his election in 2008. The KABC Caring Award is the organization's highest recognition and is awarded annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, advocacy and commitment to improving the lives of older Kansans needing long term care and support. The award will be presented during…
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