QUESTION: Can you tell me how Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are organized nationally and explain their diverse community roles? Is the name "AAA" associated with organizations throughout the United States?
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February 2012 |
| QUESTION: I have been noticing a lot of news about Kansas Medicaid reform recently. I'm not sure what all this involves, or how Kansas residents will be affected by the changes. Can you shed some light for me? |
January 2012 |
QUESTION: I find some aspects of the Medicare system complex and confusing. And sometimes I don't agree with the quality or appropriateness of the care I have received or been denied through Medicare delivery. What is in place for Kansas residents to channel their concerns and disagreements concerning Medicare?
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December 2011 |
| QUESTION: On Sept. 14, the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) hosted its annual legislative breakfast. Which Kansas legislators attended? |
November 2011 |
QUESTION: I am lost in a "Medicare maze"! The complexities and choices seem confusing to me, and I feel overwhelmed. I need help understanding benefits, options, plan particulars, and enrollment. A friend mentioned that the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging offers insurance counseling through a program called SHICK. Can you explain what is offered and how I can connect with the program?
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October 2011 |
| QUESTION: My mother's physician told our family that my mother is going to require long-term care placement in a nursing facility. I need to arrange for an assessment called a CARE screening. Exactly what is that, and how can I arrange for it? |
September 2011 |
QUESTION: I have noticed a number of articles recently in newspapers and periodicals, as well items in electronic media, confirming that criminals steal billions of dollars from government and private health insurance programs. Can you tell me what is being done to help prevent fraud and abuse in the Medicare program?
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August 2011 |
| QUESTION: I am selecting Medicare supplement insurance and possibly purchasing long-term care insurance. Can you recommend some publications to help me understand my choices and point me to some personal assistance with these important decisions? |
July 2011 |
QUESTION: I am very concerned about a neighbor. I believe she may be the victim of elder abuse by a daughter-in-law. The situation seems to be escalating, and I am not sure how to report this.
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June 2011 |
| QUESTION: I am familiar with the excellent resources and programs available through the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging. I have several elder friends and relatives out of state, and I don't know how to locate similar resources for them in their areas. Can you help? |
April 2011 |
| QUESTION: I live on a very limited income. I own my home, but it has become difficult for me to pay my property taxes. A friend told me about a property tax refund program for seniors administered by the Kansas Department of Revenue. |
February 2011 |
| QUESTION: I am caring for my mother in my home, but I work full time. I've heard about facilities that provide something called "adult day care," where I could safely leave her when I'm on the job—but I'm not familiar with the type of care they provide and how to locate one. Can you help me? |
January 2011 |
| QUESTION: I would like to know more about the public-policy goals being advocated by the Kansas Area Agencies on Aging Association, or K4A, which represents the 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Kansas.
I know that K4A represents the AAAs, which coordinate services, information, case management, and numerous other services for seniors statewide. What is K4A currently doing to advocate for critical senior services in Kansas during a time when funding cuts are such a challenge? |
December 2010 |
| QUESTION: I was told by a family member that I should consider putting in place advance directives to protect my decisions about health care in the future. Can you tell me what advance directives are? |
November 2010 |
QUESTION: I know that the Older Americans Act of 1965 was responsible for the establishment of a national network of federal, state, and local agencies to plan and provide services to enable the elderly to maintain independence in their homes and community. I would like to know more about the act and the role the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) plays in carrying out its work.
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October 2010 |
| QUESTION: I recently heard a radio spot and saw a newspaper ad about caregiving assistance available statewide. The organization was called the Kansas Area Agencies on Aging Association. The emphasis of the broadcast an d print ad was to let people know where they can get information about caregiving services. Does this organization represent the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging? |
September 2010 |
| QUESTION: I am concerned about a family member's ability to drive safely. How should I approach this issue? |
August 2010 |
| Question: It seems I am always needing an answer, a resource, or some special help concerning aspects of aging. Sometimes I just need a difficult-to-locate phone number, other times I need direction on a pressing issue. Where can I call for help? |
July 2010 |
