Advocacy

KDOA History - Historical Evolution of Programs for Older Americans

Long-Term Care Ombudsman - The office coordinates the work of long-term care ombudsmen, who act as advocates for residents of long-term care facilities across the state. The office works to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities across the state. It also recruits and oversees the efforts of volunteer long-term care ombudsmen.

KDOA encourages Kansas citizens to become involved in local, state and federal government processes. The following are web sites you can visit to find your State, Federal and Silver Haired Legislators and their contact information.

• State Advisory Council on Aging
  The Advisory Council on Aging is a statutorily created body, representing different geographical, social and ethnic groups, with at least half of membership being 60 years of age or older.

• Silver Haired Legislature
  The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. All are over 60 and are elected from their county residence. The SHL develops bills and resolutions which are presented to the Kansas Legislature and the Governor as recommendations for state policy. Also, find out more about the National Silver Haired Congress.

There are a number of places you can contact for help and information about programs and services. Here is some information you may find interesting.

• Find your Area Agency on Aging
• Locate the Senior Centers in your area
• Useful telephone numbers
• Web sites of interest