Welcome to the 15th Edition of Explore Your Options! This book will help you through the maze of services available to Kansas seniors. It is designed to help you take an active role in making decisions that affect your health care and living situation. Even if you are faced with a serious illness or disabling disease, knowing that you have options to help you maintain your independence and stay at home can be a great comfort. The purpose of this book is to let you know about possible services in your community that you can use to find solutions that meet your special needs.
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This section will provide you with Introductory Information. This section includes the following information regarding:
This section will provide you with a better understanding of the kind of services that can help you stay at home. This section includes the following information regarding:
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This section will discuss housing and long term care options. This will be of interest if you are considering moving or if you have been residing in a nursing facility and are planning to return to your home. This section includes the following information:
Since the availability of the different types of housing discussed below will vary depending on where you live, you will want to contact your Area Agency on Aging.
This section includes a chart showing eligibility criteria for some of the available services. It also includes several maps and lists of various agencies and organizations that may be able to provide more information. This section includes the following information:
This section will allow you to quickly find information about what particular services are available in your county. For various reasons, a service may be available but not listed. We encourage you to call your Area Agency on Aging. They will provide you with up-to-date information about services in your county and connect you with the right people to get services started.
Download the complete EYO in Acrobat Reader format, this will not include the AAA Service Information.
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The information contained in this guide is provided solely for educational and informational purposes, and may not be construed or relied upon as individual legal advice. Persons in need of such advice should seek independent legal counsel.
The Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) provides services and educational materials without discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you believe you are a victim of discrimination, contact KDOA at (800) 432-3535, TTD (785) 291-3167.