Here are resources available in Kansas for seniors seeking assistance and support: --- ### **1. Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)** - **Website**: [Kansas ADRC](https://www.kdads.ks.gov/commissions/commission-on-aging/aging-and-disability-resource-center) - **Phone**: **1-855-200-2372** - **Services**: - Information and referral services for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. - Support with accessing in-home services, transportation, and financial assistance programs. --- ### **2. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)** - **Website**: [KDADS](https://www.kdads.ks.gov/) - **Phone**: **785-296-4986** or **1-800-432-3535** (Senior Helpline) - **Services**: - Guidance on senior programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care. - Help with elder abuse reporting and advocacy. --- ### **3. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)** - **Website**: [SHICK](https://www.kdads.ks.gov/commissions/commission-on-aging/medicare-programs/shick) - **Phone**: **1-800-860-5260** - **Services**: - Free, unbiased assistance with Medicare, including plan selection and claims. - Education about health insurance options for seniors. --- ### **4. Kansas Elder Law Hotline** - **Phone**: **1-888-353-5337** - **Services**: - Free legal advice for seniors on topics like estate planning, housing, and elder rights. - Assistance with navigating legal documents and public benefits. --- ### **5. Meals on Wheels Kansas** - **Website**: [Meals on Wheels](https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/find-meals) - **Services**: - Delivery of nutritious meals to homebound seniors. - Social check-ins to ensure well-being and reduce isolation. --- ### **6. Kansas Guardianship Program** - **Website**: [Guardianship Program](https://www.ksgprog.org/) - **Phone**: **1-800-672-0086** - **Services**: - Volunteer-based guardianship and conservatorship services for vulnerable adults. - Advocacy and assistance for seniors unable to manage personal or financial affairs. --- ### **7. AARP Kansas** - **Website**: [AARP Kansas](https://www.aarp.org/ks) - **Phone**: **1-866-448-3619** - **Services**: - Advocacy, educational resources, and social activities for seniors. - Support with caregiving, retirement planning, and fraud prevention. --- ### **8. Senior Centers Across Kansas** - **Contact Local Senior Center**: - Many Kansas cities and counties operate senior centers offering social, recreational, and educational programs. - Check with your local government or ADRC for locations near you. --- ### **9. Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program** - **Website**: [Kansas Ombudsman](https://www.kansasombudsmanksgov.org/) - **Phone**: **1-877-662-8362** - **Services**: - Advocacy for seniors in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. - Help resolving complaints about care or services. --- ### **10. Senior Resource Centers** - **Douglas County Senior Resource Center** - **Website**: [Senior Resource Center Douglas County](https://yoursrc.org/) - **Phone**: **785-842-0543** - Offers programs, transportation, and support services for seniors in Douglas County. - **Sedgwick County Aging Services** - **Website**: [Sedgwick County Aging](https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/aging/) - **Phone**: **316-660-7298** - Services for older adults including transportation, case management, and health programs. --- ### **11. Crisis and Emotional Support** - **Friendship Line (Institute on Aging)** - **Phone**: **1-800-971-0016** - Emotional support and social connection for seniors. - Available 24/7 for seniors feeling lonely, isolated, or in distress. --- These organizations and programs are excellent starting points for seniors and caregivers in Kansas seeking information, support, and services. For personalized help, the **ADRC Helpline** or the **KDADS Senior Helpline** are highly recommended.