Charlie & Rachel Imthurn’s Story
On January 28, 2021, after 10 long years of fighting, Rachel finally was able to tell Charlie’s story to the Kansas legislature. You can read it here.
Social Media Advocacy – Building a Bigger Base
Social Media Advocacy - Building a Bigger Base
Healthy Recipes for All Ages
With the help of KU interns Hayes Miller, Tyler Golden and Claire Shanovich, KABC has created a collection of healthy recipes for all ages.
Dementia and Older Adults
Learn more about the laws relating to elder abuse, especially as it relates to individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Thriving At Home
Most people prefer to age in their own homes for as long as possible. This publication can help provide you with the knowledge and resources to do just that.
Psychotropics ~ Making an Informed Choice
On September 14, 2018 at the KABC Annual Caregiver Training, Pharmacist Tammy Willits provided a comprehensive presentation on psychotropic medications: medications that change how the brain processes information, such as altering mood, thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors.
Informed Consent ~ Your Provider’s Duty to Inform
On September 14, 2018, Dr. Matt Stein gave an enlightening talk about the history and evolution of informed consent and a provider’s duty to inform you of the risks and benefits of proposed treatment methods.
The Care You Want ~ Quality Care Checklist
If you are one of the thousands of older Kansans who want to live at home and need support and services, this Quality Care Checklist is for you
National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that the National Partnership met its goal of reducing the national prevalence of antipsychotic medication use in long-stay nursing home residents by 30 percent by the end of 2016.
Anti-Psychotic Drug Overuse ~ Kansas Families Speak Out (Video)
Kansas ranks 51st worst in the U.S. for the inappropriate, overuse of anti-psychotic drugs on older adults with dementia in nursing facilities. Two Kansas families share their experiences in hopes of safeguarding others…