Agencies and Associations
Caregiver Resources
Case Management
Financial Help
Food and Nutrition
Health Care Services
Housing Choices
Legal Concerns
Mental Health
Personal Services
Safety and Security
Things to Do
Transportation
Transportation
Many options are available when seeking transportation assistance. Depending on the needs of the individual, destination and schedules, there are a variety of organizations listed with a willingness to meet your needs.
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Case Management
Case managers advocate and help an individual understand their situation, what options are avialable and possible outcomes. Case managers help to guide patients and their caregivers by providing the bridge to other heathcare professionals and care providers.
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Housing Choices
Information on houses, apartments, and other places to live for seniors and people with certain needs.
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Caregiver Resources
Services and programs for people providing care to others.
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Agencies and Associations
Offices of federal, state and local government, as well as health care organizations and programs providing assistance to an aging population with certain illnesses and conditions. Please view "Health Care Providers" if you are seeking a physician or clinic's information.
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Things to Do
Programs, classes, and other activities for health, fun and learning.
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Financial Help
Programs and services that give help and information on money issues.
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Services and programs that help seniors and people with disabilities live at home.
Find services in the community that fit the daily needs of seniors and disabled adults.
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Numbers to call to talk to someone for support.
Talk to someone about loss, illness, loneliness, and other issues.
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Programs and services that send someone to visit with those who have trouble leaving their homes.
Find disease-specific programs, as well as programs that are based in a community or a certain religion.
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Programs and services that help with different languages.
Find help understanding written and spoken English, Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), French, Chinese, Hmong, and many other languages.
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Programs and services that help people in their homes.
Find help with bathing, dressing, grooming and more here.
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Providers, treatment facilities, fitness centers and wellness oriented groups. May include health education, classes and treatments.
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Chore and Errand Services |
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Free or Reduced Rate Meal Sites |
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Places in the community where seniors and people with disabilities can have a meal with others.
For those who qualify, meals at these sites are usually free or for a small cost.
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Programs that deliver ready-to-eat meals to peoples’ homes.
Find programs that will bring ready-to-eat meals to the home, as well as emergency meal packs, meals for special diets, and other kinds of meals.
For those who qualify, meals are usually free or for a small cost.
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Helpful services that can be found at local grocery stores.
Find grocery stores that offer a variety of services like pharmacy, delivery, dry cleaning, help with shopping, and more.
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Chore and Errand Services |
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Programs that give legal aid and information.
Find lawyers specializing in elder law and disability law, as well as help with tax law, court-appointed guardians, grandparent visitation, and more.
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Report abuse when it happens.
Find hotline information and support numbers here.
 For emergencies, dial 911.
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Fraud and Exploitation Reporting |
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Programs and services that provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and medical social work.
Typically these services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
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Programs and services that help people with terminal illnesses as well as their families and caregivers.
Find hospice services, in-home hospital care, caregiver respite, information, and more here.
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Community-based programs providing day-long care for people who need regular attention.
Find adult day care for frail and disabled adults here.
Adult day care is usually for less than a 24-hour period.
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Durable Medical Equipment |
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Businesses and organizations that sell and rent medical equipment.
Find first aid kits, breathing tools, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hospital beds, and more here.
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Find services for pain control, tube feedings, bleeding disorders, antibiotic therapy, and more here.
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Groups where caregivers can get comfort and useful advice from experts and other caregivers.
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Alzheimer's/Dementia Units |
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Licensed facilities that specialize in the care of persons with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia and other diagnosis which result in memory loss. dementias.
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Free or Reduced Fee Clinic |
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Groups where caregivers can get comfort and useful advice from experts and other caregivers.
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Support groups for those seeking information on specific issues such as; aging, developmental disabilities, caregiving, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and more.
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Mental Health and Counseling |
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Advice and emotional comfort for caregivers, their families, and others.
Get help with addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, conflict and other problems.
Find therapists, doctors, self-help groups, and testing centers for individuals, couples, and families.
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Outpatient Addiction Treatment F |
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Organizations and programs that provide help and information for quitting drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex and other addictions.
Find treatments, counselors, support groups, clinics, and more here.
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Businesses and groups that supply alert and alarm systems.
Find alerts, monitors, response services, and other helpful items for people living alone and at-risk for injury.
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Durable Medical Equipment |
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Businesses and organizations that sell and rent medical equipment.
Find first aid kits, breathing tools, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hospital beds, and more here.
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Report abuse when it happens.
Find hotline information and support numbers here.
For emergencies, dial 911.
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Fraud and Exploitation Reporting |
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Places to live that offer social opportunities and basic support services.
Find housing and apartment communities that offer social events, activities, and sometimes meals and housekeeping.
Independent housing is for people who can mostly take care of themselves.
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Nursing Homes & Skilled Nursing |
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Places to live for those who need constant health care and supervision.
Find privately owned, nonprofit, government-funded, and religiously-based nursing homes here.
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Home Maintenance & Repair |
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Programs and services that help people keep their homes in livable condition.
Find help with things like installing grab bars and handrails, painting, electrical work, lawn mowing, and more here.
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Alzheimer's/Dementia Units |
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Licensed facilities that specialize in the care of persons with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia and other diagnosis which result in memory loss. dementias.
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Residential Care Facilities |
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Continuing Care Retirement Commu |
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Programs and services that provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and medical social work.
Typically these services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
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Community-based programs providing day-long care for people who need regular attention.
Find adult day care for frail and disabled adults here.
Adult day care is usually for less than a 24-hour period.
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Programs and services that give short-term, temporary, in-home care so that caregivers can have a break.
Find home-health agencies, religious and nonprofit agencies, private companies, and more here.
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Groups where caregivers can get comfort and useful advice from experts and other caregivers.
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Programs, classes, and advice on how to give care to others.
Learn how to give care to people recovering, or to those with on-going needs.
Find training for family members, friends, and professionals.
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Support groups for those seeking information on specific issues such as; aging, developmental disabilities, caregiving, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and more.
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Places in the community that provide short-term, temporary care so that caregivers can have a break.
Find respite care centers for seniors and people with disabilities here.
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Missouri Government Program |
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Missouri state-level agencies, and other county and city agencies in Missouri.
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Federal Government Program |
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National governmental agencies.
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Kansas Government Program |
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Kansas state-level agencies, and other county and city agencies in Kansas.
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Classes and educational programs to learn new information and skills.
Find a variety of classes on things like crafts, exercise, computer use, languages, and more.
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Travel agencies and other services that organize trips and give information on traveling.
Find trips for people 50+ and people with special needs, as well as day-trips, cruises, over-seas tours, and more.
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Ways to assist local charities, causes, and communities.
Find volunteer activities like office work, meal delivery, visiting, teaching, and more here.
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Providers, treatment facilities, fitness centers and wellness oriented groups. May include health education, classes and treatments.
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Recreation & Leisure Activities |
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Programs that explain taxes and prepare tax forms.
Find places that help file taxes for free or for a small cost.
Get information on federal taxes, deductions, new tax laws, and more here.
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Utility and Rent Assistance |
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Programs that help people with low incomes pay for their medications.
Find help from disease-specific organizations, as well as government, nonprofit, and religious groups.
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Support groups for those seeking information on specific issues such as; aging, developmental disabilities, caregiving, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and more.
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Programs that give legal aid and information.
Find lawyers specializing in elder law and disability law, as well as help with tax law, court-appointed guardians, grandparent visitation, and more.
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Financial Assistance and Counsel |
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Fraud and Exploitation Reporting |
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