Concerns about elder care facilities?

Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman: Works to resolve concerns and complaints about care in Kansas nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 

Do you live in Missouri?

MARC coordinates the Long-Term Care Ombudsmen program on the Missouri side of state line. 

Long-term care Ombudsmen are trained volunteers assigned to specific long-term care facilities, where they spend quality time getting to know the needs of residents. Ombudsmen form bonds with residents and work to resolve concerns about care before they become crises. 

Interested in advocating on senior issues?

The Silver Haired Legislature promotes and advocates for older adults.

• Kansas Silver Haired legislature
• Missouri Silver Haired Legislature
• Kansas Advocates for Better Care: a citizen-centered group that advocates for quality long-term care for older adults

Are you a caregiver in need of support?

• Caregiver support Johnson County 
• Need help in Wyandotte County?
• Living in Missouri? 

Non-profit agencies offering in-home help

• KC Shepherd’s Center
• Jewish Family Services

How do I plan for long-term care?

The Center for Practical Bioethics provides free tool kits in English and in Spanish on how to begin the conversation about long-term care planning. 

• Caring Conversations (English)
• Caring Conversations (Spanish)