On the Plus Side

Brewster holds an annual Bazaar put on by its residents. They raised nearly $12,000 this year with proceeds going to charities around the city of Topeka. Read about the residents and learn more about the...

Jamie Frazier, President and CEO of Lakeview Village in Lenexa, has announced his retirement in mid-October after serving Lakeview Village for more than 10 years. Jamie began working in senior housing in 1986 following...

Sherry Privett was familiar with the many ways COVID-19 affects people. As a certified medical assistant (CMA) at Bluestem Communities’ Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, she had seen the psychological, emotional and physical...

This week, Brewster Place in Topeka has announced the hiring of their new CEO. Please join us in welcoming Mary Blubaugh to her new position. Mary brings a wealth of experience in healthcare, having...

Midland Care Connection in Topeka successfully met a $500,000 challenge grant from the JE and LE Mabee Foundation, Inc out of Tulsa, Oklahoma by raising $5.5 million. The funds will be used to renovate...

Speakers at the 2018 Innovations in Living with Dementia Community Forum. Bluestem Communities is hosting its 6th annual Innovations in Living with Dementia Community Forum on June 26 at 6 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. The...

We are pleased to announce that Governor Laura Kelley recently named Heather Pilkinton, Executive Director of Topeka Presbyterian Manor and Amy Siple, APRN, a frequent LeadingAge Kansas Education Presenter on Dementia Care to the...

On Tuesday, October 17th, Governor Kelly announced that the following individuals will serve an appointment on the Board of Adult Care Home Administrators: Dawn Veh, Hutchinson  Melanie Butler, Overbrook Alexandra English, Leawood (reappointment) Help us in congratulating our...

Hats Off to Fort Scott Presbyterian Village for hosting an onsite Voter Registration Drive!  Who else is doing this?  Chime in and let Debra know!

Mount Hope Nursing Center in Mount Hope recently received only 3 minor deficiencies on their most recent survey. Way to go team!

Associate Member Preferred Podiatry is please to welcome Greg Schulte aboard. To reach Greg or to congratulate him, send an email to gschulte@ppgpc.com or call 316-249-9455.

On behalf of all of us at LeadingAge Kansas, we thank all of our hands on caregivers for their dedication to our elders.  You are the linchpin of our work and we celebrate you...