Cedar Lake Village School Supply Drive

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Cedar Lake Village residents and staff raised over $1,000 in cash, checks, change, gift cards and school supplies. School supplies were purchased and students residing at Salvation Army came to Cedar Lake Village and...

SunPorch at the Races

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From left to right are: John Yochum, Elizabeth Krueger and Daniel McDowell. SunPorch of Dodge City elders attend the recent Driver Appreciation Night at Raceway Park in Dodge City. Debbie Allen, marketing and community liaison,...

Topeka Presbyterian Manor Achieves Five-Star Rating

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Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently achieved the coveted Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare health care...

Catholic Care Center Welcomes New Administrator of AL/Memory Care

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Catholic Care Center is pleased to announce Luke Sponsel has joined the organization as the Administrator of Assisted Living/Memory Care. Luke graduated from Newman University in 2017 with his BS in Healthcare Science and went...

SunPorch of Smith County Meets Requirements; Opens Within Next Several Weeks

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Because of the unique design of the SunPorch of Smith County complex, a few regulatory snags have delayed its opening. However, “everything has been resolved to everyone’s satisfaction,” Administrator Tammy Pettijohn said. “We anticipate opening...

Good Samaritan Society of Ellis Hosts Kids Club

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Children of Good Samaritan Society – Ellis staff engaged in activities with residents as part of this summer’s Kids Club. Kids Club was held on a variety of dates to provide intergenerational opportunities between youngsters...

SunPorch of Dodge City Elders Get Pumped Up for Senior Olympics

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Joyce Rand, SunPorch of Dodge City elder, celebrates a strike during her bowling practice for the upcoming Senior Olympics. Several elders at SunPorch of Dodge City have started their training-camp regimen for the upcoming Senior...

Sterling Village Recruits Members to Its Active Advisory Council

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Even though the Sterling Village Advisory Council is active in its support of the long-term-care residence, new members are being recruited to lend an even bigger helping hand. Ginger Reed of Sterling, Advisory Council member,...

Introducing a New Social Series from LeadingAge Kansas – Heroes in Aging

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Happy Workforce Awareness Month! In honor of this great month, we are launching a brand new series to raise the image of our field by highlighting individuals who work in Aging Services. It doesn’t...

Residents in Dodge City Enjoy the Rodeo

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SunPorch of Dodge City elders enjoy the recent Dodge City Days Rodeo. From left to right in the cowboy-themed hats are Danny McDowell, John Yochum and Glenn Selby. Standing behind them is Jaymi Davenport,...

Kari Bruffett Named to National Rural Panel

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Kari Bruffett, Vice President for Policy at the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) has been invited to join the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services by Department of Health and Human Services...

Nancy’s Place Home Plus Up and Going at Aldersgate Village

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Nancy’s Place is the newest service offering at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. The Home Plus features 12 private suites with full baths; a staffed kitchen; and shared dining and living areas. It marries the...