Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging- Sabetha

Specific Need

Specific need:

We are currently raising funds to support the construction of a multi-use aging services/community facility. This facility will provide services throughout our seven county service area of Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Atchison, Marshall, and Washington.

Through this innovative “single point of entry” building project, our agency will have the capacity to provide individuals of all ages and abilities greater access to a comprehensive system of services necessary for increased independence, health, and well-being.

We are a valuable resource for Sabetha residents and individuals throughout Nemaha County. In 2021, we provided over 1500 services to individuals in Sabetha and across the county. We also support local agencies like the Nemaha Meals on Wheels Program and Nemaha County General Public Transportation Program. Please watch our video below

This facility will include:

-Administrative offices for senior services and disability resources

-Public transit hub for all ages and a variety of destinations including Topeka, St. Joe, and K.C.

-Community café (congregate meal site) for seniors and individuals of all ages

-Education/technology center for all ages and abilities

-Recreation/activities area for seniors and all ages

Mission

Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging assists individuals in living independently in their homes and communities, maintaining their independence, quality of life and dignity, for as long as possible.

Profile

Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) was established in 1973, through the Older Americans Act, as a community-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located in Hiawatha, Kansas. For over 49 years, we have served as a “single point of entry” to aging services tailored to local and regional needs through case management, nutritional support, transportation, information and assistance, health promotion programs, caregiver services, and access to community resources and support. We also serve as an Aging and Disability Resource Center focused on long term planning for individuals of all ages, abilities, and income levels.

Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging offers the following services:

Information and Assistance

· NEKAAA personnel will assist individuals and their families in locating resources in their communities to meet his/her needs.

Case Management

· Case management is a process of identifying a person’s needs and locating, coordinating and monitoring services to match those needs.

· Case Management enables the efficient use of community based resources, health and social supports, with the overall goal of meeting a person’s needs to promote his/her functional independence.

· Case management helps individuals remain in their home and prevent premature long-term care facility placement.

In-Home Services

In-home service programs are available to assist individuals maintain their independence and reduce the need for long-term care facility placement. The focus is on individuals remaining in a community setting of their choice. In-home services include attendant care, homemaker, lifeline, home-delivered meals and a variety of other services based on eligibility.

· Attendant Care includes such items as bathing, dressing, mobility and medication management.

· Homemaker includes housekeeping and laundry.

· Lifeline is a personal emergency response device which a person is able to activate if they fall or are too ill to call for help.

· Home-delivered meals are hot, nutritious, balanced meals delivered to the home.

· Other services based on eligibility.

Senior Care Act (SCA)

· The SCA program is for individuals who are age 60 and over.

· This program has a sliding fee scale based on the person’s income/assets. SCA funds homemaker, attendant care, lifeline, and case management.

· The eligibility for this program is based on risk factors and functionality.

General Public Transportation

Currently public transportation is offered in Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Marshall and Nemaha counties. Fees are based on a "pay as you ride" system. Contact the county where you reside for hours, rates and other information

Older Americans Act (OAA)

· The OAA program is for individuals age 60 and over.

· A voluntary donation is encouraged.

· The program funds case management attendant care, homemaker services, lifeline congregate and home-delivered meals.

· The eligibility for this program is based on risk factors and functionality.

· The focus is on the low-income and minority population.

Legal Services

· Kansas Legal Services provides civil legal advice and representation at no cost or at reduced fees to income eligible individuals.

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

· The ADRC is a trusted source of information where people of all ages, abilities and income levels-and their caregivers can go to obtain assistance in planning for their future long-term service and support needs. Local Options Counseling is also available.

Client Assessment, Referral & Evaluation(CARE)

· Everyone admitted into a long-term care facility from any type of community based living must have a CARE assessment prior to admission. The assessment is a personal interview with the individual (their family member or other care-givers) to evaluate health and functional abilities. Hospital personnel, NEKAAA staff or contractors perform the assessment.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)

The NFCSP offers a range of services to support family caregivers as follows:

· Information to caregivers about available services

· Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services

· Respite care

· Supplemental services, on a limited basis

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansans (SHICK)

· SHICK offers Kansans an opportunity to ask, non-biased, NEKAAA trained staff and volunteers questions about Medicare.
Counseling, assistance and advocacy, relating to Medicare, private health insurance and related health coverage plans, are available.

· NEKAAA staff and volunteers provide assistance in applying for Medicare’s Prescription Drug Coverage. They assist with applications for “extra help” for Individuals with limited income and resources. Extra help pays for some Medicare prescription drug costs. Information regarding patient assistance programs is also available.

Meals

· Congregate and home-delivered meals are available. Eligibility and participation varies by county.

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

· Educational programs, medication management and health screenings are available to promote healthy lifestyles.

Newsletter

· A quarterly newsletter provides news and information on a variety of topics of interest.

Administrative Case Management

The Administrative Case Manager (ACM) shall assist the consumer in obtaining the required documentation to support initial programmatic eligibility for the Frail Elderly (FE), Brain Injury (BI), and Physical Disability (PD) waivers and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. The contractor shall also assist the consumer in obtaining supporting documentation for crisis requests for the applicable waivers that have waiting lists now or in the future.