Community Services
The following programs are available to older adults who are residents of Sedgwick County. Contact the Department on Aging at 660-7298 for more information about these services.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - Adult Care Connection
In the Adult Care Connection Program, family caregivers caring for an adult age 60 and older in Sedgwick County will receive consistent, current and accurate information to make better-informed decisions for their loved ones through a one-step process.
AMERICAN RED CROSS MIDWAY-KANSAS CHAPTER - Senior Medical Transportation Program
To enable adults age 60 and older to remain in their home, this program provides rides to medically related appointments, with special emphasis on those referred by social and medical services’ case workers.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. - Adult Day Services Program
This program provides adults age 60 and older and their caregivers an adult day care service that not only provides respite for the caregiver but also socialization, wellness monitoring, physical activities, and other supportive services such as case management, medication administration, restorative nursing, transportation and meals for the older individual.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. - Foster Grandparent Program
This program is designed to engage persons age 60 and older, particularly those with limited incomes; in volunteer service to meet critical community needs in the schools, day care programs and the like; and to provide a high-quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers and the children receiving the service.
GOOD GRIEF OF KANSAS, INC. - Widowed Persons Service
A support group is available to provide emotional and educational support services to adults age 60 and older dealing with grief and mourning as a normal, appropriate, and desired reaction to the death of a spouse/loved one.
GUADALUPE CLINIC - Health Screening and Prescription Voucher Program
Health screenings, health education, referrals, and vouchers for prescription medications are made available through this program to low-income individuals who are age 60 and older and residing in Wichita and Sedgwick County. Health education and screening services include: routine blood pressure, blood sugar and weight checks; health and nutrition assessments; and health education presentations.
KANSAS LEGAL SERVICES, INC. LEGAL SERVICES OF WICHITA - Protective Legal Services for the Elderly
This program provides protective legal services for adults age 60 and older including, but not limited to, advice, counseling, representation and document preparation (such as powers of attorney) to assist older adults with their legal needs.
MEDICAL SERVICE BUREAU - Plus Medical Services for Seniors
Knowledgeable staff will assist adults age 60 and older in finding low-cost prescriptions through pharmaceutical drug programs and also will provide limited assistance purchasing prescription medication, medical supplies, eye exams, and glasses.
SEDGWICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING RSVP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
RSVP staff members match persons age 55 or older with
appropriate and meaningful volunteer opportunities with non-profit agencies in
SENIOR SERVICES, INC. - Senior Employment Program
This program provides older workers with employment opportunities by matching qualified workers age 55 and older with available job openings. Assistance in training, resume writing and one-on-one consultation also is available.
UNITED METHODIST OPEN DOOR – Commodity Supplemental Food Delivery Program
This program will provide commodity delivery to eligible adults age 60 and older. It will assist those who lack transportation to pick up their own commodities and others who are unable to buy food temporarily or on a permanent basis.
WICHITA INDOCHINESE CENTER - Asian Outreach
Asian Outreach provides outreach services to eligible Asian seniors by meeting the unique needs caused by language barriers, relocation to this country and cultural differences. Through this program, adults age 60 and older may utilize services such as transportation, translation, English and citizenship classes, and case management, as well as participate in activities available at the Wichita Indochinese Center.