Welcome to the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Caregiver with elder The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging is the leader in all issues related to healthy and graceful elderly life. We serve as the single, highly accessible, point of entry for older Kansans living in the Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, and Osage counties, and strive to help those who seek to maintain their health, independence, and dignity. Assisting the aging population in pursuit of a healthy, dignified and self-sufficient lifestyle, we continually coordinate and provide a variety of programs and services funded from federal, state, local, client, grant and contract sources.
Where grandfamilies can get help

Kansas Department on Aging: State agency for services, resources, and benefits for those aged 60 and over. (800) 432-3535

Here are social service agencies that can provide help and information to grandfamilies, from maneuvering through the maze of financial aid to support groups and other programs:

Kinship Care Resource Center: Sponsored by Kansas State University, the center has a a toll-free hotline to answer legal, guardianship, developmental and other questions; training and workshops; consulting services; publications; social services for kinship families, and financial assistance programs. (800) 535-1218

Current events

ECKAAA is pleased to offer exercise programs in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties, with more classes on the horizon forming now in Linn and Miami Counties. 

The point of these programs is to increase strength and flexibility, which helps to promote stable and safe mobility, as well as individual independence.  Typical exercises include armchair aerobics and resistance band training. 

We emphasize and encourage a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, to enable adults to live independently and in the living arrangement of their choice. These programs are targeted to those aged 60 and over.  There is no cost, and no need to pre-register.  Just put on your walking shoes and come to the nearest location to participate.  

Washburn Towers      Ottawa               10-11               Tue. and Th

Community Bldg           Richmond        10-11               Tue. and Th

Senior Center               Garnett            10-11                Tue. and Th

Parkside Place             Garnett            10-11                Mon. and Th

Senior Center               Burlington          1-2                 Tue. and Th

Senior Center               Osage City         11-12              Mon. and Wed. 

 

Check the Caregiver Page to find information on our upcoming Caregiver programs and events for the summer.