Kansas Advocates for Better Care

Dedicated to improving the quality of long-term care for older Kansans at home and in residential care settings for 50 years!

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Reports of mold in the air ducts and poor living conditions forced residents out of their homes. Residents are paying thousands each month for care, yet too often are left in unsafe and INHUMANE environments.
From @SalinaPost

https://t.co/rrZp0G2fIN

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Our roots run deep in #Lawrence. Nearly 50 years ago, advocates like Petey Cerf fought for #nursinghome reform. That fight continues today.

Read more in the @LJWorld : https://t.co/3DEac1fEIM

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

KDADS received between 7,000 and 9,000 annual complaints of abuse, neglect and exploitation at federally and state-licensed adult care homes. 61 surveyors are supposed to investigate those claims — but only 29 of the positions are currently filled.

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[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

If you’re caring for a loved one in any adult care home—near or far—this is your reminder:
💚 It’s okay to feel tired.
💚 It’s okay to take a break.
💚 Your mental health matters, too.
You deserve support, rest & peace.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

We did it! 🎉 Funding for a statewide senior resource directory is now in the KDADS budget—thanks to advocacy inspired by our Douglas County Senior Resource Guide. A big win for older Kansans and their caregivers! 💙

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

If your Senator is on this committee, tell them to vote NO! 🔗https://t.co/KyWKt1Lilj

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

🚨 BAD BILL ALERT 🚨 SB 276 is a dumpster fire, gutting fire safety protections for adult care homes. We support dementia training, but that doesn’t make bad policy better. This bill must be put out! Tell the Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee: VOTE NO! 🔥

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Medicaid is vital for senior care—tens of thousands of Kansans rely on it. With a #NursingHome costing $7,700/month, cuts to Medicaid leave many without options. "This industry doesn’t give discounts," says Dan Goodman, KABC Executive Director.

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[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

💖Today is all about #love, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by showing kindness to the older adults in our communities. Whether it’s checking in, sending a heartfelt card to a loved one in LTC, or advocating for quality care, small acts of love make a big difference.

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

#ICYMI: Big changes await the #Kansas Legislature in 2025! New leadership, a large freshman class, new committee chairs, & a compressed calendar—plus a stronger Republican supermajority (+2 Senate, +3 House). Read our session preview by Barb Conant: https://t.co/tsNnQsw07w

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Holiday Resort in Emporia is closing with just 3 DAYS notice, leaving 35-40 seniors scrambling for care and staff unpaid. With <10 local beds available, where will residents go? This is a failure of leadership and oversight. Kansas seniors deserve better

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[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Thank you, @KansasReflector for covering our panel discussion on Nov. 12th and reporting on the urgent need for long-term care reform in Kansas!

[Kansas Reflector || bsky @kansasreflector.com @KansasReflector]

Discussion on long-term care blames profit motives for older Kansans’ suffering | via @sherman_news #ksleg https://t.co/wb3u0EKAUW

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

Dee Miller has to make an “awful” decision. The Lawrence resident’s disabled husband needs intensive care, but assisted living facilities in the area will only accept him if he can pay an estimated $11K/month out of pocket for 2 years.
Via @KansasReflector
https://t.co/0vHc9htIOS

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

On November 12th, KABC hosted our first Caring for Older Kansans Panel Discussion at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, bringing together an audience of around 40 attendees to explore the pressing issues for LTC in KS
https://t.co/R7SdCNsvmi

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

If a business can only survive by understaffing and neglecting care, maybe the business model needs changing—not the standards. Quality care shouldn't be an 'existential threat.' It should be a given. #NursingHomes #PatientCare #StaffingMatters

[Kansas Reflector || bsky @kansasreflector.com @KansasReflector]

Iowa, 19 other states sue feds to block staffing mandates for nursing homes | via Clark Kauffman #ksleg https://t.co/E2ggYOsQsy

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Libby Hastings testified for KABC at the Bethell KanCare Oversight Committee on Aug 26, advocating for the reinstatement of the "Explore Your Options" guide, following the success of the Douglas County Senior Resource Directory.

https://t.co/BoCK2JhoBA

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

A recent OIG audit shows 1 in 4 for-profit #nursinghomes may not comply with federal requirements for #infection prevention, putting residents and staff at risk. We need stricter regulations and safe staffing standards!

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[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

If you’re exploring care options for a loved one in Kansas, you might have come across the term “Home Plus.” But what exactly does it mean? In our newest blog post, let's dive into some details of #HomePlus facilities and what they offer!

https://t.co/qREOwe8MEj

[ReframingAging @ReframingAging]

Today is #NationalSeniorCitizensDay! We celebrate the invaluable contributions older people make to our communities. Use the quick start guide for tips, like using more neutral (“older people”) and inclusive (“we”) terms, to #ReframeAging: https://t.co/847DTfVodP

[Kansas Advocates for Better Care @InfoKabc]

Thank you to Kim Murphree and @1320KLWN for hosting us! We had a great time discussing our new Douglas County Senior Resource Directory and upcoming Caregiver Training & Membership Meeting. Listen to our chat here: https://t.co/Ulf1SySq9W

#LawrenceKS #DouglasCounty #OlderAdults