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 Burlington 1-2 Tue. and Th

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

 

 

Yam Jam Race Stats

November 8, 2008, Garnett, KS

FEMALE 5KMALE 5K
Age 0-19
    
Amy Meyers21:59Patrick Dowd24:24
Madison Martin41:46  
Ashlyn Martin49:02
Age 20-29
Lindsey Wineinger29:51Zackary Towns25:19
Rachel Poss32:51  
Hannah Thompson33:30  
Holly Reeder36:22  
Stephanie Coburn37:19  
Age 30-39
    
Jessica Troxel27:03Brent Baker23:20
Cari Halliburton36:29Roderick Baker24:57
Sabrina Lawrence36:37Pete Townley26:43
Jennifer Sibley37:39Dave Mason38:37
Kristy Webb37:40  
Becky Hinman50:15  
Stacy Lemons52:52  
Joan Robbins52:55  
Carla Moody55:43  
Trena Golden   
Age 40-49
Susan Barrett24:30Keith Meyers22:09
Jenny Wilson26:18Steve Victor48:17
Anne Hasty26:46Roger Sample48:46
Mackayla Martin34:27Jim Heaney53:54
Janet Nixon34:53Dean Chambers60:03
Gwen Woolridge35:53  
Becky Campbell36:27  
Sandy Sample48:30  
Karlyn Hulett48:34  
April Carstens50:15  
Karen Wolken52:27  
Alexis Chambers60:03  
Joyce Trammell60:32  
Vida Lewis60:33  
Patty Stogsdill   
Beth Davis   
Age 50-59
Roberta Anderson32:08Steve Benjamin27:56
Odree O'Connor33:49Dan Benjamin36:47
Elizabeth Abraham41:35Steve Coburn37:19
Phyllis Tillinghast48:35Kenny O'Conner44:41
Donna Benjamin49:34  
Marcia Mader49:36  
Mary Ann Webb50:08  
Connie Mills52:39  
Jackie Walker54:32  
Carol Scheuerman1:23:08  
Terri Powers1:26:03  
Marilyn McDonald   
Janet Easley   
Age 60-69
Phyllis Peterson43:31Jack Maxwell27:59
Joan Vibert49:38Collyn Peterson43:32
Karla Young54:07Joesph Victor48:17
Bonnie Lile55:43Howard Purcell49:40
Lavonne Chase59:24Clarence Easley 
Age 70+
Laverne Deay39:54George Macgregor38:29
Pat Watson59:22  
FEMALE 10KMALE 10K
Age 20-29
Lisa Wineinger45:46David Cox31:42
Age 30-39
Jennifer Johnson55:25Eric Carlson52:23
Laura Fischer66:42Jason Ochs66:49
Amy Flory76:29  
Sara Ochs76:30  
Age 40-49
Michele Jackson60:53Scott Kingsolvar53:47
Leslea Rockers66:45Bill Kingsolvar54:43
Alice Kingsolvar70:06Brian Campbell64:39
Age 50-59
Rose Mary Walsh57:08Tom Jackson50:46
Ethel Wallace
1:26:02
Bill Henningsen55:43
Age 60-69
Judith Bryan   
Age 70+
Martha Short