| Welcome to the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging |
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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 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.
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| Where grandfamilies can get help |
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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
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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.
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Yam Jam 2009 Results will be posted soon. Please check back in the near future! |
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If you currently have a Facebook page, you can see pictures from Yam Jam 2009 at our page called Area Agency on Aging for East Central Kansas.
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Here is the recipe for Phyllis Tillinghast’s Yam Jam muffins: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 2- 12 cup standard muffin tins with oil spray. Set aside. (A) In a small bowl combine and set aside: 1-8 oz package of cream cheese 1 egg 3 Tbsp sugar |
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(B) In a 2nd small bowl combine and set aside: 5 Tbsp sugar½ cup flour 1/3 cup chopped pecans ½ tsp cinnamon3 Tbsp. melted butter |
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(C) In a large mixer bowl mix: 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour ½ tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon Add 1-40 oz can drained yams. Mix well with mixer. |
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Beat together: 2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla 1/3 cup vegetable oil Add to yam batter in large mixer bowl. Mix only until blended –there will be some lumps. Scoop batter (C) into the bottom of each muffin cup. A medium scoop works well for this. |
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Put a scant Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture (A) from your first bowl on top of the batter and then 1 tsp of the jam of your choice. Top with another scoop of batter (C) and a Tbsp of the streusel mixture (B) from the second bowl you set aside. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. |
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