Aging & Health Articles

November 2, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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The federal government has added Community Health Workers (CHWs) to an official jobs handbook.

October 26, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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This new series will put a spotlight on the many benefits Community Health Workers, or CHWs, bring to our region.

September 26, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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The Heartland Caregiving Conference invites family caregivers in the Kansas City metro to learn best practices in self-care and caregiving.

September 22, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
KC Communities for All Ages park visit

A group representing cities that participate in the KC Communities for All Ages recognition program visited two new age-friendly parks in Johnson County earlier this month.

August 25, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation recipients 2022

Last year, MARC's Aging and Adult Services department was named a runner-up for the John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award.

August 22, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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KU CHWs help client make a new start

August 22, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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CHW helps refugees navigate health care system

August 22, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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CHW and Guadalupe solve problems for single father

July 25, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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On Friday, July 21, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) honored Bonner Springs for becoming a Silver Level Community for All Ages at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting at Westwood City Hall.

July 24, 2023 | Posted in Aging & Health
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The GRANDPass program provides a free week of camp for the children of older caregivers.