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A landmark federal staffing mandate has prompted fierce disagreement between resident advocates and the nursing home industry.

Experts worry hoarding is on the rise in Kansas amid a lack of support for those who struggle with it, straining families and communities.

A Kansas program that awards nursing homes millions of dollars for providing thoughtful care doesn’t weed out those with a history of deficiencies. Critics say it’s just one way the state fails to adequately regulate the long-term care industry.

A shortage of health care workers in Kansas has created a crisis at nursing homes, which are closing even as the state’s population continues to age.

It’s not a good time to be 93 years old, says DeAnn Triboulet, director of the Augusta Senior Center.Triboulet recently talked by phone with a friend that…

A Wichita woman takes her farmers market on the road to people who don’t have easy access to fruits and vegetables.Donna Pearson McClish runs the Common…

An agency that helps older adults navigate life transitions is adjusting to meet current and future needs in the community.The Central Plains Area Agency…

Sedgwick County is increasing its transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities who live in cities outside of Wichita city…

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran brought the nation’s top health leader on aging to Kansas today for an overview on the latest medical research on Alzheimer’s…

The 2012 edition of America's Health Rankings says medical advances are helping people live longer, but preventable illnesses and unhealthy behaviors are…