Together Against Elder Abuse: KABC's 2024 Caregiver Training and Membership Meeting

Libby Hastings • September 20, 2024

Annual Caregiver Training Recap 2024

At KABC, we are dedicated to supporting caregivers and empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to care for older adults. On Thursday, September 12, 2024, we hosted our Annual Caregiver Training, focused on the critical issues of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. This virtual event provided vital insights into how we can protect vulnerable older adults and prevent harm within caregiving settings.


Access the Presentations and Resources

If you missed the live event, we’ve got you covered! You can access both of the presentations shared by our speakers below:

Watch the Full Recording

You can also watch the full training session on our YouTube channel. Click the link below to view the recording:


Together Against Elder Abuse: KABC's 2024 Caregiver Training and Membership Meetings



Why This Matters

Elder abuse and neglect are serious issues that often go unnoticed. Financial exploitation is an increasing threat to older adults, and caregivers play a crucial role in identifying, reporting, and preventing these forms of harm. Through education and awareness, we can all work together to protect the rights and dignity of older adults.



Stay Connected with KABC

For more resources, upcoming events, and information about how KABC is advocating for better care for Kansas seniors, be sure to visit our website and follow us on social media.


Thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful event, and for all that you do to support the well-being of older adults in our community.

Advocacy in Action (September 2025): KABC Testifies on FY26 Budgets

By Libby Hastings • September 3, 2025
Dan Goodman, KABC Executive Director, recently provided testimony to both the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) during their Fiscal Year 2026 budget hearings. Our message was clear: Kansas must invest in systems that protect the dignity, independence, and well-being of older Kansans. Key Recommendations from KABC Protect Access to In-Home Services • Projected shortfalls of $27M in FY26 and $70M in FY27 threaten the HCBS Frail Elderly Waiver. • Without funding, older Kansans may face a waitlist for services, leading to premature nursing home placement. Strengthen Care Coordination • Frail Elderly, Physically Disabled, and Brain Injury waiver recipients currently lack dedicated case management. • KABC urged implementation of the long-overdue $20M Community Care Coordination Service. Improve Oversight & Resident Protections (KDADS) • Surveyor vacancies are near 50%, delaying inspections and weakening resident protections. • We called for wage increases and innovative staffing models to close gaps in oversight. Increase the Personal Needs Allowance • Nursing home residents in Kansas receive only $62/month for personal expenses. • KABC supports raising this allowance—closer to the $70 national average—and tying it to cost-of-living adjustments. Continue the Statewide Senior Resource Guide (KDADS) • KABC requested $150,000 to maintain and distribute the statewide guide annually. • This investment ensures older Kansans have access to accurate, trusted information on care and services. Why It Matters By 2030, more than 20% of Kansans will be age 65 or older. Budget decisions made today will directly impact whether older Kansans can age with dignity, safety, and independence. Read KABC’s full testimonies to KDADS here and KDHE here .

Facility #2, 3, 4, and 5, Interview with Steve

September 2, 2025
Steve shares his journey through multiple long-term care facilities after a major surgery, describing repeated medication errors, poor food quality, untrained staff, and systemic neglect. His story highlights how understaffing, weak oversight, and profit-driven management leave residents without advocacy and dignity.