Our Projects & Other News
KABC is Hiring
September 9, 2020: Kansas Advocates for Better Care is seeking a committed, dynamic leader to advance good, safe long-term care for older Kansans and the public programs and policies which are foundational to better elder care. KABC is consumer advocacy non-profit organization. Our small staff and volunteer board of directors has an out-sized impact on long-term care quality for...
Kansas Nursing Homes cited for failing to prevent infections and failing to control infection spread
COVID 19 and concerns about infection prevention and control in Kansas Nursing Homes. 117 Kansas nursing homes were repeatedly cited for poor infection prevention and control long before the pandemic hit. Click here to review which facilities failed to meet important health safety infection control standards.
CoronaVirus Crisis Campaign
In the wake of the CoronaVirus epidemic, the elderly are among the most at risk. Extreme and unprecedented measures have been taken to stop the spread among older adults. KABC’s advocacy is needed now more than ever to assure that elder and family concerns have a strong public voice. Aging adults in the community are challenged to find adequate resources...
2019 Kansas Nursing Home Trends
Each year, Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC) reviews performance of Kansas nursing facilities based upon on annual health safety inspections conducted by the State. KABC tracks and reports information on quality in long-term care as a public service. The following is a look at Kansas nursing facility performance trends – good and poor – in meeting federally and...
Healthy Recipes for All Ages
With the help of KU interns Hayes Miller, Tyler Golden and Claire Shanovich, KABC has created a collection of healthy recipes for all ages.
Corrected Kansas Nursing Home Performance Trends-2018
KABC annually releases information on performance trends in Kansas nursing facilities. KABC tracks and reports information on health and safety compliance in long-term care as a public service.
Dementia and Older Adults
Learn more about the laws relating to elder abuse, especially as it relates to individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Thriving At Home
Most people prefer to age in their own homes for as long as possible. This publication can help provide you with the knowledge and resources to do just that.
Psychotropics ~ Making an Informed Choice
On September 14, 2018 at the KABC Annual Caregiver Training, Pharmacist Tammy Willits provided a comprehensive presentation on psychotropic medications: medications that change how the brain processes information, such as altering mood, thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors.
Informed Consent ~ Your Provider’s Duty to Inform
On September 14, 2018, Dr. Matt Stein gave an enlightening talk about the history and evolution of informed consent and a provider’s duty to inform you of the risks and benefits of proposed treatment methods.