Caregivers provide regular care or assistance to a friend or family member with a health problem or disability. Nearly 1 in 5 adults in Kansas is a caregiver. Family caregivers are a critical component in providing the long-term care needs of older adults. Unpaid caregivers provide eighty-five percent (85%) of all long-term care services. Help is available. This section provides information on available programs, supports, and other resources.

The Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center 1-855-200-2372 (ADRC) is a trusted source of information and can help you find local resources, make care plans, and connect you with publicly funded service programs.

VA Caregiver Support Program 1-855-260-3274 promotes the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, support, and services.

The Caregiver’s Handbook: A guide to getting started, finding support, and taking care of yourself.

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General Caregiver Resources

• AARP – Kansas Family Caregiving 1-866-448-3619
• Adult Protective Services – Elder Abuse 1-800-922-5330
• Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116
• Kansas Advanced Directives
• Kansas Advocates for Better Care 1-800-525-1785
• Kansas Behavior Health Services 1-888-582-3759
• Kansas Council on Development Disabilities 1-877-431-4604
• Kansas Legal Services & Elder Law Hotline 1-888-353-5337
• KanCare Medicaid in Kansas 1-800-792-4884
• Kansas Palliative Care
• Kansas Senior Nutrition Programs 1-855-200-2372
• Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-877-662-8362
• Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) 1-800-860-5260