Healthcare

Design Revealed for UMKC Healthcare Building, Work Start Next Year

By Kevin Collison UMKC officials revealed the design of the $120 million Healthcare Innovation building planned for Hospital Hill today, and announced more government funding for the project has been secured. Former Sen. Roy Blunt helped obtain $10 million in federal support for the project, and the state of Missouri has increased its commitment from…

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Age-Old Questions | Estate Planning Tips

Jamie Bosse, a certified financial planner, walks you through some key tips and shares resources to ensure your estate planning will support your needs.

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In Rural Settings, Communities Step up to Help Aging Adults

For those aging in rural America, hospitals are distant, public transportation is scarce, isolation is likely and grocery stores and pharmacies are closing.

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Age-Old Questions | Unlocking Social Security Benefits

Jamie Bosse, a certified wealth manager and member of Kansas City’s Financial Planning Association, reveals key insights for accessing Social Security benefits.

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Iola Riley reminisces while looking at the photo album commemorating her and her husband Ernest's 50-year wedding anniversary.

Aging in Place is a Struggle in Kansas City

Caregiving is an act of love. Countless gestures of kindness are required. They are essential for people aging in place aging with dignity in Kansas City.

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Age-Old Questions | Planning for Long-Term Care

About 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will need long-term care at some point. Here are some financial planning tips to help ensure a good quality of life.

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Long-Term Care Industry Scrambles to Care for Older Adults

The long-term care industry, which already struggled to attract workers, facing a staffing crisis in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

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Many older adults remain active. This person is pulling a parachute to base jump.

Many Older Adults Think the Best Is Yet to Come

Age Wave founder Ken Dychtwald takes close looks at his life and his generation, and finds reasons to be encouraged about aging and older adults in America.

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Older Adults Embrace Vitality Through Dance

Vitality in Motion specializes in adaptive dance and adaptive yoga specifically designed for seniors.

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Kansas Struggles with Shortage of Alzheimer’s Care Workers

The Alzheimer’s Association recently released a study that found Kansas is one of the states that can be considered a “desert” for dementia care.

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