Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays! Sedgwick County Offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, and New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2026.

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays from several of our staff at the Sedgwick County Department of Aging and Disabilities!

12/05/2025

It’s International Volunteer Day!
To our amazing Sedgwick County RSVP volunteers: you inspire us with your dedication, compassion, and service. Whether you’re helping older adults to live independently, supporting local nonprofit organizations, or building community connections – YOU are creating real change.

Thank you for making Sedgwick County brighter every day!

12/02/2025

🎄 Looking to Give Back This Holiday Season? 🎁
If you’re 55 or better and want to make a difference, we have lots of holiday volunteer opportunities waiting for you!
From helping at festive events to supporting local nonprofits during their busiest time of year, there’s a place for your talents, your kindness, and your holiday spirit. ✨
Join Sedgwick County RSVP and help spread joy throughout our community this season. Contact 316-660-5120 or sgrsvp@sedgwick.gov
Serve. Connect. Make a Difference.

11/27/2025

Sedgwick County Offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Emergency services are available by dialing or texting 9-1-1.

11/12/2025

There are many public programs and services that support older adults. Here is list of the federally funded programs that are available. https://justiceinaging.org/supporting-older-americans-basic-needs/
To learn more about these programs and services or how to access them locally visit www.cpaaa.org.

After working all their lives, many older adults in our communities cannot afford health and long term care, struggle to keep a roof over their heads and food

11/11/2025

Sedgwick County Offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency services are available by dialing or texting 9-1-1.

11/11/2025

CPAAA developed a resource booklet called Explore Your Options. This booklet provides community resource information for older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities in Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick Counties. You can find this booklet at CPAAA's website. Learn more about CPAAA and this community resources available to you. Click on the link to find the latest Explore Your Options Booklet. https://www.cpaaa.org/publications

11/01/2025

10/29/2025

Please join us for the free My Mama Joe Screening this Saturday, November 1, 2025, 2:00 pm at Wichita State University, Lowe Auditorium, Eugene M Hughes Metroplex, 5015 East 29th St, N Wichita, KS. This documentary film addresses the important issue of caregiving for a loved one. Afterward, there is opportunity for Q&A with local experts in caregiving, dementia navigation, and healthy living. Light refreshments and a workbook will be provided.

10/26/2025

Just for Fun - It's officially pumpkin season! With cooler weather arriving it is time to change up our recipes. These fun pumpkin recipes can help you spice up your meals and holiday get togethers.

These recipes are gourd-eous.

10/25/2025

It is likely you've heard about the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination of ageism. Or maybe you haven't...Ageism can take place in the workplace , in healthcare or in the media (anti-aging ads and ads perpetuating negative views of aging), but we don’t often discuss internalized ageism. This is how we feel about ourselves as aging people or discriminate/stereotype others who are older.

This article addresses internalized ageism which can be harmful and perpetuate negative thoughts about aging. Ageism awareness is the first step to addressing ageism in our society. We can redefine aging and reduce and eventually stop ageism if we work together.

https://publichealth.wustl.edu/internalized-ageism-discriminating-against-ourselves-as-we-age/