Mary Tritsch

Join AARP for two events coming up on October 2, 2014 in Hays. First, the 16th annual Western Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fanchon Ballroom, 2350 E 8th Street. The Summit, hosted by Hays AARP Chapter 5167, will include information on financial freedom, area medical services, caregiving and advance planning. The Ellis County Historical Society will also present information on the Wild, Wild West.

AARP Kansas continues to move around the state hosting financial security events to help Kansans 50 and older better prepare for a secure financial future and learn how to protect their hard-earned financial assets.

America’s PrepareAthon! Campaign offers specific actions to prepare for a disaster

What do you get when you put 30 cooks in a kitchen with a celebrity chef? As one of those cooks said, “Chaos – but I love it!”

AARP welcomes its new Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins!

As Social Security remains important and wildly popular to millions, AARP offers tools and advocates for a strong program.

AARP Kansas has invited Hell’s Kitchen (Season Three) winner and celebrity Chef Rock Harper to Wichita to conduct a hands-on class on how to prepare healthy meals in order to prevent diseases that are related to obesity. Chef Harper will be in Wichita at the Beech Activity Center, 9710 E. Central, on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the meal preparation and tasting.

WASHINGTON — On the eve of Medicare’s 49th anniversary, AARP introduces a new Medicare Q & A Tool that provides consumers with easy-to-understand answers to commonly asked questions on insurance plan choices, coverage, and costs. The free online tool helps people understand eligibility requirements, gives useful information on how Medicare works, and explains when they may enroll.

People age 65 and older are more prone to heat-related problems, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, because their bodies don’t adjust as well to changes in temperature. Older people are also more likely to have a chronic condition that can affect their ability to deal with high heat, especially if they don’t have air conditioning at home.

On July 20, 2013, the first Grandparents Park in Kansas was dedicated. Located in the Tri-S Neighborhood in the south part of Wichita, it's a great place for residents of all ages to play, exercise, and relax. Be sure to watch this video of the opening celebration.