annual report january - december 2014

Kansas Advocates for Better Care Annual Report 2014

What’s inside: Volunteer Board of Directors page 2 Achieving KABC’s Mission page 2 Message from KABC’s President page 2 2014 Public Policy Advocacy page 3 Educational Resources page 4 Stand By Me page 4 Members & Contributors pages 5-6 Major Contributors page 7 Financial Report page 7 Income & Expense Comparison page 8 Information & Services page 9 Members by County pages 10-11 2014 in Review & Acknowledgements page 11 2015 and Beyond page 11

Annual Report January - December 2014

913 Tennessee, Suite 2 Lawrence Kansas 66044 785.842.3088 800.525.1782 www.kabc.org [email protected]


President Linda Carlsen, Overland Park

Community Volunteer

Vice President Marlene Finney, LMSW, Topeka

Retired Social Services Administrator

Treasurer Margaret Farley, BSN, JD

Lawrence, Attorney

Secretary Molly M. Wood, JD, Lawrence

Elder Law Attorney

At-Large Artie Shaw, Ph.D., Lawrence

Clinical Psychologist

Earl Nehring, Ph.D., Lawrence Retired Professor of Political Science

Barbara Braa, Eudora

Vice-President/Trust Officer

Jo Bryant, Lawrence Retired Not-for-Profit CEO

Ann Campbell, Topeka

Retired, Accounting, Kansas Dept. on Aging

Evie Curtis, Overland Park Senior Vice-President/Trust Officer

Janet Dunn, Lawrence

Retired Military

Mary Edwards, Leawood Community Volunteer

Kim High, Lawrence

Community Volunteer

Sharon Mayo, MSW, LSCSW, Topeka

Laura McConwell, Mission Attorney

Bonnie L. Peterson, PhD, RN, Lawrence

Retired Hospital Administrator

Honorary Board Member William Dann, Lawrence

Executive Director Mitzi E. McFatrich

2014 Board of Directors


Improving the quality of long-term care in Kansas is the mission we have pursued since 1975

Older adults and adults with disabilities who receive long-term care at home, in assisted care facilities and in nursing facilities deserve safe care from competent and trained care providers and which assures a reasonable quality of life. KABC pursued its mission in 2014 by: Assisting older adults and persons with disabilities along with their family

members to locate good care Guiding and supporting them through care problems Advocating for public policies that improve care Educating policy makers Training care providers on the “how-to” of better care Developing and distributing new consumer education resources This annual report provides the specifics of how we achieved this in 2014, the number of people helped and who the people were that made this work possible.

From the President of Kansas Advocates for Better Care Some say why but KABC has always said “why not”. Why can’t we improve the quality of long-term care for all Kansans. KABC has spoken out, advocating for change that will make a difference in the lives and care of the frail and elderly. The volunteer board works diligently along with KABC staff to educate legislators, organizations, and the public as to how better care can be achieved NOW.

Working in Kansas and nationally, KABC’s board and staff lift to prominence the concerns of older adults needing and using long-term care services. KABC board members contribute knowledge and expertise to more effectively address individual consumer’s questions or problems. The board actively sees to the financial stability of the organization. KABC will never lose its focus on preventing elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of Kansans and as more situations arise, the board and staff will continue to speak out for those who cannot always make their voices heard. Thank you to my fellow board members, KABC members, volunteers, and the staff for all your contributions to make elder care safer and for shining the spotlight on quality of care and life issues that need changing for the people of Kansas.

Linda Carlsen


KABC legislative and public policy efforts in 2014 focused on protecting the civil rights of elders and family/friends they have designated to act on their behalf, as well as access to and quality in health care for elders. Being the second year of the two-year budget cycle, there was little discussion of most agency budgets, and additional opportunity to attack consumer protections. KABC worked along-side a number of consumer advocacy groups against these attacks. Rep. John Wilson (D) introduced HB 2348 to improve the care of older adults by requiring nursing homes to provide adequate numbers of nurses and aides, this would assure safe care levels to meet residents’ needs. The issue was heard and tabled in 2013 in the House Committee on Children and Seniors. Since 2014 is the second year in the legislature’s two-year cycle, HB 2438 dies and will need to be reintroduced in 2015. HB 2553 Health Care Compact KABC actively opposed this bill which was signed by the Governor. Passage of this bill allows Kansas to join a handful of states that have chosen to opt out of the federal health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, pending Congressional approval. Theoretically, these states would receive funding for these programs as a “block grant” to administer at their discretion, without the usual federal approval and oversight process AND without the protections for consumers attached to the funding. HB 2516 Health Care Liability Insurance opposed by KABC, approved by the Governor. By redefining nursing homes, assisted living facilities and residential care homes as “health care providers,” these entities gain liability protections through monetary caps on non-economic damages and malpractice protections under the Health Care Stabilization Fund. KABC opposed this definitional change because this weakens consumer protections for elders.

2014 Public Policy Advocacy SB 311 Amending the Code of Civil Procedure – Approved by the governor. This bill rolled together three significant changes to the rule of law in civil procedures. As introduced, SB 311 increased the cap on non-economic damages, often referred to as damages for “pain and suffering,” from $250,000 to $350,000, phased in over eight years. The bill also would have eliminated the collateral source rule, allowing juries to consider past and future economic benefits, including caregiver support, in order to limit the defendant’s liability and the plaintiff’s recovery. Lastly, the bill also proposed changing the long-standing rule of evidence offered by a witness not testifying as an expert. KABC joined the Kansas Association for Justice and AARP-KS in opposing these changes. We particularly opposed the elimination of the long-standing collateral source rule in Kansas. Elders’ damages are already limited because they are usually no longer in the workforce. The corporate cost/benefit analysis comes out in favor of corporate indifference when the odds are that families won’t sue, and if they do, they won’t recover reasonably sufficient damages. Our collective efforts were successful. The final version of the bill that went to the governor’s desk did not include collateral source. SB 256 Mistreatment of an elder person or dependent adult – Approved by the governor. Kansas Advocates for Better Care supported passage of SB 256 because it initially better defined “elder person” when mistreatment is alleged. In conference, definitional age of an elder was amended from 60 to 70 years of age or older. It created the specific crime of “mistreatment of an elder adult” and established the same tiered penalties that exist for the mistreatment of a dependent adult, with the exception of a reduced penalty for the infliction of physical injury, unreasonable confinement, or unreasonable punishment. Certain exceptions also were applied to financial resources taken.


EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

New and Updated Resources available in print and at www.kabc.org

▲ Planning for Better Care ~ Here’s How for Persons in Nursing Facilities A new brochure which provides important detail for what should be in a nursing home resident’s plan of care to assure s/he gets the care needed. It outlines steps to take to self-advocate or advocate for another and where/who to contact if your rights and care needs are not respected.

▲ Positive Approaches to Dementia Care A well-researched booklet which offers caregivers an abundance of ways to provide better care for a person with dementia through non-drug approaches.

▲ Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation A booklet that provides excellent resources to prevent, identify, and intervene/report abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of older adults. Definitions of elders’ rights, signs to look for to identify harm, Kansas resources which can assist, and much more are included in this updated booklet.

2014 Stand By Me KABC’s annual fundraiser “Stand By Me” held in Lawrence on October 26, was a successful event that financially supports KABC’s work with older adults and families needing guidance or help in finding quality care, or resolving problems with care. KABC is grateful to our committed sponsors, contributors, and volunteers. Their hard work, energy and contributions along with the more than 150 people attending helped us exceed our goal! For the 6th year in a row, The Fabulous Torque’s entertained the crowd with their great music. Kim Murphree hosted the live auction, and presentation of the 2014 KABC Caring Award was made to Sandy Praeger Kansas Insurance Commissioner. KABC debuted a new mission video with stories from three individuals who sought out KABC’s help with long-term care placement issues. The video is now on our website: www.kabc.org and our Facebook page. We are grateful to Nancy Cottril, John Naramore & Erica Stevanovic for sharing their stories and spreading the word about KABC’s work. Follow this link to watch the video: http://youtu.be/AVNwyEF3YnQ

Mitzi McFatrich with Sandy

Praeger

The Fabulous Torque’s

Auctioneer Kim

Murphree

http://youtu.be/AVNwyEF3YnQ

http://youtu.be/AVNwyEF3YnQ


2014 Members and Contributors Thanks to these 2014 Members & Contributors, KABC provided assistance to over 8,000 individuals. Our supporters make it possible for KABC to help elders and families with difficult long-term care choices.

Endowment Founders are in bold.

Cerfers/Sustaining Members

Mike & Tana Ahlen Pauline Alexander Portia Allbert Steven R. Anderson PA Arrowood Lane Ann Aschenbrenner Ashley Care Services

Deanne & Lou Bacco Jill Baker Barbara Bailey Judy & John Bellome Susie Beninga Betty Bowen Andrea Bozarth Barbara & Mick Braa Bridge Haven Memory Care Janet Buttery & Alan Williger Linda & Chuck Carlsen John Carney

Cerf-Dunbar Foundation Cherryvale Nursing Center Robert & Cynthia Claus Donna Gould Cohen & Larry Cohen

J T & Keeley Compton

ABC Foundation Nancy & Wayne Cottril Charley & Lynne Crabtree Warren Culver

Evie & Bob Curtis Bill Cutler

William Dann JW & Danny Drury Janet Dunn Evergreen Community of Johnson Co Elder Disability Law Firm Hilda Enoch Dr. James & Sara Farley

Margaret Farley & Ron Schneider Marlene Finney Ms. Charlee Glinka Webster & Joan Golden Margaret S. Gordon Marilyn & Roy Gridley Jackie Hadl-Fromm Alan Hanson/Hanson & Jorns, LLC Robert & Dottie Harder Philip Hemphill

Emily Hill

Stephen & Marcia Hill Richard L. Howard Wyatt Hundley Tina Huntington Brock Jones

Elizabeth Dann Jones Patricia Kells Lee Ketzel Paul K. Kincaid, DDS Jean Krahn Graham Kreicker Lakepoint Nursing & Rehab, ElDorado Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Andrea Leavitt Alice Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Herb Lewis Bill & Jeanine Lienhard Linda Lobb Dr. Joan Loehr & Dr. Jerry Howell Barbara Lovitch

Eloise Lynch Linda Mason

Suzanne McColl Dr. H.R. McFarland Mitzi E. McFatrich Toby McIntosh Jim & Linda McNeece Medicalodges, Inc. Sally M. Morse

Earl Nehring Nancy Nehring Neil & Maria Nehring Richard & Georgia Orchard Will Orvedal Jeanne Reeder

Cathy Reinhardt Warren H. Robinson Joyse Hess Rodda Emily Russell Eunice & Steve Ruttinger Carol & Harold Sader Barbara & Richard Schowen Dan Shanelec Artie Shaw Carolyn & Robert Shelton Simpson Foundation Sarah & Ray Dean Robert Simpson Fred & Lilian Six Beverly Smith Billings

Gary & Constance Sollars Solomon Valley Manor Ann Stern Linda & John T. Stewart III Audrey Kamb-Studdard Shari L. Tedford Barbara & Art Thomas Ruth Tomasek Eleanor Unruh Linda Upstill Mark Vollmer Ruth Warren Rebecca Wempe Windsor Place Julia Wood

Molly M. Wood Claudia Woodard Ina Kay Zimmerman

Individual Members Elvira & Richard Angeletti Bill Baldock Myrna Bartel Gary Beasley Stacy M Bernard Rodney L. Bishop, MD Crystal Swann Blackdeer Marilyn Bradt Marilyn Chamberlin Dr. Rosemary Chapin Beth & Allan Cigler Dorothy Cook W. Hobson & Helen Crockett Ann Cudd & Neal Becker Sonia DeRusseau David Dinneen Michael & Gay Doudoroff Patricia Healy Barb Helm, ARCare, Inc. Dick & Sue Himes Rachel Imthurn Don Jordan Nancy Jorn Kerry Jane Kapfer Rose & Lyle Koerber Robert & Betty Lichtwardt Beverly McGill Cliff Norris Helen Poland Roberta Renich


Kay & Robert Davis Lowell Davis, State Farm Ins. Janis DeBoer Stanley & Alice Jo Defries Mary Edwards Jack & Mary Ann Floyd Marci Francisco Scott Fullerton/DPI Nancy Gallagher Judith A.K. Harmony Bonnie L. Haslouer Barbara Hickert Rebecca Hicks Kim High Belinda Holloway Hutchinson Clinic Janet Ikenberry John E. Isom/Fabulous Torque’s Jewish Community Women Robert Johnson Lauren & Vivien Jones Tom Klammer Alice Knatt Mia Lane Louise Lauridsen Stuart & Susan Levine Richard Link David & Barbara Lowenthal Robert Marrin Kathy Martin Larry Maxey Martha J. Morley James & Lois Morrison Steve Parkey/Foundation for Hospice Care Dr. Lorne & Norma Phillips Kami Poole Laurance & Johanna Price Catherine Hale Robins Bess Robinson William & Susan Russell Miles Schnaer/Crown Automotive Richard & Phyllis Sapp Shawnee Mission Medical Center Dolph Simons Family Fund Forrest & Donna Swall Kathy Swenson-Tucker Jeannie Tornedon Melissa Transue Topeka Community Foundation The Trust Company/Mark Knackendoffel Linda Tuttle Mrs. H. R. Vess Weaver’s Department Store Peter Whitenight Marjorie W. Witting Wyandotte United Methodist Women

Patricia Williams WJ & Rosemary Williamson Vivian Wood George Worth

Business Members Aberdeen Village Asbury Park Bethany Home Association Citizen’s Medical Center LTCU Elmhaven Garden Terrace of Overland Park Good Samaritan-Sherman County Guest Home Estates of Pittsburg Kansas Health Care Association Maria Keil Leonardville Nursing Home Linn Community Nursing Home Midwest Coating, Inc. Mount Joseph Senior Community North Central Flint Hills AAA Pleasant View Home Prairie Senior Living Complex The Legacy at Park View The Shepherds Center Trinity In-Home Care Twin Oaks Assisted Living Via Christi Village, Manhattan

Life Members Betty Anderson Bea Bacon Jean Cowles Frances Fischer Barbara Heng Violet Hurlock Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Jennings Walter Martz Charles Michener Lucille Mitchell Una Thomas

Contributors & Other Friends Bob Anderson Laura High Anderson Laura Bennetts Terry Benson Bob & Winky Bergeson Thomas Black Amy Blankenbiller Ann Campbell Pam & Peter Casagrande Kerry Bower Chapman Barb Conant CornerBank

Tracy Rhine John &Valerie Roper Barbara Sabol Brad Sibley Diane Simpson South Central KS AAA John & Joan Strickler Donna Thonen Mary Tritsch Norma Ward Gwen Whitebread Roger K. Wilson

Senior Members David & Mary Kate Ambler William Arnold Mary & Melvin Baskett Sue Bayer Johanna Bryant Lois Clark Mrs. Florence Close Anne Cowan Fred S. Craig Marilyn & Jack Dillon Gwen Elliott Marland Erickson Oliver Finney J. Robert Fluker Goodwin & Shirley Garfield Richard Gegen Martha Graber Della M. Hadley Elizabeth Haverfield Alice Hayes Stacy J. Jansson Jill Kleinberg Andrew Labosky, Jr. Carolyn Litwin Honey Lombardo Caren Lowe Barbara A. Mah Jesse & Alversa Milan Trish Moore Jo Nedrow Ellen Paulsen Christopher & Deltie Riggs Harlan & Sidney Roedel Doris M. Schultz Virginia Seaver Barbara Smith Jerrold & Carol Spady Pearl Stonebraker Carolyn Swift Robilea Swindell Linda Troxel Patsy Walz


ASSETS Current Assets Cash-checking $ 4,493 Money Market 3,342 Total Current Assets $ 7,835 Other Assets Endowment/Restricted Funds $ 193,931 Equipment $ 13,306 Less accumulated depreciation (8,124) Property & Equipment, net $ 5,182 Total Assets $ 206,948

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Net Assets Invested in Capital assets-net $ 5,182 Unrestricted 7,835 Temporarily Restricted 193,931 Total Net Assets $195,121 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 206,948

Unrestricted Revenue Contributions $ 137,626 Memorials 4,710 Membership Dues 9,226 Endowment Investment Income 8,300 Misc. Income 50 In-kind donations 5,850 Interest Income 25 Gain on disposal of assets 724 Unrealized gain on investments 4,129 Total unrestricted revenue, gains, losses $ 170,690 Net assets restricted for purpose 12,571 Total unrestricted revenue and net assets released from purpose restrictions $ 183,261 Expenses Program $ 139,815 Management 20,406 Fundraising 6,951 Member Development 5,485 Total Expenses $ 172,657 Increase in unrestricted net assets $ 10,604 Temporarily restricted net assets (Grants/Endowments) 13,794 Net assets restricted for purpose (12,571) Increase in temp. restricted net assets 1,223 Increase in net assets 11,827 Net Assets as of Jan. 1, 2014 195,121 Net Assets, as of Dec. 31, 2014 $ 206,948

2014 Financial Report 2014 Major Contributors

ABC Foundation, JT & Keeley Compton Robert Anderson Elvira & Richard Angeletti Deanne & Lou Bacco Andrew & Peggy Beal Friends of Sandy Praeger Coffee Group Andrea Bozarth Barbara & Mick Braa Johanna Bryant Janet Buttery & Alan Williger Ann & JR Campbell Linda & Chuck Carlsen Cerf - Dunbar Foundation Rosemary Chapin Circle S Ranch Nancy & Wayne Cottril Ben Craig Crown Automotive/ Miles Schnaer Evie & Bob Curtis William Dann Lowell Davis/State Farm Douglas County Bank Marjorie Ann Dozier Janet Dunn Dr. George & Mary Edwards Dr. James & Sara Farley Margaret Farley & Ron Schneider Marlene Finney Fowler Pickert, LLC Webster & Joan Golden Donna Gould Cohen & Larry Cohen Philip Hemphill Stan Herd Johnson County Community College Elizabeth D. Jones Lee Ketzel Steve & Kristin Kibbee

Paul K. Kincaid, DDS David Kingsley Jean Krahn KS Insurance Dept. Andrea Leavitt Linda Mason & Brad Hutton Sharon Mayo Mitzi McFatrich Toby McIntosh Earl Nehring Diane & Bob Oakes Will Orvedal William Pendleton People’s Bank Dee Ann Raker Cathy Reinhardt Emily Russell Kathleen Rutledge Barbara Sabol Barbara & Richard Schowen Carolyn Scripps Dan Shanelec Artie Shaw Shawnee Mission Health Center Simons Family Fund Simpson Foundation Fred & Lilian Six Marla Slaughter Matt & Mary Kay Stein Linda & John T. Stewart III Barbara & Art Thomas Topeka Community Foundation The Trust Company/ Mark Knackendoffel Eleanor Unruh Rebecca Wempe Wilkerson, Saunders & Anderson DDS Molly M. Wood Ina Kay Zimmerman

We are very appreciative for the substantial support of these generous individuals who help further KABC’s mission and advocacy work.


2014 Income/Expense Comparison

Total: $ 172,657

75.0 %

5.0 %

4.5 %

3.2 %

2.5 %

2.25 %

.04 %

.003 %

7.5 %

81%

12%

4%

3%

3% 4%

12% 81%

Total: $ 183,261

75 %

2.25 %

2.5 %

3.2 %

4.5 %

5.0%

7.5 %


Information & Services Provided KABC assists and educates older adults and families who are dealing with long-term care issues. This chart summarizes our efforts to provide useful information to individuals seeking assistance and training to groups. KABC engages in public policy advocacy solely for the purpose of improving the quality of long-term care.

Requests for assistance (by telephone & via email)

Website visits to access information

Facebook activity-“Likes” as of Dec. 31

Total newsletters sent (4 times/year to members, contributors, and legislators) (By regular mail & email)

Attendees at training sessions

Testimony presented to Legislature Testimony on regulations to State govt. and Federal govt.

762

4,707

105

4,470

1,404

12 bills

1 & 1

Assistance Provided 2012

857

4,145

175

4,410

1,315

11 Bills

1 & 1

2013

THANK YOU to KABC volunteers and members who provide considerable time and energy to improve elder care. Their combined efforts totaled more than 625 hours in 2014. Volunteer efforts included leadership on public policy advocacy, training to caregivers and community leaders, as well as assisting at the KABC office to get out critical information to individuals and the media.

1,163

4,094

218

3,736

1,381

11 Bills

1 Fed. Reg.

2014 2011

659

5,296

61

4,315

2,115

10 bills

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

2011

2012

2013

2014


Membership by

County

Allen

Barton

Brown

Butler

Chase

Cloud

Coffey

Cowley

Crawford

Dickinson

Douglas

Edwards

Elk

Ellis

Finney

Ford

Franklin

Geary

Grant

Gray

Harper

Harvey

Jackson

Jefferson

Johnson

Kearny

Kingman

Labette

Leavenworth

Linn

Lyon

Marion

McPherson

Miami

Montgomery

Neosho

William Dann, for his continued dedication and commitment in support of improved quality care.

Steve & Kelly Wildeman, owners of American Presort, for generously providing mailing services for the KABC newsletters.

The Fabulous Torque’s who’ve contributed great entertainment at the “Stand By Me” fundraiser, for the sixth year!

A very special thank you to the KABC volunteer Board of Directors.

Kansas Advocates for Better Care would like to thank the following:

2014 in Review KABC pursued improvements in the care of older adults down many avenues in 2014. For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) proposed updates of the rules which guide the federally and state authorized State Long-Term Care Ombuds program. The LTCO program is an important program which makes available to any resident of an adult care home a dedicated advocate with the weight and authority of law behind them to assist in mediating difficult situations and advocating on behalf of residents to resolve problems residents encounter in adult care homes from poor care to overcharges for services. The Long-Term Care Ombuds program in Kansas is staffed by a single State Long-Term Care Ombudsperson, by 8 regional ombudspersons and by nearly 120 volunteer ombudspersons with each volunteer serving residents in one adult care home. State and Regional Ombuds are employees of Kansas and covered under the state’s budgetary process. Funds for this important program come from various sources including Older Americans Act federal funding, Medicaid funds, and state general funds. Kansas continues to operate this program with 5.5 fewer ombuds than is recommend. The recommended ratio is 1 ombuds for every 2,000 adult care home residents; Kansas’ current staff and funding of the program puts the ratio of almost 3,300 to 1. In May 2014 a part-time regional ombudsperson retired, and that position is currently unfilled. The proposed rule issued by AoA offers regulatory guidance intended to strengthen the ombuds program and to prevent appointment of ombuds with a potential conflict of interest such as a professional or monetary stake in long-term care businesses. KABC offered comments to improve the consumer protections in the proposed rule and where AoA had requested additional input. The final rule will hopefully be issued in early 2015. In addition to KABC’s Kansas legislative advocacy outlined on page 3, KABC offered comments and testimony to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and to Kansas state agencies, KDHE & KDADS regarding the state’s adoption of a wholly managed care approach to Medicaid, “KanCare.” KABC is calling for inclusion of health improvement goals for older adults in KanCare, and for an independent KanCare ombuds program to assist elders who encounter problems with access to services and quality of services.

Acknowledgments


Osage

Pottawatomie

Pratt

Reno

Rice

Riley

Rooks

Saline

Scott

Sedgwick

Seward

Shawnee

Sherman

Sumner

Thomas

Wabaunsee

Woodson

Wyandotte

҉ KABC continues to press for safe and responsive nursing care for older adults in nursing facilities in the form of legislation which would require 4 hours and 26 minutes of care daily. This level of care has been shown to positively impact health and to prevent avoidable injury, illness and even death. Consistent, safe staffing by trained aides and knowledgeable nurses is key to good elder care. While we invest millions of public and private dollars in care each year, we do not yet require a safe level of care for older Kansans in exchange for that investment. Along with national partners, KABC is working to achieve a safe minimum standard of nursing care for older adults living in nursing facilities. ҉ Looking forward to implementation of the final rule from the Administration on Aging for the State Long-Term Care Ombuds program, KABC anticipates working with the ombuds program, AARP, the Silver Haired Legislators and others aging advocates to bring the Kansas ombuds program up to a fully staffed and stronger level to assure that older adults and adults with disabilities have competent help to advocate on their behalf when they encounter disregard for their rights, they do not receive good quality care to meet their needs for assistance, or are in some other way taken advantage of . ҉ Preventing elder abuse, neglect and exploitation through community education. Providing resources that equip older adults and caregivers to detect, report, and address these abuses when they do occur. Bringing together law enforcement, social services, and community supports to better address the needs of elders victimized by abuse and to stop and prosecute those who perpetrate abuse and exploitation. KABC has been and will continue to provide this important education in and resources for Kansas communities.

Better Quality Care in our Sights ~ for 2015 & Beyond

Out of State

Arizona

California

Colorado

District of Columbia

Iowa

Kentucky

Massachusetts

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Mississippi

Nebraska

New Jersey

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

Rhode Island

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

Washington

In Memory... KABC lost several amazing advocates in 2014 and early 2015.

We dedicate this report to their commitment and support of our mission through the years.

Julia Wood, March 2014 Alversa Milan, April 2014

Frances Lincoln Fischer, Nov. 2014

Dr. Robert Harder, Dec. 2014 Forrest Swall, Jan. 2015

Bonnie Peterson, April 2014


Annual Report Produced by: Mitzi E. McFatrich, Executive Director and Lenette Hamm, Office Manager Financial information taken from the 2014 Audit prepared by: Kenney D. Hales, CPA, PC

My $ _______________ tax deductible contribution is enclosed.

(Please identify how you prefer your gift to be used):

As a memorial to __________________________________________________________

General contribution _____ KABC Endowment Fund ____

Harriet Nehring Education Fund ____

KABC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, as identified by the IRS. Your support continues the mission of advocating for quality long-term care for frail and elderly Kansans.

All contributions are tax-deductible, as provided by law. Name__________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ City, State ________________________________________________ Zip _________________________

Make checks payable to Kansas Advocates for Better Care and return to: 913 Tennessee, Suite 2 Lawrence, KS 66044

Most people try not to think about nursing homes… that’s why we think about them every day.

Formerly Kansans for Improvement of Nursing Homes

Published Summer, 2015

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