State's income guidelines leave many seniors without help
Lawrence residents with ALS navigate state rules that allow only 747 dollars a month for personal needs while receiving home-based nursing care. Scholars note Kansas ranks among the lowest in the nation for personal allowances, prompting debate at a Lawrence forum about aging policies and Medicaid funding.
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Cedarwood Senior Cottages Could Bolster Lawrence Housing
Lawrence area faces a growing need for affordable senior housing as baby boomers reach retirement. Cedarwood Senior Cottages would offer 14 rent controlled townhomes for moderate income seniors 55 and older in South Lawrence behind the United Way building, with estimated rents of 500 to 700 dollars monthly.
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