Share your thoughts on aging in Missouri! Public comment is now open on Missouri’s proposed Master Plan on Aging. In January 2023, Missouri launched the planning process for an historic Master Plan on Aging to prepare Missouri for the unprecedented aging population. For the past 2 1/2 years, over 10,000 Missourians have shared insights and…
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Missouri Association of Area Agencies – ma4 – is the leading resource for service, information, and advocacy to improve the lives of aging Missourians. ma4 supports the effectiveness and capacity of Missouri’s ten AAAs by working with community partners to strengthen advocacy efforts, share information, maximize resources, and assist staff and caregivers in supporting adults to live independently in the homes of our choice for as long as we choose. We advocate at the local, state, and federal level for services and supports that enhance the lives of older adults in the state of Missouri.
About ma4Your Voice Matters! Help Shape Missouri's Master Plan on Aging!
Your Voice Matters! Thank you to the thousands of Missourians who participated in the statewide Needs Assessment for Missouri’s historic Master Plan on Aging! This past year, Missouri’s ten Area Agencies on Aging partnered with the Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct a comprehensive listening tour and needs assessment to explore the needs of Missourians.
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Spotlight on ma4 Award
Thanks again to USAging for the honor of winning the top Innovation award. ma4 is proud to have been selected for the the top innovation award from USAging in July, 2024. USAging released a new video series highlighting ma4’s project as well as other winners in their 2024 Innovation and Achievement Awards Showcase. Watch the…
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Home-delivered Medicaid meals provide essential nutrition and support to Missouri’s most vulnerable homebound older adults and adults with disabilities. This meal program is a crucial investment in their well-being, preventing costly and often unwanted placement in nursing homes. However, years of underfunding have created a severe crisis. The current Medicaid reimbursement rate ($6.21) fails to cover…
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