We are Missouri's Trusted Voice on Aging

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.

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 the needs assessment – in addition to hosting ten in-person Town Hall Listening Sessions across every region in the state. Gathering input on the needs of Missourians as we age from thousands of individuals is helping to create a roadmap to plan for policies and allocate resources to help all of us age with dignity! By the end of 2025, results of the three year planning process will be shared with the Governor to establish a clear framework for the next ten + years. Thank you for helping make Missouri a great place to live and age with dignity! The results of the Needs Assessment and more information about Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging are available by following the link below: