Missouri is in the process of developing a Master Plan on Aging (MPA). This cross-sector, state-led strategic planning resource will help Missouri transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for its rapidly aging population, people with disabilities, and caregivers. An important piece of the MPA includes a comprehensive, statewide needs assessment. Conducting a statewide needs…
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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. 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.
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Show Me Summit on Aging and Health
The Show Me Summit on Aging Health 2023 was a resounding success! Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for making the Summit possible. Sign up for ma4 updates to keep in the know for our 2024 Summit! The 18th Show Me Summit on Aging & Health was a resounding success, with over 350 attendees….
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Aging Ahead is proud to announce Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Knoll, was honored recently with a “Trailblazer in Aging Award for Innovation” by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The Innovator Award recognizes an individual or organization that has created innovative solutions to improve the health and economic security of older adults in the community. “This year’s Trailblazers are…
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