As the number of older Missourians increases, demand for programs serving older adults and people living with disabilities has grown dramatically. However, the availability of and funding for these services has not kept pace. See the Missouri Budget Project Report which provides an overview of state programs serving older adults and people living with disabilities…
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AAA services help older adults remain independent in the homes of their choice. Our approach is geared toward bringing services to people, not people to services.
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Missourians deserve to age with dignity, independence, and choice. Together with Missouri's ten Area Agencies on Aging, ma4 works to make Missouri an age-friendly community for all.
Learn MoreFocus On Aging-Legislative Education Series
Find out more about AAAs. Watch our previous quarterly Legislative Education Series. Targeted to Missouri Legislators and their aides, these sessions are open to all who are interested in learning more about AAAs, how they are funded, and the many services available from AAAs all across Missouri.
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HCBS Cuts Threaten Services for Aging Population
Over the last few decades, Missouri and other state governments have funded Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) as a more affordable alternative to nursing home care, enabling aging adults to remain in their homes. Recent HCBS Cuts threaten the availability of in-home care in Missouri. See Public News Service 11/28/2022
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Join a dementia-friendly Memory Cafe at the Daniel Boone Library in Columbia, MO. Anyone living with dementia or cognitive decline and their care partner are invited to join this safe and welcoming environment.
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