Aging With Dignity – Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging
Missouri is on the path to creating a brighter future for its aging population through the development of the Master Plan on Aging. This comprehensive plan aims to address the diverse needs of older adults across the state, ensuring they can age with dignity and support. ma4 has proudly participated in this historic initiative under the leadership of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
Your Voice Matters!
8.19.25 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 thoughts on how Missouri should plan.
The draft plan, based on this extensive input, is now available for review and for your input!
The final plan after public comment will be presented to Governor Kehoe by December 31, 2025.
Learn more about the Master Plan on Aging and share your feedback Here.
Please submit your feedback by September 14, 2025.
Your voice has been crucial in shaping this initiative!
Throughout the past year and a half, ma4 teamed up with the DHSS to support the Master Plan on Aging. Missouri’s ten Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) worked with DHSS to carry out a statewide Needs Assessment. This initiative included ten in-person Town Hall Listening Sessions at Senior Centers throughout every region of the state, capturing valuable input from individuals in every region. Thousands of Missourians contributed their insights, helping to outline the key areas of focus for the Master Plan.
In addition to the Town Halls, ma4 contracted with a national firm, POLCO, to conduct a comprehensive and statistically significant Needs Assessment across the state to further identify needs of Missouri’s older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Funding for this Needs Assessment was generously provided by the Missouri Foundation for Health, Health Forward Foundation, Missouri’s Area Agencies on Aging, and ma4. The survey was custom designed by Polco in consultation with the State of Missouri, Department of Health and Senior Services, the Governor’s Master Plan on Aging Advisory Committee, and ma4.
Thank you for helping make Missouri a great place to live and age with dignity! T
How You Can Get Involved
We invite you to review the results of the Needs Assessment, which provides detailed insights into the current and future needs of Missouri’s aging population. Download the Needs Assessment (PDF) to explore the findings and understand the priorities outlined by participants.
Additionally, you can learn more about the Master Plan on Aging by visiting the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ website: Follow this Link to Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging and discover how you can contribute to making Missouri a place where we people of all ages and abilities can live with dignity and age well.
“Thank you for helping make Missouri a great place to live and age with dignity!”
By the end of 2025, the results of this three-year planning process will be presented to the Governor, establishing a clear roadmap for the next decade and beyond. Together, we can ensure that Missouri remains a welcoming and supportive environment for all its residents as they age.