One Incident Away: Real Stories from Missouri Seniors

Many older Missourians are just one incident away from a life-changing event. A health diagnosis, a fall, the loss of a spouse, or an unexpected financial crisis can threaten their ability to live independently. Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are here to support those most in need, providing a critical lifeline when no one else is there.

These are the real stories of older adults in our communities and how a single phone call to their local Area Agency on Aging changed everything.

One Incident. Two Paths. One Choice for Missouri.