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By March 14, Congress must either pass a final FY 2025 spending package or another continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. The last action Congress took on their appropriations bills was last summer, when the House bill proposed major cuts to critical OAA programs and modest increases to others, while the Senate bill…

THE EMERGENCY IS HERE! 2/19/25: A crisis threatens essential services for 150,000 vulnerable older adults in Missouri who rely on Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Federally funded, AAAs provide critical support, including home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver assistance, and in-home care, enabling seniors to age in place – a preference shared by the vast majority of…

2/6/25: A looming crisis threatens essential services for 150,000 vulnerable older adults in Missouri who rely on Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Federally funded, AAAs provide critical support, including home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver assistance, and in-home care, enabling seniors to age in place – a preference shared by the vast majority of Missourians. While federal…

Great News: Last night the US Senate passed the  Older Americans Act Reauthorization via unanimous consent. Thank you for your quick action contacting your Senators before Thanksgiving to ensure this happened! We still need your help! This legislation now moves to the House, and you can help by contacting your Congressman to urge quick passage before…

November, 2024 – Millions of people can’t afford their Medicare out-of-pocket costs. Help is available, but many of the ones most in need are not aware of the benefit programs and/or how to enroll. MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers) funds programs like Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Missouri SHIP to help low income Medicare…

National Senior Center Month – September 2024 Nearly 11,000 senior centers nationwide are the community focal points used by almost one million adults daily. In addition to nutrition programs, senior centers offer information and assistance, lifestyle and wellness classes, transportation, benefits counseling, and so much more. Senior center participants report higher levels of health, social…