Missouri Alzheimer’s Task Force Recommendations

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – More than 120,000 individuals in Missouri are currently living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. With the aging of the baby boomer population, that number will escalate to more than 130,000 by 2025. A recent report, Missouri Alzheimer’s State Task Force Report and Recommendations identifies areas with strategies for the State of Missouri to address…

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New Missouri Master Plan on Aging!

JANUARY 19, 2023 JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-01 to establish a Master Plan on Aging to help reduce age and disability discrimination, eliminate barriers to safe and healthy aging, and help Missourians to age with dignity. Currently, there are more than 1.1 million Missouri citizens over the age of 60….

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Aging in Missouri

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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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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Memory Cafe 12/1/22-Columbia, MO

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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ACL Announces Final Winners of the Social Care Referrals Challenge 

ma4 is a proud partner in the Missouri Aging Services Collaboration which was recently chosen by ACL (Administration for Community Living) to be one of three final winners of the Social Care Referrals Challenge – and to be named as a Bonus Phase Winner! ACL ANNOUNCEMENT 10/27/22: ACL is proud to announce the final winners…

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