As the federal government shutdown persists and SNAP benefits are due to run out tomorrow, we know that seniors and families around the state and community partners are anxious and scrambling to ensure that Missouri seniors do not go hungry and isolated. Please check out and share the resources below with those who are impacted…
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AAA services help older adults remain independent in the homes of their choice.
Information
Find resources about healthy aging, caregiving, elder abuse prevention, dementia, and more.
Advocacy
Learn about ma4’s advocacy priorities and how you can get involved.
About ma4
Missouri Association of Area Agencies – ma4 – is the leading resource for service, information, and advocacy to improve the lives of aging Missourians. ma4 supports the effectiveness and capacity of Missouri’s ten AAAs by working with community partners to strengthen advocacy efforts, share information, maximize resources, and assist staff and caregivers in supporting adults to live independently in the homes of our choice for as long as we choose. We advocate at the local, state, and federal level for services and supports that enhance the lives of older adults in the state of Missouri.
About ma4Your Voice Matters! Help Shape Missouri's Master Plan on Aging!
Your Voice Matters! Thank you to the thousands of Missourians who participated in the statewide Needs Assessment for Missouri’s historic Master Plan on Aging! This past year, Missouri’s ten Area Agencies on Aging partnered with the Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct a comprehensive listening tour and needs assessment to explore the needs of Missourians.
Learn more about Missouri's Master Plan on Aging$3.81 Return on Investment (ROI)
Every dollar invested in Missouri’s AAAs generates $3.81 in community value and taxpayer savings! In FY24, Missouri AAAs provided 10.2 M meals. Nutrition is one of the many services provided by our AAAs, and all services support older Missourians to age in the homes of their choice.
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Thousands of Missouri Seniors Face Crisis Right Now.
For thousands of elderly Missourians, the federal government shutdown has moved past being an inconvenience and is now an impending crisis. The funding lapse directly threatens the existence of home-delivered meal programs and the crucial safety services provided by our Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). We are talking about seniors who rely on this daily…
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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…
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