This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join ma4, government agencies, and organizations nationwide to spread the word about imposter scams. These scammers pretend to be someone they’re not — including government agencies and well-known businesses — to trick you into giving them money, access to your financial accounts, or your personal information. Learn how to avoid these…
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About ma4
ma4 is Missouri’s trusted voice for advocacy, information, and services 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 ma4One Incident Away…
Many older Missourians are just one incident away from a life-changing
event. Whether it’s a health diagnosis, a fall, the loss of a
spouse, or an unexpected financial crisis, Area Agencies on Aging
(AAAs) are here to support those most in need.
$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 interventions are 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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One Incident Away…
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,…
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Dear Advocates and Partners, On behalf of ma4 and the Area Agencies on Aging, I want to extend a sincere and deep thank you for your incredible response to our recent calls to action. Over the past several weeks, you showed up in force. Whether you sent an email, made a phone call, or shared…
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