Small Action, Big Impact! You can ensure seniors receive nutrition and wellness checks by simply “checking the box” on your Missouri income tax return. Thousands of Missouri seniors are homebound and struggle to access regular, nutritious meals. The Elderly Home Delivered Meals Trust Fund provides the funding local agencies need to deliver hot food and…
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AAA services help older adults remain independent in the homes of their choice.
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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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Advocacy Day 1/28/26
Join ma4, the Missouri Silver-Haired Legislature (SHL) and the Missouri Council on Aging (MCoA) in Jeff City to advocate for Missouri Seniors! Our collaborative advocacy day will bring together advocates, professionals, and community members across Missouri to raise awareness about important issues impacting older adults. Lt. Governor David Wasinger will share remarks to begin the…
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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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