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Missouri's Master Plan on Aging- Upcoming Town Halls

Aging with Dignity: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging is a multi-sector initiative with a goal that all Missourians, regardless of age or ability, will have access to person-centered programs and services necessary to help them age in their environment of choice and in a safe and healthy manner. Meetings will be held across the state in February/March 2024 to gather feedback from local individuals who know about issues and needs in their communities. These in-person town hall-style events are open to anyone who wants to influence the direction of the state when it comes to aging in Missouri. More…


Aging and Equity articles

The experience of being and becoming older differs substantially based on one’s race, ethnicity, and gender. These two articles further explore the issues of aging and equity, or lack thereof. More…


UMSL Home Repair Study Published

From 2020-2022, researchers at UMSL worked alongside St. Louis City departments and the region’s largest home repair providers to shed light on a problem that, until now, has largely been hidden from public view: the enormous unmet need for home repairs for older adults in St. Louis. More…


May is Older Americans Month

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year's theme is "Aging Unbound." More…


Improving the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit Helps Older Adults in Missouri Remain in Their Homes

Increasing housing values and associated property taxes can price older adults out of the homes they have lived in for decades, separating them from their neighbors and communities. Marillac Mission Fund’s Theory of Change seeks to increase the stability and quality of life for older adults experiencing poverty to continue to live independently, in line with our value of respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life. More…