Aging Articles

Grain Valley and Unified Government honored for age-friendly efforts
May 6, 2024 | Posted in Aging
Community for All Ages Logo

On Friday, April 19, two metro cities received honors as Communities for All Ages. 

The Dementia Training Room offers free education to caregivers
April 1, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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The Dementia Training Room will offer a free, come-when-you-can educational event for caregivers of people with dementia.

2024 Age Positive conference scheduled for May 7-8
March 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
age positive conf 2023

The eighth annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference will provide a forum for innovative older adult program ideas on May 7 and 8.

Regional town hall listening session focuses on aging master plan
March 1, 2024 | Posted in Aging
Aging with Dignity

MARC and the KC Shepherd's Center co-hosted a town hall listening session on May 1 to gather feedback on the new Missouri 10-year Master Plan on Aging.

Westwood and Liberty become Gold Level Communities for All Ages
March 1, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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On Friday, Jan. 19, MARC honored the cities of Westwood, Kansas, and Liberty, Missouri, for becoming Gold Level Communities for All Ages at the First Suburbs Coalition.

Town hall seeks input on aging services in Missouri
February 5, 2024 | Posted in Aging
Missouri Master Plan on Aging Town Hall

Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services has teamed up with MARC and KC Shepherd's Center to offer a local listening session on March 1 to gather feedback on the new Missouri Master Plan on Aging.

MARC’s Aging and Adult Services department receives SAGECare Credential
January 22, 2024 | Posted in Aging
SAGECare platinum 2024

MARC’s Aging and Adult Services department recently received a SAGECare Credential for its achievement in providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ older adults.

KC Fresh Rx program helps participants eat more fruits and vegetables
January 8, 2024 | Posted in Aging
KC Fresh Rx class 2023

In 2023, participants in a new “produce prescription" program got a chance to learn habits to improve their health. 

Breakfast briefing brings state legislators together to discuss aging-related issues
December 18, 2023 | Posted in Aging
Legislative breakfast 2024 whole room

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) hosted the Leadership in Aging Network’s annual Legislative Briefing on Successful Aging in Community.

Community Health Workers now listed in occupation handbook
November 2, 2023 | Posted in Aging
CHWs with letters

The federal government has added Community Health Workers (CHWs) to an official jobs handbook.