Aging Articles

Share your voice through the Missouri Needs Assessment Survey
July 5, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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MARC is helping spread the word about the State of Missouri's 2024 Needs Assessment Survey.

Hundreds attend region’s first 'Age of Celebration' health and resource fair
July 5, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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About 400 older adults and caregivers attended a free block party highlighting resources for healthy aging and aging in place safely.

GRANDPass gives older caregivers a break
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
GrandPass unity village

Relief is within reach for grandparents and other older caregivers needing care for their children this summer.

2024 Age Positive conference stresses aging as an asset
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future was held over two days and attracted more than 250 attendees.

Age of Celebration Aging services fair June 28
May 20, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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MARC is hosting a free block party and health fair featuring health and wellness vendors

Grain Valley and Unified Government honored for age-friendly efforts
May 6, 2024 | Posted in Aging
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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
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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.