Aging Articles

Give 5 volunteer matching classes now enrolling
August 15, 2025 | Posted in Aging
group of happy older adults

Give 5, a program that connects older adults with meaningful volunteer work, is now enrolling for sessions this fall. 

Aging Town Hall gathers feedback on Missouri plan
August 4, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Missouri Master Plan on Aging Town Hall - opening remarks

Participants heard a presentation on the Missouri Master Plan on Aging and results of the 2024 statewide needs assessment survey. 

Creating dementia-friendly communities
July 30, 2025 | Posted in Aging
older mother and daughter embracing

On July 21, attendees at Experience the Challenge: A Workshop on Recognizing Dementia and Designing Accessible Communities participated in activities to understand more fully the challenges of people living with dementia.

Join the Missouri Master Plan on Aging Town Hall on Aug. 1
July 21, 2025 | Posted in Aging
older couple

You're invited to learn about the proposed vision for aging in our community and share your thoughts on shaping a better future for older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers.

Age of Celebration block party draws hundreds
June 5, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Age of celebration 2025 vendor 1

Nearly 500 people attended Age of Celebration, a free block party and aging resource fair open to adults over 60 and caregivers.

Age Positive 2025 attracts aging service providers from across the region
May 7, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Age Positive 2025 bingocize

More than 200 aging services providers met on Friday, May 2, at the annual Age Positive conference to hear about innovative approaches to aging programming. 

Harrisonville recognized for age-friendly efforts
April 24, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Harrisonville staff receive Communities for All Ages award

On Friday, April 18, MARC honored the city of Harrisonville for becoming a Silver-Level Community for All Ages at the First Suburb’s Coalition meeting in Grandview, Missouri.

Don't miss the Age of Celebration aging resource fair
April 1, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Age of Celebration 2025 banner

MARC is hosting a free block party and health fair featuring health and wellness vendors.

MARC’s Give 5 program launches third year of volunteer matching
February 3, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Give 5 group

Give 5, a program that introduces older adults to volunteer opportunities, will start its third season of classes this month. 

Double Up Food Bucks launches new website
September 30, 2024 | Posted in Aging
Double Up Food Bucks Ron's Grocery worker

The Double Up Food Bucks program has a newly updated website.