Aging Articles

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 recently received a SAGECare Credential for its achievement in providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ older adults.

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

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

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

This new series will put a spotlight on the many benefits Community Health Workers, or CHWs, bring to our region.

The Heartland Caregiving Conference invites family caregivers in the Kansas City metro to learn best practices in self-care and caregiving.

A group representing cities that participate in the KC Communities for All Ages recognition program visited two new age-friendly parks in Johnson County earlier this month.

Last year, MARC's Aging and Adult Services department was named a runner-up for the John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award.

CHW helps refugees navigate health care system