Missouri Council on Aging
Our Mission
Ensuring that Missouri is a place for ALL to age well.
Our Work
The Missouri Council on Aging connects organizations, advocates, and community leaders across Missouri to strengthen services for older adults. Through collaboration, education, and policy work, we help ensure older Missourians have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. We come together to strengthen support for older adults and adults with disabilities in Missouri.
Quick Facts About Missouri
The life expectancy in Missouri is 75.1 years of age.
Missouri ranks 33rd out of 50 for risk of social isolation in adults over 65.
According to America’s Health Rankings, when it comes to aging, Missouri ranks 40 out of 50 states.
18% of Missourians aged 65 or older participate in the labor force.
Missouri’s Adult Protective Services receives roughly 30,000 calls per year.
Ensuring that Missouri is a place for all to age well.
What Guides Our Work
Our work is guided by respect for all Missourians as they age. We believe that individuals have the right to age as they determine, prioritizing safety and maintaining dignity and quality of life. Our focus is centered on older adults and adults with disabilities, recognizing life-long contributions -past, present, and future.
As we all age in Missouri, we can reimagine aging as a positive influence on Missouri by replacing outdated policies and practices with new and innovative ways of engaging older adults.
The Missouri Council on Aging operates as an apolitical organization.