LeadingAge Missouri

03/05/2026

02/24/2026

What a day in Jefferson City.

LeadingAge Missouri’s 2026 Advocacy Day brought members together for learning, connection, and direct conversations with state legislators about the future of aging services.

We saw administrators stepping into advocacy roles, residents sharing personal stories, and teams standing together for the communities they serve every day.

Thank you to everyone who participated, prepared, and made your voice heard.

Advocacy works when members show up — and you did.

02/18/2026

Advocacy Day 2026 is underway! We started yesterday with a board meeting and an advocacy committee reception! Today is meetings and send the the message: One Voice, One Mission!

12/11/2025

What a night! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out to the LeadingAge Missouri Holiday Celebration and helped make it such a fun and meaningful evening.

We’re incredibly grateful to our supporters and partners — and a huge shout-out to Tyler Milner and the EverTrue Meramec Bluffs team for hosting and coordinating the event. Your hospitality helped make the night special for our entire community.

Thanks for closing out the year with us. We can’t wait to see you again in 2026! ❤️🎄

And a special thank you to our event sponsors EverTrue Meramec Bluffs, US Foods, Ronnoco Coffee, Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc. and Value First, Inc.

11/25/2025

It’s getting to be that time of year in the office! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays from the LeadingAge Missouri team.

09/18/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at John Knox Village for AI and Tech Trends in Senior Living!

We’re especially grateful to Amber Bardon of Parasol Alliance for sharing her expertise on emerging technologies, governance, and responsible AI adoption — and to our sponsors Value First, Inc., Symbria, and U.S. Foods for making this program possible.

It was inspiring to see leaders come together to explore how AI can strengthen operations, enhance resident engagement, and build trust for the future of senior living.

09/05/2025

August and early September were full of member visits! We want to thank the following communities for taking time out of your day to visit with us and thank you for being a part of LeadingAge Missouri.

Baptist Homes of Ashland
Friendship Village Sunset Hills
Chateau Girardeau
Manor Grove
Aberdeen Heights
Baptist Homes of Arcadia Valley
Autumn View Gardens
Foxwood Springs
Bishop Spencer Place
Bethesda Barclay House

We enjoyed visiting with you and seeing your amazing campuses.

08/27/2025

Explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming senior living at this no-cost, in-person training hosted by John Knox Village and LeadingAge Missouri. Hear from Parasol Alliance Founder and CEO, Amber Bardon, on September 16 about AI and Tech Trends in Senior Living.
This two hour training will be followed by a free reception.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4onVVoR

07/23/2025

Last Call for LeadingAge Missouri Board Nominations!

The 2026–2029 Board service nomination window is open, but not for long!

We’re seeking passionate individuals from both our Organizational Members and Business Members to bring their expertise to the table. Board members meet in person four times per year to help shape the future of aging services in Missouri.

- You can nominate yourself or a colleague.
- Contact Bill Bates for more info or to submit an application.
- Apply today and make your voice count!

View our current Board of Directors on our website: https://leadingagemissouri.org/board-of-directors/

06/02/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 LeadingAge Missouri Conference + EXPO, and what an unforgettable experience it’s been!

From inspiring keynotes to meaningful breakout sessions, powerful connections, and moments of celebration, this year’s event truly embodied our theme: Ripples of Impact.

As we look back on these incredible moments (swipe through the photos!), we want to say THANK YOU – to our members, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees. Your presence, energy, and commitment to aging services made this conference a success.

Let’s keep the momentum going and carry these ideas, connections, and impacts back to the communities we serve. Until next year!

05/27/2025

Stay informed on the latest from the state.

Join Laura Smith of the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services for a detailed regulatory update covering long-term care.

Perfect for administrators, compliance officers, and anyone responsible for day-to-day operations.

📍 May 30
🎓 1 CEU (Adm)

🔗 See the full schedule: https://leadingagemissouri.org/conference/schedule/

05/23/2025

Join us for a screening of Cycling Without Age, the award-winning documentary about connection, dignity, and the freedom of movement for older adults.

🎤 Featuring special guest: Producer Jacob Seigel Brielle
📍 May 30
🎓 1 CEU (PC)

Sponsored by MoHEFA

Don’t miss this moving start to your final day at the conference.

🔗 See the full schedule: https://leadingagemissouri.org/conference/schedule/