Missouri Council on Aging

06/11/2026

It's not too late to register!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-GoZCnz8Sqm1WajTEcVGNQ

06/05/2026

We had a great time connecting with others and learning about the Missouri Council on Aging's upcoming project to create and empower advocates for older adults. A great room filled with strong leaders and we're thankful for the invite!

We hope to share more about this exciting project soon!

06/05/2026

05/24/2026

Benefits trafficking is an underrecognized and rapidly growing form of exploitation impacting older adults and adults with disabilities. This WEADD webinar exposes how traffickers exploit public benefits systems—such as SSI, SSDI, SNAP, and VA benefits—by controlling victims’ finances and housing them in unlicensed, unsafe environments often referred to as unlicensed personal care homes. Through real-world case examples, including multi-agency investigations, we will explore how benefits trafficking operates, why it is frequently misunderstood, and how it intersects with human trafficking frameworks. The WEADD webinar will also highlight the critical role of state coalitions in identifying systemic gaps, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and driving coordinated responses. You will gain practical strategies to recognize warning signs, challenge common misconceptions, and mobilize partners to address this complex form of exploitation.

05/19/2026

Anna Thomas, Executive Director of the Missouri Council on Aging, recently presented at the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services (MOPS) 20th Annual Family & Sexual Violence Conference 2026.

Anna presented on Vulnerable Adult Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and domestic violence later in life, highlighting the importance of collaboration in protecting and supporting older adults across Missouri and helping make Missouri a place where all can age well.

05/05/2026

Missouri Council on Aging is proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Age Positive Conference in Kansas City, MO!

This year’s theme, The Power of Connection, brings professionals and leaders together to share ideas, strengthen programs, and support older adults across Missouri.

✨ Stop by the MCoA table—we’d love to connect!

04/28/2026

Join MCoA for our Senior Levy Fund Learning Lab on Wednesday, May 6th at 2 pm CST.

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rHI3ZGHWRN2GClQo4CLCTA

04/27/2026

Anna Thomas, Executive Director of MCoA, has concluded a successful week at the American Society on Aging Conference, furthering our mission to make Missouri a place for all to age well.

04/25/2026

MCoA would like to thank the dedicated advocates who serve Missouri's older adults. We are all working towards the goal of ensuring our state is a place for all to age well.

04/23/2026

We were proud to attend the American Society on Aging Conference as part of a collaborative coalition of leaders and advocates committed to helping all people age well. Thank you to Tina Uridge for sharing this powerful reflection on the importance of a unified voice for older Missourians.