Programs
One of the Older American Act's (OAA) foundational principles is that the programs and services created to help support consumers in their homes and communities are customized to meet their individual needs. There’s nothing one-size-fits-all about AAAs or the services they offer their clients! SeniorAge offers a variety of resources that help guide seniors and caregivers through the many stages of the aging process.
The roles of an Area Agency on Aging set forth by the OAA include:
- Assess community needs and develop and fund programs that respond to those needs;
- Educate and provide direct assistance to consumers about available community resources for long-term services and supports;
- Serve as portals to care by assessing multiple service needs, determining eligibility, authorizing or purchasing services and monitoring the appropriateness and costeffectiveness of services;
- And demonstrate responsible fiscal stewardship by maximizing use of public and private funding to serve as many consumers as possible.
The average AAA offers more than a dozen additional services. The most common non-core services offered by AAAs are:
- Assessment for long-term care service eligibility Information and referral/assistance/outreach
- Fiscal intermediary for self-directed services
- Options counseling
- Care transitions services
Additionally, SeniorAge offeres a host of other educational programs that are beneficial for healthy, independent living including, wellness classes, driving classes, Medicare enrollment, tax counseling, and access to insurance options as mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program of people age 65 and older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease or ALS. If you receive Social Security Benefits or Railroad Retirement, yo…
Wellness Classes
The idea of “healthy aging” and "fearless aging" is not a new concept. Over the past several years, it has been growing in popularity enormously. With more baby boomers hitting retirement age every day, and average life expectancy also on the rise, o…
Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act was designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate by expanding insurance coverage and reduce the costs of healthcare.
AARP Driving Classes
Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. As people get older, their driving patterns change. Therefore, driving habits and techniques must change as well.
Group Presentations & Education
SeniorAge is happy to present to your group or business. To book a presentation for your group, please call 417-868-9523.
'Santa’s Little Helper' Christmas Program
Santa and his team are social distancing this year due to COVID guidelines. But, with your help, we can still ensure seniors in our community have a holly, jolly holiday. The holidays can be difficult on seniors; however, we must keep everyone safe.…
Share the Love
You can help seniors right here in the Ozarks when you purchase or lease a new Subaru during the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event and select Meals on Wheels as the recipient of a $250 donation from Subaru of America, Inc.! During the campaign period,…
SeniorAge Alert Program - Opt-in Form
Download this form, fill it out, and return it to SeniorAge to the Fort Office or to any senior center to be added to the free SeniorAge Alert program. We will provide alerts for disaster response, we will perform widespread emergency wellness checks…
Farmer's Market Voucher Program
The Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program officially kicks off in our area on June 1. This is our fourth year of participation and we are excited to be able to offer qualifying seniors vouchers to shop for Missouri farm grown fruits, vegetables, h…
Patient Companion Program
The SeniorAge Patient Companion Program is a new program that allows a senior meet in advance to prepare before thier medical visit. The Patient Companion will attend the appointment with the senior patron to take notes and to ensure the senior maxi…