February is Senior Independent Living Month

February 6, 2025 Celebrate Our Seniors Senior Independent Living Month As we recognize the independence of older adults and their contributions to society, let's also take time to learn how to help seniors continue to live independently.  Even though with age we tend to become more dependent on those around us, we can continue to live a fairly independent life with local senior centers and retirement organizations helping with resources and building a community of like-minded people. Encourage anyone over 60 you know to engage with senior centers — this allows them to have higher levels of health, social interaction, and life satisfaction. Missouri has 215 senior centers/meal sites across the state that are affiliated with an AAA, as well as one virtual senior center. Senior centers provide an array of services for older adults including meal services, whereas meal sites are locations solely used to serve meals for older adults. Find a Senior Center Near You Missouri has 10 Area agencies on aging that cover every county in the State. The Area Agencies on Aging are the local experts regarding programs and services in their local areas. Programs and services are designed by the Area Agencies on Aging to meet the needs of the individuals in their planning and service areas. Therefore, each agency looks a little different. Find your local area agency More Senior Resources Missouri Health & Senior Services Senior Programs & Services Directory Financial Planning for Aging Missourians Senior Community Service Employment Program Get paid while learning new skills through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) at Goodwill. If you are 55 years of age or older, have a low income*, and are currently unemployed and want to get back into the workforce, MERS Goodwill can help. MERS Goodwill can connect you with a local nonprofit or other community service agency, where you will get paid to build work experience through on-the-job training. Then, take the skills you learn to advance to regular employment.   To see if the program is a good fit for you, call MERS Goodwill. 888 651 4177 More Information Additional Resources The Missouri Resource Guide lists resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future. The Missouri Job Events Calendar lists job fairs, hiring events, and other scheduled opportunities that may be of interest to you. Our Mission: Empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Help Update or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Do not reply. This email box is not monitored. Missouri Department of Social Services is an equal opportunity employer/provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY: 800-735-2966, Relay Missouri: 711

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