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Young at Heart Resources (formerly the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging) has compiled this needs assessment survey by request of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Surveys such as this one inform our state’s plan for older adults, which includes measurable objectives that address important focus areas for our client base. If…

Did you know we partner as fall prevention educators with the Show Me Falls Free Missouri Coalition? This is because health and wellness are related to some of the tumbles we take. What can you do to decrease your risk of falling? Learn more by visit their website here: PREVENT MISSOURI FALLS And you can…

POSITION: Program Monitor  CLASSIFICATION: Full time REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer  FLSA: Non-Exempt                                                 POSITION SUMMARY:  The purpose of the Program Monitor is to monitor compliance with federal, state, and AAA regulations…

Our offices in Albany and Cameron will be closed Friday, May 8th, in observance of Harry S. Truman Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday morning.

While residents’ rights are the first priority of our Ombudsman Program, the protection of those living in long-term care facilities is high on the list of our concerns throughout the pandemic caused by COVID-19, too. Shelter-in-place orders are lifting throughout the state of Missouri, and we know you’re ready to visit with your loved ones…

You can join the NW Missouri Caregiver Support Group by telephone or webinar on April 28th or May 12th. Click HERE and scroll to your preferred date to register!

Our friends at the American Red Cross would like you to know about a new virtual opportunity, starting tonight!

by Micky Bates, Healthy Living Coordinator Although many of us are sheltering in place due to COVID-19, that doesn’t mean we should become less active. We may not be able to go to the gym or attend our favorite exercise class, but there are many exercises we can do at home. Engaging in a moderate…

Young at Heart Resources has two devoted counselors who are available to talk with older adults, and people with disabilities, to find benefits and eligibility you may not be aware of.  Our specialists are knowledgeable about many programs, and they share their expertise so that clients can make informed decisions about what they need. They…

Dear Silver Haired Delegates and Alternates, We are asking that you continue your current positions with the Northwest Silver Haired Legislature through August 31, 2020. Due to the current restrictions in place regarding COVID-19, which limit social gatherings to groups of no more than ten and require maintaining a six foot distance from others, we…

Some older adults are asking, “If I didn’t file income taxes because my only income is social security, will I still get a stimulus payment?” The answer: Yes. Just like the U.S. Government will be using contact information connected to federal income tax filings for check distribution to some, they will use the contact information…