Young at Heart Resources will hold its regional elections to its Board of Directors August 11th. Young at Heart was formerly the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging. The board is comprised of nine members representing 18 Northwest Missouri counties. Each term is for three years. Current members Kathy Roach, Ruth Rother, and Johnnie Herndon […]
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging announced today that it will change its name to Young at Heart Resources. The name change and new logo reflect a broader commitment to serving today’s seniors, who are active, social, and vibrant. The tag line, Resources for Healthy Aging, hints at the organization’s comprehensive services. Everything the organization […]
Seniors can connect with various services during Needs Day at the Livingston County Health Center. The event will be held in the health center classroom on October 23rd from 10 to 3 o’clock. Services to be represented will include Access Two (II) Disability Services, the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, the Northwest Missouri […]
The Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging has a new Chief Executive Officer. Michael Stopka began the position this month and previously served as the executive director of The Haven in Mattoon, Illinois. Former Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging CEO Rebecca Flaherty retired after 37-years with the agency. The agency is seeking volunteer drivers […]
Aging in Place Livingston County is hosting a Needs Day on Wednesday, July 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including the noon hour, in the Classroom at the Livingston County Health Center, located at 800 Adam Drive. Area residents 60 and over or their caregivers should benefit from the agencies on hand to get […]
Aging in Place Livingston County is hosting a Needs Day on Wednesday, January 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Livingston County Health Center, located at 800 Adam Drive. Area residents 60 and over who aren’t linked with services, or their caregivers, should benefit from three agencies on hand to get questions answered, […]
Livingston County residents at least 60 years old can have questions answered and gather information from three agencies at Aging in Place Livingston County’s Needs Day next week. Access 2 (II) Disability Services, the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, and the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging will be available at the event […]
The North 65 Center in Trenton has announced that they have a new administrator. Karen Otto of rural Trenton began duties this week, succeeding Connie Reed who was the interim administrator following the resignation of Sarah Maloney. Mrs. Otto brings banking and bookkeeping experience to the administrator job previously working more than 20 years for […]
Volunteer drivers are needed in the area to transport individuals at least 60-years-old to non-emergency medical appointments. The Provide a Ride program will provide per-mile reimbursement. Individuals interested in volunteering must have a current driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle. Call the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging of Albany at 888-844-5626 for […]
Eight people attended a meeting held by the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Wednesday to discuss the region’s public transit system. Assistant Director Jackie Soptic reports those attending included the manager of OATS and representatives of agencies whose clients need and use public transit systems. She says the meeting only addressed the needs and gaps […]
A Heartland Health Insurance Program Navigator will be available to help individuals and families sign up for healthcare coverage and/or answer questions at the North 65 Center in Trenton starting next month. A licensed navigator will be available to assist persons from Trenton and the surrounding areas on Tuesdays starting November 7. During an appointment, […]
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging is hosting a Falls Prevention Fair at the Grand River Multipurpose Center on Monday, September 25th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality […]
