SHL Choose Priorities for 2019

Delegates to the Silver Haired Legislature choose their priorities for 2019 by Barb Ittner, SHL President The 45th Annual Conference of the Silver Haired Legislature took place at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on October 16, 17, and 18. The 103 delegates in attendance chose their Top Five Priorities and formulated plans to advocate for senior issues during the coming legislative session. After spirited debates in the Legislative chambers, the delegates ... Read More

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Aging Matters chosen by Schnucks for the "Bags 4 My Cause" Program

Aging Matters Celebrates Selection as Schnucks – Bags 4 My Cause program Beneficiary Cape Girardeau, MO – Aging Matters, a not-for-profit committed to providing services for seniors, age 60 and older, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Schnucks - Bags 4 My Cause program for the month of July. The Schnucks – Bags 4 My Cause program launched in May 2017 and is designed to support local not-for-profits through the sale of the reusable Giving bag. ... Read More

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RSVP/VIC Volunteer Recognition Banquet Held

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the Volunteer Intergenerational Center Annual Recognition Banquet was Held April 17 at the Eagles Aerie #3775 in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 200 volunteers attended. This year, the event opened with a special tribute to Tina Nations, Program Director, who passed away in February. Special words of appreciation and praise for an outstanding job were expressed by Faune Riggin, Program and News Director for KZIM and KSIM Radio Stations; Lana Jo... Read More

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Spring Into Fitness 2018

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3rd Annual Family Caregivers Conference in Ste. Genevieve

Attention Caregivers...The 3rd Annual Family Caregivers Conference in Ste. Genevieve is scheduled for Saturday, March 10th, 2018. This year's conference will be held at the Ste. Genevieve Community Center at 2139 Highway 32, from 8:30 am to noon. Please RSVP by calling Aging Matters at 573-335-3331 or 1800-392-8771. For more details: flyer... Read More

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Annual Volunteer Banquet Held April 25th

The RSVP/VIC (Retired Senior Volunteer Program/Volunteer Intergenerational Center) of Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet on April 25, 2017 at the Eagles Aeries #3375 in Cape Girardeau. There were 160 in attendance this year. The a cappella group, Blend, provided entertainment which included music from the 50’s and 60’s, a few Elvis Presley... Read More

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State budget cuts threaten senior services

State budget cuts threaten senior services CATHERINE EDWARDS Columbia Daily Tribune March 14, 2017 Long-established programs that directly support Missouri seniors who are most in need are being debated in both Missouri House and Senate budget committees. Targeted programs include a reduction in MORx prescription drug benefits for low-income seniors, significant changes in the level of care criteria to receive Medicaid and, most recently, the elimination of property tax credits that enable s... Read More

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Spring Flooding Safety Tips

When spring hits, whether it’s “official” or feels like spring, many of us are eager to get out of the office and into the fresh air. However, too much rain or thawing snow after a long winter from mountains can bring severe flooding. Floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. Here are some things to keep in mind as the spring flood season draws near. Never drive or walk through flooded streets. It only takes six inches of movin... Read More

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Advisory Council meeting held

The Aging Matters Advisory Council held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in the Aging Matters conference room. The first order of business was electing new officers. Ann Barnes of Poplar Bluff was elected President; Betty Turner of Poplar Bluff was elected Vice-President; and Gina Matysik of Chaffee was elected Secretary. Staff reports on upcoming activities were presented by the Aging Matters program directors. From l to r: Larry Dunger, Ann... Read More

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Aging Matters makes the news...

Staff members of Aging Matters hosted an info share in Kennett, Missouri, with fourteen different agencies and service providers in attendance. These info shares allow the agencies and service provides a chance to talk about the services they have to offer to the public. Click here to view the article: http://www.dddnews.com/story/2314804.html... Read More

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