Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 24th
Learning Lab: Falls Prevention Awareness Week
As part of the nationally recognized Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 22–26, 2025), MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are teaming up to offer a Learning Lab designed to empower professionals, caregivers, and community leaders in preventing falls among older adults.
Health professionals, aging service providers, community organizations, and anyone who is interested in promoting safe fall-free aging should plan to attend!
2 pm - 3 pm
FREE Zoom Event
Thursday, October 23rd
Learning Lab: Reframing Aging
11 am - 12 pm
FREE Zoom Event
Join Natalie Galucia from the Washington University Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging for an engaging introduction to Reframing Aging, a national initiative dedicated to challenging ageism and shifting public perceptions about growing older. This session will explore how research-based communication strategies can replace outdated stereotypes with narratives that highlight the strengths, diversity, and contributions of older adults. Participants will gain practical tools and language tips to help foster more inclusive, age-friendly communities.