Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 14th
Learning Lab: The Value of Community Health Workers
11 am - 12 pm
FREE Zoom Event
Hannayd Ruiz from Mid-America Regional Council will present on the role of community health workers in various settings and how they can help improve patient outcomes. CHWs are frontline public health workers who can help facilitate access to services and improve service delivery while also empowering clients to build their own health knowledge and increase self-sufficiency.
Thursday, August 28th
Learning Lab: Advocacy 101
11 am - 12 pm
FREE Zoom Event
Join the Missouri Council on Aging (MCoA) staff for a practical, beginner-friendly session on advocacy. Whether you’re new to engaging with lawmakers or simply want to better understand how advocacy works, this Learning Lab will provide the tools and confidence you need to get started.
Wednesday, September 10th
Capitol 101: Aging Services Impact Day
11 am - 3 pm
Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO
Are you new to engaging with Missouri’s Legislative Process? This special event in Jefferson City will be held in conjunction with veto session and is designed for older adult service providers to get an introduction to the legislative process and discover how to make their voices heard.
Participants will learn the basics of navigating the Capitol, connect with fellow advocates, and explore the powerful role that senior levy funds can play in supporting essential services for older Missourians. Whether you’ve never visited the Capitol before or want to strengthen your understanding of state policy, this day is your starting point to becoming a confident advocate for aging services.
Thursday, September 11th
Learning Lab: Advocacy 201: Bringing Legislators to You
11 am - 12 pm
FREE Zoom Event
Building strong relationships with lawmakers is one of the most effective ways to help them understand the needs of older adults and the services that support them. Join the Missouri Council on Aging (MCoA) and three of our experienced board members for a practical, step-by-step Learning Lab on how to plan and host a legislator visit—whether at your workplace, community program, or through a carefully planned home visit.
Wednesday, September 24th
Learning Lab: Falls Prevention Awareness Week
11 am - 12 pm
FREE Zoom Event
Thursday, October 23rd
Learning Lab: Reframing Aging
2 pm - 3 pm
FREE Zoom Event
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!
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.