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New AARP Scorecard: Missouri Ranks 38th in the Country for Long-Term Care Services and Supports for Older Americans, Including Family Caregivers

AARP Missouri Advocacy Director, Jay Hardenbrook is Awarded 2023 Lyn Bodiford Award

Get to know Jay Hardenbrook

Pushing for More Long-term Care Oversight Funds in Missouri

By Tim Poor, JUL 10, 2023

Advocates say the state’s long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates on behalf of residents in nursing homes and other care facilities, is chronically underfunded and needs more money to hire staff and train volunteers.

Retirement Savings Proposal Would Help Missouri Workers

By Tim Poor, DEC 1, 2022

The Show Me More Savings Act would set up a retirement program for businesses with fewer than 50 employees, so workers could have funds automatically deducted from their paychecks.

AARP Missouri Supporting Efforts to Bolster Broadband's Reach into Rural Areas

By Sarah Hollander, JUL 1, 2022

Broadband access is still lacking in many parts of rural Missouri. AARP is working to change that.

2022 Missouri Legislative Session Wrap-Up

The 2022 Missouri Legislative Session has come to an end. It became evident early in the session that as usual, AARP would be in the position of defending our lower income members from cuts to services or increased state taxes. Medicaid Expansion funding was also in question. Read about this an more in the attached report.