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Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri
The Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Services, part of the Department of Health and Senior Services, is the state's agency on aging.
Its topics include in-home services, nutrition, transportation, home modifications, caregiver services and legal assistance. Call the Senior Resource Line at 1-800-235-5503 to be connected with your Area Agency on Aging.
How to apply in Missouri
- By phone
- 1-800-235-5503
- In person
- Missouri has 10 Area Agencies on Aging covering every county. Call the Senior Resource Line and enter your 5-digit ZIP code to be transferred to yours. The state page also points to the finder at ma4web.org.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteGood to know
- The Senior Resource Line is 1-800-235-5503. The division's own number is 573-526-4542.
- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Sources: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 2)
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Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
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Area Agencies on Aging in another state
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- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Area Agencies on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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