About Us

SeniorAge has been serving thousands of seniors in southwest Missouri since 1973. We primarily serve resources and lunch meals, through our area senior centers, seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. You qualify for our services on the basis of need, not income, and you have the opportunity to contribute toward the cost of your services; however, services are not affected by your ability to contribute.

Some programs have special qualifications. For example, to participate in our meal program you must be 60+, or be married to a person 60+.

Our Board of Directors

SeniorAge’s policy is established by a Board of Directors. Each member is democratically elected from within our six regions. This board allocates all funds, sets all policies, and evaluates performance. Our board members are elected for three-year terms and may serve as many times as they are elected. At least 51% of them must be age 60 or older. Staggered terms assure that no more than six are replaced in the same year. This maintains a core of experienced members.

Advisory Board

The SeniorAge Advisory Council is appointed annually by our Board of Directors, in compliance with federal regulations. This council submits recommendations to the Board. A diversity of consumers, service providers, elected officials, and minorities serve on this board.