Advocacy

Aging Ahead advocates to advance policies that effectively address the needs of aging Missourians who wish to remain as independent as possible throughout the journey of aging.

Aging Ahead’s advocacy efforts include coordinating the Silver Haired Legislators (SHL).  Our SHL is one of ten delegations across Missouri and is made up of dedicated volunteers, aged 60 and greater, who advocate on behalf of older Missourians.  Thanks to their hard work, many critical issues receive attention at the local and state level.

Aging Ahead also provides voter education and assistance to help ensure all are able to exercise their right to vote.

For more information about our advocacy efforts, including the Silver Haired Legislature, please contact us at 636-207-0847 or jkeith@agingahead.org.

2025 SHL Brochure

2026 Top Five Issues of Advocacy

  • Foot Care Funding
  • Increase the Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (PNA)with an Inflation Rider
  • Resident Dwelling Accessibility Tax Credit (DAT)
  • Real Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with a 100% VA Rated Service- Connected Disability
  • Modify Eligibility for Aged and Disabled Medicaid

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CONTACTING YOUR OFFICIALS

Aging Ahead urges you to learn more about the issues that affect you most, and communicate with your elected officials.  By joining with others who have similar concerns, the impact of your advocacy efforts will increase.  You can look up your legislators by entering a valid Missouri mailing address or visiting the following links.

Missouri Senators
Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri Silver Haired Legislature