By mid-century, seniors will outnumber children and youths for the first time in history.
Our state is the only one in the nation that issues an annual report on the status of seniors. We can all be proud of our efforts.
We rolled out our first senior report in 2006, and this year’s version offers something new — a personal story about a 91-year-old woman and her son who benefitted from a senior service tax levy. The feature demonstrates the ingenuity of counties across Missouri as they adapt to and support their growing senior population. The report continues to provide county-level data and other information to help state and local policymakers, service providers, and seniors themselves plan for future needs.
One of the highest priorities for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to increase the number of older adults who live longer, healthier lives. The Department of Health and Senior Services shares that priority. We believe Missouri Senior Report 2009 is an important tool in achieving that goal.
The Department of Health and Senior Services and the University of Missouri Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis collaborated to bring you this fourth annual report. I am confident you can use it to meet our seniors’ current needs and as a blueprint for the future.
Sincerely,
Margaret T. Donnelly
Director
Director
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