Healthy aging

Alzheimer's Association

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Missouri, MU Extension Health and Human Science specialists can teach 10 of the Alzheimer's Association programs. These programs aim to help people understand Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias as well as how to live with the disease.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a program to give family caregivers skills for self-care while caring for others.

Wits Workout

Engage in brain-boosting games and discussions to enhance memory, focus, and social connections in a fun, supportive group setting.

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Interactions

Grandparents as Caregivers — Common Questions

Accessory Apartments

Shared Housing

August 20, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -Level 1 - Boone County - Aug-Oct 2025

August 25, 2025 - October 29, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

September 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

September 8, 2025 - November 5, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2025

Explore ideas, arts and local history in Osher@Mizzou’s fall courses

August 26, 2025

Self-care for the caregiver

June 26, 2025

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2024

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's information - learn about signs, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks and treatments and the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.