Healthy aging

Falls Free Missouri

Falls Free Missouri is a coalition that provides a framework and guidance to individuals and community organizations to start, enhance and collaborate on falls prevention information and services.

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.

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Interactions

Grandparents as Caregivers — Common Questions

Accessory Apartments

Shared Housing

Missouri healthcare: Why access isn’t as simple as it sounds

April 27, 2026

Missouri’s health challenges reflect larger systems

April 3, 2026

Finding his stride again

December 29, 2025

Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2025

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.

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Awareness Month Virtual Education Series: Phy…

Check out the post-event videos to catch up on this virtual interactive education series. (Video: Physical Health and Exercise Programs)

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Awareness Month Virtual Education Series: Hea…

Check out the post-event videos to catch up on this virtual interactive education series. (Video: Healthy Aging and Falls Prevention Workshop)

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Awareness Month Virtual Education Series: Bra…

Check out the post-event videos to catch up on this virtual interactive education series. (Video: Brain Health)

Associate Extension Professor

Professor, State Fitness Specialist

Bethany Bachmann

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Sara Bridgewater

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Katherine Deeken

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Human Development

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education

Naomi R. Meinertz

Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science; Extension State Specialist in Aging

Assistant Director, Health and Human Sciences

Rachel O'Halloran

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Micah Potgieter

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Assistant Extension Professor - Health & Human Sciences

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Jessica Trussell

Field Specialist in Human Development

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