Recent news from Kirksville-area senior services organizations, as of October 2, 2026. See our companion post, Senior services in Kirksville and Adair County: a guide, for contact info and how to access meals, transportation, and in-home care.
NEMO Senior Citizens Services has posted its October meal and activities calendars, covering the center’s daily lunch menu and its slate of programs for the month, including a scam-awareness talk, a Medicare Part D presentation and karaoke. See our full write-ups on the October meal calendar and the October activities calendar, or see the originals at nemoseniorcitizens.org/menu-calendar.
The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging is offering free, unbiased Medicare counseling during this year’s Open Enrollment period, by appointment only. Sessions run Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9am-4pm, on October 15-29, November 3-24, and December 1-3, at the agency’s building, 2815 N. Baltimore St. An appointment is required — call 660-665-4682 to schedule. Details at nemoaaa.org.
The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging published a resource post for Suicide Prevention Month, encouraging older adults and caregivers to talk openly about mental health and pointing to available support resources. Read it at nemoaaa.org/blogs. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is reachable anytime by calling or texting 988.
The Area Agency on Aging’s Kirksville building at 2815 N. Baltimore St. includes an in-house wellness center, with the agency encouraging seniors to stay physically active as part of healthy aging. Details at nemoaaa.org/blogs.
