Welcome to the
Area Agency on Aging, Region X!

The Area Agency on Aging Region X, has been serving the senior population of Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties since 1979. Region X was the result of a designation in the 1965 Older American’s Act. The Agency is a non-profit, charitable organization with a 501(c)(3) designation. Region Ten’s purpose is to provide services, programs, and information that will assist older persons in maintaining independence and dignity in their lives. Services through this agency are available to persons 60 years of age or older who live in our service area. Priority is given to those individuals with the greatest economic and social need. Information and family caregiver services are provided to people of all ages. If you would like to help support any of our programs, please click on the “Donate” button!

Many seniors in our service area were affected by the tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. The Area Agency on Aging Region X is actively involved in the Long Term Recovery Committee and the Rebuild Joplin effort, and has established a separate fund to assist seniors affected by the storm. If you would like to donate to that effort, you may specify you would like your donation to go to “tornado relief.”


Tornado related resources:
Missouri Protection and Advocacy—providing legal help during the crisis, 800-392-8667 or 417-833-2925
Mental Health Crisis Hotline—800-494-7355
Disaster Case Management for Unmet Needs—417-625-9192