Every journey is unique. Count on Aging Ahead to support yours.
Our Impact
Aging Ahead, as an Area Agency on Aging, has been supporting individuals and caregivers through the journey of aging since 1973.
Get Involved
Together, let’s build a unique partnership that helps ensure the journey of aging is filled with health, independence, honor, and dignity.
Adopt-A-Route
Companies and organizations engaging homebound adults in the community by delivering a midday meal and wellness check.
What We Do
We support older adults and their caregivers through community activities, meals, and resources.
Get Involved Deliver a Difference
Adopt-A-Route provides an opportunity for companies and organizations to engage in community service by delivering a midday meal to hombound older adults. We can't do it alone!
For More InformationUpcoming Events
- Oct 18 Friday
Importance of Advance Directives
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Choice Location: Daniel Boone Library presented by Mercy Hospice South, Sarah Hansen. Presentation Description: Learn the importance of completing advance directives. Class sizes are limited and attendees have the option to enjoy a healthy lunch catered by the St. Louis Bread Company. Registration is required for this event and lunch, click here to sign in to Choice…
- Oct 18 Friday
Healthy Living for Brain and Body
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Choice Location: Jamestown Bluffs Library presented by Alzheimer’s Association Presentation Description: Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these tips into a plan for healthy aging. Class sizes are limited and attendees have the option to enjoy a…
Monthly Feature
October is National Dental Hygiene Month and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has put together a great resource on how to improve one’s dental hygiene as he or she ages.
Oral Health Fact SheetRecent Blog Posts
Discover the many ways we are impacting our Aging Ahead community.
Dementia Friends Missouri
What is the Dementia Friends program? Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we each can make a difference…
Food is the Best Medicine…
So why waste it? Aging Ahead kitchens have been working hard to reduce the amount of food waste. We ask you to join in those efforts! We can all play a part in reaching the national food waste reduction goal – to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030. Start using these tips…
Introducing…CHOICE Program Sponsorships!
In partnership with community organizations and businesses, Aging Ahead’s award-winning CHOICE program brings an array of programs to several St. Louis County Library branches. By sponsoring these popular CHOICE presentations, you will be able to support the interests of local older adults and share your name with a new audience. Introductory sponsorships are now available…