SMP Fraud Prevention February 2023
Focus on Cardiovascular Genetic Test Scams February 2023Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is celebrating the annual American Heart Month! February is always a great time of year to learn more about ways to keep your “ticker” healthy with healthy meals, exercise, and social interactions. You might even choose to have a conversation with your doctor…
Medicare and Advocates
Justice in Aging has published two fact sheets that provide basic information and tips for LGBTQ+ individuals with Medicare and their advocates: Marriage, Medicare, and Medicaid: What Same Sex Couples Need to Know, available in English and Spanish, discusses rules about Medicare coverage for spouses and treatment of spousal income for programs that affect Medicare…
SMP Fraud Prevention January 2023
Three Medicare Scams to Watch For in 2023 Sadly, Medicare scams by phone happen every day. Remember that Medicare will never “cold call” youand ask for your personal information. When in doubt, hang up and call Medicare at (800) 633-4227. 1.) Watch out for Medicare card scams.New plastic Medicare cards are not being issued. This…
Podcast 9: Connecting Generations Through Tech!
Aging Ahead and Lindenwood University paired up. Learn about our Cyber Seniors Program! School was in session this fall! We partnered up with Lindenwood University’s Wellness Inspired Senior Education (or WISE) program and launched Cyber Seniors, connecting college students with older adults who want to learn more about technology and how to use their devices….
SMP Fraud Fact December 2022
If you are considering a donation to a charity, the Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) warns you to be wary. Charities use the phone, face-to-face contact, email, and the Internet. So do the scammers. Scammers can change caller ID to make a call look like it’s from a local area code. Some scammers use names…
Missouri Experiences Increase in Respiratory Viruses
DHSS sponsors free testing events for flu, RSV and COVID-19 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Like the majority of the United States, Missouri has been experiencing increased respiratory disease activity caused by multiple viruses, including flu and RSV that is occurring especially among children. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is now offering…
SMP Fraud Prevention November 2022
The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol wants to share this information from the Social SecurityAdministration (SSA): If you receive an unexpected offer from the SSA, do NOT click on a link or respond.It’s a scam. Instead, report suspected scams to oig.ssa.gov. The SSA recently issued a fraud alert about such offers.Criminals will impersonate SSA and other…
Podcast 7: Dedicated Volunteers Part II
Check out our newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on our website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”—Margaret Mead Kerri speaks with dedicated volunteers that work throughout our four service counties. Together, we…
Podcast 7: Volunteer Aging Ahead Part I – Meet Laura Conners!
Check out our newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on our website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”—Margaret Mead Kerri speaks with Laura Conners, Aging Ahead’s Volunteer Coordinator. Together, they discuss exciting…
Vitality in Motion
Aging Ahead is proud to partner with Vitality in Motion and Vanessa for our monthly Chair Yoga class through our CHOICE program. Sign up today for our next Chair Yoga class on October 31st at 10:00am.