SMP Fraud Prevention Fact June 2021
Telehealth: A good Opportunity for Patients and Scammers This month’s Missouri SMP Fraud Fact deals with the expansion of telehealth services, which has opened yet another door for potential fraud. Certainly, telehealth is a legitimate service provided by a growing number of physicians. Medicare covers telehealth services, including office visits, psychotherapy, consultations, and certain other…
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. The Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: Low-income seniors (60 years+) Eligible seniors receive 10 vouchers ($5 each), totaling $50 annually Registration is open June through the end of September. Vouchers can be redeemed…
Become a Dementia Friend
Become a ‘Dementia Friend’ during Zoom workshop. Missouri’s leaders in the aging profession are encouraging folks to spend an hour to become Dementia Friends as part of an international effort to make a difference to people with memory loss. The Zoom workshop, sponsored by the Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging, will be presented…
SMP Fraud Prevention Fact May 2021
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is warning older adults to “Guard your Card” –that is, your Covid-19 Vaccine ID card. When you get your first COVID-19 vaccination, you should get a card stating the date of theshot and manufacturer of vaccination. If you did not get the card, contact the provider site where yougot…
Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Counties as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key source…
Give STL Day
Navigating the COVID-19 crisis has been extremely difficult for everyone this past year. Throughout the pandemic, Aging Ahead quickly adapted to remain focused on ensuring that older adults in our area are provided with opportunities to stay healthy, safe, fed, and connect. We have remained dedicated to providing critical services to vulnerable older adults including Meals…
Friendly Caller Program
Aging Ahead is excited to introduce our Friendly Caller* Program. This new program connects older adults with trained volunteers to receive weekly social telephone calls. The Friendly Caller Program provides regular friendly conversation, ongoing socialization, connection with others, and an opportunity to meet new people. Individuals interested in participating in the program and receiving the…
Emergency Rental Assistance
The Saint Louis County Department of Human Services – County Older Resident Programs (CORP) wants to share information on the Eviction Rental Assistance Program which begins on Monday, April 5th. ATTENTION LANDLORDS AND PROPERTY OWNERS:ENROLLMENT OPENS APRIL 5th Flyer What is EARP and How to Submit an Application to Request Aid Flyer St. Louis County…
SMP Fraud Prevention Fact April 2021
This month’s Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Fraud Fact deals with a national COVID-19 vaccine email scam. There is a suspicious email going around that asks people to complete a survey and to receive a free reward in exchange for a nominal fee “to cover shipping.” This is a scam to try to steal your…
April Fools Day
This year, we’re changing April 1st and all month long from “April Fool’s Day” to “April Food Day” and we challenge you to donate! Your donation of just $20 can help provide 5 meals to an older adult! Make a one time or on-going donation to help support seniors in your area. Still want to prank a friend?…