SMP Consumer Fraud Alert: COVID-19
Fraud Surrounding COVID-19 is Increasing As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations. There…
CHOICE Sponsorship Providing Enriched Classes
Aging Ahead does not have a budget to pay presenters and has always relied on the willingness of partners to provide educational presentations at no cost. We wanted to find a way to include topics that we did not have access to before in our Choice schedule for 2020. With our recent Choice Sponsor pilot…
Census 2020
April 1st is Census Day, and here’s everything you need to know about the census, and why completing it matters to your community! What is the census? The census is a short survey that provides an official count of the United States’ population. The Constitution requires the federal government to collect census data every 10…
The Heart of the Matter- Jackie
Not only is Jackie the primary caretaker for her 60-year-old disabled son, but she also has many ailments of her own, including a terminal lung condition. Through this, she remains positive, largely due to the help of Aging Ahead’s Meals on Wheels and caregiver assistance programs. Jackie was introduced to Aging Ahead when her husband…
Personal Care Closet
The Community Options and Services (COS) Department is proud to announce the grand opening of the Jefferson/Franklin Personal Care Closet in January 2020. This project is the brainchild of Community Options Specialists Jennifer Meyer and Jessica Crawford. The closet currently serves home-delivered meal clients in both Jefferson and Franklin counties who need personal care products….
REAL ID, Do I need one?
It may seem like more than enough time, but you now have less than 8 months to get your REAL ID compliant driver license or ID card from the state of Missouri! State officials are encouraging residents not to wait until the last minute to apply for their Missouri REAL-ID. What is REAL ID? A…
The Heart of the Matter- Anne
Aging Ahead is committed to identifying and addressing the challenges facing many local older adults. We are thankful for community support, including many dedicated volunteers, through which we are able to implement programs and services designed to help ensure all have opportunities to age well. Nearly 20 years ago, Anne learned of our Christmas meals…
The Heart of Matter- John
Aging Ahead is proud to share our January “Heart of the Matter”. We understand storytelling is a vital component of our mission in supporting individuals through the journey of aging. Stories can help educate and inspire all of us to think and act differently. Stories connect us in a unique way by having the ability to touch our…
SMP- New Medicare Card Number
Happy New Year! The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) wants to remind you that the alpha-numeric number on the new Medicare card is required for providers to process claims beginning January 1. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you should present that card to the provider.
Share the Love Stuff the Bag Event 2019
Aging Ahead wants to thank our staff, Foundation Board, and the community for donating non-perishable goods last week for our Stuff-the-Bag 2019 Share the Love Event sponsored by Subaru. These items will accompany a meal and gift bag on Christmas Day to some of our homebound participants. For the 12th year running, the Meals on…