What’s New in Medicare
WHEN CAN I CHANGE MY COVERAGE IN 2025? Many people have to wait until Fall Open Enrollment to change their coverage if they aren’t happy with it. You may have the opportunity to change your coverage earlier in 2025, though, depending on your circumstances. If you have a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan: MA Open Enrollment…
Ten Toes Plus Transit
Discover the Region, one Step at a Time with Ten Toes plus Transit Your Connection to Active Living Join Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toes + Transit for weekly guided walking tours and special group excursions using public transit. It’s a great way to stay active, make new friends, get better familiarized with MetroLink and…
Peer-to-Peer Connection
Connecting Caregivers – Virtually Join us from the comfort of your home and gain a community of caregivers supporting each other! Share your experiences (as you feel comfortable to do so), learn about resources and supports to help you in your role. We look forward to welcoming you! To learn more, please contact Patrice at…
Pension Questions, South Central Pension Rights Project Can Help
Many persons have questions about their pension benefits or accuracy of their benefits amounts. The South Central Pension Rights Project (SCPRP) has answers. The ongoing partnership between the Missouri Association of the Area Agencies on Aging (MA4) and the South Central Pension Rights Project has proved beneficial to many Missourians who need help to understand and exercise their pension…
Senior Day at the Missouri State Fair is August 14!
Join DHSS and the Missouri Area Agencies on Aging on Wednesday August 14 from 9 am to 3:00 pm, in the Mathewson Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Senior Day festivities include FREE BINGO, line dance lessons, and much more! The dance contest, open to those aged 60+, has cash prizes for the top three…
Cleaning for Seniors: Tips to Get it Done
The thought of cleaning your home from top to bottom may feel overwhelming, but we’ve put together a few tips to take the tension out of the task. Declutter your medicine cabinet. Take stock of all your medications and prescriptions, including OTC items. Older or expired drugs dispose of them properly. Portion out your daily medications…
June Benefits Spotlight 2024
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place each year on June 15 to help educate people about abuse and neglect of older adults. Missouri’s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline is available to report suspected abuse, bullying, neglect, and financial exploitation of older people. If you have concerns about an older adult call the hotline at…
Mesothelioma Resource Center 5-15-24
Seniors are living longer and having to face more challenges than before. A healthy lifestyle can help you deal with aging, protect you from cancer and keep you at your best. As average life expectancies increase, older adults are learning more about the cancers and other health risks that might affect them. In fact, age…
Effective Communication Strategies 5-7-24
An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways…