Category: Heart of the Matter

More than a year has gone by since the lives we were accustomed to living changed dramatically. New phrases emerged like, social distancing and the new normal, and we were quickly pushed into a virtual world as a main way to stay connected!   We were left wondering about those who were unable to join this…

No one likes the idea of losing control. According to the National Association for Incontinence, urinary incontinence is the second leading cause of institutionalization for senior living residents, and 53% of homebound individuals aged 65 and older suffer from incontinence. Financial burden on a fixed income and the loss of independence are major consequences of…

The past year has been anything but business-as-usual here at Aging Ahead, but luckily, we have an amazing staff that continually rises above and beyond challenges, creating inventive solutions to stay connected to those we serve. Angela has been a Resource Center Assistant (RCA) at the Affton center for the past four years, and throughout…

The year 2020 was a “ruff” year for everyone, but something that made the year a little easier for Joanne was choosing to enroll in Aging Ahead’s pilot program, Whiskers on Wheels! Aging Ahead partnered with local nonprofit, The Wet Nose Project, to provide older adults with pet food to help alleviate the cost burden…

Mrs. R reached out to Aging Ahead for caregiver assistance for her husband whose health was in rapid decline. She was connected to Sue, a Community Options & Services Specialist (COS). “I felt desperate and didn’t know where to turn for help.” Mrs. R’s husband is suffering from congestive heart failure and diabetes. Due to…

Sometimes we encounter special people in our lives that continue to stay with us even after they’re gone. David, a Community Options & Services Specialist, remembers Bob this way. Bob was legally blind, living alone, and had no familial support of any kind. He began receiving Meals on Wheels when he was 80, and the…

Ina sought the help of Aging Ahead in 2002 when she became the caretaker of her late husband, Hershel, who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. Hershel was a lifelong artist, and Ina would often bring him to the West County Senior Center for art classes. “It was wonderful taking him to those classes. The teacher was…

Dorothy has been an active participant of the Union Senior Center for over five years. Before the pandemic, she looked forward to meeting her friends and sharing a meal, “I really counted on having my meal every day! But when the center closed due to COVID-19, I was worried about how I would safely get…

Looking back five months, did anyone even know what Zoom was, or that it existed? Now, it’s everywhere…including Aging Ahead’s CHOICE Program. Just another way we are Aging Ahead with you! A large variety of topics are offered and sure to pique many interests like Balance Barre, the 2020 Census, writing classes, Medicare Bootcamp, chair…

Aging Ahead is lucky enough to employ devoted and essential staff that have shown enthusiasm to better adapt and serve older adults while navigating through a global pandemic.  In the past several months, Aging Ahead staff has created various programs and taken various steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants. We reinstated…