Partner Programs with Oasis

Our Community Partner Programs are a variety of evidence-based programs located in libraries, churches and community buildings. Not an Aging Ahead participant, no problem sign up today, it’s FREE.  OASIS February 10th-March 24th: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions REGISTER March 5th-April 23rd: Matter of Balance REGISTER March 16th-April 24th: Walk with Ease REGISTER April 6th-May 11th: Living a Healthy Life with…

Area Plan 2027

Aging Ahead’s Area Plan FY27 is available for the public to review and comment between January 25th and February 24th.

Vaccine Information and Resources

STAY SAFE. STAY UP TO DATE. Protect your health and the people you love.  Vaccines are safe, effective, save millions of lives and are the best defense against many infectious diseases.  If you are 65+ or have a compromised immune system, you may be more vulnerable to certain diseases, so get vaccinated today.  You have the…

Area Plan 2026

Aging Ahead’s Area Plan FY26 is available for the public to review and comment between January 2nd and January 31st. Aging Ahead would like to add DPHP evidence-based programs Bingocize, Healthy Steps, and Drums Alive to SFY2026 programming.

Food Assistance Resources

St. Louis Area Foodbank – Ph: 314-292-6262 United Way 211 – Dial 2-1-1 (or 1-800-427-4626)  Aging Ahead – (636) 207-0847 If you need further resources, please reach out to Aging Ahead.  A Community Options Specialist can be reached at one of the following phone numbers.

A Government Shutdown Puts Our Seniors at Risk

MA4 (Missouri Area Agency on Aging) has shared a message: Urgent Attention Needed to Sustain Critical Services for Older Americans Today is day 14 of the federal government shutdown. A continued shutdown represents a significant risk to the health, independence, and dignity of our older adults and caregivers. Missouri’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are…

Cyber Seniors Washington 9-16 to10-21

Are you ready to learn more about your electronic devices?Aging Ahead is partnering with Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation to offer an exciting intergenerational program in which students will help older adults take full advantage of the technology available on their smart devices.Become a Cyber Senior Today and sign up! For more information or to…

Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging

Aging With Dignity South County Senior Center and Virtual The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will hold town halls to present the draft Master Plan on Aging to Missouri citizens, local, county, regional, and state government officials and for-profit and non-profit entities. Comments on the draft will be taken at each session. Please…

Keep Your Cool in Extreme Heat

Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of extreme heat due to age-related physiological changes that impair their body’s ability to regulate temperature. This can lead to heat-related illnesses, such as heatstroke, which can be fatal. Older adults may also experience emotional distress during heat waves due to isolation and decreased mobility.   Increased Vulnerability:  Older adults…

Together for Parkinson’s

A Community Education Program – American Parkinson Disease Association Missouri Chapter Join APDA to learn about Parkinson disease – from understanding symptoms to learning how to manage well. Hear from medical experts and connect with resources. Anyone is welcome! Snacks and drinks provided, registration encouraged. Wednesday, July 9th 2:00pm-3:00pm (Doors open at 1:30pm) Scenic Regional…