Missouri Experiences Increase in Respiratory Viruses
DHSS sponsors free testing events for flu, RSV and COVID-19 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Like the majority of the United States, Missouri has been experiencing increased respiratory disease activity caused by multiple viruses, including flu and RSV that is occurring especially among children. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is now offering…
Aging Does Not Mean You Go It Alone
Aging Ahead’s Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Conners, was on Studio StL (Channel 2) sharing important information about the Agency and how we support older adults in the community. To learn more or connect with a Community Options Specialist, call (636) 207-0847.
Annual Report FY 2021
Aging Ahead is excited to share our Annual Report to showcase what we have been up to. Annual Report 2021 Aging Ahead’s role in responding to an aging nation, Core services Area Agencies on Aging provide to seniors, A breakdown of the estimated 2021 financial budget, Inspiring and empowering participant stories, Opportunities for individuals and…
Older Americans Month 5-22
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for…
Give STL Day 5-5-22
Aging Ahead provides a critical link between vulnerable older adults many essential supportive services and resources within St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties, impacting thousands of lives each year. Over the past 2 years, older adults have often felt the loss of so much that helps them age well. Connections to friends, family…
National Volunteer Month 2022
April is National Volunteer Month! Aging Ahead, along with other organizations in the aging network, rely on volunteers to deliver vital programs and services. We’re pleased to share some information about opportunities you may want to consider to help support older adults in our community. Alzheimer’s Association. Help advance the fight against Alzheimer’s from the…
CLAIM CAN HELP!
CLAIM has been the official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Missouri since 1993. Through partnerships with over 180 organizations throughout Missouri, including Aging Ahead, CLAIM is able to provide services that are free, unbiased and confidential. CLAIMS’s more than 300 volunteers are certified Medicare counselors and receive extensive training and updates on a…
Silver Haired Legislature To Hold Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Haired Legislature To Hold Election May 05, 2022 Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Monday, May 05. SHL is a formally elected group of volunteers age 60 or older who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s…
Missouri’s at-home COVID-19 PCR test kit program to cease
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – After a sharp increase in testing demand during the Omicron surge in December and January, Missouri has been experiencing a dramatic decline in testing the past several weeks. Due to this low demand and increased availability and accessibility of testing resources, the State’s at-home PCR testing kit program is ending March…