Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. The Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: Low-income seniors (60 years+) Eligible seniors receive 10 vouchers ($5 each), totaling $50 annually Registration is open June through the end of September. Vouchers can be redeemed…
Become a Dementia Friend
Become a ‘Dementia Friend’ during Zoom workshop. Missouri’s leaders in the aging profession are encouraging folks to spend an hour to become Dementia Friends as part of an international effort to make a difference to people with memory loss. The Zoom workshop, sponsored by the Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging, will be presented…
Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Counties as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key source…
Give STL Day
Navigating the COVID-19 crisis has been extremely difficult for everyone this past year. Throughout the pandemic, Aging Ahead quickly adapted to remain focused on ensuring that older adults in our area are provided with opportunities to stay healthy, safe, fed, and connect. We have remained dedicated to providing critical services to vulnerable older adults including Meals…
Friendly Caller Program
Aging Ahead is excited to introduce our Friendly Caller* Program. This new program connects older adults with trained volunteers to receive weekly social telephone calls. The Friendly Caller Program provides regular friendly conversation, ongoing socialization, connection with others, and an opportunity to meet new people. Individuals interested in participating in the program and receiving the…
Emergency Rental Assistance
The Saint Louis County Department of Human Services – County Older Resident Programs (CORP) wants to share information on the Eviction Rental Assistance Program which begins on Monday, April 5th. ATTENTION LANDLORDS AND PROPERTY OWNERS:ENROLLMENT OPENS APRIL 5th Flyer What is EARP and How to Submit an Application to Request Aid Flyer St. Louis County…
April Fools Day
This year, we’re changing April 1st and all month long from “April Fool’s Day” to “April Food Day” and we challenge you to donate! Your donation of just $20 can help provide 5 meals to an older adult! Make a one time or on-going donation to help support seniors in your area. Still want to prank a friend?…
St. Louis County Library GrandPads
St. Louis County Library is expanding the Digital Equity Initiative to help underserved older adults access technology and stay connected to loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting now, older adults can apply to receive a GrandPad tablet for one year. Application deadline is February 28, 2021. Visit the St. Louis County Library site to…
Flu Shot
Prevent Seasonal Flu At Aging Ahead, the health and well-being of our participants is our top priority. While our senior centers remain closed, and will not offer flu shots this year, we want to remind you the flu shot will be more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. The best way to prevent seasonal…
Share the Love 2020
Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Year Exciting news! For the 13th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past twelve years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.3 million meals nationwide to seniors in…