Older Adults Matter
STL Village Presents an Older Americans Month Event: Older Adults Matter. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Richmond Heights Community Center 800 Dale Ave. – 5:30pm Check-in, 6:00pm Panel What is the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid? Will the Older Americans Act be reauthorized? These questions and more will be answered by our keynote…
Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 5-25
Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers markets. The Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Age Verification (one of the following) Income Verification (one of the following) Maximum gross household income of not more than 185%…
Coffee Connections: Dementia Conversations
When someone shows signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues.Topics in the program include: The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting you to join Amber…
Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 1, 2025
Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Thursday, May 1 SHL is a formally elected group of volunteers aged 60 or older who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s older adults. Seats are open in the counties of St. Louis, St….
A Joint Message from the Aging Network
To our networks: We know that these have been trying and uncertain times as you seek information on the recent proposed changes happening at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that could impact programs that are vital to both older Americans and their caregivers to whom you provide life-sustaining and often life-saving services….
Contact Congress About Threats to Your Ability to Deliver OAA Services!
Snapshot (A 30-second read for busy people) If you share USAging’s concerns about how the changes will affect the older adults and caregivers you serve, please let your Senators and Representatives know as soon as possible using the sample email below! As USAging has reported to members over the past week, the Trump Administration’s reorganization…
Public Hearing Notice 4-15-25
Aging Ahead will hold a public hearing to review the Area Plan for FY26. The hearing will provide information on Aging Ahead’s proposed plans, budget, funding formula, and priorities for community-based services for older adults and family caregivers. Aging Ahead encourages funded partners, elected officials, aging network professionals, and members of the public to attend…
Urgent: Protect Aging Americans
In an ever-changing world, one thing remains constant: We are all aging. The sustained aging of our American population is driving a permanent increase in the percentage of older adults, establishing a historical demographic precedent. The Trump Administration has proposed a restructuring of the U.S.Health and Human Services (HHS) that includes dismantling the ACL (Administration…