Volunteer Opportunities 10-24

Aging Ahead Arnold Volunteer Assistant will provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, direct participants, assist with activities, setup for lunch, distribute meals and help Aging Ahead staff where needed at the Jefferson College Arnold. If you enjoy meeting new people, socializing and making people feel welcomed, this is the volunteer role for you. Volunteers are…

Show Me Summit 2024

As Aging Ahead continues to strive to better serve adults 60 years and older in St Louis, St Charles, Jefferson and Franklin counties, we are grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow together with other aging network providers in Missouri.  Several staff members and volunteers recently attended the Show Me Summit on Aging &…

CHOICE – What is it, What’s New

Created in 2014 as a solution to the ongoing challenge of attracting older adults to senior centers, CHOICE brings a variety of programs and services to locations where older adults naturally congregate like libraries.   CHOICE has a variety of programs including: Grant’s View Library– weekly presentations/lunch University City Public Library– monthly lunch/learn Jefferson College Arnold–…

Senior Center Administrator Spotlight

Visit any of our community locations and you’re likely to meet someone or learn something new. We encourage you to stop by for a visit! Find a location near you by visitng www.agingahead.org. We are all aging together—the connections made can be life-changing! Get to know Shane and Christina: Shane Johnston, St. Clair SCA What’s the…

Your Vote Matters 2024!

THANK YOU, Aging Ahead clients, for taking our Barriers to Voting Survey. Your responses provided valuable information about how Aging Ahead can help you exercise your right to vote. We are happy to report that many of you selected “I have no barriers to vote.” If that ever changes, please know that you can call…

Cooking for One

Cooking can be tough when you’re only making meals for yourself. Don’t let family-sized recipes, large amounts of leftovers, or time-consuming food prep deter you from a nutritious meal for one. Consider our tips below to make cooking for one more tasty, affordable, and inspiring! Cooking for one starts with a plan Allow time to…

Connecting Caregivers

We see you; we care about you and we’re here to help! We recently added a feature to our newsletter called “Connecting Caregivers” to provide information and support to you, as one of the 53 million caregivers across the country. Specifically, as your local area agency on aging, Aging Ahead stands with you as your…

Bringing Resources to Your Door 2024

Combating social isolation and loneliness in seniors is an important part of helping seniors age in place. One of the ways Aging Ahead addresses this issue is through our “Aging Ahead-Bringing Resources to Your Door” program. Through this program the agency can expand access to resources, combat social isolation, and meet the needs of residents…

Adopt-A-Route

Adopt-a-Route: Bridging Communities with Every Delivery Adopt-a-Route, a remarkable initiative, is making a significant impact in our community. This volunteer program invites businesses, church groups, philanthropic groups, and other organizations to take on the responsibility of delivering Meals on Wheels routes to those in need. Through their dedication and compassion, these groups are not just…

Your Vote Matters in 2024!

Aging Ahead encourages everyone to get out and vote. Here is a quick guide outlining ways and days that you can vote in the general election as well as some other useful information. 1. Vote In-Person on Election Day– · Primary Election: Aug 6 Registration Deadline is July 10 · General Election: November 5, Registration Deadline is Oct…