Category: Newsletter

As life begins to look a little more like it did prior to the pandemic, Aging Ahead is excited to return to some in-person community outreach activities.  Through our Community Outreach program, we can help ensure anyone who wants to learn more about us, access our services, or support our mission knows how to so. …

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 older adults.   Seats are open in the counties of…

The Aging Ahead Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is made up of volunteers who advocate on behalf of older Missourians.  In this special series, you will have a chance to meet the delegates who represent you.  We invite you to reach out and share your thoughts on policies impacting your ability to age well.  If you’d…

Thanks to a partnership between the Brentwood Community Center and Aging Ahead, there are even more ‘Choices’ to get active, learn something new, and stay connected.   The wide  variety of in-person CHOICE programs are held at 2505 S Brentwood Blvd, 63144. Aging Ahead’s CHOICE programs bring an impressive array of programs and services to community locations where…

Aging Ahead is committed to building upon an inclusive and welcoming environment so that all  have the opportunity to age well. It’s important that we embody an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices throughout our community. We have a few exciting updates that spotlight our commitment to inclusivity in the community and…

Aging Ahead, in partnership with M4A and other Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri, has been providing Dementia Friends Sessions since Dementia Friends USA expanded the program to Missouri in 2019.  Dementia Friends USA is a part of a global movement that is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia.  Originating in…

Most of our centers are now open at least two days per week for in- person activities! While the days vary by location, centers are working hard to schedule creative in-person activities for all to enjoy. The O’Fallon center recently held its first Senior Olympics. The Games began in February and continued throughout March. Participants…

What a haul! An overwhelming amount of donations by fellow Senior Resource Team (SRT) members were brought to Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights just before Christmas to benefit Aging Ahead’s South County Senior Center’s homebound seniors. SRT is a group of professionals and community members who work together to address the problems associated with older adults….

Aging Ahead responds to the critical needs of older adults in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson counties in many ways. The Friendly Caller Program was introduced last spring to help address social isolation among individuals in our service area. Trained volunteers are connected to an older adult for friendly phone conversations, providing ongoing…

Vaccine Info: For assistance locating a COVID -19 vaccine and arranging transportation, please call us at 636-207-4209. Friendly Caller Program: Volunteers are paired with individuals to make regular social telephone calls to help us all stay connected. To learn more, call 636-207-0847. Meals on Wheels: Helping nearly 2500 homebound older adults and their caregivers receive…