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Medicare Advantage Open
The Medicare Advantage Open enrollment period runs each year from January 1st through March 31st each year. During this time, individuals in Medicare Advantage can make one change to another Medicare Advantage plan or drop to Original Medicare and add a Part D plan. There is till time to make a change (before March 31)….
#Humblebrag Holiday Season
This holiday season, the South County Center became a true hub of generosity thanks to a beautiful community partnership that brought comfort and joy to older adults who often spend the holidays at home alone. Alice Appel (SCA) and Angie Reed (HDMC) worked closely with our home-delivered meal participants to learn what they were facing…
Board of Directors Spotlight – Gary Cronin
Board of Directors President, Gary Cronin, has held all officer positions over the years and is passionate about the work we do. We appreciate Gary and thank him for his time, wisdom, and commitment to those we serve! What inspired you to join the Aging Ahead Board? I was familiar with Aging Ahead and felt I could contribute…
How a $100,000 CDBG Grant Helped Aging Ahead Deliver Relief Across St. Louis County
When prices rise, the first thing many people cut back on isn’t entertainment, it’s essentials. Groceries. Soap. Toothpaste. Basic items that should never feel out of reach. This year, Aging Ahead was able to respond in a powerful way thanks to $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from St. Louis County. With this…
Annual Giving 2025
Thanks to the generosity of our community, Aging Ahead raised more than $19,000 through our Annual Giving Campaign, an important step toward our 2026 goal of $100,000 in donations. Every dollar goes straight to work, strengthening the services older adults rely on to remain healthy, independent, and connected in the place they call home. Our…
Delegates to the Silver Haired Legislature Choose Their Priorities For 2026
The 52nd Annual Conference of the Silver Haired Legislature took place in Columbia on October 14, 15, and 16. The 62 delegates in attendance chose their Top Five Priorities and formulated plans to advocate for senior issues during the coming legislative session. After spirited debates in the Legislative chambers, the delegates chose these issues as…
Medicare Annual OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE!
From October 15 through December 7th, you can make changes to your Medicare plan that will be effective January 1st. This year there are some significant changes. The zero dollar premium Part D plan will now have a premium of $9.60. In our area, there are ten prescription drug plans available from 5 companies. The…
Connecting Caregivers
We see you; we care about you and we’re here to help! Natural and manmade disasters are things that we rarely think about, and we often expect that if they are going to happen, they will involve someone else, someplace else. The fact is that a disaster or emergency can directly affect our daily lives…
Essence Healthcare Supports Aging Ahead!
Aging Ahead is excited to announce a partnership with Essence Healthcare, based right here in St Louis, that will support older adults in our community! The collaboration will help provide nutritious meals and regular wellness checks for older homebound adults, helping them stay healthy, independent and connected. The partnership is also supporting our messaging on…
Sustainable Diet Tips
What is a “Sustainable Diet”? A sustainable diet promotes various aspects of health and wellness with an emphasis on lowering negative environmental impact to positivity impact future generations. These diets are affordable, safe, accessible, and take cultural competence into consideration. · Shop Locally/Seasonally Go to your local farmers market and buy in-season produce. This requires less…
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