Category: Newsletter

Aging Ahead is excited to relaunch the Telephone Reassurance Program as part of our continued commitment to supporting older adults, particularly some of the most vulnerable clients we serve through Home Delivered Meals. Telephone reassurance provides regular, purposeful outreach through guided conversations designed to assess well-being, identify emerging needs, and determine eligibility for additional services….

Aging Ahead celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Month throughout April. With more than 700 active volunteers, there was much to recognize and celebrate. Many of our locations hosted appreciation events, while others honored volunteers with special treats and small gifts to express our gratitude for the time, talents, skills, and compassion they so generously give. We couldn’t…

We’re excited to invite friends and family members of Aging Ahead clients to join us and learn more about the Agency and the work we do. The Grand Times Together gatherings are designed to help adult children, caregivers, and friends better understand the programs, aging services, and sense of community offered at each center location,…

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)….

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 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…

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…

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…

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…