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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…
What does Aging Ahead do?
Aging Ahead Aging Ahead is one of 10 Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri, we provide supportive services to adults 60 and older and their caregivers in St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin county. Our programs and services help older adults stay in their homes longer, avoid unnecessary institutionalizations, and promotes healthy living through…
Better Together: New Partnership Support Services for Older Adults
Aging Ahead is very excited to announce a new partnership with Essence Healthcare! Essence’s efforts to improve the well-being of their members and communities and help create a healthier future for every individual and community they serve aligns perfectly with Aging Ahead’s work. Their generous support of our home-delivered meals program and public education goals…
Honoring a Legacy, Embracing the Road Ahead
Along with our own journey of aging, every mission-driven organization travels a long and winding road—one filled with challenges, milestones, detours, and unexpected joys. This summer marks a major milestone on Aging Ahead’s journey: the retirement of our incredible CEO, Lisa Knoll, and the beginning of a new chapter with Christine Hustedde stepping into the…
Connecting Caregivers
We see you; we care about you and we’re here to help! Caregiving provided by sibling groups brings a host of circumstances to be considered by those providing the care as well as those receiving it. “Caregiving with Your Siblings” by Francine Russo which is found on the website of the Family Caregiver Alliance at…
#Humblebrag Jesse C. Swanigan
We’re proud to share a recent article from The St. Louis American recognizing Aging Ahead Board member, Jesse C. Swanigan. At its 38th Annual Convention, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. established the Jesse C. Swanigan Economic Empowerment Award in his honor. Jesse is the Treasurer Emeritus and the last living founder of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., an organization that began in 1963…
Location & Program Changes & Updates
Senior Centers The Washington Senior Center has moved to a new location: 1121 Columbus Drive (lower level). Operating hours are Monday-Friday 9am to 2pm. Lunch is served at 11:45am. Contact Dee at (636) 239-3374 for more information. The Quad Cities Senior Center is relocating. The center will be closed from July 25-Aug 1st to move….
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