Do you know which Benefits and Programs are available to you?

To learn more about eligibility requirements or for assistance applying for any of the benefits below, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist at 800-243-6060. BenefitsCheckUp can also help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key…

Lunch and Learn 5-10-24

Aging Ahead is excited to partner with the University City Public Library and the University City Senior Commission to bring a monthly Lunch and Learn held at the University City Public Library (6701 Delmar Blvd) on the second Friday of each month at 11am. This monthly series, which begins May 10th,  will feature local experts…

St. Louis HELP HUB Coming to South County!

Beginning Tuesday, March 26, the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STLHELP) will offer its services inside Aging Ahead’s South County location at 225 Lemay Ferry Road. Open to the community from 9am to 3pm every Tuesday, this St. Louis HELP HUB, or lending closet, will distribute refurbished home medical equipment, regardless of a person’s…

Missouri Silver Haired Legislature Hosts their Annual Senior Advocacy Day at the Capitol

On January 31, 2024, 70 Missouri Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) delegates and coordinators participated in a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, received words of encouragement from various luminaries, and delivered advocacy messages to their respective Legislators.  Delegates highlighted SHL’s past achievements as well as its current priorities listed in the 2024 SHL brochure. …

Spotlighting Our Centers

Bernita—Quad Cities Senior Center Administrator Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: The best part of my job is interacting with the seniors at Quad Cities Senior Center. I love to hear everything about them, where they grew up, how many siblings, children, and grandchildren they have, their hobbies and careers, etc. Q:…

1st Volunteer Ambassadors Group

On February 13th Aging Ahead held training for the new Volunteer Ambassador program. Volunteer Ambassadors will serve as a representatives of Aging Ahead at community events, such as senior and health fairs, helping to educate the community and spread awareness about the Agency and the services that we provide. We were excited to have a…

Connecting Caregivers 2-24

Welcome to the newest segment of the Aging Ahead Newsletter.  This section is all about Caregivers!  Our goal is to provide education, resources, and support for the many caregivers out there!  We see you; we care about you; and we’re here for you!   There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who…

Coming Soon: Aging Ahead Flu and Covid Vaccine Events  

Get Your Shot of Health. Shot of Hope. Aging Ahead hosted many Flu and Covid vaccination events at our Senior Centers and Community Locations. If you have questions, please contact the center. 

GivingTuesday 2023

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 28th to join in the eleventh annual global day of giving, #GivingTuesday. You’ve shopped until you’ve dropped with great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but let’s remember what the holiday season is really about—giving back to those in need.  Be a part of something big this year, and…

Stay Safe. Stay Up to Date.

Protect your health and the people you love. Vaccines are safe, effective, save millions of lives, and are the best defense against many infectious diseases. If you are 65+ or have a compromised immune system, you may be more vulnerable to certain diseases, so get vaccinated today. You have the power to prevent and protect.  …