Category: Newsletter

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do, and we couldn’t meet the needs of our community without them. Meals on Wheels service is expanding rapidly, and we have an urgent need for more volunteers in many of our service areas. Areas that are recruiting meal delivery volunteers right now are West…

Falls among Americans occur at a staggering rate of 25% of all individuals over age 65.  The fall rate for Missouri’s older adults is higher at 27.3%.  Although most people think falls are an inevitable part of aging.  However, they are not!  Exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living environment…

Introducing Pat Bowers Meet Pat Bowers SHL Delegate Tom Eyssell interviewed Pat Bowers, delegation First Vice-President of the Missouri Silvered Haired Legislature and House Speaker Pro-Tem. How long have you been a member of the Silver-Haired Legislature? 10 years What caused you to join the Silver-Haired Legislature? I have always been interested in senior issues…

Attending the USAging Answers on Aging Annual Conference provided several Aging Ahead staff with the opportunity to come together with local leaders, government experts, policymakers, business leaders, and other Aging Network practitioners and partners to share knowledge, insights and new directions in the field of aging.  The USAging Conference provided attendees with peer-to-peer learning, insight…

By: Emily Harrow I am thrilled to be a part of Aging Ahead’s mission supporting individuals through the journey of aging. My role is to oversee community programs, including CHOICE. CHOICE provides programs, nutritious meals, and opportunities for socialization by partnering with community locations where older adults naturally congregate. An enhanced benefit of CHOICE is…

April was Volunteer Appreciation Month, Aging Ahead would like to say a big THANK YOU to our dedicated volunteers! From our Meals on Wheels delivery volunteers, our Friendly Callers, our Advisory Council and Board members, CHOICE Ambassadors, center support committee members, presenters, instructors, all the people who pitch in wherever help is needed, giving so…

By Barb Ittner, Immediate Past President of Missouri’s SHL The Missouri Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023.  Missouri was the first state to establish an SHL.  But what is it?  The SHL is an organized group of senior citizen volunteers who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s older adults. Members are selected…

Senior Centers Celebrate our 50th The Celebration Continues!   The St Charles Senior Center held it’s 50th Anniversary party on Wednesday, April 12th and was hosted by the Tina Gerbitz, the Senior Center Administrator. The center was decorated and filled with joy as Tina welcomed current and past staff, volunteers and participants who enjoyed cake and…

Scammers prey upon your respect for authority when they pretend to be employees of the Social Security Administration during telephone calls or within emails. By inventing problems about your social security number or benefits, these impersonators want to elicit strong emotions like fear and confusion to cause you to suspend your normal cautionary judgment used…

Aging Ahead hosted a successful trivia night at the South County Center, thanks to the support of the Foundation Board, WellFirst Health and our sponsors! The event drew an incredible turnout, with 200 enthusiastic participants eager to put their knowledge to the test. We owe a big thanks to our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers…