Category: Newsletter

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:…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

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.  …

Our DipJars are back at CHOICE and at Centers! The DipJar is a donation device that makes it fun and easy to donate to programs that support older adults. Our DipJars will be present at CHOICE programs, select senior centers, and Aging Ahead events. If you see an Aging Ahead DipJar and wish to support…

The Missouri Silver Haired Legislature held it’s annual session this week in Jefferson City. Issues impacting older adults across the state were discussed and ultimately the group voted on their “Top 5 Priorities” for the 2024 Missouri Legislative Session.  The 10 SHL delegations also celebrated their 50th Anniversary throughout the week and were featured on…

Our senior centers keep our participants active, social, and nourished weekly.  With 19 centers in 4 counties, Aging Ahead is able to provide services to many seniors and caregivers.  Our House Springs center has a variety of activities including the popular game of pickleball.   On Tuesday and Thursday a group meets up at the center…

Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15 through December 7. Open Enrollment is a time you can join, switch, or drop a plan. This is a good time to review your current coverage and decide what makes sense for the next year. SHIP is Missouri’s official State Health Insurance Assistance Program. They offer free &…