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WEAAD Walk
On Sunday, June 8, Aging Ahead and Stifel partnered to host a community walk in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). With about 30 participants, the walk served as a powerful platform to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation that too many older adults face—issues that are often overlooked but demand…
Recognizing One of Our Own
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…
Impacting the Community
We are celebrating our one year anniversary of partnering with STL HELP at our South County location. Thanks to the opening of the STL HELP Hub, 16% more people have been able to access the services provided by STL HELP. St Louis HELP (Health Equipment Lending Program) whose mission is “Neighbor to neighbor, providing recycled…
Calling All Community Champions!
We’re looking for businesses and organizations ready to make a real impact. Become a Champion to help support local senior centers, family caregivers, and the older adults who rely on Aging Ahead’s essential services. This is your chance to uplift your brand, employees, and their families while making a meaningful difference in your community. Show…
Connecting Caregivers
We see you – We care about you – We’re here to help! Being a caregiver can be exceedingly rewarding! As a caregiver a person may feel that they are needed, appreciated, have a sense of purpose and are showing love and respect for someone who is important to them. At the same time, it’s…
Heart in Action: Volunteers Powering Our Mission
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at Aging Ahead, we’ve cherished the opportunity to honor and celebrate the incredible individuals who give so selflessly of themselves to support others. 676 volunteers gave 39,941 hours worth over $982,00 Across the agency, volunteers help in many ways, including welcoming participants at our senior centers, delivering Meals…
Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers – Mary Wesche and Allen Serfas
Mary Wesche is among 10 Missourians who was recognized recently with the 2025 Senior Service Award at a special ceremony hosted by Lt. Governor David Wasinger. “As Missouri’s official advocate for seniors, it is my honor to recognize those who continue to give back to their communities long after retirement,” Wasinger said in a statement….
Kathy Celebrates 25 Years with Aging Ahead
Congratulations, Kathy! Kathy recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with Aging Ahead and we couldn’t be more grateful! Kathy is a meal delivery driver in Union and she is most happy when she is making others happy and helping them feel cared for. In fact, she stated that included among her favorite things are taking care…
Friendly Caller Program
According to the Surgeon General’s 2023 report titled – Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, “Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling. It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and pre-mature death. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking…
Open Enrollment
Though the Annual Open Enrollment closed December 7th, every January through March, is Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment. Those that are in a Medicare Advantage plan get another opportunity to change plans. If for some reason, you missed evaluating your plans prior to the December 7th Open Enrollment deadline, and you are in Medicare Advantage, you…
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