Senior Medicare Fraud Fact April 2024
This month’s Fraud Fact from the Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) focuses on providersoffering DNA or genetic testing to older adults and telling them that the service is free to Medicarebeneficiaries. Out-of-the-blue genetic or DNA testing is NOT free and is not routinely covered for all Medicarepatients. If an individual offers you or someone you…
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2024
Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. If you are interested in learning more about this program or to register, JOIN US at one of our senior centers. The Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION…
Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Tuesday, May 14. SHL is a formally elected group of volunteers aged 60 or older who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s older adults. Seats are open in the counties of…
AGING AHEAD AMBASSADOR
Exciting New Volunteer Opportunity Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you feel passionate about helping older adults access the services they need to live with honor and dignity? Please consider becoming an Aging Ahead Volunteer Ambassador! Ambassadors represent our agency at senior fairs, health fairs and community events, helping to educate the community and…
Aging Ahead Warming Centers
The following Aging Ahead senior centers are warming sites Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm. To find out where these centers are located and their activities and meals, please check out our Community Locations page.
Ten Symptoms of Caregiver Stress Resource List 6-23
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (The Family Caregiver May 2023 Newsletter) HEALTH.GET IN TOUCH WITH US: MO.GOV/SENIORS/ 573.526.4542 INFO@HEALTH.MO.GOV Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. Iknow Mom is going to get better. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or frustration that he or she can’t…
Vitality in Motion
Aging Ahead is proud to partner with Vitality in Motion and Vanessa for our monthly Chair Yoga class through our CHOICE program. Sign up today for our next Chair Yoga class on October 31st at 10:00am.
Join Our Team of Volunteers
Please consider joining our volunteer family! We can’t wait to connect you with our rewarding volunteer opportunities and hear what it means to you! Help us deliver a difference in our community. To learn more about volunteering to help ensure older adults are not forgotten please contact Laura lconners@agingahead.org or call 636-207-4204. Check out what…
CMS Reduced Drug Prices, Enhanced Medicare Benefits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – October 5, 2022The Inflation Reduction Act will provide meaningful financial relief for millions of people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments and strengthening the Medicare Program both now and in the long-ru How does the new law impact Medicare?The Inflation Reduction Act makes improvements to Medicare that will…