SMP Fraud Fact October 2022
October 15 starts Medicare Open Enrollment; Shop WiselyOctober 15 marks the beginning of the 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment period for Advantage plans and Part D drug plans. The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) wants to remind older adults to be smart consumers as they consider the plethora of advertising aimed at them through TV, Internet,…
Podcast 6: Why are Community Centers Important? Part II
Check out our newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! “Age is only a number, but you’ve got to keep moving and stay positive!” Diane, Washington center participant In Part II, Kerri speaks with older adults that regularly attend Aging Ahead senior centers at the Washington, South County, Quad…
Episode 5: Why are Community Senior Centers Important? Part 1
Check out our newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Aging Ahead is proud to operate 19 community senior centers located throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. These locations serve as focal points and provide a plethora of resources, social activities, and wellness programs to the…
SMP Fraud Prevention September 2022
Medicare will not phone you asking for information.The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol has a message for beneficiaries: Medicare will not call you seeking information or trying to sell you something.Telemarketers and potential scammers are rampant these days. And older adults who are getting ready to enroll in Medicare or who are already enrolled seem to…
Podcast Episode 4: SHL Advocating for Older Adults
Welcome to Always Aging Ahead, the official Aging Ahead podcast to discover and discuss topics on aging independently and safely. In each episode we will have conversations about the aging community, share important resources, discuss critical services, and have a blast while doing it! Our mission is to support individuals through the journey of aging,…
Heart of the Matter June 2022
Not only does June mark the beginning of summer, but it is also the time to celebrate, reflect, and amplify the diverse voices around us. In June, we celebrate Pride Month with the LGBTQ+ community, and we also recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States. The culture at…