Podcast 11: Hear from Meals on Wheels Recipients
Check out the newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! In this episode, Kerri speaks with recipients of Aging Ahead’s Meals on Wheels program. Fred, Marilyn, and Kerri’s own grandmother Ina Mae share their personal journeys and what it means to them to receive home-delivered meals. Every journey is…
SHL Speak Up for all Older Adults
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…
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Emmy Award Winner Montel Williams to Open Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Personal stories can change the conversation around sensitive and important topics. The National Council on Aging is honored to announce that Montel Williams will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium, sharing his experiences…
Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 10, 2023 Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Wednesday, May 10. SHL is a formally elected group of volunteers aged 60 or older who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s…
Older Adult Research Opportunity
Aging Ahead is sharing this opportunity for your information only. Derek Wilson is a PhD Candidate of Sociology and Gerontology at the University of Kansas. (website for verification: https://sociology.ku.edu/people/derek-wilson) He is currently working on his dissertation which examines the experiences of older adults who use smart home technology. Please review the attached to consider participating. …
SMP Fraud Prevention April 2023
Guard your Medicare number like a credit card Your Medicare number is sensitive information and just as valuable as a bank account number. Scam artists try to use your Medicare number for fraudulent billing! The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) strongly advises that you be smart about sharing your Medicare number. Don’t share your number…
Still Groovin’ Trivia Night
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming 50th Anniversary Trivia Night event! This is a great opportunity to put your knowledge to the test and compete with your friends, Fellow area brokers, and agencies for some exciting prizes and to benefit Aging Ahead! Bragging rights to follow! (Who doesn’t like a little “friendly”…
Interviews about Reporting Adult Abuse and Neglect
VOYCE and UMKC are interviewing people about their experience reporting elder abuse and neglect through the end of March. With your story, we hope to: Improve the state’s abuse response system Create resources for victims after their abuse is reported. If you have experienced and reported abuse, then we want to hear from you. We…
Missouri Fraud Prevention Fact March 2023
Protect Yourself from Medical Identity Fraud Medicare has strict payment limits on tests, services, and items such as wheelchairs. When a scammer usesyour name and Medicare number to bill insurance, it becomes part of your medical records. If yourmedical identity is compromised, you run the risk of being denied essential services and items. Don’tlet scammers…
Podcast 10: Learn about Aging Ahead’s Nutrition and Meals on Wheels Program
Check out the newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! In this episode, you we checked in with Aging Ahead’s licensed dietician, Brooke Grubb, and South County center staff, Lynne Steinman (HDMC) and Sherry Payne (Cook) to discuss and learn more about our Nutrition and Meals on Wheels program….