Fraud Prevention Fact March -2024
Today, the Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol is sharing four tips from the National Council on Aging to protect you from scams. First, hang up on government imposters. They may call claiming to be from the IRS, Social Security, or Medicare. The phone number on caller ID may match the toll-free number for the agencies. The…
Missouri Property Tax Credit – BEC
Missouri Property Tax Credit (MO-PTC) is available for certain seniors based on rent or taxes they paid for the year (maximum $750 for renters and $1100 for homeowners) and their household incomes. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist…
Fraud Prevention Fact February 2024
It is income tax time, and that gives the Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) one more reason to remind you about scammers. The scam artists might be coming at you with emails, phone calls and snail mail this tax season. Be ready. The Internal Revenue Service recently warned of a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating…
Heart of the Matter 1-24
John, a veteran, was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. He lives alone in his small apartment and does not have family living in town. After a stay in the hospital, John returned home but refused to receive inhome assistance and care services. That’s when a social worker from the VA called us to set up…
Podcast 15: Senior Centers
Kerri sits down with MJ Grothe, Aging Ahead’s Manager of Senior Centers, and together they discuss mission-driven vocations and reflect on how the past helps humanity propel forward…all with a sense of humor. Join us!
Warming Center Sites in Missouri 1-24
Winter weather is upon us and can be potentially hazardous as Missouri typically experiences periods of extreme cold during the winter. It is important to be prepared! Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is sharing a resource for you and our communities, an interactive map of warming center sites in Missouri, which is accessible…
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…
Additional Resources
Aging Ahead is pleased to share the following resources with our community and encourage you to reach out to them for more information about their services, materials, events, and/or opportunities. For nonprofit or educational institutions wishing to be included on this page, please contact info@agingahead.org.