Today is Give STL Day
Please join the Give STL Day movement and consider donating to help Aging Ahead continue to assure vulnerable older adults in our community that they matter, like John. John is a veteran diagnosed with terminal cancer. He returned home from the hospital during the peak of COVID-19 and lives alone. A VA social worker contacted…
Heart of the Matter May 2020
GAIL Though we are all experiencing these uncertain times, one thing that remains certain is people wanting to help. In a time of isolation, connection is more important than ever, and members of our community have stepped up to continue supporting older adults. Gail has been volunteering and supporting the Aging Ahead Bridgeton location for…
Give STL Day May 7
Save the date! May 7, 2020 is the seventh annual Give STL Day. Give STL Day is a 24-hour day of online giving that shines a light on the region’s vast assortment of non-profits and their missions. Please join us and pledge to carry Aging Ahead Foundation’s mission to support individuals through the journey of…
SMP Consumer Fraud Alert: COVID-19
Fraud Surrounding COVID-19 is Increasing As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations. There…
CHOICE Sponsorship Providing Enriched Classes
Aging Ahead does not have a budget to pay presenters and has always relied on the willingness of partners to provide educational presentations at no cost. We wanted to find a way to include topics that we did not have access to before in our Choice schedule for 2020. With our recent Choice Sponsor pilot…
Census 2020
April 1st is Census Day, and here’s everything you need to know about the census, and why completing it matters to your community! What is the census? The census is a short survey that provides an official count of the United States’ population. The Constitution requires the federal government to collect census data every 10…
The Heart of the Matter- Jackie
Not only is Jackie the primary caretaker for her 60-year-old disabled son, but she also has many ailments of her own, including a terminal lung condition. Through this, she remains positive, largely due to the help of Aging Ahead’s Meals on Wheels and caregiver assistance programs. Jackie was introduced to Aging Ahead when her husband…
Personal Care Closet
The Community Options and Services (COS) Department is proud to announce the grand opening of the Jefferson/Franklin Personal Care Closet in January 2020. This project is the brainchild of Community Options Specialists Jennifer Meyer and Jessica Crawford. The closet currently serves home-delivered meal clients in both Jefferson and Franklin counties who need personal care products….