Heart of the Matter September 2020
Dorothy has been an active participant of the Union Senior Center for over five years. Before the pandemic, she looked forward to meeting her friends and sharing a meal, “I really counted on having my meal every day! But when the center closed due to COVID-19, I was worried about how I would safely get…
Board of Directors and Advisory Council Opportunities
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Aging Ahead has opportunities to help support individuals through the journey of aging. Our Agency is looking for volunteers to fill the following roles: two Board of Directors three-year terms, one vacancy each for Jefferson and Franklin counties four Advisory Council three-year…
SMP- Beware of Cold Calls
Beware of the cold sales call – on the phone or on your doorstep. The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) wants to remind you that Medicare will not call you out of the blue asking for your Social Security, Medicare or banking information. Medicare has strict rules regulating companies who sell Medicare Advantage plans –…
Heart of the Matter August 2020
Looking back five months, did anyone even know what Zoom was, or that it existed? Now, it’s everywhere…including Aging Ahead’s CHOICE Program. Just another way we are Aging Ahead with you! A large variety of topics are offered and sure to pique many interests like Balance Barre, the 2020 Census, writing classes, Medicare Bootcamp, chair…
Missouri Grown USA 2020
SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets.
Heart of the Matter July 2020
Aging Ahead is lucky enough to employ devoted and essential staff that have shown enthusiasm to better adapt and serve older adults while navigating through a global pandemic. In the past several months, Aging Ahead staff has created various programs and taken various steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants. We reinstated…
Heart of the Matter June 2020
Aging Ahead is lucky enough to work with incredibly dedicated volunteers. Glen has been volunteering with Aging Ahead at the House Springs location for about 4 years and delivers two Meals on Wheels routes per week to homebound older adults. Glen has even continued delivering meals this past year while undergoing dialysis treatment. His dedication…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2020 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. What is Financial Exploitation? Financial exploitation is a crime. It is the illegal use of a senior or disabled adult’s resources for another person’s profit. It occurs when a senior or a person with a disability is tricked or coerced into handing over money to a…