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…
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…