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…

posted on July 8, 2020
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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…

posted on June 2, 2020
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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…

posted on June 1, 2020
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Essential Services. Critical Connections. Ongoing Support.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of society, older adults are facing unique challenges to meet their basic needs. Aging Ahead is working to address these needs through multiple essential emergency services. Senior Centers Aging Ahead Senior Centers are focused on meeting the ongoing nutritional needs of older adults who are homebound and/or…

posted on May 19, 2020
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Adult Abuse and Neglect in Missouri

By: Wendy Bruemmer-MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services Wear purple on June 15, 2020, World Eder Abuse Awareness Day, in support of the worldwide effort to prevent elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue.  The color purple was adopted as the symbol to raise awareness of elder abuse and the effects…

posted on May 14, 2020
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“Hello, How are you doing?”

Telephone Reassurance Program Keeps Us Connected—From a Distance “I look forward to receiving the meals and the calls”  Aging Ahead understands that being isolated from our family and friends can take a heavy toll on our physical and mental health.  Through our Telephone Reassurance Program, staff and volunteers have made over 8,000 calls to help…

posted on May 12, 2020
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Solving the Tissue Issue – One Roll at A Time

“I thought I would run out! Thank you so much!” —A happy Tissue Issue recipient As we all know, it has become nearly impossible to find products like toilet paper at the store these days. Combine the lack of availability with the importance of keeping older adults safe at home, and we’re often left asking…

posted on May 12, 2020
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What does it mean to be an Essential Services Provider?

Essential can certainly mean different things to different people. The dictionary defines essential as “absolutely necessary,” “extremely important,” “crucial.” The role of the Area Agencies on Aging in the time of any crisis is absolutely essential. The services provided are crucial to the sustained safety and well-being of the populations we commit to serve. The…

posted on May 11, 2020
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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…

posted on May 7, 2020
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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…

posted on May 4, 2020
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