#Humblebrag National Volunteer Week 2024
Aging Ahead celebrated National Volunteer Month in April with a focus on recognizing the incredible dedication of our volunteers across all center locations. During National Volunteer Week, we were thrilled to present our second annual Volunteer of the Year award to Sharon and Rick Tick, who consistently go above and beyond at the Wentzville Center….
Cleaning for Seniors: Tips to Get it Done
The thought of cleaning your home from top to bottom may feel overwhelming, but we’ve put together a few tips to take the tension out of the task. Declutter your medicine cabinet. Take stock of all your medications and prescriptions, including OTC items. Older or expired drugs dispose of them properly. Portion out your daily medications…
State of Missouri 2024 Needs Assessment Survey
The State of Missouri has partnered with Polco, a leader in the field of civic engagement and surveying, to conduct the State of Missouri 2024 Needs Assessment Survey. If you are an older adult (age 50+), an adult with a disability, or an unpaid caregiver (adult 18+ providing unpaid care to another adult), please take…
June Benefits Spotlight 2024
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place each year on June 15 to help educate people about abuse and neglect of older adults. Missouri’s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline is available to report suspected abuse, bullying, neglect, and financial exploitation of older people. If you have concerns about an older adult call the hotline at…
SMP Fraud Fact June 2024
This month’s Fraud Fact from the Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) focuses on how toprotect yourself from ambulance fraud. Did you know Medicare covers ambulance services? To be covered it must be medicallynecessary, the crew and ambulance must meet certain standards, and it must be the only safetransportation option to the nearest Medicare covered health…
Mesothelioma Resource Center 5-15-24
Seniors are living longer and having to face more challenges than before. A healthy lifestyle can help you deal with aging, protect you from cancer and keep you at your best. As average life expectancies increase, older adults are learning more about the cancers and other health risks that might affect them. In fact, age…
MO HealthNet (Medicaid) May 2024
MO HealthNet (Medicaid) provides health insurance coverage to certain low-income individuals who meet income eligibility requirements. If you have Medicare, Medicaid may help cover costs that Medicare does not. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or Community Services…
Fraud Prevention Fact May 2024
This month’s Fraud Fact from the Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) focuses on phone calls to enroll or renew Medicaid benefits. During the COVID pandemic, Medicaid eligibility and re-enrollment qualifications changed. As of April 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency required states to keep existing Medicaid recipients enrolled even if they exceeded the income level…