Episode 5: Why are Community Senior Centers Important? Part 1

Check out our newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Aging Ahead is proud to operate 19 community senior centers located throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. These locations serve as focal points and provide a plethora of resources, social activities, and wellness programs to the…

posted on September 22, 2022
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SMP Fraud Prevention September 2022

Medicare will not phone you asking for information.The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol has a message for beneficiaries: Medicare will not call you seeking information or trying to sell you something.Telemarketers and potential scammers are rampant these days. And older adults who are getting ready to enroll in Medicare or who are already enrolled seem to…

posted on August 31, 2022
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Podcast Episode 4: SHL Advocating for Older Adults

Welcome to Always Aging Ahead, the official Aging Ahead podcast to discover and discuss topics on aging independently and safely. In each episode we will have conversations about the aging community, share important resources, discuss critical services, and have a blast while doing it! Our mission is to support individuals through the journey of aging,…

posted on August 16, 2022
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Heart of the Matter June 2022

Not only does June mark the beginning of summer, but it is also the time to celebrate, reflect, and amplify the diverse voices around us. In June, we celebrate Pride Month with the LGBTQ+ community, and we also recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States. The culture at…

posted on July 18, 2022
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Board of Directors and Advisory Council Elections

posted on July 14, 2022
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#humblebrag-Podcast

Aging Ahead is always looking for new and exciting ways to share important information, impactful stories, and engage with our community. We are proud to introduce our newest venture: a podcast!  Always Aging Ahead is the official Aging Ahead podcast where we will discuss topics on aging independently. In each episode, host, Kerri Gallagher, will…

posted on July 14, 2022
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Calling all Volunteers

Volunteer contributions allow Aging Ahead to expand our services well beyond our funding capabilities. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with: · Delivering Meals on Wheels in St. Clair, MO · Friendly Caller, help older adults remain connected to their community · CLAIM help older adults understand Medicare healthcare benefits To learn more, visit our website under…

posted on July 14, 2022
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Saving Money – It makes Cents!

As many of us know, prices are continuing to rise each and every day. When prices rise, it can be difficult to make money stretch and make ends meet. To assist older adults, especially those with a fixed income, we’ve gathered some tips for those residing in our four-county service area: Find Free Entertainment-The St….

posted on July 14, 2022
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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. The Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: · Low-income seniors (60 years+) · Eligible seniors receive 10 vouchers ($5 each), totaling $50 annually · Vouchers can be redeemed June 1-October 31, 2022 · Eligible…

posted on July 13, 2022
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35-Year Anniversary

Not many people can say they’ve worked at the same organization for 35 years, but Tina Compton in O’Fallon can, and that’s amazing! Tina started her career with Aging Ahead in 1987 as a dishwasher in St. Charles, and now she’s the head cook at the O’Fallon location, preparing nutritious meals for congregate and home-delivered…

posted on July 13, 2022
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