Heart of the Matter- Evelyn
Life has been a little easier for Evelyn since she started receiving meal deliveries last year from Aging Ahead. Evelyn is legally blind and lives alone. With her disability, she is unable to drive and has a difficult time preparing food for herself. Last year, a neighbor suggested that Evelyn call Aging Ahead in order…
Humblebrag Bob Borders
Bob Borders, a dedicated Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer from Lemay, turned 80 on August 29th. A big birthday for anyone, Bob knew his family would throw him a big party. He asked his friends and family that in lieu of gifts, they donate to the Aging Ahead meal program. Bob has been delivering meals…
Hope Crafters
Affton Senior Center Spreading Joy Imagine your grandparent doing housework, cooking for their family, and at the end of the day humming by the fire while knitting a sweater for the neighbor in need down the street. Our seniors come from a generation of caring for each other but now more than ever, do not…
Delivering a difference…together!
Aging Ahead salutes our many community partners in this newsletter edition. By working together, we can help ensure the journey of aging is filled with honor and dignity. Help us re-imagine aging as we collectively support adults to live their best lives through services and opportunities we can create and offer together. The Northwest Way…
Annual Report FY2019
We are excited to share our 2019 Annual Report. In the report you will find: Aging Ahead’s role in responding to an aging nation, Core services Area Agencies on Aging provide to seniors, A breakdown of the estimated 2019 financial budget, Inspiring and empowering participant stories, Opportunities for individuals and groups to support seniors in…
Making Progress in Jeff City
Over 100 dedicated volunteer advocates met in Jefferson City Oct 22-24 for the Missouri Silver Haired Legislature’s 46th annual conference. The group proposed, debated and ultimately voted on the top five issues they will focus their advocacy efforts on this next year. In addition, we also heard from several interesting presenters, including: Mike Kehoe, Lieutenant…
Heart of the Matter- Nicholas
Introducing… The Heart of the Matter Aging Ahead understands storytelling is a vital component of our mission in supporting individuals through the journey of aging. Stories can help educate and inspire all of us to think and act differently. Stories connect us in a unique way by having the ability to touch our hearts in a manner that encourages engagement. …
Community Spotlight November 2019
Aging Ahead is pleased to share information on our generous community supporters. Please check back often to learn more about them and the work they are doing to make our community a better place for all. Assistance Home Care Spend a little time with Allen Serfas and you will quickly learn why the business Allen…
Walgreens Health Corner
With fall and winter approaching, it is important to start thinking about flu season and the steps that you can take to protect yourself from influenza. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious illness that is spread by the influenza virus. The effects of this virus can range from mild to very severe and typically…
Dementia Friends Missouri
What is the Dementia Friends program? Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we each can make a difference…