Senior Medicare Fraud Fact April 2024

This month’s Fraud Fact from the Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) focuses on providersoffering DNA or genetic testing to older adults and telling them that the service is free to Medicarebeneficiaries. Out-of-the-blue genetic or DNA testing is NOT free and is not routinely covered for all Medicarepatients. If an individual offers you or someone you…

posted on April 17, 2024
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2024

Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. If you are interested in learning more about this program or to register, JOIN US at one of our senior centers. The Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION…

posted on April 17, 2024
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Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 14, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Tuesday, May 14. SHL is a formally elected group of volunteers aged 60 or older who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s older adults.  Seats are open in the counties of…

posted on April 1, 2024
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Do you know which Benefits and Programs are available to you?

To learn more about eligibility requirements or for assistance applying for any of the benefits below, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist at 800-243-6060. BenefitsCheckUp can also help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key…

posted on February 29, 2024
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Lunch and Learn 5-10-24

Aging Ahead is excited to partner with the University City Public Library and the University City Senior Commission to bring a monthly Lunch and Learn held at the University City Public Library (6701 Delmar Blvd) on the second Friday of each month at 11am. This monthly series, which begins May 10th,  will feature local experts…

posted on February 29, 2024
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St. Louis HELP HUB Coming to South County!

Beginning Tuesday, March 26, the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STLHELP) will offer its services inside Aging Ahead’s South County location at 225 Lemay Ferry Road. Open to the community from 9am to 3pm every Tuesday, this St. Louis HELP HUB, or lending closet, will distribute refurbished home medical equipment, regardless of a person’s…

posted on February 29, 2024
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Missouri Silver Haired Legislature Hosts their Annual Senior Advocacy Day at the Capitol

On January 31, 2024, 70 Missouri Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) delegates and coordinators participated in a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, received words of encouragement from various luminaries, and delivered advocacy messages to their respective Legislators.  Delegates highlighted SHL’s past achievements as well as its current priorities listed in the 2024 SHL brochure. …

posted on February 29, 2024
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Spotlighting Our Centers

Bernita—Quad Cities Senior Center Administrator Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: The best part of my job is interacting with the seniors at Quad Cities Senior Center. I love to hear everything about them, where they grew up, how many siblings, children, and grandchildren they have, their hobbies and careers, etc. Q:…

posted on February 29, 2024
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1st Volunteer Ambassadors Group

On February 13th Aging Ahead held training for the new Volunteer Ambassador program. Volunteer Ambassadors will serve as a representatives of Aging Ahead at community events, such as senior and health fairs, helping to educate the community and spread awareness about the Agency and the services that we provide. We were excited to have a…

posted on February 29, 2024
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Connecting Caregivers 2-24

Welcome to the newest segment of the Aging Ahead Newsletter.  This section is all about Caregivers!  Our goal is to provide education, resources, and support for the many caregivers out there!  We see you; we care about you; and we’re here for you!   There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who…

posted on February 29, 2024
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