SMP Fraud Prevention August 2022
Medicare beneficiaries may receive legitimate survey requests The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) often alerts consumers about scammers who pretend to be with Medicare. This month, we want to tell you about a legitimate study being conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is conducting an ongoing study called the Medicare…
Podcast Episode 3: Meet our Community Options & Services Department!
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,…
Podcast Episode 2: Aging Ahead Celebrates Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Inclusion!
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,…
Aging Does Not Mean You Go It Alone
Aging Ahead’s Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Conners, was on Studio StL (Channel 2) sharing important information about the Agency and how we support older adults in the community. To learn more or connect with a Community Options Specialist, call (636) 207-0847.
SMP Fraud Fact June 2022
The first-ever Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is June 5 through June 11. It kicks off on 6-5 because most people qualify for Medicare on their 65th birthday. This event also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the SMP programs nationwide. To commemorate the week, the Missouri SMP wants to share some of the most common…
Annual Report FY 2021
Aging Ahead is excited to share our Annual Report to showcase what we have been up to. Annual Report 2021 Aging Ahead’s role in responding to an aging nation, Core services Area Agencies on Aging provide to seniors, A breakdown of the estimated 2021 financial budget, Inspiring and empowering participant stories, Opportunities for individuals and…
Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Always Aging Ahead with Special Guest Lisa Knoll
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,…
SMP Fraud Fact May 2022
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) of Missouri Fraud Fact for May focuses on the importance of keeping accurate medical records. One of the most important habits to keep your Medicare account safe from fraud is to keep track of your medical visits and procedures. Doing so also helps your visits go more smoothly. To help…
Older Americans Month 5-22
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for…