SMP May Fraud Fact 2023
Will “unwinding” the COVID-19 State of Emergency impact Medicaid beneficiaries? Medicaid is a government-run health insurance program for low-income individuals and families of all ages. During the COVID-19 State of Emergency, Medicaid recipients could not lose coverage due to the continuous Medicaid enrollment provision. After a three-year pause, state employees are now checking the eligibility…
Podcast 11: Hear from Meals on Wheels Recipients
Check out the newest episode of Always Aging Ahead, now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! In this episode, Kerri speaks with recipients of Aging Ahead’s Meals on Wheels program. Fred, Marilyn, and Kerri’s own grandmother Ina Mae share their personal journeys and what it means to them to receive home-delivered meals. Every journey is…
SHL Speak Up for all Older Adults
By Barb Ittner, Immediate Past President of Missouri’s SHL* The Missouri Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. Missouri was the first state to establish an SHL. But what is it? The SHL is an organized group of senior citizen volunteers who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s older adults. Members are selected…
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Emmy Award Winner Montel Williams to Open Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Personal stories can change the conversation around sensitive and important topics. The National Council on Aging is honored to announce that Montel Williams will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium, sharing his experiences…
Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 10, 2023 Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Wednesday, May 10. SHL is a formally elected group of volunteers aged 60 or older who advocate on behalf of Missouri’s…
Older Adult Research Opportunity
Aging Ahead is sharing this opportunity for your information only. Derek Wilson is a PhD Candidate of Sociology and Gerontology at the University of Kansas. (website for verification: https://sociology.ku.edu/people/derek-wilson) He is currently working on his dissertation which examines the experiences of older adults who use smart home technology. Please review the attached to consider participating. …