Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Those who meet income eligibility requirements may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), which pays Medicare Part B premiums. Those who qualify are auto-enrolled in Extra Help (Part D subsidy). To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or…
Table for 2
Join St. Charles County Department of Public Health and MU Extension St. Charles for a class to explore meal planning, grocery shopping challenges and nutrition guidelines for older adults. Learn practical tips to meet your nutritional needs and maintain a healthy lifestyle! Thursday, May 15, 2025 10-11am at the MU Extension in St. Charles County…
2025 Delivering A Difference Volunteer of the Year
Aging Ahead is excited to announce that the 2025 Delivering A Difference Volunteer of the Year is Allen Serfas! Allen has served as a volunteer on the Aging Ahead Foundation Board for nearly 15 years! During that time, Allen has passionately championed all efforts to support Aging Ahead and those we serve. He cares deeply…
Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 1, 2025
Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Thursday, May 1 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 St. Louis, St….
A Joint Message from the Aging Network
To our networks: We know that these have been trying and uncertain times as you seek information on the recent proposed changes happening at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that could impact programs that are vital to both older Americans and their caregivers to whom you provide life-sustaining and often life-saving services….
Championing Healthy Aging: The Critical Role of Brain Injury Screening in Supporting Older Adults
To: Directors of Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Americans with Disabilities Act National Network, and Directors of Brain Injury Programs The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview on the intersection of brain injury, older Americans, falls, and dementia, highlight the importance of screening for brain injury, and…
Benefits Spotlight Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs/ (MSP) Those who meet income eligibility requirements may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), which pays Medicare Part B premiums. Those who qualify are auto-enrolled in Extra Help (Part D subsidy). To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead…
Senior Medicare Patrol If It Sounds Too Good to be True, It Probably Is
Taking a deeper look at Medicare Flex CardsSome Medicare Advantage plans offer “flex cards,” which are prepaid debit cards to help cover extra health-related expenses. These expenses can be things like over-the-counter medication, dental or vision co-pays, and sometimes, a grocery allowance for healthy foods. But there are currently scams involving these flex cards, and…
Contact Congress About Threats to Your Ability to Deliver OAA Services!
Snapshot (A 30-second read for busy people) If you share USAging’s concerns about how the changes will affect the older adults and caregivers you serve, please let your Senators and Representatives know as soon as possible using the sample email below! As USAging has reported to members over the past week, the Trump Administration’s reorganization…