Benefits Spotlight – Home and Community Based Services HCBS
Medicaid (MO HealthNet) may provide a variety of in-home services, known as Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to those who meet income eligibility requirements (enrolled in Medicaid), have assessed needs, and are 63 years of age or older. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please…
July 2026 Fraud Prevention Tip
Telehealth: A Helpful Service—But Watch Out for Scams Telehealth makes it easier to see your doctor from home using a phone or video visit. It is a safe and convenient option when you are working with a provider you know and trust. Unfortunately, scammers are using telehealth to steal Medicare information and bill for services…
Area Plan
Aging Ahead encourages funded partners, elected officials, aging network professionals, and members of the public to read Aging Ahead’s Area Plan and leave a comment.
Essentials by Caregiving.com FAQ
Exciting New Partnership: Supporting Caregivers Together! Aging Ahead is sharing some exciting news with you! We are partnering with Caregiving.com to bring enhanced resources and support to caregivers in our community through the Caregiver Support Platform https://www.caregiving.com/partner/aging/ahead/insights . This collaboration aligns with our mission to assist caregivers by providing them with essential tools and resources,…
Elder Abuse Fraud Prevention Panel June 18
Protecting Seniors through Awareness & Collaboration – an information sharing session. Join fraud professionals, banking, law enforcement, and state adult protective services for an important discussion on how to DETECT, PREVENT, and RESPOND to scams and elder financial exploitation. Know the Signs. Stop the Scams. Protect our Seniors. Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm at…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on June 15th to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults. This year’s theme is Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work. WEADD serves as a good reminder that abuse of older adults impacts all of us.
Juneteenth – June 19
Juneteenth (6/19) is a federal holiday that honors the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and stands as both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the continued work of equity and justice. For more information and resources on Juneteenth, please visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s website. If you’re looking for…
Pride Month
Pride Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to reaffirm the importance of dignity, belonging, and inclusion for all. In our work serving older adults, that also means being mindful of the unique experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ older adults in our communities.
Benefits Spotlight Elder Abuse Awareness
Elder Abuse Awareness World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place each year on June 15 to help educate people about abuse and neglect of older adults. Missouri’s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline is available to report suspected abuse, bullying, neglect, and financial exploitation of older people. If you have concerns about an older adult call…
June 2026 Fraud Prevention
The Missouri SMP Helps Spot Scams, One Community at a Time.Scams seem to be everywhere these days. Maybe you’ve gotten a strange phone call claiming your Medicare card is “expiring.” Maybe you’ve seen ads promising free medical equipment or heard about someone losing money to a healthcare scam. It can happen fast, and it can…