On the Radar: Spotlight on Timely Topics
Advocacy Alert!
Aging Ahead is thankful the swift action in moving the FY25 Supplemental out of Committee and to the House floor. The Committee’s dedication to Missouri’s older adults is deeply appreciated.
Silver Haired Legislature Priorities
Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) volunteers and staff worked hard narrowing down their Top Priorities to 5.
Upcoming Events
- Mar 24 Monday
Aging Ahead Arnold 3-24-25
- 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Jefferson College Arnold – 1687 Missouri State Road, Arnold, MO, 63010 Programming: Aging Ahead-Arnold gathers at Jefferson College Arnold on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30pm-2pm. Enjoy lunch and socialization with other older adults. Registration: Lunch is provided free-of-charge to those adults age 60+ who preregister 72 hours in advanced with a suggested donation of $5.
- Mar 25 Tuesday
Silver Haired Legislature Volunteer Advocates in Missouri 3-25-25
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Oak Bend Library – 842 S Holmes Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122 Presentation Description: Join us to learn about the Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) and its efforts to help ensure all Missourians have opportunities to age well. SHL volunteers, age 60 and older, are focused on state legislative issues and processes, making sure older adults…
Always Aging Ahead
The Podcast Returns – Kerri Speaks with Special Guests Lydia Franklin and Stephanie Patrick
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Call Congress TODAY
Call Congress TODAY to Protect Critical Older Americans Act Programs By March 14, Congress must either pass a final FY 2025 spending package or another continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. Time is running out! Please urge your Senators and US Congressman to protect older adults last action Congress took on their…
Missouri Caregiver Program
DHSS Home » Senior & Disability Services » Dementia Caregiving Background The Customized Caregiver Training & Relief Program is known publicly as the Missouri Caregiver Program. It supports caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias across Missouri through education, respite care, and assistive technology services. This program is designed to reduce stress, improve communication, make home safety…
Shared Care Tax Credit (SCT)
Purpose Provides a tax credit to help families offset the costs of caring for an elderly person (age 60 or older). Eligible Applicants The caregiver of the elderly person (age 60 or older) must be registered with the Department of Health as a certified shared care member and not receive monetary compensation for providing care…