Mesothelioma Resource Center 5-15-24
Seniors are living longer and having to face more challenges than before. A healthy lifestyle can help you deal with aging, protect you from cancer and keep you at your best. As average life expectancies increase, older adults are learning more about the cancers and other health risks that might affect them. In fact, age…
Effective Communication Strategies 5-7-24
An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways…
COVID-19 Resource Page 24
STAY SAFE. STAY UP TO DATE. Protect your health and the people you love. Vaccines are safe, effective, save millions of lives and are the best defense against many infectious diseases. If you are 65+ or have a compromised immune system, you may be more vulnerable to certain diseases, so get vaccinated today. You have the…
Alzheimer’s Special Event Recording
Finding Joy in the Season – Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a virtual special event presented by Brenda Gurung. This program will be available virtually through Zoom on electronic device November 16- December 31, 2023. For families living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the holidays can be bittersweet and challenging. Festivities can agitate or confuse…
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Update Discussion
Join Alzheimer’s Association and Aging Ahead for a discussion on some of the latest research in the field of Alzheimer’s disease including new treatments. You will also learn more about local support services available to families and how you can help raise awareness in your community. Refreshments will be provided. When: Thursday, November 9th 11:30am-…
Ten Symptoms of Caregiver Stress Resource List 6-23
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (The Family Caregiver May 2023 Newsletter) HEALTH.GET IN TOUCH WITH US: MO.GOV/SENIORS/ 573.526.4542 INFO@HEALTH.MO.GOV Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. Iknow Mom is going to get better. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or frustration that he or she can’t…
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…
Medicare and Advocates
Justice in Aging has published two fact sheets that provide basic information and tips for LGBTQ+ individuals with Medicare and their advocates: Marriage, Medicare, and Medicaid: What Same Sex Couples Need to Know, available in English and Spanish, discusses rules about Medicare coverage for spouses and treatment of spousal income for programs that affect Medicare…
CMS Reduced Drug Prices, Enhanced Medicare Benefits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – October 5, 2022The Inflation Reduction Act will provide meaningful financial relief for millions of people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments and strengthening the Medicare Program both now and in the long-ru 3. How soon will drug costs go down for people with Medicare? Savings start as soon…