Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program
Many counties across Missouri are already implementing, or are considering implementing, senior tax relief as provided for under 137.1050, RSMo. This does NOT mean seniors will no longer have to pay real estate tax. It also does not mean their real estate tax bill will necessarily remain frozen completely, as some tax levies may be…
Silver Haired Legislature 2024
Several Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) volunteers and staff traveled to the 51st Missouri Silver Haired Legislature Annual Conference last week in Jefferson City. The 10 SHL delegations worked on drafting advocacy bills throughout the year, and the 75 delegates in attendance chose their Top Five Priorities and formulated plans to advocate for senior issues during…
Available Now: Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Including More Accessible Option
Starting September 26th, every U.S. household can order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the United States Postal Service (USPS). These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end…
Aging Ahead Arnold Open House
Aging Ahead is excited to announce the opening of Aging Ahead-Arnold, gathering at Jefferson College Arnold on Mondays and Wednesdays. We will mark this momentous occasion with an Open House on Monday, September 23 from 12:30pm-2pm. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by September 19 at
APS Initiative Takes Top Honor at USAging National Conference
The Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging (Ma4) earned the top innovation award July 9, 2024 at a national conference hosted by US Aging, the national association representing and supporting the network of over 640 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Ma4 is statewide association for Missouri’s 10 area agencies on aging. The winning…
State of Missouri 2024 Needs Assessment Survey
The State of Missouri has partnered with Polco, a leader in the field of civic engagement and surveying, to conduct the State of Missouri 2024 Needs Assessment Survey. If you are an older adult (age 50+), an adult with a disability, or an unpaid caregiver (adult 18+ providing unpaid care to another adult), please take…
Silver Haired Legislature to Hold Election May 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice is hereby given that this year’s Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) election is to be held at Aging Ahead’s senior centers on Tuesday, May 14. 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…
Warming Center Sites in Missouri 1-24
Winter weather is upon us and can be potentially hazardous as Missouri typically experiences periods of extreme cold during the winter. It is important to be prepared! Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is sharing a resource for you and our communities, an interactive map of warming center sites in Missouri, which is accessible…
Additional Resources
Aging Ahead is pleased to share the following resources with our community and encourage you to reach out to them for more information about their services, materials, events, and/or opportunities. For nonprofit or educational institutions wishing to be included on this page, please contact info@agingahead.org.