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….
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…
Public Hearing Notice 4-15-25
Aging Ahead will hold a public hearing to review the Area Plan for FY26. The hearing will provide information on Aging Ahead’s proposed plans, budget, funding formula, and priorities for community-based services for older adults and family caregivers. Aging Ahead encourages funded partners, elected officials, aging network professionals, and members of the public to attend…
Urgent: Protect Aging Americans
In an ever-changing world, one thing remains constant: We are all aging. The sustained aging of our American population is driving a permanent increase in the percentage of older adults, establishing a historical demographic precedent. The Trump Administration has proposed a restructuring of the U.S.Health and Human Services (HHS) that includes dismantling the ACL (Administration…
IMPORTANT NEWS TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is implementing stricter identity verification measures that may impact you. Here are some things you should know: INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES:The SSA is tightening identity-proofing to combat fraudulent claims. This means increased security around proving who you are to the SSA. CHANGES TO VERIFICATION:Beginning March 31st, phone verification will no longer…
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…
It’s Not Your Fault – FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Empowerment After Financial Fraud Many victims feel helpless after experiencing fraud. Not only do you have to overcome the financial loss, but you might also be experiencing a tremendous emotional impact. Master Manipulators Scammers are master manipulators. They use persuasive techniques and influence tactics based on psychology in order to defraud their target. If you…
Act Now: Urge Your Lawmakers to Protect and Fund Critical OAA Programs from USAging
Snapshot (A 30-second read for busy people) By March 14, Congress must either pass a final FY 2025 spending package or another continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. The last action Congress took on their appropriations bills was last summer, when the House bill proposed major cuts to critical OAA programs and…