Did you know we partner as fall prevention educators with the Show Me Falls Free Missouri Coalition? This is because health and wellness are related to some of the tumbles we take. What can you do to decrease your risk of falling? Learn more by visit their website here: PREVENT MISSOURI FALLS And you can…
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POSITION: Program Monitor CLASSIFICATION: Full time REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer FLSA: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the Program Monitor is to monitor compliance with federal, state, and AAA regulations…
Read MoreOffice Closure
Our offices in Albany and Cameron will be closed Friday, May 8th, in observance of Harry S. Truman Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday morning.
Read MoreAn Important Note About LTC Facilities
While residents’ rights are the first priority of our Ombudsman Program, the protection of those living in long-term care facilities is high on the list of our concerns throughout the pandemic caused by COVID-19, too. Shelter-in-place orders are lifting throughout the state of Missouri, and we know you’re ready to visit with your loved ones…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association Virtual Support for Caregivers
You can join the NW Missouri Caregiver Support Group by telephone or webinar on April 28th or May 12th. Click HERE and scroll to your preferred date to register!
Read MoreRed Cross Virtual Opportunity
Our friends at the American Red Cross would like you to know about a new virtual opportunity, starting tonight!
Read MoreExercising While Sheltering in Place
by Micky Bates, Healthy Living Coordinator Although many of us are sheltering in place due to COVID-19, that doesn’t mean we should become less active. We may not be able to go to the gym or attend our favorite exercise class, but there are many exercises we can do at home. Engaging in a moderate…
Read MoreBenefit Specialists Available
Young at Heart Resources has two devoted counselors who are available to talk with older adults, and people with disabilities, to find benefits and eligibility you may not be aware of. Our specialists are knowledgeable about many programs, and they share their expertise so that clients can make informed decisions about what they need. They…
Read MoreSenior Haired Legislature 2020 Update
Dear Silver Haired Delegates and Alternates, We are asking that you continue your current positions with the Northwest Silver Haired Legislature through August 31, 2020. Due to the current restrictions in place regarding COVID-19, which limit social gatherings to groups of no more than ten and require maintaining a six foot distance from others, we…
Read MoreStimulus Status for Social Security Recipients
Some older adults are asking, “If I didn’t file income taxes because my only income is social security, will I still get a stimulus payment?” The answer: Yes. Just like the U.S. Government will be using contact information connected to federal income tax filings for check distribution to some, they will use the contact information…
Read MoreFor In-Home Services RFQ 2021
Young at Heart Resources requests for qualification for in-home services throughout the 18-county planning and service area for the period July 1st, 2020, through June 30th, 2021. Applicants may be contacted for additional information or presentation while proposals are reviewed. Those interested in submitting a proposal are encouraged to attend our RFQ conference and have…
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