The Missouri Community Service Commission challenges all Missourians to volunteer 200 hours in their community in honor of the state’s 200 years. Each year, volunteers give back over $3.2 billion in service to their communities, and we want to recognize those who are making a positive impact. Those who complete the 200 hours will be…
Read MoreSeptember Medicare Fraud Prevention Fact
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) wants to alert you to the latest genetic testing fraud trend – cardiovascular genetic testing. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries genetic testing cheek swabs to obtain their Medicare information. The scammers then use the information for fraudulent billing purposes or possibly medical identity theft. The scammers sometimes call the…
Read MoreYoung at Heart Resources and Mom’s Meals Partnership Flourishes
Mom’s Meals Adds a Truck Route to Nodaway County to Better Serve Homebound Clients August 9, 2021For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael Stopka660-240-9400 Albany, MO – Young at Heart Resources and Mom’s Meals® have been partnering since the fall of 2020 to provide homebound individuals 60+ with home delivered meals. Through this partnership, Mom’s Meals has provided…
Read MoreAugust Medicare Fraud Prevention Fact
Scammers are taking advantage of Missouri’s new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program.
Read MoreSenior Lunch Club Coming to Cameron
Beginning Thursday, August 5th, Young at Heart Resources hosts the Lunch Club! The weekly meals will be catered by DeKalb County Senior Center, and held at the Cameron United Methodist Church located at 201 N. Pine. Individuals who are 60 years and older can contribute to the cost of their lunch, but are able to…
Read MoreProvide-a-Ride Program Welcomes New Driver
New Provide-a-Ride driver, David Sturgeon (left), recently completely his training with our program specialist, Mitz Steele. He was also able to visit with FR Bailey (right), who is our much-beloved veteran volunteer. Please help us welcome David to the transportation program! **Trained Provide-a-Ride (PAR) drivers take our clients to non-emergency medical appointments. They receive supplemental…
Read MoreMissouri Associate of Area Agencies on Aging (ma4) | Post-Covid Services Summary
Look at what we were able to accomplish during an incredibly challenging year — with the help of our 9 sister Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri! Learn more about how our AAAs make a difference to aging adults by visiting http://www.ma4web.org/.
Read MoreJuly Medicare Fraud Prevention Fact
Some truths about preventive services The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) wants to make sure that you are taking full advantage of the preventive benefits provided to you by Medicare. Medicare covers at least two dozen preventive benefit services. They range from screenings for heart disease, cancer and diabetes, to shots for the flu and…
Read MoreMissouri Officials Call for Support and Protection of Elders
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, bullied or exploited. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations, to unite…
Read MoreLGBT Elder Affirmation Survey
DHSS teams up with Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council
Launches COVID-19 plain language guide for the disability community JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) along with the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council released a new resource, the “Missouri Plain Language Guide for People with Disabilities, their Families and Caregivers,” on COVID-19 and the vaccine. Through this partnership, the new guide will ensure…
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