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Meet Micky Bates, who is first up. Micky is our Healthy Living Coordinator, and she celebrates 5 years with our organization this month. Because she strives to learn all she can to improve the lives of our older adults, she has achieved certification in several important programs, like Tai Chi, Arthritis Foundation Exercise, and Chronic…

This month we’ll be featuring a series of Young at Heart Resources staff bios! We’ll introduce you to each team member, and tell you a little bit about them as we work through February. We’ll be sharing one per business day, starting tomorrow, so be sure to watch this webpage!

Whether you’ve engaged with one of our Ombudsmen about your own rights, or on behalf of a loved one, or have interest in volunteering with our Ombudsman program, spend some time with the article linked below. Not only does it explain well what roles an Ombudsman plays, it offers a handful of case studies so…

If you like to drive and enjoy the company of others, contact us about a volunteer opportunity that may be right for you.

Written by Missouri SMP The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol wants older adults and their caregivers to be on the lookout for potential COVID-19 vaccine fraud and scams.  Here are some tips to protect yourself from potential vaccine fraud:  •You likely will not need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine during this public…

Attention job seekers: Mark your calendar! Healthcare organizations across Missouri have immediate openings for caring and compassionate team members. Opportunities for advancement are available within the healthcare community and positions needed include: · Licensed Practical Nurses · Certified Nurse Assistants · Medical Technicians · Laboratory Technicians · In-Home Caregivers · Food Service Workers · Janitorial…

Information provided by SCPRP The U.S. Administration on Aging has established a grant program to provide pension counseling projects across the United States, because it can be difficult for individuals to understand complex pension plans and laws.   One of those projects, The South Central Pension Rights Project (SCPRP), assists people in Missouri, as well as…

Written by Missouri SMP As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Because older people  are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, the Missouri SMP warns that they also are prime targets of potential fraud.  As of the beginning of December, there was no FDA-approved vaccine for COVID-19. The  first…

When you have a grateful heart because of all life has given you, it’s an easy “next step” to pay it forward to others and make a difference. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a…

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of…

Info compiled from the Administration for Community Living (ACL.gov) Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S.  Many caregivers work and also provide care, experiencing conflicts between competing responsibilities. Research indicates caregiving also takes a significant emotional, physical, and financial toll. With nearly half of all…