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Telehealth: A good opportunity for patients and scammers This month’s Missouri SMP Fraud Fact deals with the expansion of telehealth services, which has opened yet another door for potential fraud. Certainly, telehealth is a legitimate service provided by a growing number of physicians.Medicare covers telehealth services, including office visits, psychotherapy, consultations, and certain other medical…

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a custom cookbook using recipes from the SNAP-Ed Connection Recipe Finder Database. Recipes included have been reviewed by nutrition professionals using specific cost guidelines and nutrition criteria. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Here’s the cookbook to print or download: Healthy Eating on…

Young at Heart Resources is accepting requests for qualifications for in-home services throughout the 18-county planning and service area for the period July 1st, 2021, through June 30th, 2022. Applicants may be contacted for additional information or presentation while proposals are reviewed. All Requests for Proposals for Qualifications (RFQ) should be clearly marked, on the…

posted by Janna Leadbetter, Election Coordinator We want to thank each candidate for their interest in joining the Young at Heart Resources Board of Directors or Missouri Silver Haired Legislature, and recognize their desire to serve the older adults of Northwest Missouri across all needs and services. The May 4th election results, as certified by the…

Written by Missouri SMP The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is warning older adults to “Guard your Card” – that is, your Covid-19 Vaccine ID card. When you get your first COVID-19 vaccination, you should get a card stating the date of the shot and manufacturer of vaccination. If you did not get the card,…

Facilitated by Administration for Community Living (ACL) and their partners Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Open 3:00-7:00 PM ET Agenda and Registration (available in English and Spanish) This virtual fair is for people turning 65, retiring, or joining Medicare because of a disability. Learn about Medicare and all its parts to help you in your enrollment decisions. There…

To meet your candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors (BOD) and Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) elections, visit THIS POST. These elections are Tuesday, May 4th, and unless otherwise indicated by your voting site, polling hours will be 9 am – 3 pm. Voting for Northwest RegionBOD Election only at the following locations: Atchison –…

Board of Directors Candidates Presented in alphabetical order by last name SHERRY GOLDEN, Daviess County Running Unopposed & Representing ABCD Region (Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb Counties) I am Sherry Golden and I’m running for reelection to the YAHR Board of Directors. This would be my third term and I think that gives me…

Written by Missouri SMP This month’s Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Fraud Fact deals with a national COVID-19 vaccine email scam. There is a suspicious email going around that asks people to complete a survey and to receive a free reward in exchange for a nominal fee “to cover shipping.” This is a scam to try…

Thinking of running in the upcoming election for our Board of Directors? Here’s a list of FAQs that may help you determine whether you want to place your bid as a candidate. Q: What is the mission of Young at Heart Resources? A: The mission of Young at Heart Resources is to promote systems that…

March 15, 2021For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael Stopka660-240-9400 Young at Heart Resources Board of Directors Elections to be held May 4th, 2021Your opportunity to make an impact Albany, MO- Every year Young at Heart Resources holds regional elections to its Board of Directors. The board is comprised of 9 members representing 18 counties in Northwest Missouri,…