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In 2021, 18 Missourians died due to heat-related illnesses (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges Missourians of all ages to take precautions as heat and humidity rise to dangerous levels. Heat-related illnesses often affect the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill, but summer temperatures can also take…

The first-ever Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is June 5 through June 11. It kicks off on 6-5 because most people qualify for Medicare on their 65th birthday. This event also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the SMP programs nationwide. To commemorate the week, the Missouri SMP wants to share some of the most common…

We want to thank all candidates for their interest in joining the Young at Heart Resources Board of Directors, and wish to recognize their desire to serve the older adults of Northwest Missouri across all needs and services. The May 3rd election results, as certified by the Gentry County Clerk and accepted by our sitting…

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) of Missouri Fraud Fact for May focuses on the importance of keeping accurate medical records. One of the most important habits to keep your Medicare account safe from fraud is to keep track of your medical visits and procedures. Doing so also helps your visits go more smoothly. To help…

Your voice matters! If you’re unable to vote in our Young at Heart Board of Director elections in person on May 3rd, you can call and ask for a mail-in ballot. (See THIS POST for a list of where our physical polling sites will be located.) Qualifications for mail-in voting: 60+ years old live in…

Adults 60 and older residing in our Northwest Missouri service area will be able to cast a ballot at a polling site located in their county. Proof of age and residence are required, but you don’t have to be one of our service recipients to use your voice! Because the Northwest Region, representing Atchison, Gentry,…

This year’s elections will be held May 3rd. Candidates with no opponents require no election, therefore polling locations will be established for only the regions where applicable. You can find that list here: BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES Presented in alphabetical order by last name CARMA EAGANS, Atchison County residentCurrent Vice-Chair **Running for Re-election Against Newcomer Sandra…

Do you live in or near Gallatin? Our Healthy Aging Program has a new class starting up! beginning April 26th held at the Daviess County Library free for adults 60+

Medicare Part B covers many, many preventive benefits, but a good place to start is your primary care physician for a wellness visit. If you’ve had Medicare Part B for more than a year, you can get an annual wellness visit to update your personalized plan to help prevent disease and disability. The wellness visit…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently issued an alert warning of persons attempting to impersonate Law Enforcement, Government Officials, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The Bureau of Environmental Health Services (BEHS) is aware of several recent incidents in Missouri in which one or more individuals have attempted to…