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,…
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In Need of Pension Counseling & Info?
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…
Read MoreMarch 2021 Medicare Fraud Prevention Fact
Written by Missouri SMP The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) wants to remind you to read the mail that you receive from Medicare. In doing so, you can help prevent Medicare fraud and abuse, which cost taxpayers an estimated $60 billion annually. One of the best ways to detect potential abuse or fraud on your…
Read MoreBOD Elections Coming Soon!
Within the next few weeks, we’ll share more about who’s eligible and how to share your Intent to Run with our organization, as well as voting details!
Read MoreMeet Our Team: A Series in February (Robin)
Today we’re featuring Robin Williams. Robin is a regional Ombudsman, and has worked for Young at Heart Resources for the last nine years. As an Ombudsman, she advocates for those who live in long-term care, by promoting resident rights and culture change in hopes of making life the best it can be. “Being an Ombudsman…
Read MoreMeet Our Team: A Series in February (Hansi)
Today’s post features Hansi Trites. Hansi has been with Young at Heart Resources for about 6 years. She’s one of our care coordinators, which means she determines if clients are eligible for our various in-home programs and/or state assistance, and then facilitates connection to those services. Her favorite part of her job is hearing about…
Read MoreMeet Our Team: A Series in February (Michael)
Today it’s Michael’s turn. Michael is our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His work with Young at Heart began in June of 2019. Michael attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science, then a Master’s in Gerontology. (Lucky for us, Gerontology is the study of aging and its processes.)…
Read MoreMeet Our Team: A Series in February (Mitz)
Today we feature Melissa “Mitz” Steele. Mitz will celebrate 24 years with our agency in May. Wow! As a program specialist, Mitz provides benefits counseling to clients, coordinates our transportation program, and oversees three of our grant programs: The Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA); Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP); and South Central Pension…
Read MoreMeet Our Team: A Series in February (Joe)
Today’s team member is Joe Sloan, who’s been with us four years. Joe is one of our care coordinators, which means he determines if clients are eligible for our various in-home programs and/or state assistance. Through his work, he’s watched our reassessment program grow substantially, which allows contact with more people. He’s glad this means…
Read MoreMeet Our Team: A Series in February (Dana)
Today we’ll meet Dana Nigh. Dana is one of our administrative assistants, and she met the start of her 7th year with Young at Heart Resources on January 2nd. Dana wears many hats to make sure that the home office in Albany operates smoothly. She’s just as good at taking care of our staff, and…
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