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We’d like you to meet Shari Harris. Shari moved from Western Nebraska in November 2016 to join Young at Heart Resources as Chief Financial Officer. She enjoys being part of something that makes a difference in people’s lives. Shari believes it’s important to give back. She’s a US Navy Veteran, and has enjoyed a variety…

Today we want you to meet Mary Jo Fletchall. Mary Jo celebrated her six-year anniversary with Young at Heart Resources a few weeks ago. She was initially hired as a temporary employee under a Benefits Enrollment Center grant, and three months later secured full-time status to focus on benefits counseling. “I love my job,” she…

Today we’re introducing Edna Christian. Edna is our Family Caregiver Coordinator and has been with the agency since July. She is grateful for the opportunity to support family caregivers as they care for their loved ones. Keeping a family member at home for as long as possible involves a multitude of tasks, so she’s armed…

Written by Missouri SMP The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine slowly continues in Missouri, and Medicare beneficiaries now qualify to get the vaccine as it becomes available.  Patience and vigilance are necessary as local health departments, clinics and pharmacies set up vaccination events and alert the public. The Missouri SMP reminds older adults to watch…

Meet Becky Caldwell, who is with our Ombudsman program. Becky’s been with Young at Heart Resources for more than seven years. She started as a care coordinator, assisting clients with things like Medicaid and in-home assessments, and back then was also a licensed navigator for the Affordable Care Act. In 2015, she received a promotion…

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!

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…