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As we enter the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to enjoy our favorite treats while making small changes for better health! From swapping sugary drinks for flavored water to using fruit for natural sweetness in your favorite recipes, little changes can make a big difference! ❤️ Check out these simple sugar swaps from the…

Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Program! Want to help make Missouri the most neighborly state in America? The new Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Program makes it easy to turn simple, everyday acts of kindness into a statewide movement! Whether you’re sharing extra garden veggies, checking in on an older neighbor, or hosting a quick…

Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Program! Want to help make Missouri the most neighborly state in America? The new Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Program makes it easy to turn simple, everyday acts of kindness into a statewide movement! Whether you’re sharing extra garden veggies, checking in on an older neighbor, or hosting a quick…

Protect Your Health This Fall with a Flu Shot! As the weather cools down, flu season is gearing up. Getting your annual flu vaccine is the single best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our entire community—especially older adults and those with higher health risks. Why get vaccinated? Stay Out of the Hospital:…

Feel the Rhythm with Drums Alive! Looking for a fun, energetic way to stay active and boost your mood? Join us for our Drums Alive class every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM! Led by our incredible instructor, John Lagoutaris, this workout combines the motion of drumming with cardio and rhythm to…

Let’s talk about something serious—with a side of salsa. 🌮 It’s National Taco Day, and while we love a good reason to celebrate, there’s an issue we don’t taco ’bout enough: senior social isolation. As we age, staying connected can get harder, but staying socially active is essential for health, happiness, and longevity. No one…

Let’s Make Today Extra Special! Happy National Do Something Nice Day! We all know that small acts of kindness can have a BIG impact, and today is the perfect excuse to shower those around us with love – especially our cherished aging adults. Need some inspiration? We’ve put together a few simple, yet incredibly meaningful…

Everything can change in one incident. Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are here to help support those most in need during those most difficult times. https://mailchi.mp/ef16ba4c0da7/one-incident-away-10347649

SHIP National Technical Assistance Center Did you know? Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare are not the same thing. Medicare Advantage is an alternative way to receive your Medicare-covered benefits through a private insurance company that contracts with Medicare. While all Medicare Advantage plans must cover the same Medicare-covered services as Original Medicare, plans can differ…