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…
Read MoreMay 2021 Medicare Fraud Prevention Fact
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,…
Read MoreUpcoming Medicare Virtual Fair
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…
Read MoreYour 2021 YAH Elections Polling Sites
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 –…
Read MoreIntroducing Your 2021 BOD and SHL Election Candidates
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…
Read MoreApril 2021 Medicare Fraud Prevention Fact
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…
Read MoreYAH Board of Directors FAQs
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…
Read More2021 Board of Directors Elections (Press Release)
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,…
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccine Scam Alert
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…
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