Aging Ahead

March 1-5, 2021 is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Missouri experiences a wide range of spring and summer severe weather, including tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding. I encourage you to use this week to review your severe weather safety plans. Practice what you would do if it were REAL. Every day this week I will be sending you information on different severe weather topics. I hope you will find out at least one thing you didn’t already k...now. Preparing for an event starts now! Ask yourself what YOU would do in case of severe weather. Do you have multiple ways to receive alerts? Do you have adequate shelter and supplies? More information - https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado-prepare

Join Us for a Collaborative Virtual Series with Aging Ahead, Alzheimer's Association, Care Choice Care Management, Memory Care Home Solutions, and SLU Geriatric Education Center's Collaborative. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:00-11:00am- Dementia Medications and Their Alternatives- Speaker John Morley Zoom Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dementia-medications-and-their

Want to make a difference in the life of a vulnerable adult? The Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a network of volunteers who advocate for residents of nursing homes. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 800-309-3282 or email [email protected]. For more information visit http://health.mo.gov/ombudsman/

The St. Louis County Library announced they are now offering ‘GrandPads’ to bring technology to underserved senior citizens for free. The library said they are expanding their Digital Equity Initiative by providing the tablet devices to those eligible for one year. If you would like more information or to register call 314-994-3300.

Join us for a Collaborative Virtual Series learning about Evidence Update-Non-Pharmacologic Dementia Best Practices from Ariel Mann on January 20th. Register at the link: https://www.agingahead.org//evidence-update-non-pharmacol/

Looking for a great aging resource. The Seniors' Resource Guide is a print and online publication that includes the area's largest database of detailed business listings of resources for older adults. Visit https://www.stlouistimes.com/ to find out more.

ADVOCATE: One of the many roles of the Ombudsman is to advocate for the rights of residents of long-term care homes. If you or someone you know is in need of an Ombudsman call 800-309-3282 or visit health.mo.gov/ombudsman

It’s your last day to help seniors in need when you purchase or lease a new #Subaru during the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event! Head to your local retailer and select #MealsOnWheels to receive $250 from @subaru_usa! www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/sharethelove

Making sure you have the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine is important. Your choice to get vaccinated can make a positive impact not only you and your family, but your entire community. https://covidvaccine.mo.gov//Vid/Covid_Vax_Akhtar_v1_2.mp4

The mission of Missouri’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care homes through advocacy, education and empowerment. To learn more about our program or to learn how you can become a volunteer, call 800-309-3282 or visit health.mo.gov/ombudsman.

One more day! During the 2020 @subaru_usa Share the Love Event, your lease or purchase of a new #Subaru by Jan 4 can support seniors in our community this New Year and beyond! Select #MealsOnWheels, and @subaru_usa will donate $250. https://youtu.be/8tBB2jahcP4

Staying connected during social distancing. Cyber-Seniors is committed to keeping senior citizens socially connected while remaining safe in their homes. Seniors can register for online seminars by calling 1-844-217-3057 or by visiting cyberseniors.org. Register today!