Kerri sits down with MJ Grothe, Aging Ahead's Manager of Senior Centers, and together they discuss mission-driven vocations and reflect on how the past helps humanity propel forward...all with a sense of humor. Join us! If you need assistance and you or your family member reside in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, or Jefferson County, please call 800-243-6060. For more information about Aging Ahead, including upcoming programs, additional resources, and getting involved like how to volunteer or donate, please check out our website at agingahead.org. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and ..read more

Kerri attends Aging Ahead's Y'S CHOICE program at the Edward Jones Family YMCA and discusses the importance of community and programs like Y's CHOICE with participants of the program. You'll hear from Shirley, Lawrence, Jo, Ethel, Ronald, Glenda, Sharon, Joanne, and our Y's CHOICE Resource Center Administrator, Jacki. To learn more about Aging Ahead's CHOICE programs, visit our CHOICE page on our website. Join us! If you need assistance and you or your family member reside in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, or Jefferson County, please call 800-243-6060. For more information about Aging Ahea ..read more

Kerri sits down with Emily Harrow, Supervisor of Community Programs, to discuss the importance of community, intergenerational programming, and Aging Ahead's CHOICE program. If you are interested in becoming a presenter for CHOICE, please visit our website and fill out the short application to Become a Presenter. If you're an older adult interested in participating in the CHOICE program, please click here. If you need assistance and you or your family member reside in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, or Jefferson County, please call 800-243-6060. For more information about Aging Ahead and the ..read more

This time Kerri has conversations about Aging Ahead's Meals on Wheels program with people that receive home-delivered meals. She speaks with Fred, Marilyn, and her own grandmother, and together, they laugh, talk about life, and what it means to them to receive a home-delivered meal. Join us! If you need assistance and you or your family member reside in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, or Jefferson County, please call 800-243-6060. For more information about Aging Ahead and the work we do, including upcoming programs, additional resources, and getting involved--like how to volunteer or donat ..read more

Happy Holidays! Here, at Aging Ahead, to age is to celebrate. In this episode, you will hear from Aging Ahead participants, volunteers, and staff, all reflecting on the gifts of aging. It's a gift to Always be Aging Ahead with all of you!  Thank you to our special guests: Glenna, Barbra, Gina, Joane, Marcia, Carol, Levon, Paula, Sarah, Susan, Tina, Diane, Tommy, Lisa, and Jan for sharing their gifts of aging with us. If you need assistance and you or your family member reside in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, or Jefferson County, please call 800-243-6060. For more information about Agi ..read more

School was in session this fall! We partnered up with Lindenwood University’s Wellness Inspired Senior Education (or WISE) program and launched Cyber Seniors, connecting college students with older adults who want to learn more about technology and how to use their devices. Cyber Seniors is an internationally recognized program that bridges the digital divide and connects generations through tech. Thank you so much to Annie Alameda, Whitley Huxhold, Meredith Pool, Katie Schoff, our special guests, Amy, Carmen, Sheryl, Grace, Margaret, Izzy, Frank, Kennedy, Carol, Louella, McKaleigh, Sharon, &a ..read more

Kerri speaks with dedicated volunteers that work throughout our four service counties. Together, we discuss personal volunteer stories and how volunteering is much more than just an activity--it's a bridge that connects people across all generations to their community. The impact of our incredible volunteers is far-reaching. Join us! We need your help! Please visit our volunteer page to learn all about the exciting and impactful ways to become an Aging Ahead volunteer!  Want to see firsthand what it's like to be an Aging Ahead volunteer from actual volunteers? Check out our Volunteer Vide ..read more

Kerri speaks with Laura Conners, Aging Ahead's Volunteer Coordinator. Together, they discuss exciting volunteer opportunities, and the impact our dedicated volunteers create throughout our community!  Please visit our volunteer page to learn all about the exciting and impactful ways to become an Aging Ahead volunteer! We need your help!  Want to see firsthand what it's like to be an Aging Ahead volunteer from actual volunteers? Check out our Volunteer Video ..read more

Kerri speaks with older adults that regularly attend Aging Ahead senior centers at the Washington, South County, Quad Cities, and St. Charles locations.  Aging Ahead is proud to operate 19 community senior centers located throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. These locations serve as focal points and provide a plethora of resources, social activities, and wellness programs to the aging population. Everyone’s story is different with unique journeys, but a universal theme was that people—no matter what age—crave a sense of community, and finding that community ..read more

Kerri discusses the importance of senior center focal points in the aging community with four of Aging Ahead's center administrators.  Aging Ahead is proud to operate 19 community senior centers located throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. These locations serve as focal points and provide a plethora of resources, social activities, and wellness programs to the aging population. In Part I, Kerri discusses the importance of these focal points with Debbie (Washington), Pam (South County), Bernita (Quad Cities), and Tina (St. Charles).  For more informatio ..read more