Aging Ahead is proud to announce Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Knoll, was honored recently with a “Trailblazer in Aging Award for Innovation” by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The Innovator Award recognizes an individual or organization that has created innovative solutions to improve the health and economic security of older adults in the community. “This year’s Trailblazers are…
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FIVE BENEFITS YOU CAN APPLY FOR USING SSA.GOV
Social Security Administration continues to make it easier for you to access programs and benefits. Here are 5 ways you can apply for benefits using ssa.gov. Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at…
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July 23, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. Source: News Tribune July 23, 2023 Every day, 116 elder abuse reports are received in the state of Missouri. Elder abuse, which is defined as abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or bullying of adults older than 60, is a growing problem in the Show-Me State. And one of the state’s…
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