Over Sixty

Services and Information

• AARP Tax-Aide Program for Seniors
  This service provides tax assistance during tax season at no charge to seniors residing in the City of St. Louis and persons working downtown St. Louis.
• Access Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services
  Information on how to access city-sponsored health and disease management programs for elderly City residents.
• Acquire Transportation for Seniors
  Request transportation for non-emergency errands to the grocery store, bank and other locations, or purchase a discounted bus pass
• Apply for Real Estate Tax Credits and Rent Rebates (Circuit Breaker) for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
  This service helps seniors and persons with disabilities apply for the Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim (also known as Circuit Breaker). which gives money back to eligible individuals for a portion of their paid real estate tax or rent.
• Disease Management
  Resources for the management of health in the elderly and disabled.
• Obtain Assistance Applying for Health Insurance or Medicare
  SLAAA offers assistance for people of all ages with obtaining health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), as well as assistance with Medicare needs.
• Participate in the Senior Minor Home Repair and Chore Program
  Volunteers provide minor home repairs and household chores for senior citizens (60 years of age or older) living in their own home in the City of St. Louis.
• Participate in the Senior Nutrition Program
  Meals for the elderly and disabled delivered to the home or provided at the senior centers.
• Senior Centers in St. Louis
  Senior Centers in St. Louis provide congregate meals, transportation services, activities and more.
• Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze Credit Program
  The tax freeze program limits the amount of increase that can happen in the future due to property tax increases for senior citizens in the City of St. Louis.

Laws, Bills, and Policies

• Discrimination Statement
  St. Louis Area Agency on Agency Discrimination Statement
• Privacy and Security Standards
  St. Louis Area Agency on Agency Privacy and Security Standards
• Statement on Language Support
  St. Louis Area Agency on Aging Statement on Language Support

External Resources

• Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter
  The St. Louis chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association assists seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia and their families with educational classes, a 24/7 helpline, and support groups for families.
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a resource of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and assists the public with Medicare and Medicaid concerns.
• Division of Senior and Disability Services Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Hotline
  If you suspect elder abuse or neglect, you can report it by calling 800-392-0210.
• Emergency Preparations for Individuals with Functional Needs & Seniors
  Ready in # information for Individuals with Functional Needs.
• Functional Needs Registry
  Official Website for the Functional Needs Registry-St. Louis MO
• Medicare.gov
  The Official U.S. Government Website for Medicare
• SAGE Metro St. Louis
  SAGE Metro St. Louis provides support and advocacy services for LGBT seniors and their families.
• Sign Up and Find a Medicare Plan
  Information for people who are just getting started with Medicare.
• St. Louis City Senior Fund
  The Senior Fund administers revenue from a portion of property taxes to support services for residents 60 years of age or older

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