Older Adult Resources Saint Louis
Care Options (Overview/Birds-eye view)
Home health, adult day programs, senior living, hospice, and palliative care.
Caregiver support Groups, Caregiver Action Network, Caregiver Club. 24/7 Help Line.
OT evaluation clinics and AARP tips on discussing retirement from the wheel.
St Louis Area Resource Directory
Info on food pantries, meals on wheels, subsidized housing. Have a piece of paper and pen handy!
Free placement consultative services in Saint Louis.
Take some classes!
PD specific support groups, exercise classes.
If you or someone that you know is interested in receiving meals from Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis, and you feel that eligibility requirements are met (see Who Is Eligible), call 314-374-9549 to request an eligibility interview.
Advance care planning. Living will. POA.
Therapists for older adults
GUIDE model and PACE Program
Free Durable Medical Equipment
STLHELP is a nonprofit in St. Louis that provides free donated refurbished home medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and hospital beds to anyone who needs it with no insurance or income requirements.
They assess the situation, create a plan of care, coordinate services, and help with decision making.
Memory Care Home Solutions, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Music Therapy
Social Media Accounts to Follow
Be influenced for good.
An overview. Includes link to apply for Missouri Medicaid.
If you’re not sure where to start…
Begin by contacting your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Every county in the U.S. has one, and they are designed to help older adults and caregivers navigate services, benefits, meal programs, transportation, and care coordination. For those living in the City of St. Louis, your AAA is the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA).
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA)
City of St. Louis Department of Human Services
1520 Market St., Suite 4086, St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-612-5918 or 877-612-5918
Fax: 314-612-5915
Email: SLAAA@stlouis-mo.gov
Website: www.SLAAA.org
What they provide:
SLAAA offers home-delivered and congregate meals for adults 18–59 with a disability or 60+ living in the City of St. Louis. Meals meet 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance and are suitable for individuals with diabetes or heart disease. Nutrition supplements may be available for those at high nutritional risk. A staff member completes an eligibility visit before services begin. There is no charge, but voluntary contributions are welcome.
Senior centers supported by SLAAA also offer health screenings, exercise classes, computer classes, tax help, food pantries, benefits assistance, and educational programs.
How to apply:
Call 314-612-5918.
SLAAA-Affiliated Senior Centers (City of St. Louis)
City Seniors
4705 Ridgewood, St. Louis, MO 63116
Phone: 314-352-0141
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–2:30 PM
Services: Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation
Five Star Center
2832 Arsenal, St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: 314-664-1008
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–3 PM
Services: Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation
Monarch St. Louis International Senior Center
2740 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63118
Office: 314-645-7800
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM
Services: Congregate meals, transportation
Northside Youth & Senior Service Center
4120 Maffitt, St. Louis, MO 63113
Phone: 314-531-1937
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
Services: Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation
Robert Fulton Senior Center
5521 Wells Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314-367-9600
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Services: Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation
St. Louis Activity Center
5602 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139
Phone: 314-645-3477
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM
Services: Congregate meals, transportation
Southside Center
3017 Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: 314-664-5024
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
Services: Congregate meals, transportation
Urban League PATCH Center
7925 Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111
Phone: 314-584-6964
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–2 PM
Services: Congregate meals
Wesley House Senior Center
4507 Lee Ave., St. Louis, MO 63115
Phone: 314-385-1000
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM
Services: Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation
Or the Non-Profit Aging Ahead is a good bet too!
Aging Ahead (St. Louis County, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties)
14535 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Phone: 800-243-6060 or 636-207-0847
Email: info@agingahead.org
Website: www.agingahead.org
What they provide:
Aging Ahead is the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for St. Louis County, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson counties. They offer home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels), congregate meals, senior-center programming, transportation resources, caregiver support, care coordination, benefits assistance, and safety-net services to help older adults stay independent in the community.
Services vary by county and center but commonly include exercise classes, nutrition support, health screenings, education programs, and social activities.
How to apply or get connected:
Call 800-243-6060.
