/tags/senior-citizens Senior Citizens en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-19/missouri-mike-parson-ombudsman-program-veto Even with a mostly volunteer workforce, the approximately $300,000 annually the program gets from the state isn’t enough, advocates said. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-19/missouri-mike-parson-ombudsman-program-veto Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-house-approves-senior-property-tax-freeze Lawmakers approved the original law last session. The fix widens who would be eligible for a property tax freeze. Fri, 17 May 2024 21:12:29 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-house-approves-senior-property-tax-freeze Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-04-23/missouri-senior-property-tax-freeze-has-unanswered-questions Missouri counties told state lawmakers that they needed more information when it comes to putting the freeze in place. Some revisions were made this year, but some lawmakers contend that it will take a third try to get the program right. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-23/missouri-senior-property-tax-freeze-has-unanswered-questions Meg Cunningham /government-politics-issues/2024-01-29/want-to-help-spread-love-this-valentines-day-write-an-illinois-senior-citizen Metro East and Quincy-area residents who want to show senior citizens some love this Valentine’s Day can write a card, and their state senator will deliver it. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:27:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-29/want-to-help-spread-love-this-valentines-day-write-an-illinois-senior-citizen Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-12-08/st-louis-board-of-aldermen-freeze-property-taxes-for-seniors Property taxes for senior homeowners in St. Louis will be frozen, thanks to a bill passed Friday by the Board of Aldermen. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:31:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-08/st-louis-board-of-aldermen-freeze-property-taxes-for-seniors Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2023-10-04/st-louis-is-considering-a-property-tax-freeze-for-senior-citizens The proposal would only apply to the city portion of property taxes and would have limits based on income or total property value. But supporters say every little bit helps. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:35:51 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-04/st-louis-is-considering-a-property-tax-freeze-for-senior-citizens Jonathan Ahl /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-18/bilingual-internationals-senior-center-reunites-after-two-years-of-separation Missouri’s only senior center devoted to immigrants and refugees resumed its popular senior groups last month. Thu, 19 May 2022 21:47:33 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-18/bilingual-internationals-senior-center-reunites-after-two-years-of-separation Kayla Drake /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-24/how-a-kirkwood-octogenarian-became-an-international-money-mule Glenda Seim, 81, fell in love with a man she met online. He was actually a scam artist. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracy Berry and journalist Ryan Krull discuss the twists and turns of her case. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:20:54 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-24/how-a-kirkwood-octogenarian-became-an-international-money-mule Sarah Fenske /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-07/seniors-debunk-myths-about-assisted-living-with-new-murder-mystery For residents of Arrow Senior Living communities, writing a mystery novel together proved to be the perfect pandemic project. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:40:42 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-07/seniors-debunk-myths-about-assisted-living-with-new-murder-mystery Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2021-10-01/st-louis-senior-citizens-can-get-rides-to-the-store-in-electric-cars An electric car-sharing service will provide nonemergency rides to seniors in St. Louis while offsetting fossil fuel emissions. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 22:04:32 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-10-01/st-louis-senior-citizens-can-get-rides-to-the-store-in-electric-cars Niara Savage