Max Oppenheimer has known Melanie and the Aging Gracefully team for years. Before joining the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Max spent 12 years working in long-term care, where he had the opportunity to work closely with residents, families and senior resources throughout the St. Louis area. Melanie was the first geriatric care manager he met, and he had the opportunity to see her work firsthand. Over the years, Max has seen Aging Gracefully grow, but says one thing has rema

Remembering Margaret “Bootsie” Beryl on her birthday, October 5 Before there was Aging Gracefully, there was Bootsie. For Melanie, founder of Aging Gracefully, her grandmother was much more than a beloved family member. She was a role model, a source of wisdom, a champion, and the inspiration behind the heart and spirit of the work Melanie does today. On October 5, Melanie's grandmother, Margaret “Bootsie” Beryl, would have celebrated her birthday. It is an opportunity to rem

Dear Friends, September is a time for new routines, new connections and, sometimes, a reminder that we don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. In this month's Aging Gracefully update, we're sharing a few things that reflect the heart of what we do. Camp Limitless: Creating a Place Where Kids with Type 1 Diabetes Can Just Be Kids When Aging Gracefully Care Manager Ellen Jones’ daughter Amelia was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 8, Ellen wanted more than anything

When Ellen Jones’ daughter Amelia was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes two years ago, everything changed. Amelia was just 8 years old. There was no family history of diabetes, and the diagnosis came as a complete shock. Suddenly, everyday childhood activities came with new considerations—blood sugar levels, insulin, pumps and devices, and the constant awareness that something as simple as playing outside or going swimming would require extra planning. But Ellen didn’t want Amel

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