Tri-County Center for Independent Living, Rolla Missouri

06/08/2026

RHS! We love our community! ❤️

06/08/2026

Looking for a caregiver in the Bourbon area!!!!
Call us today 573-426-6237

06/08/2026

We are looking for a dependable caregiver in the Lebanon area. Please give us a call today!!! 573-426-6237

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

Contact Information
Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Leslee Howard
660-747-3107
[email protected]
www.missourismp.org



Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) to Hold Statewide Scamboree for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
Everyone Can Prevent Medicare Fraud

(WARRENSBURG, MO.) – Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and even their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud.

“Medicare fraud has a devastating impact on both beneficiaries and the Medicare program,” said Rona McNally, Director of Special Projects for the Missouri SMP.

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones on June 2nd by joining the Missouri SMP and their partners for the Missouri Statewide Scamboree during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW). Medicare Fraud Prevention Week annually runs through the week of June 5, or 6/5, because most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65.

“We teach people how to recognize and avoid Medicare fraud,” said McNally. “By preventing fraud before it happens, we help protect beneficiaries and preserve the Medicare program for future generations. This year we are holding Scamboree events throughout the state, and at noon the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General will livestream a special presentation ‘Strengthening Medicare Integrity: Protect. Detect. Report.’”

Residents attending the Missouri Statewide Scamboree events will learn how to recognize common Medicare scams, protect personal information, detect billing errors, and report suspected fraud. Educational materials and local resources will also be available to help beneficiaries, caregivers, and community members stay informed and protected.

The Missouri SMP encourages all Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, family members, and community partners to participate in Medicare Fraud Prevention Week activities and help spread awareness throughout their communities.

For more information about Missouri SMP services or to find a Scamboree event near you visit www.missourismp.org or follow the Missouri SMP on facebook.

SMPs help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries in the fight against health care fraud. Your SMP can help you with your questions, concerns, or complaints about potential fraud and abuse issues. It also provides information and educational presentations.

05/08/2026

TCIL is dedicated to supporting independence within our community through a multitude of services. Should you or someone in your network need help, please call us. We're here to provide assistance or direct you to the right professional if needed. VA services including Veteran Directed Care, In Home services, Consumer Directed Services, Medicaid, Private Insurance, and private pay.

The Small Business Festival was so much fun! What a great way for our resources right in our own community to come together and network. Thank you Rolla Chamber for organizing this. Networking is how we learn what our community needs. 💜

Not to mention, we have the BEST Board President!! He took over our stand so I could mingle and grab some coffee!

05/08/2026

Thank you sir!

The Rolla Police Department is proud to spotlight our new Chief of Police, William Loughridge.

Chief Loughridge’s connection to the Rolla community and the police department spans decades. He first became involved with the department through the Rolla Police Explorer Program while still in high school. After serving in the United States Air Force, he returned home to continue a career in law enforcement for the past 26 years.

Throughout his career, Chief Loughridge has worked in a variety of assignments and leadership roles, including patrol/K9, investigations, SWAT, narcotics enforcement, and administration. He has also served in leadership roles in two area task forces over the years, helping strengthen partnerships between local, county, state, and federal agencies throughout the region.

Chief Loughridge holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Public Administration. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and the Missouri Police Chiefs Association Command College. In addition to his law enforcement duties, he has served the past three years as Assistant Director of the East Central College Law Enforcement Training Center, helping train and mentor future law enforcement officers.

Chief Loughridge believes effective law enforcement is rooted in integrity, respect, and fairness while maintaining accountability, professionalism, and strong community partnerships.

“I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as Chief of Police in the community that I’ve called home for most of my life. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our dedicated employees and community partners to ensure Rolla remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Please join us in congratulating Chief William Loughridge on his new role leading the Rolla Police Department.

05/08/2026

Today is Give STL Day! 💙

At Ronald McDonald House St. Louis, we believe families should never have to face a child’s medical journey alone. Every day, we provide a home-away-from-home to families of seriously ill children.

Your support helps provide:

- A comforting place to stay
- Warm meals and daily essentials
- Supportive programs and compassionate care
- Moments of togetherness when families need it most

This Give STL Day, you can make a direct impact on local families right here in our community.

Join us in keeping families close when it matters most. https://rmhcstl.org/give-stl-day/

05/08/2026

Living blind doesn’t mean living less.

Many people feel lost when they become low vision or blind because they don’t want to rely on others but being open to help often shows them that people step in out of kindness, not pity. A lot of people who are blind, including myself, are completely comfortable with being blind. We’re not embarrassed, we’re not ashamed, and we don’t avoid help because we know who we are. People appreciate confidence, and sometimes they even hope that if something ever happened to them, they could handle life with the same strength.

I am Danielle and I talk to sighted people all the time about how to approach blindness. Think about how you would want to be treated. Blindness isn’t something sad, it’s just another way of living. Most of the insecurity comes from thinking everyone is watching or judging, when really people are focused on their own lives. Families and friends can struggle too, because they don’t always understand what blindness truly means. Getting past their fears can be just as important as getting past our own.

For those who are blind, acceptance is a huge part of becoming independent. Letting go of rebellious independence, letting go of fear, and realizing that asking for help doesn’t make you weak, it makes life smoother. Confidence grows when you stop worrying about what others think and start remembering who you are. 💪

When I went to a leadership class called Clemer, it opened my eyes even more. We worked as a team, and nobody treated me like I couldn’t climb a rock wall or a wall with just a rope. We used everyone’s strengths together, and the group believed in my abilities even though I couldn’t see. They asked how they could help, and I told them. The fact that they asked meant more than anything. It showed that I knew what I wanted and that I wasn’t going to take no for an answer, not because anyone was stopping me, but because I believed in myself and they believed in me too.

Many people said it was my attitude and positivity that inspired them. Not everyone feels positive about blindness, especially if they’ve gone from sighted to low vision to blind, or through any major change in ability. What people fear most is change itself. They wonder what they would do if something happened to them one day.

But when we give people hope, when they see real-life proof that life can still be full, strong, independent, and meaningful, they start to think differently about their own possibilities. 🌱

Not everyone will live the same way, but if they choose a mindset of positivity and decide to live that way, it can become their reality instead of a negative story they tell themselves.

Blindness didn’t limit my life because I chose not to live in fear. ✨

Danielle Frampton

If you’re someone who has gone through a big change in your life, what helped you get through it?

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Danielle is standing with her white cane at a park with a childrens playground behind her. She is wearing a pink top and smiling.

01/29/2026

💗 We will be donating a basket full of great items for this raffle. Take your sweetie out for a great time!! 💗