Resources

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (also known as M4A)

  • Caregiver Support: Information, Assistance, Education, Counseling, Respite, and Supplemental Services.
  • Home & Community Based Services: In home services and care coordination to help older and disabled individuals remain in their homes.
  • Insurance Counseling: Counseling, advocacy, and help with Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription coverage, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Fraud.
  • Legal Services: Legal assistance with powers of appointment, access to public benefits, housing, and healthcare. (must be 60 years of age or older)
  • Nutrition: Nutritious meals either delivered at home or in a congregate setting.
  • Ombudsman Services: Information and advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities and family members.
  • Prescription Assistance: Assistance to obtain free or low cost prescription drugs from pharmaceutical companies.
  • Senior Employment: A paid training program to help strengthen and improve skill set to secure gainful employment. [age requirement]

Positive Maturity / RSVP

  • AWARE Program (Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees)
  • Senior Companion Program
  • Foster Grandparent Program
  • Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Shelby County Senior Services

  • Senior Picnic
  • Senior Trips