Alabama Services for Senior Citizens
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Government Local-LinksThe Official Web Site for the State of AlabamaContact Your State Representative Contact Your U.S. Representative in the House. Contact Your U.S. Representative in the Senate. UP
The AL Department of Senior Services (ADSS) is a cabinet level state agency that administers programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities. The Area Agencies on Aging are offices established through the Older Americans Act that serve to facilitate and support the development of programs to address the needs of older adults in a defined geographic region (see map) and support investment in their talents and interests. These AAAs have functions in five basic areas: (1) advocacy; (2) planning; (3) program and resource development; (4) information brokerage; and (5) funds administration and quality assurance. Administration on Aging (AoA)AOA is part of the Department of Health & Human Services, administers and funds programs and services for older people. The web site has a wealth of information, including government policy updates, fact sheets, health information, resources. GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing of local-links of the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible. Benefits Checkup helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Provides information on medications, health care and nutrition, as well as other information geared specifically toward older people. AL Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program answers questions and counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance and other health insurance concerns. UP
Find your local Social Security Office by typing in your zip code. The Social Security Office can tell you about Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits, Medicare Part D, Medicare and Medicaid, and Survivors Benefits. Alabama Division of Veteran's Affairs Complete listing of local VA offices in your county. The function of the Division of Veterans Affairs is to assist veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or local laws.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman program provides services to protect individuals residing within nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, specialty care facilities, and boarding homes. Ombudsmen are advocates for residents, or their friends or families, who work to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of Alabama's senior citizens. The Alabama Department of Senior Services offers a toll-free legal helpline. The Alabama Elder Law Helpline can assist seniors with common civil legal questions including wills, trusts and financial counseling. The Elder Law Helpline number is 1-866-456-3959. People age 60 and over can call the Alabama Elder Law Helpline Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. UP The mission of the Adult Protective Services Division is to support and enable County Departments to protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and prevent unnecessary institutionalization. Listing by county, Senior Centers providing meals + Meals on Wheels Southeren Alabama, 38 Senior Centers in the seven county region Jefferson County AL Senior Centers UP
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