Alabama Gulf Coast - Fall 2018-2019

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

Fall 2018-2019

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you ’ ve still got a spark inside .

What is living at Somerby like?

Let someone who calls it home tell you.

At Somerby, our Residents know exactly how that feels. Here, life is filled with opportunities to make deep friendships, stay physically active and stimulate all your senses. We invite you to learn more about the purpose-driven lifestyle that our Residents, Families and Associates enjoy at Somerby.

Experience what makes Somerby so Full of Life.

Explore our website for Resident stories or call us to schedule a personal visit.

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DEAR READER

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

DEAR SENIORS AND PROFESSIONALS OF THE ALABAMA GULF COAST Welcome to the Fall 2018-2019 edition of the Alabama Gulf Coast Seniors Blue Book. Inside our guide, you will discover many types of valuable information, including senior resources and living options, along with home health and hospice care. We hope you will find everything you need and more here in our easy-to-read book.

Please take a little time to familiarize yourself with the layout. For a quick tutorial, check out the How to Use This Guide located on pages 2-3.

Our color-coded pages will help you identify the main sections of the book – Senior Resources (Blue), Health at Home (Purple) and Senior Housing (Green). The grid format allows you to quickly and efficiently review and compare specific amenities and services to find your best match.

In addition, our community partners have prepared several interesting articles on a variety of topics to educate you and help you plan. You will find these articles located throughout the book.

We also encourage you to visit our website. SeniorsBlueBook.com is a convenient way to stay informed about the latest offerings, interesting events for seniors, as well as networking opportunities for senior care professionals.

Feel free to share this book with family members, friends and neighbors! Copies are available at multiple CVS locations all along the Alabama Gulf Coast. As always, if you need additional copies (or anything else), please give us a call. We are here to help!

With each new edition, our commitment and inspiration to improve our guide is driven by the amazing community it serves. We are blessed to live in such an engaged and supportive community, and it is our mission to provide you with the most complete and accurate information available.

Just like the ’57 Chevy convertible on our front cover, classics never go out of style. We here at Seniors Blue Book – Alabama Gulf Coast will do our very best to supply you with the tools you need to make the ride smooth and enjoyable.

Respectfully yours, Jen Stephenson

P.O. Box 6410, Gulf Shores, AL 36547 P: 251.978.2448 W: SeniorsBlueBook.com/Local/AlabamaGulfCoast Jennifer A. Stephenson Publisher Jen@SeniorsBlueBook.com Valerie Matthews Information Director Valerie@SeniorsBlueBook.com Bernadette de Isaza Art Director 4

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Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. Give us a call at 251.978.2448 and we will direct you to the location nearest you or go to www.SeniorsBlueBook.com and click on the “Find a Book” link to locate your closest distribution points.

The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher.

Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material on next page content or Continued errors. Copyright 2018.

If severe hip or knee pain is interfering with your active life, turn to the orthopaedic specialists at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.

We provide services that range from pain management to total joint replacement, plus the full scope of physical therapy. To find out more about treatment options that may be right for you, or to attend our free joint pain seminar, call 251-250-1601 or visit SouthBaldwinRMC.com.

PAIN-FREE LIVING STARTS HERE. Orthopaedic Center 1613 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL

Call 251-250-1601, or visit SouthBaldwinRMC.com.

SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HONORED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR SIX YEARS IN A ROW! Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.

Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community.

A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for facilities located in its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue Plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Each facility’s cost of care is evaluated using data from its Local Blue Plan. Facilities in CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of care; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC+ national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+ are displayed on www.bcbs.com. Individual outcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s innetwork status or your own policy’s coverage, contact your Local Blue Plan and ask your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers.

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Ascent Audiology & Hearing Dr. Andy Tubertini invites you for a FREE hearing consultation See pages 42-43.

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Letter from the Publisher and Contact Information How to Use this Guide Advertiser Index

AREA AGENCY ON AGING 16

Letter from the Area Agency on Aging Director Julie McGee

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Aging and Disability Resource Center

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Medicare Insurance Counseling and SHIP

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Legal Assistance Program

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Volunteering- Legacy Leadership, RSVP and Guardian Program

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Gateway Community Living and Medicaid Waiver

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Long-Term Care Ombudsman

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Prescription Assistance

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2018 Senior Lifestyle Expos

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Activities and Entertainment

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Adult Day Programs

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Alzheimer's Research

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Aquatic Classes & Therapy

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Aging Information & Referral

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Cancer Treatment Centers

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Care Management - Geriatric

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Care Management - Non-profit

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Caregiver Support Services

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Cemetery - Memorial Gardens

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Conservatorship

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Dementia Resources

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Dental Resources

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Dental Services

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Diabetic Services & Supplies

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Disaster Assistance

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Elder Abuse Rights & Assistance

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Elder Law

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Emergency Response Systems

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Employment Opportunities & Resources

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Energy Resources & Weatherization

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Financial Assistance

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Fitness, Rehabilitation & Wellness

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Food Resources

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Funeral, Cremation & Mortuary Services

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Garden Clubs

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Hearing Resources

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Hearing Services - Audiologist & Hearing Aids

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Home Medical Equipment & Supplies

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Hospitals

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Insurance Resources

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Libraries Medicaid Attorney Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare & Medicaid Information

Baker Medical

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WE DO MORE SO YOU CAN DO MORE Over 100 years of combines experiece, medicare accredited See pages 46-47.

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Mobility Equipment

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Museum

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Orthopaedics Supplies & Equipment

Mental Health & Counseling

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Pharmacies

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Physicians - Orthopaedics

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Prescription Assistance

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Respite Care

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RV Repairs & Services

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Protect your life’s work against devastating nursing home costs.

See pages 34-35.

Support Groups

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Tax Information Transportation

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Urgent Care Centers

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Vacation Rentals

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Veteran Services

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Vision Resources

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Volunteer Opportunities Wound Care

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Non-Medical Home Health Care Definitions

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Non-Medical Home Health Care Comparison Grid

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Non-Medical Home Health Care Agencies Home Health Definitions

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Home Health Agency Comparison Grid

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Home Health Agencies

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Aging In Alabama Elder Law Firm

Real Estate Services

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Hospice Care Definitions

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Hospice Care Agencies Comparison Grid

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Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid

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Affordable- Subsidized Housing Grid

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Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid

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Assisted Living Communities

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Memory Care Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid

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Memory Care Assisted Living Communities

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid

Community Senior Life Independent Living, Assisted Living, & Memory Care Assisted Living.

Schedule a free tour today!

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Housing Definitions

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About Noland Health Services

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Alternative Therapy Can Enrich Your Life

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Behavior Concerns with Alzheimer's Disease

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Dementia and Hearing Aids

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Dementia Friendly Alabama Comes to South Alabama

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Healthcare Checklist

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Medicare 2019 "In a Nutshell"

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Project LIFESAVER

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Qualifying For Nursing Home Medicaid Part III

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Rock Steady Boxing vs. Parkinsons

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What Can Social Workers Do for You?

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What Does Assisted Living Cost and How to Pay For It?

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What Would Your Community Have to Look Like to Support You as You Age?

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eLder LAw & estAte PLAnning the legal firm listed below devote all or part of its practice to serving the special needs of senior citizens.

Wendy Atkins Pierce – Attorney at Law

HomeCare Companions

(ad on page 47) 251-943-6555 / 251-660-4000 energy resources

Baldwin County 251-972-6807

American Red Cross 853 dauphin st, mobile 251-438-2571

Escambia County 251-867-0232

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Community Action Agency – Baldwin 251-626-2646 – Escambia – Atmore 251-368-4799 – Escambia – Brewton 251-867-4759 – Mobile 251-457-5700

eMPLoyMent oPPortunities AARP Alabama State Office 866-542-8167 Alabama Dept of Rehabilitation 800-671-6842 Easter Seals Employment Training Prog (all counties) 251-433-4900 you can earn while you learn.

Ecumenical Ministries – Fairhope 251-928-3430 – Foley 251-943-3445

Mobile Works Inc – Alabama Career Ctr 251-432-0909

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You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families.

This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

Christian Service Center – Ft Morgan, Gulf Shores, Beach 251-968-5256

Acadian on Call / Acadian Total Security 800 -259-1234

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This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Skilled Home Healthcare; the second contains Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

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The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing.

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E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, John T. and Barbara Knight

Now Partnering with Area Agency on Aging.

Please visit their section on pages 13-24.

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In the wake of Japan’s attack, American soldiers marched into battle while citizens rallied on the Home Front. In ration lines and victory gardens and factories across the United States, they built an Arsenal of Democracy. Experience how the Home Front supported the front lines and helped win the war—at The Arsenal of Democracy, a new permanent exhibit at The National WWII Museum.

#1 Attraction in New Orleans #2 Museum in the United States #2 Museum in the World

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Foley Senior Center (ad on page 62) 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877

The National WWII Museum

Affinity Life Care Center 12440 Magnolia Ave, Ste 300, Magnolia Springs 251-202-3971 Blue Haven Adult Center 1725 Lott Rd, Eight Mile 251-408-3740

(ad on page 12) 954 Magazine St, New Orleans LA 70130 877-813-3329 x 222

Coastal Respite Care 300 E. Laurel, Foley AL 36561 251-317-1212

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on pg 39)

Daybreak UMC Senior Day Care Gulf Shores 251-968-2549

1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311

E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center (ad on this page)

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center (ad on this page) 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-6950

Mercy Life – A PACE Organization

(ad on page 52) 2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 855-367-6562 –––––––––––––––

169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-6950

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Fairhope UMC Shepherd’s Place 155 S Section St, Fairhope 251-928-1148 Grandfriends Via! 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-470-5222 L J Conaway Adult Day Care 830 Summerville St, Mobile 251-457-4904 Lily Baptist Adult Day Care 360 Kennedy St, Mobile 251-433-8521 Continued on next page

The E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center is the region’s only dementia–specific day care center.

Our services for your loved one include: • Health & nutritional assessments • Meals and snacks • Daily health monitoring • Support groups • Family/caregiver education • Stimulating activities Open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour of the facility, call 251-435-6950.

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Mercy Life – A PACE Organization

(ad on page 52) 2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 855-367-6562

Serenity Senior Daycare 3995 Cottage Hill Rd, Ste B, Mobile 251-307-5116 U J Robinson Memorial Center 266 Mobile St, Mobile 251-479-8593 United Cerebral Palsy Adult Day Program of Mobile 251-479-4900

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH

Alzheimer’s Association Panhandle Chapter (ad on this page) 233 W Gregory St, Pensacola 850-462-5410 DETA Program 800-457-5679

AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY Bodenhamer Recreation Center 310 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1420 14 ALABAMA GULF COAST – FALL 2018-2019

Providence Wellness Center 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1340

AGING INFORMATION & REFERRAL Provides a network of resources and information to seniors and their families

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Aging & Disability Resource Center – SARPC (see pages 16-24) 251-706-4680 / 800-243-5463

Area Agency on Aging (AAA section pages 16-24) – Baldwin 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506 – Escambia 8600 Hwy 31, Atmore 251-368-1032 x102 – Mobile 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4680

Baldwin County Council on Aging (ad on page 15)

– Eastern Shore / Bay Minette 251-928-3002 – Robertsdale 251-972-8506

MISSION: The Baldwin Council on Aging is the leading advocate, relative to all aging issues, on behalf of all older persons in the planning and service area. The Council on Aging serves as the resource for information, training, technical assistance, advocacy and leadership for the elderly. The Council on Aging is dedicated to preserving the dignity, independence and peace of mind for the elderly citizens of Baldwin County.

Because we are a government-funded agency, we are not affiliated with any business. We are here strictly to advise Baldwin County residents about the information and services that might be available to them at little or no cost.

– Kelly Childress, Baldwin County Council on Aging Coordinator

251.972.8506 22251 Palmer Street Robertsdale, AL 36567

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 39) 251-478-3311

––––––––––––––– AARP Information Center – Mobile 888-687-2277

Aging & Disability Resource Center – SARPC (ad on pages 16-24) 251-706-4680 / 800-243-5463 Alabama Dept of Senior Services 877-425-2243 American Society on Aging 800-537-9728

Area Agency on Aging (AAA section pages 16-24) – Baldwin 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506 – Escambia 8600 Hwy 31, Atmore 251-368-1032 x102 – Mobile 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4680

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Dementia Friendly Communities Have Come to Alabama Beginning in the Montgomery area, Alabama’s gulf coast became an active participant in 2017 As part of the with a Dementia Friendly Mobile and a Faith Comnational Dementia munities Initiative. The driving force behind the Friendly America Mobile project is Beth Reinert, a caregiver who lost both her beloved mother and aunt to Alzheimer’ movement, the State disease. Reinert partnered with the Area Agency has come on board on Aging and received a small with Dementia seed grant to take her passion to Friendly Alabama. her church and other local faith communities, training them on how to better support persons in their church family with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Julie McGee The Dementia Friendly America Initiative is a multi-secArea Agency on tor, national collaborative on a mission to foster commuAging Director nities that are equipped to support people with dementia and their care partners by working to become dementia friendly, where they are welcomed and understood. There are many ways a community can collaborate and begin dementia friendly initiatives, the faith community being one of many avenues to approach.

Dementia Friendly is a ministry that can be easily embraced by faith communities. Dementia Friendly churches encourage people with dementia and their loved ones, recognizing their positive value to the congregation. A connection with a local church can make all the difference to these people. By showing understanding, offering support, and making small changes, churches can enable someone with dementia to continue attending services or take part in church life in meaningful ways.

There are three keys to developing a Dementia Friendly mindset at church, which are 1) building awareness, 2) developing acceptance; and 3) taking actions that allow persons with dementia to participate in church life and provide support to their care partners. Reinert is taking one of these actions steps by planning a memory café and related outings where persons with dementia and their family and friends are welcomed to go and socialize in a welcoming setting such as an ice cream social or coffee shop.

For more information, contact Beth Reinert at 251-209-1555 or visit blog.caregiversunite.org

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Your local Area Agency on Aging provides free information and assistance through our Aging and Disability Resource Center, or ADRC. The ADRC will connect you to local programs and services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and caregivers. Whether you need information on activities to stay active and involved in the community, information on services to help you stay at home, need caregiver assistance, or financial, legal, health, senior centers, or other resources, we are a call away.

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Aging and Disability Resource Center – Answers to Aging, Disability and Caregiver Questions

South Alabama Area Agency on Aging* 251-706-4680 agingsouthalabama.org *Local Area Agency on Aging Counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia Other Alabama counties 1-800-243-5463 AlabamaAgeline.gov Baldwin County Council on Aging 251-972-8506 baldwincountyal.gov Escambia County Council on Aging 251-368-103 co.escambia.al.us National Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 eldercare.alc.gov

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Turning 65? Welcome to Medicare Events Held Monthly Is it time to pick a Medicare plan or a Part D prescription plan? With so many options and almost daily post cards arriving at your house, the choice can be confusing and a little overwhelming. And with no Medicare office in town, where do you turn?

If you are uncomfortable depending on the www.Medicare.gov plan finder, or calling the 1-800-MEDICARE toll free line and want some local assistance, the Area Agency on Aging’s SHIP program is for you. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a service of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission and is officially designated by the Alabama Department of Senior Services and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide Medicare counseling. We will SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT not only give you advice on MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS selecting a plan, but also see OCTOBER 15 TO DECEMBER 7 if you are eligible for Medicare Every Fall it is time to see if you will still be Savings Programs to help with getting the biggest bang for your buck with your premiums and copayments. your current Medicare Plan in the upcoming Free Welcome to Medicare edyear.

In January the new plan benefits come into ucational seminars are held the effect. To help you make an informed choice, First Tuesday of every month at a Medicare Information Mall is included in the our office at the GM&O building Area Agency on Aging’s annual Senior Expos off Water Street at 110 Beaureheld in October. Come visit us at The Grounds gard St. in Mobile. The seminar (fairground) in Mobile and the Baldwin County is from Coliseum in Robertsdale to find out the latest 9:00 to 10:00 AM, and individuinformation and talk with our State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors. For inforal counseling is available 10:00 mation on the Senior Expos dates or to make an AM until noon.

Be sure to come see us the month before you turn age 65 and let us help answer your questions about Medicare and choosing a plan.

appointment to speak to a SHIP counselor call the Area Agency on Aging at 706-4680 or the Baldwin County Council on Aging at 972-8506 or the Escambia County Agency on Aging at 368-1032. Expo dates are also available at agingsouthalabama.org.

Please call us at 251-706 4680 or 1-800-243-5463 or email us at jroberson@sarpc.org for information or to make a more convenient appointment. The SHIP program offers free, unbiased information as your health care advocate.

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The Area Agency on Aging’s Elder Law program funds certain non-fee generating and non-criminal legal services for persons age 60 and older at no cost.

The program targets those with social or economic needs, but provides services regardless of income and donations are accepted. Everyone needs an Advanced Directive; and with this service provided for free, there is no need to delay. Call to have one made and put your mind at rest - your family will thank you.

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The legal assistance program can assist you with the following: • • • • •

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ccessing health and nursing home care A Advanced directives Consumer issues Debt collection Elder abuse, exploitation, and fraud Guardianship issues Housing Income maintenance Medicare and Medicaid Powers of attorney Social Security Medicaid Referrals to Volunteer Lawyers Program & Legal Services Corp as needed

Contact the Area Agency on Aging’s contracted legal services provider, the Law Offices of Davis & Associates, serving Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties, at 251-434-6848 or 1-888-597-9564, or www.davisandassociatesattorneys.com. While the office is located at 574 Azalea Road in Mobile, appointments can be made at the Council on Aging in Robertsdale or in Escambia County.

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Volunteering Provides New Challenges and Opportunities Legacy Leadership Institute for Older Adults If you think you may want to volunteer but are unsure which direction you want to go, consider attending the Area Agency on Aging’s free Legacy Leadership Institute for Older Adults to be held March 11-15, 2019. This one week program held on the campus of the University of South Alabama utilizes faculty and vising speakers to educate attendees on aging issues and impactful volunteering. It is designed to help retired professionals and baby boomers find their niche in the world of volunteering among opportunities at the Area Agency on Aging and in their communities. For information contact Charles Smith at 251- 236-3881 or csmith@sarpc.org.

Come see Dawne and find out about volunteer opportunities in Baldwin County. The South Alabama Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has taken root and is growing in Baldwin County. RSVP is enrolling both volunteers, and organizations that need volunteers throughout Baldwin County.

Local staff Dawne Biggs is located at City Hall in Daphne and encourages you to call her at 621-9000 to discuss RSVP opportunities.

RSVP is one of the largest networks in the nation for people 55 and over. RSVP gives volunteers with decades of life experiences the opportunity to put their skills to work improving their communities and helping their neighbors in need. The South Alabama RSVP serves both Baldwin and Escambia counties and partners with the City of Daphne and the Escambia County Commission where their local offices are located.

Persons interested in volunteering and agencies needing volunteers are encourage to call Charles Smith, RSVP director, at 251- 236-3881 or csmith@sarpc.org.

Mobile County Volunteer Guardian Program is available to adults of all ages. This rewarding program is a partnership between the Probate Court of Mobile County and the Area Agency on Aging. Motivated, compassionate volunteers will be appointed by the Mobile County Probate Court to make informed decisions about the health and well-being of individuals who can’t make those decisions for themselves and have no one else willing or able to serve as their guardian. Contact Darla Dean at 251-706-4628, ddean@sarpc.org for more information.

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The Area Agency on Aging provides a Transition Coordinator to help individuals plan for a safe and successful move out of institutions such as nursing homes to the community.

Gateway to Community Living is an initiative of the Alabama Medicaid Agency that helps Alabamians who are aging or have disabilities live at home in their own communities. It allows eligible people who currently live in an institution to enroll in one of Alabama’s Home and Community-Based Waiver programs so they can still get the services and supports they need at home.

For those interested in moving from a facility to the community, a trained Transition Coordinator from the Area Agency on Aging can help them find out if they are eligible and talk with them about available services that would best suit their needs for safe and healthy community living.

For information contact Gateway to Community Living by phone at the Alabama Medicaid Agency at 855-236-6341 or call for additional information from Nikki Phillips, the Transition Coordinator at the Area Agency on Aging at 706-4619 or 1-800-243-5463.

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Medicaid Waiver Programs Provide Home and Community Care The Area Agency on Aging operates the Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Wavier program. It is designed to allow elderly and/or disabled individuals of any age (including children) who would otherwise require care in an institutional setting or nursing home to remain at home by providing case management and supportive services such as personal care, respite care, adult day care, companion services, and meals. A personal choices option is available that allows families to hire their own workers and have more flexible services or save for expensive equipment purchases.

The Area Agency on Aging also operate Technology Assisted and Alabama Community Transition Medicaid Waivers. The TA Waiver is for those individuals age 21 and older with complex skilled medical conditions who are ventilator dependent or who have a tracheostomy and covered services include private duty nursing, personal care/attendant services, medical supplies and assisted technology.

The Alabama Community Transition Waiver (ACT) provides services to individuals with disabilities or long term illnesses who currently live in a nursing facility and who desire to transition to the home or community setting. Those eligible receive an array of services to help them move back into the community and remain at home.

All programs have medical and financial criteria. For more information or to apply, contact us at 251-706-4680 or 1-800-243-5463.

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SNAP Food Assistance Program Alabama has made a special effort to help seniors age 60 + have healthy diets through In Alabama 70,250 improvements in its SNAP food assistance seniors are using SNAP program that provides money to buy grocerto buy healthy food. ies. For seniors who are retired or unemployed with no earned income, there is no office visit Are you? necessary, benefits under the Elderly Simplified Application Program are awarded for 3 years unless maximum income is exceeded, no assets are counted, income is self-declared, and a standard medical deduction is available to increase benefits. It is estimated that over 70% of seniors who qualify never apply. If you income is not over $1287 for one person OR if you have high medical expenses, call the Area Agency on Aging to see if you qualify at 251-706-4680 or 1-800-243-5463.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman The Area Agency on Aging provides the local Ombudsmen for Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties. The Ombudsmen are advocates for residents in long-term care facilities - Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. They work with all parties to protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of Alabama’s long-term care residents. Anyone can use the Ombudsman, including residents, their friends and family, or employees of long-term care facilities.

An Ombudsman’s role is to: rovide information to the public including how to choice a facility, • P and residents’ rights in long term care facilities. Staff are available to make presentations.

• E ducate residents, family members, and facility staff, and assist with resident and family councils.

• V isit each facility to evaluate conditions and help ensure residents receive quality care to which they are entitled.

• Investigate and resolve complaints on behalf of residents.

• Act as a mediator between residents, family members and staff.

Individuals can file a complaint in writing, by phone, or in person. You do not have to give your name and all information if kept confidential.

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SenioRx is a prescription assistance program of the Area Agency on Aging that helps persons of any age with chronic health conditions obtain free or low cost prescription medications who have no or inadequate health insurance coverage, or find themselves in the Medicare Part D prescription coverage gap.

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SenioRx and Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Offer Local Prescription Assistance

Area Agency on Aging staff, and their partners at the Baldwin and Escambia County Councils on Aging, help people apply to national pharmaceutical companies for free prescription medications.

When more immediate help with prescriptions is needed, or for medications not available through these patient assistance programs, the Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy can often help. The Charitable Pharmacy provides some generic prescription medications and donated name brand medications for lower income adults. A detailed description of their program can be found at www.ozanampharmacy.org.

To apply for assistance contact: aldwin, Escambia and Mobile counties: • B Area Agency on Aging at 706-4680 or Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy at 432-4111 • Baldwin County Council on Aging at 972-8506 • Escambia County Council on Aging at 368-1032

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Area Agency on Aging brings the Senior Expo to local seniors every fall in October. www.agingsouthalabama.org Mobile County The Grounds (Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds) Wednesday, October 3 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM 1035 N Cody Rd. Mobile, AL 36608 Baldwin County Baldwin County Coliseum Wednesday, October 10 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale, AL 36567

Some of the reasons to visit the Senior Lifestyle Expo: • Free Admission and Parking • Health and Wellness • Free Health Screenings • Information on Aging Services • Flu Shots Available • Entertainment and Shopping • Games - Prizes • Market Area with Local Vendors • Free Lunch and Tote Bag • Giveaways and Door Prizes

Come learn about local area services, pick up some giveaways, and take advantage of free medical screenings!

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Project manager, Beth Reinert, is leading the way for the Mobile area to become dementia friendly.

Available through funding provided by Dementia Friendly Alabama and in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging and Dementia Friendly America, dementia friendly principles will be offered to the faith communities in South Alabama.

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Ms. Reinert says, “Caregivers and people with dementia tend to become isolated in their homes, and withdraw from their usual activities due to the disease progression, the stigma associated with dementia, and embarrassment due to the lack of understanding from the general public, previous social interactions, friends, and family.” She understands this first hand as she cared for several family members who had Alzheimer’s disease.

According to Dementia Friendly America, “Dementia friendly faith communities can provide an important spiritual respite. As welcoming, compassionate environments, they offer families with dementia opportunities for meaningful engagement and spiritual connection. Through dementia friendly practices, entire faith communities can embrace and uplift people with dementia and their care partners.” (Reproduced from ACT on Alzheimer’s® developed tools and resources).

Ms. Reinert is targeting the faith communities but hopes to move into other sectors in the future. Anyone interested in having her visit a faith community to prepare the staff to recognize the signs of dementia, learn to use dementia friendly communication skills, become sensitive to caregiver stress and provide support is encouraged to contact her.

More information may be found at the Dementia Friendly Mobile Facebook page.

Editor’s Note: Beth Reinert, who is the founder of Caregiversunite.org, submitted this article. She may be reached at 251-209-1555 or by email at beth@caregiversunite.org

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Understanding that there is actual damage to the brain in many areas is the first step in coping with the behavioral issues. In certain brain diseases, the brain connections are being loss, and the cells are dying.

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ehavioral concerns can vary from a lack of inhibitions, (such as cursing, or doing something that is socially unacceptable), to as severe as becoming physically aggressive. Behaviors do not just simply happen, they are usually considered to be a form of communication as well as a reaction to something that is real or ‘perceived’ as real. Trying to decipher the meaning is the real challenge.

Numerous triggers can be the cause of the behavioral concern.

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deterioration itself. “Fear” is one of the most powerful emotional triggers. Emotional triggers may also include: frustration, sadness, loneliness, angry… “Noise” is the most common environmental trigger as well as: overstimulation, cluttered space, too crowded, too much unstructured time, too hot or too cold. “Pain” is one of the most powerful physical triggers.

Other Physical triggers may include but are not limited to urinary tract infections, constipation, dehydration sleep disturbances… “Tasks” can be a task trigger, tasks that can be too confusing; or tasks with too many steps. 95% of the time

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In handling behavioral concerns, first one needs to understand that the behavior cannot be modified or changed, but we must change ourselves and our approaches to impact the behavior. One of the first effective and successful interventions is actually difficult for most people, that is to “ACT” and “Not to React” to the behavioral concern. When reacting to behavioral concerns it only makes the situation worse.

Interventions are variable, and what works one time may not work the next, and not all interventions will be successful for every person, they need to be individualized for the person.

In developing successful intervention for any given person with any given behavioral concern, knowing the who, what, when, where, and how of the behavior is vital. Once those questions are answered, a plan can be developed. Some interventions are routine for all persons.

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“People” cause behavioral issues.

People, who do not approach the person in the correct manor, asking too many questions, trying to reason with the person living with Alzheimer’s or another related dementia, trying to use reality orientation to reason or change the persons way of thinking.

Constantly be building trust; Give up ‘Control’, and the need to be right; Utilize retained abilities’ – Apologize, by saying, “I am sorry”; Be Patient!

In summary, each person with dementia is unique and has distinctive changes that occur with the loss of brain functioning. Every single human has the desire to be respected, in control and loved; just because a person is living with a dementia condition, those desires do not change. The person living with dementia cannot change; therefore, those caring for them must change their approach, and expectations. The person is doing the best that they can, given their losses. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was written by Candy Yingling.

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CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS Gulf Coast Cancer Center – 1 207 Azalea Place, Brewton 251-867-6544 – 1 703 N Bunner St, Foley 251-943-1680 – 2 9653 Anchor Cross Blvd, Daphne 251-626-1755 Mobile Infirmary Medical Center 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-2400 North Baldwin Infirmary 1815 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-5521 Southern Cancer Center 29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, Daphne 888-625-6896 Southwest Alabama Community Cancer Center 200 Rumbley Rd, Monroeville 251-575-2697 Thomas Hospital 750 Morphy Ave, Fairhope 251-928-2375

USA Mitchell Cancer Institute – Fairhope – 1 660 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile 251-665-8000 – 1 88 Hospital Dr # 400, Fairhope 251-990-1850

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES Alabama Cares 251-706-4680 / 800-243-5463 Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Mobile 866-737-8252 Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Center 800-272-3900 Care Givers Unite Mobile 251-209-1555

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A UNIQUE CEMETERY

Many, if not most, large cemeteries are investor-owned profit oriented commercial endeavors. Regardless of how they are promoted, their ultimate driving force is generating income that can be divided among owners, often times an out of town corporation. Mobile Memorial Gardens is different. It is an independent, not for profit organization that is almost a one of a kind in Alabama.

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Our mission is reflected by our commitment to excellence in all that we do. Our highest priority is the preservation of memories in a dignified, honorable, and comforting place. We believe we are here to maintain a place of beauty and peace that exceeds the expectations of our families and guests.

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COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Baldwin County Health Dept – 2 12 Courthouse Sq, Bay Minette 251-937-6935 – 2 3280 Gilbert Dr, Robertsdale 251-947-1910

Escambia County Health Dept Hwy 31 N, Atmore 251-368-9188 Mobile County Health Dept – 1 9250 Mobile St N, Citronelle 251-866-9126 – 2 51 N Bayou St, Mobile 251-690-8158 – 3 810 Wulff Rd E, Semmes 251-445-0582

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roject LIFESAVER’s bracelets help track participants and offer vital information to search and rescue efforts.

With Project LIFESAVER, bracelets are designed to track participants Alzheimer’s. Dementia. Autism. while traveling on foot, as this is the These and other disorders can most frequent scenario of concern leave caregivers worrying their – however, Project LIFESAVER has loved one will wander off. proved to be an asset in a number of different scenarios. We maintain a profile with your loved one’s vital statistics that are readily available for those involved in search and rescue efforts.

The ability to pay is not a barrier for participation in Project LIFESAVER. For those who qualify to participate, the only cost is $10/month to help with battery and wristband changes. This charge will be waived on the basis of financial need.

To participate in Project LIFESAVER, you can schedule a personal interview with one of the following agencies or visit www.projectlifesaver.org ~ Escambia Cty Sheriff 850.474.1644 www.escambiasearchandrescue. com/projectlifesaver.htm

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oday, people coping with a serious mental health disorder have the desire to find ways to create a better life for themselves and their families. Although traditional medical and therapeutic methods have improved over the decades, they do not oft times eliminate or lessen symptoms of mental illness.

A variety of alternative therapies are shifting our approach to mental wellness and enhance standard psychological treatment, depending upon the person’s needs.

These non-traditional treatments

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may be helpful; however, unlike prescription medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not review or approve most of them.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the main government agency for investigating non-traditional treatments for mental illness and other conditions.

What is complementary and alternative therapy? “Complementary health approaches,” the term favored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCAM), encompasses three areas of unconventional treatment: 1) Natural Products; 2) Mind and Body Treatments; 3) Mental Therapies.

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DENTAL RESOURCES Alabama Donated Dental Services 800-414-9449 Brewton Family Dental Center 1115 Azalea Pl, Brewton 251-867-8020

Victory Health Partners 3750 Professional Pkwy, Mobile 251-445-0611

DENTAL SERVICES Baldwin Denture Clinic 251-621-9404 Blue Angel Dental 270-454-8224

Franklin Primary Health – 1 115 Azalea Pl, Brewton 251-809-3925 – 3 147 First Ave, Loxley 251-964-2404 – 1303 Dr MLK Jr Ave, Mobile 251-432-4117

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DIABETIC SERVICES & SUPPLIES Thomas Hospital Diabetes Center 312 S Greeno Rd, Bldg C, Ste B, Fairhope 251-279-1700

DISASTER ASSISTANCE Baldwin County EMA 23100 McAuliffe Dr, Robertsdale 251-972-6807 Clarke County EMA 114 Court St, Grove Hill 251-275-8775 Conecuh County EMA 102 County Shop Rd, Evergreen 251-578-5911 Escambia County EMA 314 Belleville Ave, Brewton 251-867-0232 Mobile County EMA 348 N McGregor Ave, Mobile 251-460-8000 Monroe County EMA 65 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-575-8154 Washington County EMA 435 Hearn Dr, Chatom 251-847-2668

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ELDER ABUSE, RIGHTS & ASSISTANCE Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, physical harm Alabama Elder Care Hotline 800-458-7214 Alabama Securities Commission 800-222-1253 Charity Navigator 201-818-1288 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 251-433-6541

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Medicare Fraud 251-434-6848 Mobile Fair Housing Center 251-479-1532 Mobile Police Dept Elder Crime Prevention Unit – Project Care 251-208-1938 State of Alabama Elder Abuse Hotline 800-458-7214 State of Alabama Medicare Fraud Division 800-458-7214

The MOBILE SENIOR COALITIONS is an allvolunteer organization that offers support to seniors and to those serving seniors in southern Alabama, including Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The coalition provides education resources, as well as networking opportunities for professionals in our area. In addition, through fundraising and annual memberships, we have formed The Coalition Assistance Fund. The MSC is proud to present specific, one-time grants to qualified seniors in need of extra help to improve their lives. WWW.MOBILESENIORCOALITIONS.ORG Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Qualifying For Nursing Home Medicaid, Part III

get the home back e have without dealing with disthe creditors. As we cussed discussed in our last the high article, you would be cost of the nurspenalized and when ing home – over $ you are flat broke, 73,000.00 per year, Medicaid would and the qualificanot pay the nursing tions for the Medhome bill for more icaid program and than 17 months. some exceptions, in Next, do not deal our previous artiin cash. You must be cles. You should be able to explain each prepared in advance transaction for five for the Medicaid years to Medicaid. If application process, you can’t explain it, which is complicatthey will penalize it. ed. This series of

by Kyla G. Kelim, Esq Also, keep all of your articles is designed to Aging in Alabama records, particularly for introduce you to the large transactions. If benefits system in Alayou are looking out for someone with bama and is general advice only. dementia and they start giving their In planning for the five-year lookback period, you should be cautious: money away, intervene immediately.

There is no difference between gifts first, there may be assets that could and thefts in this case. be easily transferred but you may Finally, be cautious of any large not be able to get it back when you checks or withdrawals given to need it. One of the biggest probnon-disabled children or other lems with planning is that without individuals. Even if they are in dire a crystal ball, we have no way to straits, you would need to have the predict what will happen in 5 years. transaction well documented as a So as our first example, you wish to loan. Another common situation transfer your $100,000 house to is that the child gets out cash for your daughter, who really will need the parent, or picks up groceries, a house if you pass away or go to prescriptions and supplies, but a nursing home. The problem is doesn’t keep any receipts for their that your daughter has judgements reimbursement. against her for unpaid hospital bills There are many other pitfalls in in the amount of $50,000. If you transfer your home to your daughter, this area. Be sure to get advice from an elder law attorney about and one year from now you have a ways to accomplish your goals massive stroke and need nursing home care, you would not be able to without jeopardizing your care. ~

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These legal firms devote all or part of its practice to serving the special needs of senior citizens

PREFERRED PROVIDER

Davis & Fields, PC 27180 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-621-1555 Davis & Associates 574 Azalea Rd, Ste 103, Mobile 251-434-6848

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Galloway, Wettermark, Everest & Rytens 3263 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-476-4493

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Stone, Granade & Crosby 8820 Hwy 90, Daphne 251-272-3784

(ad on this page) 68 N Bancroft St, Fairhope 251-281-8120

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(ad on this page) 68 N Bancroft St, Fairhope 251-281-8120

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The YELLOW DOT Program

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his will help to ensure that you receive the medical attention you need during that first “GOLDEN HOUR” after a crash or other emergency involving your vehicle.

To participate in the YELLOW Dot Program, the four items needed are a photo, a completed personal information form, a YELLOW DOT decal, and a YELLOW DOT folder.

First, a photograph is taken of the participant. The photo is later taped to the front side of the completed information sheet.

The next step is to complete the form which contains the participant’s information; name, address and phone number of person to contact in case of an emergency; medical history; allergies; medications and dosage taken; and names 36 ALABAMA GULF COAST – FALL 2018-2019

A YELLOW DOT in the rear window of your vehicle will alert all first responders to the vital information in your glove compartment. of doctors caring for the participant.

A YELLOW DOT is placed in the lower left corner of the rear windshield of the participant’s automobile or the lower left corner of a motorcycle’s license plate to alert First Responders that vital information can be found in the vehicle or on the cycle.

The final step is to place the completed information sheet, with picture attached, into the YELLOW DOT folder and then place the folder into the glove box of autos or storage compartment of motorcycles where first responders are trained to look when they see a YELLOW DOT on the auto or motorcycle. That’s all there is to it!

If you need more information, please call the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department at 251.574.6397 or the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department at 251.972.6813. ~

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

Acadian Monitoring Services 800-259-3333 Alert 1 844-335-5523 Lifeline 855-681-5351 LogicMark – Guardian Alert 911 800-519-2419

Project LifeSaver – Baldwin County 251-972-0200 x7637 – Escambia County 251-809-0741 – Mobile County 251-574-4455

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES Alabama Dept of Rehabilitation 2419 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-479-8611 Easter Seals Employment Training Program 2440 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-300-6270 Senior Companion Program 1150 Government St, Mobile 251-574-3232 Alabama State Employment Call Center 866-234-5382 Mature Staffing Services 800-243-5463 Mobile Works 251-432-0909 SARPC Senior Aides Program 800-242-5463

ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION Community Action Agency – Atmore 309 E Ridgeley St, Atmore 251-368-4799 –B aldwin 26440 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-626-2646 –M obile 7296 10th St, Mobile 251-342-5650 Ecumenical Ministries – 5 64 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-928-3430 – 1 02 W Spruce Ave, Foley 251-943-3445

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Escambia County Community Action Agency 3227 Pea Ridge Rd, Brewton 251-867-4759 Mobile Community Action 461 Donald St, Mobile 251-457-5700 Salvation Army 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-438-1625

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance companies specialize in assisting seniors facing financial problems or in need of financial assistance American Red Cross – Atmore 101 N Pensacola Ave, Atmore 251-368-3643 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Salvation Army 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-438-1625

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–B ay Minette 300 N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-3801 –B rewton 1014 Douglas St, Brewton 251-867-3426 – F oley 412 E Laurel St, Foley 251-943-3844 –M obile 35 N Sage Ave, Mobile 251-544-6100 Catholic Social Services –B aldwin 23010 Hwy 59 N, Robertsdale 251-947-3815 –M obile 555 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-434-1500 Community Action Agency – Atmore 309 E Ridgeley St, Atmore 251-368-4799 –B aldwin 26440 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-626-2646 –M obile 7296 10th St, Mobile 251-342-5650 Ecumenical Ministries – 5 64 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-928-3430 – 102 W Spruce Ave, Foley 251-943-3445 Escambia County Community Action Agency 3227 Pea Ridge Rd, Brewton 251-867-4759

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Tax Aide Senior Citizens Services 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506 United Way –B aldwin 700 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-2110 –M obile 218 St Francis St, Mobile 251-943-2110

FITNESS, REHABILITATION & WELLNESS PROGRAMS PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Foley Senior Center (ad on page 62) 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877

SAAD Healthcare

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 1 515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600 – 3 960 Government Blvd, Mobile 251-602-8484 – 6 450 US Hwy 90, Spanish Fort 251-626-4558

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 39) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311

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Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center 3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-602-4963

J.R. Thomas Wellness, Fitness & Rehabilitation Center 1361 Dr MLK Jr Ave, Mobile 251-275-3191 James P. Nix Adult Activity Center 1 Bayou Dr, Fairhope 251-928-2835

Foley Senior Center

JL Bedsole Rotary Rehabilitation Hospital 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-3417

Gulf Coast Masters Games 251-706-4654

Mobile Bay Rehabilitation Hospital 101 Villa Dr, Daphne 251-621-4354

(ad on page 62) 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877

Infirmary North Baldwin Rehabilitation & Fitness Center 2115 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-9099 Infirmary Seniors Wellness & Fitness Center Mobile – 251-279-1684

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Bodenhamer Recreation Center 310 W 19 Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1420

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FITNESS, REHABILITATION & WELLNESS PROGRAMS continued Pro Health and Fitness 166 Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-2010 Providence Wellness Center – 6 801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1340 – 6 904 Providence Park Dr, Mobile 251-639-2090 Root to Rise Yoga 251-752-8790

SAAD Healthcare

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 1 515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600 – 3 960 Government Blvd, Mobile 251-602-8484 – 6 450 US Hwy 90, Spanish Fort 251-626-4558 Senior Circle – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center 1613 N McKenzie, Foley 251-949-3563 Senior Olympics 334-242-4496 Senior Spirit – Providence Hospital 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1696 #2 Thomas Fitness Center 212 Hospital Dr, Ste A, Fairhope 251-279-1684

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 39) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311

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YMCA Bounds Family 8051 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne 251-626-0888 YMCA Brewton Family 1635 Belleville Ave, Brewton 251-867-9622 YMCA Hearin Chandler 951 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile 251-344-4856 YMCA Moorer Family 101 N Water St, Mobile 251-438-1163 YMCA North Mobile 9270 Saraland Loop, Saraland 251-679-8877 YMCA Snook Family 2560 S Pine, Foley 251-970-3003

FOOD RESOURCES Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also list of congregate meal sites Alabama Dept of Human Resources –B rewton 326 Evergreen Ave, Brewton 251-809-2000 –C hatom 14921 St Stephens Ave, Chatom 251-847-6100 – Grove Hill 22609 Hwy 84, Grove Hill 251-275-7001 –M obile 3103 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-450-6900 –R obertsdale 22259 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-945-2400

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(AAA section pages 16-24) – Baldwin 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506 – Escambia 8600 Hwy 31, Atmore 251-368-1032 x102 – Mobile 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4680 Catholic Charities 555 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-434-1500 Christian Service Center 317 Dolphin Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-5256 Ecumenical Ministries – 5 64 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-928-3430 – 1 02 W Spruce Ave, Foley 251-943-3445

Feeding the Gulf Coast 5248 Mobile S St, Theodore 251-653-1617 Loaves & Fishes Community Ministries 15 N Joachim St, Mobile 251-432-7227

FUNERAL, CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES

Mobile Memorial Gardens (ad on page 29) 6100 Three Notch Rd, Mobile 251-661-1333

GARDEN CLUBS

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Area Agency on Aging

Master Gardeners – Baldwin, 302A Byrne St, Bay Minette 251-937-7176 –M obile, 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile 251-574-8445

Your Choice. Your Care. Your Community.

Our Passion.

251-943-5015

CommunityHospiceAL.org Serving Baldwin & Escambia Counties

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H•H OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, STUDIES HAVE ESTABLISHED a relationship between untreated hearing loss and dementia in older adults. New medical research* has found that hearing loss actually contributes to dementia and mental decline.

It’s estimated that as much as 36 percent of dementia risk can be attributed to hearing loss, and hearing loss is linked to 30-40 percent greater risk of cognitive decline in people with hearing loss versus those without.

Furthermore, in 2011, another study on dementia found that “the worse the initial hearing loss was, the more likely the person was to develop dementia. Compared with people of normal hearing, those with moderate hearing loss had triple the risk.”

The good news? Hearing aids can help!

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center found a direct correlation between improved cognitive function and hearing aid use in older adults with hearing loss. “Our study suggests that using a hearing aid may offer a simple, yet important, way to prevent or slow the development of dementia by keeping adults with hearing loss engaged in conversation and communication,” suggests Dr. Anil K. Lalwani, M.D., professor at CUMC. The survey confirms what hearing healthcare providers have known for decades — that correcting hearing loss with hearing aids provides benefits in addition to improved hearing, such as improved quality of life, improved relationships at home and work, feelings of safety and independence, and improved mental health.

If you’ve been thinking about investing in better hearing, you might be excited to learn that when you do, you’ll be getting a long list of non-auditory benefits in addition to better hearing. You’ll actually be getting more benefit for your buck!

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Sertoma Club Hearing Health Screening 251-454-2903 Starkey Hearing Foundation – HEAR Now 800-328-8602 University of South Alabama Speech & Hearing 251-445-9378 Veteran’s Hearing Aides 251-219-3900

HEARING – AUDIOLOGISTS / HEARING AIDS PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Ascent Audiology & Hearing

(ad on this page) – 1 05 Lottie Ln, Ste A, Fairhope 251-990-0535 – 6 601 Airport Blvd #A, Mobile 251-300-5871

NARO Audiology & Hearing Solutions

(ad on page 45) – 2 2530 US Hwy 98, Ste 240, Fairhope 251-929-9397 – 1 57A N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-8731 – 1 305 McMillan Ave, Brewton 251-867-7711

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HEARING RESOURCES Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind 251-432-7777

Continued on page 50

Premium Hearing Care Dr. Andy Tubertini, audiologist and owner of Ascent Audiology & Hearing in Fairhope and Foley, invites you to his office for a FREE hearing consultation.

Ascent Audiology & Hearing is the premier audiology practice in the Fairhope and Foley area. Dr. Tubertini and his team provide a suite of audiological services including prevention, diagnostic care, treatment options, counseling and personalized aftercare. His services are customized to each patient’s individual needs and specific hearing loss.

Dr. Tubertini earned his Doctorate Degree in Audiology from the University of Florida, where he graduated Cum Laude.

Learn more about Dr. Tubertini, or read what his patients are saying at: www.AscentAudiologyFairhope.com Call for your FREE hearing consultation (251) 300-5847

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Dementia and Hearing Aids continued from page 42 Wearing hearing aids to correct your hearing can lead to health-related improvements in quality of life by decreasing depression, social isolation and cognitive decline. Wearing hearing aids can also improve quality of life, relationships at home and work, feelings of safety and independence, and mental and physical health.

Ready to enjoy the many benefits of treating your hearing loss?

Have you gotten your hearing checked lately?

It might help you more than you think. ~ *Dr. Andy Tubertini, Dr. Andy Tubertini earned his Doctorate Degree in Audiology from the University of Florida, where he graduated Cum Laude. A certified member of the American Speech & Language Association (ASHA) and a Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA), Dr. Tubertini has made patient care and satisfaction his top priorities. *Dr. Frank Link at the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting.

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Ascent Audiology & Hearing

(ad on page 43) – 1 05 Lottie Ln, Ste A, Fairhope 251-990-0535 – 6 601 Airport Blvd #A, Mobile 251-300-5871

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NARO Audiology & Hearing Solutions

(ad on page 45) – 2 2530 US Hwy 98, Ste 240, Fairhope 251-929-9397 – 1 57A N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-8731 – 1 305 McMillan Ave, Brewton 251-867-7711 Premier Medical Group 2880 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-473-1900

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Amber M. Girardea Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Angelene H. Naro Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA Doctor of Audiology

• Cell Phone Accessories for Hearing Devices • Ear Wax Removal • Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations • Custom Ear-molds and Earplugs

• Hearing Device Repairs • Hearing Device Selection and Fitting • Live Speech Mapping

LOCATIONS: 22530 US Hwy 98, Ste 240 | Fairhope, AL 36532 | 251-929-9397 149 W. Peachtree Ave | Foley AL 36535 | 251-970-3277 157A N. Hoyle Ave | Bay Minette, AL 36507 | 251-937-8731 1305 McMillan Ave | Brewton, AL 36426 | 251-867-7711 21 Wilson Avenue West | Thomasville, AL | 334-564-1600

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Med-South

1420 N McKenzie St, Ste 1, Foley 251-943-9119

S Baker Medical Equipment (ad on page 47)

16 Midtown Park East, Mobile 36606 251-478-9697

SAAD Healthcare

(ad on pages 87, 92)

– 1 515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600 – 3 960 Government Blvd, Mobile 251-602-8484 – 6 450 US Hwy 90, Spanish Fort 251-626-4558

HOSPITALS

Monroe County Hospital 2016 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-575-3111 North Baldwin Infirmary 1815 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-5521 Providence Hospital 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1000 South Baldwin Regional Medical Center 1613 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-949-3400 Springhill Medical Center 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-344-9630 Thomas Hospital 750 Morphy Ave, Fairhope 251-928-2375

Atmore Community Hospital 401 Medical Park Dr, Atmore 251-368-2500

University of South Alabama Medical Center 2451 Fillingim St, Mobile 251-471-7000

D W McMillan Memorial Hospital 1301 Belleville Ave, Brewton 251-867-8061

USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital 1700 Center St, Mobile 251-415-1000

Evergreen Medical Center 101 Crestview Ave, Evergreen 251-578-2480

Washington County Hospital 14600 St Stephens Ave, Chatom 251-847-2223

Grove Hill Memorial Hospital 295 S Jackson St, Grove Hill 251-275-3191 Mobile Infirmary Medical Center 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-2400

INSURANCE RESOURCES Alabama Dept of Insurance 334-269-3550 Alabama Medicaid Agency 251-472-4360 / 800-362-1504 Continued on page 54

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OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

W E D O MORE S O YOU CA N DO MOR E. 16 Midtown Park East, Mobile AL 36606 PHONE: (251) 478-9697 • FAX: (251) 478-1224

S. Baker Medical offers a wide selection of quality medical devices.

Orthopedic Bracing Rehabilitation Equipment Ambulatory Aids Pain Management

Diabetic Shoes CPAP Equipment & Supplies Customized Bracing for People of all Ages

Alabama state licensed facility • All fitters are state licensed Medicare accredited • Over 100 years combined experience

PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT

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INSURANCE RESOURCES continued from page 52

Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation 205-970-1600 Dept of Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000 Medicare 800-633-4227

Bayou La Batre Public Library 12747 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington 251-824-4213 Ben May Main Library 701 Government St, Mobile 251-208-7073 Brewton Public Library 206 W Jackson St, Brewton 251-867-4626

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778 TTY

Citronelle Memorial Library 7855 State St, Citronelle 251-866-7319

State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) 800-243-5463 / 251-706-4680

Daphne Public Library 2607 US Hwy 98, Daphne 251-621-2818

LEGAL RESOURCES Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service 415 Dexter Ave, Montgomery 251-433-9790 Legal Services Alabama 104 St Francis St, Ste 700, Mobile 251-433-6560 South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program 56 St Joseph St, Ste 312, Mobile 251-438-1102

LIBRARIES Atmore Public Library 700 E Church St, Atmore 251-368-5234 Bay Minette Public Library 205 W 2nd St, Bay Minette 251-580-1648

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Escambia County Cooperative Library – Books by Mail 700 E Church St, Atmore 251-368-4130 Evergreen-Conecuh County Public Library 119 Cemetery Ave, Evergreen 251-578-2670 Fairhope Public Library 161 N Section St, Fairhope 251-928-7483 Flomaton Public Library 608 McCurdy St, Flomaton 251-296-3552 Foley Public Library 319 E Laurel St, Foley 251-943-7665 Ina Pullen Smallwood Memorial Library 224 Grant St, Mobile 251-452-6465

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Saraland Public Library 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland 251-675-2879

Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library 202 W Broadway St, Summerdale 251-989-2011

Satsuma Public Library 5466 Old Hwy 43, Satsuma 251-679-0700

Mitchell Public Library 4440 High Point Rd, Eight Mile 251-452-7846

Semmes Branch Public Library 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes 251-645-6840

Monroe County Public Library 121 Pineville Rd, Monroeville 251-743-3818

Theodore Oak Branch Public Library 5808 Hwy 90 W, Ste E, Theodore 251-635-5012

Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library 4 McGregor Ave S, Mobile 251-470-7770

Thomas B Norton Public Library 221 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1176

Mount Vernon Public Library 19180 Shepard Lake Rd, Mount Vernon 251-829-9497

Toulminville Branch Public Library 601 Stanton Rd, Mobile 251-438-7075

Orange Beach Public Library 26267 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-981-2923

Trinity Gardens Community Library 2668 Berkley Ave, Mobile 251-457-5954

Oscar Johnson Memorial Library 21967 6th St, Silverhill 251-945-5201

West Regional Branch Library 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile 251-340-8555

Parkway Branch Public Library 1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile 251-470-7766 Perdido Bay Library 12634 Library St, Lillian 251-962-4700 Prichard Public Library 300 W Love Joy Loop, Prichard 251-452-7847

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Loxley Public Library 1001 Loxley Ave, Loxley 251-964-5695

MEDICAID ATTORNEY

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(ad on page 35) 68 N Bancroft St, Fairhope 251-281-8120 Davis & Associates 574 Azalea Rd, Ste 103, Mobile 251-434-6848

Robertsdale Public Library 18301 Pennsylvania Ave, Robertsdale 251-947-8960

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Medicare 2019 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans) Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

Most people pay monthly $134.00 (Premium could be higher based on income)

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

$1,340 deductible (per benefit period) It is possible to pay the $1,340 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid

by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

$183 annual deductible.

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, preventive services and other Medicare approved benefits.

Most doctors accept Medicare patients.

No coverage outside the USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

These plans generally pay the Part A & B deductibles, the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits.

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered A popular option, Plan F will NOT be available for new enrollees in 2020 Can provide benefits outside USA Plans are only available through insurance companies.

Need to add a Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is no additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional.

Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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(Part C Advantage Plans & Part D) Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services.

Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans Part C INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage.

(Same premium for all ages).

Premium varies by company and coverage.

(Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $134 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I) $0 - $415 deductible

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, PFFS, etc.

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $3,820

Plans have co-pays and /or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Coverage Gap (Phase III) The member now pays much more for covered drugs 37% generic / 30% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on brand name drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP) You remain here until the $5,100 (TrOOP) has been met

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $3.40 / $8.50 or 5% depending on drug tier

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15 - December 7 of each year. This is time to make changes in company or coverage.

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans.

There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

MEDICARE 2019 “IN A NUTSHELL”

Medicare 2019 “In A Nutshell”

Annual Election Period is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary.

This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services.

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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS Companies offering senior-oriented health coverage and medicare supplemental programs

PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama 877-278-7007

ercy Life – A PACE M Organization

(ad on this page) 2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 36607 855-367-6562

of Alabama 877-278-7007

United Healthcare – AARP Medicare Complete 855-416-1466

Viva Medicare Plus (ad on page 53) 3071 Dauphin St, Mobile 888-830-8482

Viva Medicare Plus (ad on page 53) 3071 Dauphin St, Mobile 888-830-8482

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A member of the National PACE Association Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The PACE organization is contracted with Medicare and Medicaid. Participants may be fully and personally liable for the costs of unauthorized outof-PACE program agreement services.

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Call for all of your Medicare questions!

1-888-830-VIVA (8482) TTY USERS 711 Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 8pm Oct 1 - Feb 14: 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm www.VivaHealth.com/Medicare

ViVa Medicare is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in ViVa Medicare depends on contract renewal. ViVa HealtH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-294-7780 (TTY: 711). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務. 請致電 1-800-294-7780 (TTY: 711).

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MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFORMATION Alabama Medicaid 501 Dexter Ave, Montgomery 334-242-5000

Area Agency on Aging (AAA section pages 16-24) – Baldwin 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506 – Escambia 8600 Hwy 31, Atmore 251-368-1032 x102 – Mobile 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4679

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Elderly & Disabled Medicaid Waiver 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4680

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING PREFERRED PROVIDER

Senior Behavioral Health – North Baldwin Infirmary

(ad on this page) 1815 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-580-1770

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AltaPointe Health Systems – 2 400 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-473-4423 – 2 01 E Camphor Ave, Foley 251-943-2818 – 3 01 W Laurel Ave, Foley 251-943-6646 – 3 72 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope 251-928-2871 – 7 09 W 14th St, Bay Minette 251-937-6070 – 2 009 Medical Ctr Dr, Bay Minette 251-937-0967 Bradford Health Services 1000 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-633-0900 Harbor at Thomas Hospital 308 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope 251-279-1119 Mobile Infirmary Behavioral Health 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-2620

Senior Behavioral Health – North Baldwin Infirmary (ad on page 54) 1815 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-580-1770

Southwest Mental Health 1321 McMillan Ave, Brewton 251-867-3242 Survivors of Mental Illness 4351 Midmost Dr, Mobile 251-342-0261 Tri- Coastal Community Outreach, Inc 10520 Hwy 188, Grand Bay 36541 281-865-9731

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

SAAD Healthcare

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 1 515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600 – 3 960 Government Blvd, Mobile 251-602-8484 – 6 450 US Hwy 90, Spanish Fort 251-626-4558

S Baker Medical Equipment (ad on page 47)

16 Midtown Park East, Mobile 36606 251-478-9697

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MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Baldwin County Heritage Museum 25521 Hwy 98 E, Elberta 251-986-8375 Foley Railroad Museum 125 E Laurel Ave, Foley 251-943-1818 Mobile Museum of Art 4850 Museum Dr, Mobile 251-208-5200

The National WWII Museum

(ad on page 12) 954 Magazine St, New Orleans LA 70130 877-813-3329 x 222

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S Baker Medical Equipment (ad on page 47)

16 Midtown Park East, Mobile 36606 251-478-9697

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CVS Pharmacy

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– CVS 10575 24 Saraland Blvd N, Saraland 251-675-2747 – CVS 1806 1300 S McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-6614 – CVS 1814 3932 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-661-1190 – CVS 1822 21975 Hwy 59, Robertsdale 251-947-8602 – CVS 2567 7081 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-342-0948

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– CVS 2675 900 Government St, Mobile 251-432-8320 – CVS 2899 25761 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach 251-974-1590 – CVS 4782 10115 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd S, Grand Bay 251-865-6128 – CVS 4818 4881 Schillinger Rd, Mobile 251-661-6305 – CVS 4847 210 W Front St, Evergreen 251-578-1811

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– CVS 8362 7101 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-631-3623

– CVS 4876 3445 St Stephens Rd, Mobile 251-457-0878

– CVS 8363 664 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile 251-776-7745

– CVS 4877 2280 MLK Jr Dr, Mobile 251-471-6229

Elberta Pharmacy 24980 State St, Elberta 251-986-8115

– CVS 4883 9151 Moffett Rd, Semmes 251-649-2206

Island Drug & Gifts 3645 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores 36542 251-967-1100

– CVS 4888 4453 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 251-344-9770 – CVS 4900 2550 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-471-1573 – CVS 4903 3100 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile 251-471-2591 – CVS 4938 208 McMeans Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-3933 – CVS 4945 51 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope 251-928-3153 – CVS 4959 27040 Hwy 98, Daphne 251-621-9081 – CVS 6071 12900 N Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre 251-824-3692 – CVS 7668 19215 N 3rd St, Citronelle 251-866-9605 – CVS 7671 6300 Grelot Rd, Mobile 251-633-7298

Lillian Pharmacy 12831 6th St, Lillian 251-962-3777

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– CVS 4868 813 College Ave, Jackson 251-246-6634

PHYSICIANS DIABETES Coastal Medical Group - Monica Chiang, MD 300 S Greeno Dr Ste B, Fairhope 251-929-3424 Mobile Infirmary Diabetes Center 251-435-2785 South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Diabetes Center 251-949-3786 Thomas Hospital Diabetes Center 251-279-1700 GERIATRICS David Ross, MD 1700 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-435-1200 IMC Family Medical West 5320 Hwy 90 W, Mobile 251-666-8232 Continued on page 67 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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of mental illness. Meditation is a mental exercise, while yoga and tai chi involve muscle movement. 2 Some types of treatments are yoga, exercise, meditation and tai chi. Adding physical activity of any type helps weight management, fatigue, and other side effects of many conventional medicines.

Alternative Therapies Improve Behavioral Outcomes

individuals, families and support system members can do together, providing a sense of connection and intergeneration interaction.

Equine Therapy: A form of animal-assisted therapy that teaches individuals how to groom, care for and ride horses. This therapy can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and impulsiveness common to many mental health conditions.

Art Therapy: The creative process is used to help individuals explore and reconcile their emotions, develop self-awareness, reduce anxiety, cope with trauma, manage behavior, and increase self-esteem. It helps improve a person’s memory and ability to enjoy one’s perspective on life and happiness.

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Laughter Therapy: Laughter has many benefits - reduces depression and anxiety, boosts immunity, and promotes a positive mood. The therapy uses humor to promote health Continued on page 73

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Internal Medicine Center 101 Memorial Hospital Dr #200, Mobile 251-414-5900

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Orthopaedic Center (ad on page 5)

Marcia Littles, MD 6701 Airport Blvd, Ste D100, Mobile 251-633-3662

251-250-1601

Northside Clinic 1020 Cleveland Rd, Saraland 251-675-4733

AAA SenioRx (Prescription Assistance Program) – Baldwin County 251-937-0358 – Escambia County 251-867-0257 – Mobile County 251-706-4680

Providence Family Physicians 5100 Rangeline Service Rd N, Mobile 251-378-4000 Randall Hall, MD 405 N Section St, Fairhope 251-990-8860 Shyla Reddy, MD 1504 Spring Hill Ave #1800, Mobile 251-434-3475 Thomas H. McCulloch, MD 405 N Section St, Fairhope 251-990-8860 West Mobile Medical Group 610 Providence Park Dr E, Ste 101, Mobile 251-378-3900 GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY East Bay Psychiatry 761 Middle St, Fairhope 251-928-4750 Severin W. Grenoble, MD 26920 Pollard Rd #532, Daphne 251-239-2009 NEPHROLOGY Alabama Kidney Care 1715 N Bunner St, Foley 251-943-2300 Nephrology Associates of Mobile 124 S University Blvd #A, Mobile 251-343-5004

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Franklin Primary Health Mobile 251-436-7676 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program 800-633-4227 Mobile County Health Dept 251-690-8889 Mostellar Medical Center Irvington 251-824-2174 Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy – Baldwin County 251-937-0358 – Escambia County 251-867-5765 – Mobile County 251-432-4111 Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669 Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Peterson RV Services 3900 S McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-1128

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Retire or downsize on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

RV RESORTS & PARKS

RE/MAX of Gulf Shores – Jason J Stephenson

GULF SHORES Gulf Breeze Resort RV Park 19800 Oak Rd W, Gulf Shores 251-968-8884 Island Retreat RV Park 18201 AL-180, Gulf Shores 251-967-1666 Luxury RV Resort 590 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 251-948-5444 Sugar Sand RV Resort 5343 Roscoe Rd, Gulf Shores 251-968-2223

(ad on page 61) 645 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 251-948-1233

RESPITE CARE Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service. Please refer to our housing grids on page 98, 106, 110.

Alabama Cares Family Caregiver Program 800-243-5463

ORANGE BEACH Buena Vista RV Park 23601 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach 251-980-1855 Pandion Ridge RV Resort 22800 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 844-707-4343

Alabama Lifespan Respite 866-737-8252

Area Agency on Aging

(ad on pages 16-24) 251-706-4680

RV REPAIRS & SERVICESGULF Cherokee Farms RV Center 15705 N Juniper St, Foley 251-971-2598 Countryman’s Marine and RV Services 12738 Co Rd 65, Foley 251-943-0330 Foley Auto & RV Repair, Inc 17150 Underwood Rd, Foley 251-971-3770

SENIOR CENTERS

Senior centers are gathering places for elders who are still active and are seeking a place for planned activities, friendship and programs. Lunches are usually served and transportation may be available. SAIL centers offers meals and activites.

BALDWIN COUNTY

Baldwin County Council on Aging (ad on page 15) 2272 Hwy 59, Robertsdale 251-947-2723

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Coastal Alabama “where white sandy beaches meet southern hospitality.”

Life is better on the Alabama coast Retire u Invest u Vacation

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Your future is now!

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Foley Senior Center (ad on this page) 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877

Gateways to Grandparenting Gulf Shores UMC 251-968-2411 Resources for todays grandparenting G P Thames Senior Center 6651 E Chicago St, Robertsdale 251-947-2360 James P. Nix Center One Bayou Dr, Fairhope 251-928-2835 Loxley Civic Center Senior Program 4198 Municipal Park Rd, Loxley 251-964-4995 Orange Beach Activity Center 26251 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-981-3440

SAIL Senior Centers

(AAA section pages 16-24) – Bay Minette 300 N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-580-1693 – Daphne 2605 U S Hwy 98, Daphne 251-621-3705 – Little River 45219 Mamie Chapel Rd, Little River 251-862-9313 – Loxley 4090 County Rd 66, Loxley 251-964-5330 – Stockton 58100 Canaan Rd, Stockton 251-937-4228 – Summerdale 500 Jackson St W, Summerdale 251-989-6626

ESCAMBIA COUNTY Concerned Citizens of Atmore – Unity House 313 N Main St, Atmore 251-294-0138 Poarch Creek Indians Senior Ctr 5811 Jack Springs Rd, Atmore 251-368-9136 Continued on page 72

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In this corner – HOPE! Sometimes life can throw a pretty mean sucker punch, which is exactly how Gary Ellis, a successful, local businessman, felt when he was told he had Parkinson’s Disease. He was stunned and afraid, but immediately set out to find a way to fight this incurable disease.

After seeing a feature story on 60 Minutes about Rock Steady Boxing, Gary was inspired. He learned that Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact, boxing-inspired program, can delay, reduce and even reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

You see, Parkinson’s Disease causes a loss in many of the same elements that boxers condition to improve, such as optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength. At Rock Steady Boxing, the opponent is Parkinson’s Disease. Gary knew this was something he wanted to do.

Unfortunately, the nearest class was in Birmingham, AL, but that didn’t stop Gary. He searched to find just the right person to undergo training and facilitate the Rock Steady Boxing program in this area. Chris Wheeles, owner of Wheeles Karate Academy, would prove to be that person. Committed to helping fight this disease, Chris received intense training and was ready to make a real difference in our community. Classes began in Gulf Shores in August 2017. Today, you can find an average of 20-25 boxers in each class fighting their way to a healthier and happier life.

For Gary, Rock Steady Boxing is nothing short of a miracle. Those once referred to as “patients” are now call “boxers” – proudly fighting the same fight. With the help of Rock Steady Boxing, it’s Parkinson’s Disease that’s taking the hit!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Rock Steady Boxing vs Parkinson’s

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COMMUNITY SENIOR LIFE

Based in Orange Beach, Alabama, Community Senior Life is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the senior population.

Community Senior Life is part of the diversified organization operated by Community Health Systems, Inc. With resident-centered care as the cornerstone of our service philosophy, we cater to the social, spiritual, physical, and financial needs of our residents throughout our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.

Whether you live, work, or do business with Community Senior Life, you’ll notice the difference. Schedule your tour today!

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GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

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SAIL Senior Centers

(AAA section pages 16-24) – Atmore 300 E Ridgely St, Atmore 251-368-5742 – East Brewton 702 Williamson St, Brewton 251-867-5568 – Flomaton 628 McCordy St, Flomaton 251-296-2773 – Huxford 118 Wilson Ave N, Atmore 251-294-5646

MOBILE COUNTY Chickasaw Senior Citizens 224 N Craft Hwy, Chickasaw 251-452-6466 City of Mobile Adult Recreation Ctr 1301 Azalea Rd, Mobile 251-666-3922 Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center 3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-602-4963

SAIL Senior Centers

(AAA section pages 16-24) – Bayou La Batre 12745 Padgett Switch Rd, Bayou La Batre 251-824-4616 – Citronelle 19125 S Mobile St, Citronelle 251-866-5047 – Creola 10220 Hwy 43, Creola 251-675-7661

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– Dearborn YMCA 321 N Warren St, Mobile 251-432-4768 – Dumas Wesley 126 Mobile St, Mobile 251-479-0649 – Grand Bay 11610 Hwy 90 W, Grand Bay 251-865-4010 – Hillsdale 558 Felhorn Rd, Mobile 251-344-0341 – MOWA Choctaw 20185 Richard Weaver Rd, Mt Vernon 251-829-5000 – Mt. Vernon Military Rd, Mt Vernon 251-829-9696 – Parkway 1600 Boykin Blvd-B, Mobile 251-471-2503 – Prichard 3638 W Main St, Prichard 251-452-7918 – Providence 35 N Cody Rd, Mobile 251-544-4480 – Saraland 716 Mae St, Saraland 251-679-5511 – Thomas Sullivan Community SAIL Center 351 N Catherine St, Mobile 251-438-7282 – Tillman’s Corner 5863 Nevius Rd, Mobile 251-661-6600 – Trinity Gardens 3025 Banks Ave, Mobile 251-456-6690 – Wilmer 13251 Ave B, Wilmer 251-645-9209

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 39) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311

SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS Citronelle Health Clinic 19250 Mobile St, Citronelle 251-866-9126 Franklin Primary Health – 1 083 E Relham Dr, Loxley 251-964-4011 – 1 303 Dr MLK Jr Ave, Mobile 251-432-4117 – 1 956 Duval St, Mobile 251-471-3747 – 5 10 S Wilson Ave, Mobile 251-434-8195 Franklin Primary Health Center – Prichard 424 S Wilson Ave, Mobile 251-452-1442 Franklin Primary Health Center – Springhill 1201 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-694-1801 La Clinica de Baldwin 1628 N McKenzie, Foley 251-947-1083 Mobile VA Outpatient Clinic 1504 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-219-3900 Victory Health Partners 3750 Professional Pkwy, Mobile 251-460-0999

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives AARP – State of Alabama 201 Monroe St #1880, Montgomery 866-542-8167 Alabama Ageline 800-AGE-LINE (243-5463) Alabama Connect www.alabamaconnect.gov Alabama Dept of Senior Services 334-242-5743 877-425-2243

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Semmes Senior Center 9635 Moffett Rd, Semmes 251-649-2010

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Alabama Kidney Foundation 800-750-3331 Amputee Coatition of America 888-267-5669

Area Agency on Aging (AAA section pages 16-24) –B aldwin 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506 – E scambia 8600 Hwy 31, Atmore 251-368-1032 x102 –M obile 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4680

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 800-626-4199 National Family Caregivers Association 800-896-3650 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SUPPORT GROUPS OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

National Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center (ad on page 13)

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867

169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-6950

National Osteoporosis Foundation 800-223-9994

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National Stroke Association 800-787-6537

Alabama Disability Advocacy Program 800-826-1675

Senior Spirit – Providence Hospital 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1000

Alcoholics Anonymous 600 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 224, Mobile 251-479-9994

The Parkers AFH 671 Stanton Rd, Mobile 251-456-7100

Better Breathers Support Springhill Medical Center 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-334-9630

United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile 251-479-4900 United Way Connect 2-1-1 Dial 2-1-1 Operators are available 24/7 to provide information about services in the community.

Dial 7-1-1 (hearing impaired) 8 Commerce St, Ste 1140, Montgomery 36104

IA! Health Fitness & V Enrichment Center (ad on page 39) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311

Care Givers Unite 251-209-1555

E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center (ad on page 13) 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-6950

Easter Seal 2440 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-471-1581 Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama 251-341-0170 Gateways to Grandparenting Gulf Shores UMC 251-968-2411 Resources for todays grandparenting

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Low Vision Support Group Mobile / Baldwin 251-432-7777 / 251-928-2835

RSVP – E scambia County 251-867-0256 –M obile County 251-574-7787

TRANSPORTATION

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians 251-829-5500

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Providence Hospital – Diabetes Support 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1987

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (Passport) (ad on page 39)

The Long Goodbye 251-471-1511

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United Methodist Compassion Ministries 251-471-1511 Well Being Checks USA 877-884-6978 Widowed Persons Service 3155 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-470-6866

TAX ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION AARP Tax Aide –D aphne 251-621-3703 x219 – F airhope 251-928-2835 – Lillian 251-609-0548 –M obile 251-470-5235 –O range Beach 251-981-3440 –R obertsdale 251-972-8506 – S panish Fort 251-626-4884

251-470-5238

AARP Driver Safety Program 800-253-2017

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Gulf Coast Dementia Services Support Group 251-445-4204

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Baldwin Rural Area Transit BRATS – Central/South Baldwin 251-972-6817 – Eastern Shore 251-990-4636 – North Baldwin 251-937-0355 City of Chickasaw – Senior & Disabled Van 251-452-6464 City of Saraland – Senior & Disabled Van 251-375-5439 Dumas Wesley Community Ctr (City of Mobile) 251-479-0649 Escambia County Alabama Transportation System (ECATS) – Atmore 251-446-9681 x137 – Brewton 251-867-0584 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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TRANSPORTATION continued Medical Transport of Alabama 888-599-2050 Mobile Bay Transportation Co. & Handivan 251-633-5693 United Way Connect 2-1-1 Dial 2-1-1 Dial 7-1-1 (hearing impaired)

VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (Passport) (ad on page 39) 251-470-5238

URGENT CARE CENTERS Infirmary Urgent Care – Bay Minette 108 McMeans Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-7100 ACH Med Plus 406 Medical Park Dr, Atmore 251-368-6245 South Baldwin Medical Center – Gulf Shores Urgent Care 101 E 15th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-962-1250

VACATION RENTALS iTrip.net PO Box 1393, Orange Beach 251-974-1404 Southern Vacation Rentals 24711 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach 251-239-9860

VETERAN SERVICES Baldwin County Veterans Affairs 210 E Section Ave, Foley 251-237-0218 Clarke County Veterans Affairs 120 Court St, Grove Hill 251-275-3374 Conecuh County Veterans Affairs 111 Court St, Ste 108, Evergreen 251-578-7036 Escambia County Veterans Affairs 8600 Hwy 31 East, Atmore 251-368-4223 Ext- 115 Mobile County Veterans Affairs 1150 Government St, Mobile 251-574-8578 Mobile Veterans Center 3221 Springhill Ave Bldg 2, Ste C, Mobile 251-478-5906 Monroe County Veterans Affairs 65 North Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-575-9832 TRICARE for Life 866-773-0404 VA Health Benefits Alabama 877-222-8387

VISION RESOURCES Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind 251-432-7777

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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

Alabama Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped 800-392-5671 Bibles on Tape – Aurora Ministries 941-748-3031 Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation 251-928-2888 / 251-476-4744 Eye Care America Senior Eye Care Program 877-887-6327 Hadley Vision Center Mobile 251-432-4117 Knight’s Templar Eye Foundation 214-888-0220 Mobile Association for the Blind 251-473-3585 National Federation of the Blind 866-504-7300 New Eyes for the Needy 973-376-4903 Vision USA 800-766-4466 WHIL Radio Reading Services 251-380-4699

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Area Agency on Aging – SARPC (AAA section pages 16-24) 251-706-4680

Comfort Care Hospice

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 2 2502 US Hwy 98, Fairhope 251-504-6470 – 7 09 Azalea Rd, Ste A1, Mobile 251-504-6470

Community Hospice

(ad on page 41) 1450 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-5015

Covenant Care

(ad on page 93) –B aldwin County 1040 Stanton Rd, Ste D, Daphne 251-626-5255 – E scambia County 1023 Douglas Ave, Ste 106, Brewton 251-867-6993 –M obile County 3201 Dauphin St, Ste D, Mobile 251-478-8671

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Alabama Lions Club Sight Foundation 205-325-8519

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Little Sisters of the Poor

(ad on page 121) 1655 McGill Ave, Mobile 251-476-6335

Saad Healthcare Hospice

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 1 813 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-424-1998 – 1 515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600

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Area Agency on Aging – SARPC (AAA section pages 16-24) 251-706-4680

Center for Living Arts 250 Conti St, Mobile 251-208-5608

Legacy Leadership Institute for Older Adults 251-706-4680

Little Sisters of the Poor

(ad on page 121) 1655 McGill Ave, Mobile 251-476-6335

Comfort Care Hospice

Mobile County Sheriff’s Volunteer Corp 251-574-2415

Community Hospice

RSVP –B aldwin County 300 Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-6764 – E scambia County 100 Henderson St, Rm 404, Brewton 251-867-0256 –M obile County 304 Bayshore Ave, Mobile 251-574-7787

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 2 2502 US Hwy 98, Fairhope 251-504-6470 – 7 09 Azalea Rd, Ste A1, Mobile 251-504-6470 (ad on page 41) 1450 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-5015

Covenant Care

(ad on page 93) –B aldwin County 1040 Stanton Rd, Ste D, Daphne 251-626-5255 – E scambia County 1023 Douglas Ave, Ste 106, Brewton 251-867-6993 –M obile County 3201 Dauphin St, Ste D, Mobile 251-478-8671 Foster Grandparents Program 1150 Government St, Ste 104, Mobile 251-574-6488 Goodwill Easter Seal 2440 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-471-1581 Kindred at Home – Daphne 9805 Millwood Cir, Ste D, Daphne 251-621-2500 72 ALABAMA GULF COAST – FALL 2018-2019

Saad Healthcare Hospice

(ad on pages 87, 92) – 1 813 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-424-1998 – 1 515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600

Senior Companion Program 251-574-3232 Volunteer Connect 251-433-3624 Volunteers of America 600 Azalea Rd, Mobile 251-300-3500 WHIL Radio Reading Services 4000 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-380-4699

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Saad Healthcare

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Saad Healthcare

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Springhill Medical Center’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-344-9630

Infirmary Center for Wound Healing Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-435-2192

The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center – SBRMC 1613 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-949-3920

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Alternative Therapy Can Enrich your Life continued from page 58

and wellness and relieve physical and emotional stress or pain. It can also reduce depression and insomnia and improve sleep quality for seniors.

Music Therapy: Therapists use music interventions ie. listening to music, making music, writing lyrics) to help patients alleviate pain, improve memory and promote overall mental and physical wellness. Music can lower anxiety and increased pain threshold through listening to soft musical tunes.

Do your research and make an informed decision before you consider what alternative therapy is best for you.

Remember: “The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behavior affects our greater health and well-being.

And we, in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually.” – Greg Anderson, founder of American Wellness Project and author. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Sher Graham, Executive Vice President of The Synergy Solutions Group and Chair of the South Alabama Mental Wellness Coalition. Reach her at 251-404-3924 or email realtalkmwal@gmail.com.

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n so many ways social workers help people help themselves.

Social workers provide services to and for people of every age and every background, working with individuals, couples, families and communities. Social workers are uniquely qualified to help people right in their own environment, considering all the different aspects of a person’s life and culture. We work to ensure your personal well-being, prevent crises and to help you be a healthier, happier you. Social workers ensure people receive the help they need, from the best resources available. And for more than 100 years, we’ve been doing just that.

What Can Social Workers Do for You?

There are more than 600,000 professional social workers in the United States who have committed their lives to making a difference.

They’ve all earned bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral social work degrees, and have completed a required number of hours in supervised fieldwork.

Social workers take pride in being the only professionals trained to work with people in their environment, looking at all dimensions of the individual’s life.

Our training comes from a nationwide system of accredited education programs, and is reinforced with practice standards, credentials, and state licensing regulations. Social workers care for people in every stage of life, from children to the elderly.

We help them overcome life’s most difficult challenges, and the troubles of everyday living, including poverty, stress, addiction, abuse, depression, physical illness, divorce, disability, mental illness, death and so many other challenges.

Wherever and whenever you need help, social workers are there. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was written by Dr. Amy Sagen, LSW, MSG NASW-PA, Chief Operating Officer.

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24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to ‘around the clock treatment’ in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE – Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues includes but not limited to establishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiving skills, you can adapt routines and activities as needs change.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.

COMPANION/HOMEMAKER SERVICES – Refers to services provided by a companion to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24-hour supervision. The companions may provide assistance with routine household activities – cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands and shopping. Many agencies provide transportation and supervision to

physician’s offices, grocery and clothing shopping as well as recreational activities. Companions are able to perform a wide variety of other non medical tasks and activities that are designed to assist the elderly to remain at home as long as possible. By law homemakers and companions cannot provide hands on personal care such as assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating nor dispense medications for their clients.

INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

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Non Medical Home Care Definitions

MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shop-ping, appointments and other outings. ~

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✤ Employees, not contract labor ✤ Extensive background screening ✤ Workmen’s Compensation provided for our employees ✤ Dementia and Alzheimer’s care ✤ Transitional care from hospital or rehab ✤ Flexibility with shifts

in-home care through a locally owned provider.

Non-medical, personalized

Expect the Service You Deserve

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MINIMUM HRS PER VISIT FREE ASSESSMENT LIABILITY COVERAGE BONDED (B) / INSURED (I) WORKERS COMP (W) RN ON STAFF – FULL TIME 24 HOUR CONTACT 24 HOUR CARE MED-ALERT MEDICATION REMINDERS TRANSPORTATION INCONTINENCE CARE ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA CARE

Oxford Healthcare – Evergreen

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PAYMENT METHODS*

251-943-3775 251-471-3343 251-725-6095 251-405-6451 251-721-1297 251-621-5555 251-202-4860

Crowley Home Care Diversified Healthcare Quality Caregivers Solution Services Right at Home Touching Hearts Senior Care Your Choice Senior Care

251-517-9700

251-345-4100

We Care Every Day, In Every Way

Answered Prayer Home Care Bay Nursing Beacon.care BrightStar Care Coastal Caregivers Homecare Comfort Keepers – Baldwin Comfort Keepers – Mobile

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The Most Trusted Name in Home Care.

** No Contracts – Just Care **

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Why Synergy Home Care?

• Companionship • Light Housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Personal Care • Live-In & Hourly Care • Errands & Shopping • Meal Planning & Preparation • Bonded & Insured • Routine Transfer Assistance

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the empty fridge a sign your aging parent needs help

You can’t always be there.

But we can.

With Home Instead Senior Care, caring for an aging loved one doesn’t have to be a struggle. It’s why we offer everything from individualized help around the house to advanced Alzheimer’s care—to keep them safe and sound at home, instead of anywhere else.

Take the first step.

Call us at 251.342.6655 or visit hisc228.digbro.com © 2016 Home Instead, Inc.

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Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated.

Light housekeeping • Bathing and dressing • Laundry 24-hour customer service • Activities • Meal preparation • Transportation Medication reminders • Flexible schedule • Companionship

251-504-0940

www.CandlelightCompassions.Com

Home Health Care Definitions

24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above.

Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s.

ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

HOSPICE – Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity.

The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire.

Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

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24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “around the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

NON MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCIES

We provide a variety of services to Baldwin, Escambia & Monroe County areas

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INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/ antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

MED-ALERT – Company offers a pendent or home alert system that notifies staff that user is in distress and needs immediate assistance.

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE – Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other nonmedical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness.

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COMPASSION ■ COMFORT ■ CARE

We are dedicated to providing quality home health and hospice care to our patients and family members.

Baldwin Mobile

251-626-5895 251-433-8172

www.springhillhomecare.com

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Certified nurses assistants

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At Comfort Care we strive to bring meaning to every precious day, improving the lives of patients and families all across Alabama any way we can.

It’s about more than doing a job better. It’s about making life better.

Comfort Care Coastal Home Health/Hospice Hospice (251) 621-4229 • Home Health (251) 621-4431 comfortcarehospice.com • comfortcarehomehealth.com

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Services may include counseling or administering of medications.

SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family.

Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) – Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

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functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.

Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allowing air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs.

Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. ~

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HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility.

The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.

Services Provided: SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs HOME HEALTH AIDE – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN. Levels of Care: RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility.

GIP – General In-Patient Care – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled

nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

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Hospice Care Definitions

CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs.

It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice,24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.

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ment and experience grief. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.

IN-PATIENT CARE – These hospices

offer full hospice services in their on-campus unit or building. The patient moves into the inpatient care facility to receive their hospice services rather than in the patients’ home setting.

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Wound Healing Therapies Lifeline® Medical Alert Service Educational Programs Medical Supplies & Equipment

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Hospice Care Definitions continued from page 92 PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump.

If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness – whatever the prognosis.

It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director?

All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the

hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.

VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care. ~

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AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety.

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths.

Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation.

DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT - (HUD) helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.

INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.

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Senior Housing Definitions

LONG-TERM CARE – Chronic, custodial care provided on an on-going basis MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities.

Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.

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What Would Your Community Have to Look Like to Support You as You Age

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magine shopping at a store with non-skid floors, shelving that is neither too high or low, easy-to-read signage, and emergency call buttons located throughout. Imagine shopping carts with built-in seats and attached magnifiers or even stores with chairs set around the perimeter for quick breaks.

Imagine going to an event where transportation to and from is accessible and free or low-cost, parking is reasonably close, and seating is plentiful. Imagine sidewalks and parking lots surrounding the event are free of snow, ice, wet leaves, puddles, broken cement, and clutter. Imagine the timing and location of the event are suitable to anyone attending. And who wouldn’t want alternatives to long lines?

These are examples of age-inclusive thinking.

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Older adults are living longer and want to be engaged in the community. Without the physical and organizational structures necessary to help them age well in their homes and communities, the quality of life—for people of all ages— will be compromised.

That’s why older adults (and their caregivers) play an important role in ensuring communities apply age-inclusive thinking. Only they know what it’s like to go about their daily routines and can speak to what is needed for their community to best support them as they age.

Wouldn’t it be nice to no longer have to imagine the examples of age-inclusive thinking listed above and instead experience them because they’re automatically happening in the community?

It begins with a conversation; with older adults speaking up and letting their wants and perspectives be known and heard. What ideas do you have for ensuring the places and happenings in your community are accessible and inclusive to people of all abilities and mobility? No matter how big or small of an idea you might have, I encourage you to reach out to your community’s planners, elected officials, business and organization leaders, aging service providers, and media and let your voices resound. ~

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applying it creates a community that is a safe, welcoming, appropriate, and adaptable place to age.

Why is this important? By the year 2030, the number of older adults from the Baby Boomer generation will have doubled since the year 2000; a change like nothing the world has ever seen that will touch every aspect of society.

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Editor’s Note: This article was written

by Cathy Bollinger.

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Bay Minette Rotary Village Apts, 2211 McMillan Ave, Bay Minette 36507

Cottage Park Apartments, 47247 Rabun Rd, Bay Minette 36507

Sandlewood Manor, 2265 Mattingly St, Robertsdale 36567

251-867-7997 251-867-9833 251-368-4658

Crepe Myrtle Village, 212 The Trails, Brewton 36426

Hidden Valley Apts, 90 Fleming Ln, Brewton 36426

Point Escambia Apts, 75 Point Escambia Cir, Atmore 36502

251-660-1783 251-660-1783

Ahepa 310 I Apts, 2550 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 36695

Ahepa 310 II Apts, 2550 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 36695

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Ahepa 310 VI Apts, 5223 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 36609

Ahepa 310 VII Apts, 6433 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 36695

Ahepa 310 VIII Apts, 12680 Padgett Switch Rd, Bayou La Batre 36509

Ahepa 310 IX Apts, 7560 Olympic Ln, Mobile 36582

Ahepa 310 X Apts, 9180 Hellenic Way, Semmes 35682

Baptist Oaks Apts, 800 Conti St, Mobile 36602

Cathedral Place Apts, 351 Conti St, Mobile 36602

Central Plaza Tower, 300 Bayshore Ave, Mobile 36607

Cottonwood Senior Apts, 658 Azalea Rd, Mobile 36609

Downtown Renaissance, 350 Bloodgood St, Mobile 36603

Emerson Gardens, 758 Palmetto St, Mobile 36610

Frank Boykin Tower, 1600 Michigan Ave, Mobile 36605

Highpoint VOA Housing, 4611 Myers Rd, Eight Mile 36613

Portier Place, 4363 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 36608

Rendu Terrace, 7400 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 36608

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108 Homestead Village, Fairhope 36532

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205 Pineview St, Brewton 36426

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251-344-3866

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What does Assisted Living cost?

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As with any real estate, location affects the cost.

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Size of the room. Most communities have different size rooms from small studio apartments to 2 bedroom suites. Most individuals are completely comfortable in a studio or 1 bedroom.

In addition to the monthly cost for Assisted Living, most communities charge a “move-in” or “community” fee for new residents. Make sure you understand all the costs associated with moving before you sign the agreement and move in. There are

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11626 US Hwy 90, Daphne 36526

901 Somerby Dr, Mobile 36695

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11626 US Hwy 90, Daphne 36526

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living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes.

PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – Affordable Ask about their services when you apartments for low-income families, tour. They are also referred to as the elderly and persons with disabil- personal board and care homes.

Most accept private pay; Medicaid in ities. some instances.

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY – RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM Many skilled nursing facilities offer STAY – Otherwise known as a shortrestorative and rehabilitative physterm stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to Short-term rehabilitation services a person for a short period of time. may be provided to individuals with Rates usually quoted on a daily basis diagnoses such as joint replacements, stroke, etc. Long-term rehab and are typically inclusive of all may also be provided for permanent services and amenities. residents of the facility who have RETIREMENT COMMUNITY – chronic or progressive illnesses.

Housing designed specifically for Occupational therapy services in this setting are generally reimbursed mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments

by Medicare Part A for short-term, with full kitchens, and private baths acute care clients; Medicare Part B are available. Services include meal for long-term residents who require plans, transportation, housekeeping, skilled services and have medically laundry and maintenance. Amenities necessary need for rehab; and often are usually abundant; formal libraries, by private insurance, Medicaid, or computer stations, swimming pools, private pay for younger clients. gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are RESIDENTIAL HOME – typically based on size/location of Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have apartment. a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in SECURED UNIT – A secured unit caretakers. Adult family homes offer dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia room and board for seniors who want residents to prevent wandering a more private, home-like communi- outside the community without ty. Assistance with activities of daily supervision. of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

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3712 Dauphin St, Mobile 36608

Crowne Health Care of Springhill

954 Navco Rd, Mobile 36605

Crowne Health Care of Mobile

19225 N 4th St, Citronelle 36522

Crowne Health Care of Citronelle

501 Whetstone St, Monroeville 36460

Crowne Health Care

715 E Laurel St, Atmore 36502

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100 Pineview St, Brewton 36426

West Gate Village

1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 36609

Saad Healthcare

Monroe Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, 236 Claiborne St, Monroeville 36460 Oakwood – North Baldwin’s Center for Living, 2010 Medical Center Dr, Bay Minette 36507

1655 McGill Ave, Mobile 36604

Little Sisters of the Poor – Sacred Heart

2616 N College Ave, Jackson 36545

Jackson Health Care

100 Sanders Dr, Evergreen 36401

Evergreen Nursing & Rehab

2046 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville 36460

Englewood Health Care Center

Eastern Shore Rehabilitation & Health Center, 101 Villa Dr, Daphne 36526

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William F Green State Veterans Home, 300 Faulkner Dr, Bay Minette 36507

251-937-3501

Robertsdale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 18700 US Hwy 90, Robertsdale 36567

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Montrose Bay Health & Rehab, 22670 Main St, Montrose 36559

Oakwood – North Baldwin’s Center for Living, 2010 Medical Center Dr, Bay Minette 36507

251-621-4354

Mobile Bay Rehab Hospital, 101 Villa Dr, Daphne 36526

251-621-4200 251-928-2153

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Eastern Shore Rehabilitation & Health Center, 101 Villa Dr, Daphne 36526

251-943-2781

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3712 Dauphin St, Mobile 36608

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954 Navco Rd, Mobile 36605

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19225 N 4th St, Citronelle 36522

Crowne Health Care of Citronelle

Ashland Place Health & Rehab, 148 Tuscaloosa St, Mobile 36607

735 S Washington Ave, Mobile 36603

Allen Health & Rehabilitation

100 Pineview St, Brewton 36426

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715 E Laurel St, Atmore 36502

Atmore Nursing Center

100 Sanders Dr, Evergreen 36401

CONECUH COUNTY

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Palm Gardens Health & Rehab 3104 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile 36607

1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 36609

251-343-9600

251-452-0996

North Mobile Nursing & Rehab, 4525 St. Stephens Rd, Eight Mile 36613

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Mobile Nursing & Rehab, 7020 Bruns Dr, Mobile 36695

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251-661-5404

251-476-6335

Lynwood Healthcare & Rehab, 4164 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile 36693

1655 McGill Ave, Mobile 36604

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Gulf Coast Health & Rehabilitation, 8002 Grelot Rd, Mobile 36695

Little Sisters of the Poor – Sacred Heart

251-865-6443

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2616 N College Ave, Jackson 36545

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Monroe Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, 236 Claiborne St, Monroeville 36460

2046 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville 36460

Englewood Health Care Center

501 Whetstone St, Monroeville 36460

Crowne Health Care

251-342-5623

Spring Hill Manor, 3900 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 36608

MONROE COUNTY

251-433-5471

Seabreeze Health Center, 550 Congress St, Mobile 36603

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About Noland Health Services n 1913, Dr. Lloyd Noland came to Jefferson County Alabama at the invitation of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Land Company (TCI) to address the public health needs of workers who suffered from smallpox, typhoid, and other epidemic diseases. Soon after arriving in Birmingham, Dr. Noland realized the community’s need and presented his vision to meet those needs. The result was a company hospital which ultimately went on to become the centerpiece of a community health network of services.

Growing from the progressive system founded by Dr. Noland, Noland Health Services today follows his legacy of community service. A private, not-for-profit healthcare organization, Noland is one of the largest providers of multi-level senior communities in the state. Senior living options include garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living, residential and day memory care, short term rehabilitation and long term skilled nursing care. Noland communities are strategically located and have expanded to locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Allen Health and Rehabilitations in Mobile, Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center in Daphne and Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation in Fairhope all offer post-acute rehabilitation services as well as residential long term skilled nursing services. Having several facilities throughout the coastal Alabama region allows Noland Health Services to meet the needs of the community. Noland Health Services also has numerous facilities offering all levels of care in the greater Birmingham area.

Noland Health Services also specializes in long term hospitals for patients that require extended care die to chronic diseases or complex medical conditions. These hospitals are innovative regional referral hospitals dedicated to meeting the complex treatment and clinical education needs of patients and families who require extended or specialty focused stays in a hospital setting.

Noland Health Services is proud to have celebrated over 100 years of providing health services to the citizens of Alabama. For more information contact www.nolandhealth.com. ~

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private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/ nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive TRACH CARE – Refers to care medications by an RN according to a administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. licensed physicians orders.

A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening SKILLED NURSING FACILITY – is made in the windpipe (trachea).

Facilities provide 24/7 care for The surgeon inserts a tube into the residents and offer full assistance opening to bypass an obstruction, alwith ADL’s. Daily rates typically low air to get to the lungs, or remove include a furnished bedroom and a secretions. ~

What Does Assisted Living Cost and How to Pay For It? continued from page 109 great communities at every price level.

Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for it?

Traditionally Medicare does NOT pay for Assisted Living. It can, in some cases, pay for a nursing home stay or for in-home care. Medicaid can be used to pay for some of the costs associated with Assisted Living.

In Utah the Medicaid program that helps pay for some assisted living charges is called the New Choices Waiver.

Long Term Care Insurance Long term care insurance is a 126 ALABAMA GULF COAST – FALL 2018-2019

great way to help pay for some or all of assisting living costs. Some life insurance policies have a long term care rider.

VA Aid and Attendance The VA Aid and Attendance Pension is a great benefit for many veterans. It can pay up to $2,120 (2016 amount) to a married veteran and their spouse. The veteran must have served 90 days active duty and at least 1 day during wartime. This can also be an eligibly benefit for a surviving spouse. ~

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Aging in Alabama – Elder Law Firm

Allen Health and Back Rehabilitation – Noland Cover Health Services, Inc 14

Alzheimer's Association – AL/FL Panhandle

16-24 Area Agency on Aging

64-65 Community Senior Life 93 Covenant Care

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Advertiser Index

Inside Front Crowne Health Care Cover 56 CVS Pharmacy 32

Dentramont Dental Services

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E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center - Infirmary Health

43 Ascent Audiology & Hearing 47 Baker Medical Baldwin County Council on 15 Aging, The 103 Baldwin House, The

Eastern Shore Back Rehabilitation and Health Cover – Noland Health Services, Inc. 28

109 Blake at Malbis, The Candlelight Compassions 83 Home Health Care

FirstLight Home Care – Geriatric Care Management

Inside Back FirstLight Home Care Cover

87 ComfortCare Home Health

62 Foley Senior Center

92 ComfortCare Home Hospice

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41 Community Hospice

Gulf Coast Dementia Services

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Advertiser Index continued Haven Memory Care – 111 A Community Senior Life 64-65 Company

61 REMAX of Gulf Shores 87 SAAD Healthcare

82 Home Instead 92 SAAD Healthcare Hospice 77 Homecare Companions Homestead Village – 64-65 A Community Senior Life Company

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1 Somerby of Mobile

121 Little Sisters of the Poor Live Oak Village – 3, 64-65 A Community Senior Life Company

Senior Behavioral Health – North Baldwin Infirmary

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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

86 Springhill Home Health

52 Mercy Life 92 Springhill Hospice 29

Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetary

93 St. Joseph Hospice

33 Mobile Senior Coalitions 81 Synergy HomeCare 45

NARO Audiology & Hearing Solutions

108 University Oaks

12 National WWII Museum 39 Back Noland Health Services, Cover Inc. Oakwood - North Baldwin 108 Center for Living – Infirmary Health 80 Oxford HealthCare 128 ALABAMA GULF COAST – FALL 2018-2019

Via! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center

79 Visiting Angels Homecare 53 Viva Medicare

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