Atmore Nursing Center
715 E Laurel St Atmore, AL 36502 251-368-9121
Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation
2334 Washington St Alexander City, AL 35010 256-329-9061
Crowne Health Care North Baldwin 2010 Medical Center Dr, Bay Minette, AL 36507 251 937-3501
Crowne Health Care of Citronelle
19225 North 4th St Citronelle, AL 36522 251-866-5509
Crowne Health Care of Eufaula 430 Rivers Ave Eufaula, AL 36027 334-687-6627
Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne 403 13th St, NW Fort Payne, AL 35967 256-845-5990
Crowne Health Care of Greenville 408 Country Club Dr Greenville, AL 36037 334-382-2693
Crowne Health Care of Springhill 3712 Dauphin St Mobile, AL 36608 251-304-3000
Jackson Health Care 2616 College Ave Jackson, AL 36545 251-246-2476
Crowne Health Care of Thomasville 1425 Moseley Dr Thomasville, AL 36784 334-636-5614
Madison Manor 3891 Sullivan St Madison, AL 35758 256-772-9243
Parkwood Health Care
Englewood Health Care Center
3301 Stadium Dr Phenix, City, AL 36867 334-297-0237
954 Navco Road Mobile, AL 36605 251-473-8684
Crowne Health Care of Mobile Crowne Health Care of Montgomery 1837 Upper Wetumpka Rd Montgomery, AL 36107 334-264-8416
2046 South Alabama Ave Monroeville, AL 36460 251-575-3285
Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation 100 Sanders Dr Evergreen, AL 36401 251-578-3783
West Gate Village
100 Pineview St Brewton, AL 36426 251-867-6077
Woodhaven Manor
105 West Windsor St Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-2741
Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.
F F
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
Alabama Dept of Rehabilitation 2419 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-479-8611
Alabama State Employment Call Center 866-234-5382
Easter Seals Employment Training Program 2440 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-300-6270
Mature Staffing Services 800-243-5463
Mobile Works 251-432-0909
SARPC Senior Aides Program 800-242-5463
Senior Companion Program 1150 Government St, Mobile 251-574-3232
Community Action Agency
– Atmore 309 E Ridgeley St, Atmore 251-368-4799
– Baldwin 26440 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-626-2646
– Mobile 7296 10th St, Mobile 251-342-5650
Ecumenical Ministries
– 564 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
Mobile Community Action 461 Donald St, Mobile 251-457-5700
Salvation Army 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-438-1625
Financial assistance
RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL
American Red Cross
– Atmore 101 N Pensacola Ave, Atmore 251-368-3643
– Bay Minette 300 N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-3801
– Brewton 1014 Douglas St, Brewton 251-867-3426
– Foley 412 E Laurel St, Foley 251-943-3844
– Mobile 35 N Sage Ave, Mobile 251-544-6100
Catholic Social Services – Baldwin 23010 Hwy 59 N, Robertsdale 251-947-3815
– Mobile 555 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-434-1500
Community Action Agency – Atmore 309 E Ridgeley St, Atmore 251-368-4799
– Baldwin 26440 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-626-2646
– Mobile 7296 10th St, Mobile 251-342-5650
Salvation Army 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-438-1625
Tax Aide Senior Citizens Services 22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506
United Way
– Baldwin 700 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-2110
– Mobile 218 St Francis St, Mobile 251-943-2110
FITNESS, REHABILITATION & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center (ad on page xxx) 3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-602-4963
Foley Senior Center (ad on page 62) 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877
This section is alphabetical. 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...
Ecumenical Ministries – 564 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
SAAD Healthcare (ad on pages 87, 92) 1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 39) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
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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.
251-625-0802$2,64016
251-625-6400$3,300108
251-626-9000$3,59560
251-928-5555$2,80095
251-929-0250$2,40030
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
251-446-9317$2,36516
COUNTY
251-344-3866$2,76552
First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.
You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.
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We are excited to bring the Fall 2022 – Winter 2023 Edition of the Seniors Blue Book of the Alabama Gulf Coast to our community. We grow thanks to loyal advertisers and distribution partners. Our goal is to supply our Seniors with the best senior resources possible, to everyone for FREE.
The Seniors Blue Book is designed to help seniors, caretakers, and family members navigate the maze of senior care, housing, and services. It will be an invaluable tool especially for those searching for specific services.
We look forward to distribution growth through essential businesses in Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington counties. Our 500+ distribution points are growing exponentially. They include Rouses Super Markets (8) locations, CVS Pharmacies (29) locations, Flora-Bama Lounge, Flora-Bama Package Store, Lambert’s Café, Piggly Wiggly locations,
Briquettes, Winn-Dixies, and additional ancillary high traffic retail locations. These distribution points are in addition to our ever-important Senior Centers, Hospitals and Health Care facilities. Pick up a free copy of the Seniors Blue Book at any one of these locations.
Our health care professionals have sacrificed time with family and friends to provide needed services under extreme duress. We are honored to work with these special people and know that their love for the job and for their patients is at the forefront at all times. To say that they are “essential” is an understatement as they are heroes to all of us.
In the coming months, we will be introducing exciting new learning opportunities so stay tuned. If you would like to be informed on what, when and where, please contact us. You will be included in our free membership.
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Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours be cause they have difficulty functioning alone.
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Grandfriends Via!
(ad on page 27)
1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-470-5224
Mercy Life
– A PACE Organization
(ad on page 75)
2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-287-8420
Affinity Life Care Center
12440 Magnolia Ave, Ste 300, Magnolia Springs 251-202-3971
Daybreak UMC Senior Day Care
1720 Gulf Shores Hwy, Gulf Shores 251-752-1849
E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center
169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-6950
Fairhope UMC Shepherd’s Place
155 S Section St, Fairhope 251-270-0097
L. J. Conaway Adult Day Care
830 Summerville St, Mobile 251-457-4904
Lily Baptist Adult Day Care
358 Kennedy St, Mobile 251-433-8521
Shepherd’s Place
155 S Section St, Fairhope 251-270-0097
U. J. Robinson Memorial Center 266 Mobile St, Mobile 251-479-8593
United Cerebral Palsy Adult Day Program of Mobile 251-479-4900
Provides a network of resources and information to seniors and their families
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Aging & Disability Resource Center – SARPC (see AAA on page 13) 251-706-4680 / 800-243-5463
Area Agency on Aging (see AAA on page 13)
– 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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Whenever you see the Seniors Blue Book internet icon in front of a listing, log onto www.SeniorsBlueBook.com to find out more information about them.
Baldwin Council
leading advocate, relative
aging issues,
behalf of
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.
we are a government-funded agency,
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
Street Robertsdale, AL 36567
AGING INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Baldwin County Council on Aging (ad on this page – 10)
Eastern Shore / Bay Minette 251-928-3002
Robertsdale 251-972-8506
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 27) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
AARP Information Center – Mobile 888-687-2277 Alabama Dept of Senior Services 800-243-5463
American Society on Aging 800-537-9728
Area Agency on Aging –Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, & Washington Counties 3 Camden Bypass, Camden
Living Ctr of Mobile
National Council on Aging 571-527-3900
National Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116
United Way Connect 2-1-1 8 Commerce St, Ste 1140, Montgomery 36104 2-1-1 / 7-1-1 (hearing impaired) Dialing 211 will connect you to a trained operator that can assist you with information on services available in the community 24/7. United Way Information & Referral 218 St Francis St, Mobile 251-433-3624
AIR CONDITIONING & HVAC
Netherland Air Conditioning (ad on page 11) 251-753-0302
Servicing Mobile & Baldwin Counties
Alzheimer’s Association National Headquarters 800-272-3900
It can be very difficult to obtain vaccinations for those who are homebound due to disability, advanced age or bedbound status.
We are very fortunate that the Health Departments in Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties will provide certain COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in the home for those not able to go to a pharmacy or other medical provider.
In Mobile County, homebound vaccines can be obtained by either filling out a short form online at http:// mchdcares.com/ or by calling Family Health at the Mobile County Health Department at 251-410MCHD (6243). The phone number for the Baldwin County Health Department is 261-947-1910 and the Escambia County Health Department is 251-368-9188.
The Area Agency on Aging can complete the on-line registrations for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for persons needing this assistance, call us at 251-706-4680 for help.
COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying. As with other diseases, you are protected best from COVID-19 when you stay up to date with the recommended vaccines, including recommended boosters.
Updated COVID-19 boosters can
both help restore protection that has decreased since previous vaccination, and provide broader protection against newer variants. The updated, or bivalent boosters, target the most recent Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, that are more contagious and more resistant than earlier strains of Omicron.
You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended for you by CDC. Older adults should also get an updated (bivalent) booster if all below apply.
n Age: 50 years or older
n Primary series: Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
n Updated (bivalent) booster not yet received
n Length of time since last COVID-19 vaccine: At least 2 months ago
The Area Agency on Aging encourages older adults to obtain recom mended COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters to promote healthy, active aging.~
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Area Agency on Aging - Mobile. See ad on page 13
Services,
Area Agency
and Disability
Support,
rights,
Promotion
and Community
CLASSES
page
Eastern Shore Aquatics Center
10580 CR64, Daphne
Foley Senior Center
(ad on page 58) 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877
Providence Wellness Center
6904 Providence Park Dr, Mobile 251-266-2090
Snook Family YMCA
S Pine St, Foley 251-970-3003
Hossley
over
Gulf Coast AutoTech
on this page – 14)
Halls Mill Rd, Mobile
Ascension Providence Cancer Ctr
Airport Blvd, Bldg B, Mobile 251-266-1890
Gulf Coast Cancer Center
1703 N Bunner St, Foley 251-943-1680
29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, Daphne 251-626-1755
North Baldwin Infirmary
Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-5521
Southern Cancer Center
– 29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, Daphne
– 1851 N McKenzie St, Ste 103, Foley
– 3 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile
– 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile
– 6701 Airport Blvd, Mobile
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
– 1660 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile 251-665-8000
– 188 Hospital Dr # 400, Fairhope 251-990-1850
Care management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan
Area Agency on Aging (see AAA on page 13)
– 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
Area Agency on Aging –Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe, & Washington Counties
3 Camden Bypass, Camden 334-682-5206 / 888-617-0500
Baldwin County Council on Aging (ad on page 10)
– Eastern Shore / Bay Minette 251-928-3002
– Robertsdale 251-972-8506
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
Veterans Affairs National Caregiver Support Line 855-260-3274
Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery (ad on page 17) 6100 Three Notch Rd, Mobile 251-661-1333
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 (501 c13) organization that is almost a one of a kind in Alabama.
made up of prominent business persons for the benefit of the owners of burial rights at the cemetery. It is not affiliated with any funeral home, church, religious sect, or govern ment agency. Its two hundred-plus acres of developed and undeveloped landscape is located between Three Notch Road and Nevius Road in central Mobile county near Hillcrest Road. Approximately one hundred
The income received from the sale of its offerings is used for the benefit of the ones that use the cemetery – YOU – because there are no owners. All of its income is used to operate, maintain, and improve the cemetery. The “Gardens” is based on the memorial park cemetery concept and was founded in 1953 by a group of distinctively visionary business people led by Mr. Charles Miller. It is governed by a board of trustees
twenty acres have been developed for interment sites, including both inground options and modern mauso leum choices with accommodations for both traditional entombment plus cremation inurnment.
Call Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 251-661-1333 or info@mobilememorialgardens.com for more information. ~
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. See ad on page 17.
County Health Dept
Health Dept
HEALTH
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and family members affected by the various types of dementia, Alzheimer’s being the most common, by providing comprehensive education, training and support. Gulf Coast Dementia Services is a 501c3 Corporation dedicated to our community.
Monroe County Health Dept
416 Agriculture Dr, Monroeville 251-575-3108
Washington County Health Dept
14900 St. Stephens Ave, Chatom 251-847-2245
Care Givers Unite – Mobile 251-209-1555
Gulf Coast
Dementia Services (ad on this page – 19) 251-355-9123
Alabama Donated Dental Services 800-414-9449
Alabama Free Clinic 257 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-8096
Brewton Family Dental Center
1115 Azalea Pl, Brewton 251-867-8020
Citronelle Health & Dental Center 19250 N Mobile St, Citronelle 251-866-5585
Eight Mile Health Center
St. Stephens Rd, Eight Mile 251-456-1399
Franklin Primary Health
1115 Azalea Pl, Brewton 251-809-3925
3147 First Ave, Loxley 251-964-2404
1303 Dr MLK Jr Ave, Mobile 251-432-4117
Mostellar Medical Ctr Dental Clinic 12701 Padgett Switch Rd, Mobile 251-824-2174
North Mobile Health Center 950 E Coy Smith Hwy, Mt. Vernon 251-829-9884
Semmes Health Center
Wulff Rd E, Semmes 251-445-0582
Victory Health Partners
Professional Pkwy, Mobile 251-445-0611
Alabama Free Clinic
Hand Ave, Bay Minette
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Caregiving can be a serious challenge for even the most experienced caregiver.
Dementia affects everyone differently as each person is unique and has their own needs. What may work for someone may not work for your loved one as effectively, but a caregiver can take aspects of different methods, tweak them, and then apply it to best fit their loved one’s needs.
Dementia is a cognitive disorder and your loved one cannot help the way they think, and this can lead to exaggerated stubborn behaviors. Often times, challenging behaviors are caused by a negative stimulus like pain, exhaustion, or an unmet need. One of the best skills you can have as a caregiver is observation, understand your loved one’s body language and queues to recognize when something is wrong. Dementia inhibits your loved one’s communication skills, and sometimes they won’t be able to tell you what is bothering them. You can try asking, but make sure you use simple and prompt questions, dragging out a conversation can lead to more confusion. You might notice through their body language, that they have a slight limp in their gait, telling you that they could be experiencing joint pains. Or you might notice they are
lethargic during the day, meaning something is preventing them from getting a proper night’s rest. Redirection is also an effective tactic for approaching challenging behaviors. If a loved one is agitated or combative, don’t confront and argue, redirect their attention to something else. Every person is different and has unique body language, it’s up to caregivers to take the time and understand the body language of their loved ones so they can recognize when something is wrong, because they may not have the ability to tell us themselves.
There are many skills caregivers need, and due to the ever-changing nature of dementia, it’s up to you to keep on learning, and adapting new strategies for your loved one’s care. However daunting the task may be, just remember that you are not alone! Several resources to help you are just a click or a phone call away. Whether it’s respite care, or just getting advice on how to proceed with providing care, make sure to seek help when and where you need it!
Gulf Coast Dementia Services Support Group. 251-421-4888. ~
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Gulf Coast Dementia Services. See ad on page 19.
& SUPPLIES continued from page 19
Infirmary Diabetes & Resource Ctr
5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-2785
Providence Hospital Diabetes Ctr
6701 Airport Blvd #436, Mobile 251-266-1987
Thomas Hospital Diabetes Ctr
312 S Greeno Rd, Bldg C, Ste B, Fairhope 251-279-1700
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
– 157A N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-8731
– 1305 McMillan Ave, Brewton 251-867-7711
– 22530 US Hwy 98, Ste 240, Fairhope 251-929-9397
– 149 W Peachtree Ave, Foley 251-970-3277
Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, physical harm
Adult Protective Services 251-450-7000
Alabama Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection 800-393-5658
Alabama Dept of Public Health Nursing Home Hotline 800-356-9596
Alabama Dept of Public Health Assisted Living Facility Hotline 800-873-0366
Alabama Elder Care Hotline 800-458-7214
Alabama Securities Commission 800-222-1253
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Everyone should execute a durable power of attorney for healthcare and for finances. This legal document gives someone you appoint the ability to make healthcare decisions for you if you can’t, or to handle your finances if you are unable. If you do not execute these documents and you become incapacitated suddenly, your family will be forced to go to probate court and seek a guardianship. This is an expensive and difficult process that is unnecessary in some cases if you do take care of your paperwork in advance.
A power of attorney allows someone to sign you into a hospital or nursing home. It does not make someone your boss. This document cannot be used to trump your free will. So, if you are at home recovering from an illness and wish to pay for care at home, no matter the cost, the person you appoint cannot
“overrule” your decision by using the power of attorney you gave them.
It does serve to insulate your loved one from accruing your debt. For example, your child rushes to the hospital when they get word that you are ill. When they arrive, the business office hands them paperwork to sign that “gives us permission to treat.” Later, the paperwork actually includes a financial guarantor clause. By signing in their own name, they are undertaking any associated bills. If they have a power of attorney, then they can sign your name and avoid that liability.
This is a court appointment, and in Alabama, the Probate Court of your county opens a case upon the filing of a petition for guardianship, and appoints two lawyers to your case; one lawyer will represent you – the “alleged incapacitated
person”, and the other will represent the Court. The Court requires that you be given proper notice and the opportunity to appear at a hearing. Medical evidence showing your incapacity must be sworn. If the court finds that you are incapacitated, then the Court enters an Order finding so and issues Letters of Guardianship, which gives the Guardian the ability to make healthcare decisions, or Letters of Conservatorship, which gives the Conservator the ability to handle financial matters. In this case, since the Court oversees this process and ongoing finances, then the Guardian and Conservator have the final word, even if it means doing something different than what you want.
The most important thing would be to execute your powers of attorney, because the person you appoint has priority to serve as your Guardian or Conservator. This helps the person you trust the most if something terrible happens and you aren’t able to take care of yourself. Please see an elder law attorney to find out the best way to plan for your future. Although no one wants to think about a time when we are not able to make decisions, by not deciding, you might have an uncertain future. ~
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by by Kyla G. Kelim, Esq., Aging in Alabama. Reach her at 251-281-8120. See ad on page below.
ELDER ABUSE, RIGHTS & ASSISTANCE continued from page 21
Charity Navigator
District Attorney’s Office
– Baldwin 251-937-0274
Escambia 251-867-0239
Mobile 251-574-8400
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 251-433-6541 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
These legal firms devote all or part of its practice to serving the special needs of senior citizens
PREFERRED PROVIDER
Aging in Alabama (ad on page 23) 68 N Bancroft St, Fairhope 251-281-8120
South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Mobile 251-438-1102
Christian Service Center 317 Dolphin Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-5256
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
Alabama Dept of Rehabilitation 2419 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-479-8611
Alabama State Employment Call Center 866-234-5382
Easter Seals Employment Training Program
2440 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-300-6270
Mature Staffing Services
800-243-5463
Mobile Works 251-432-0909
SARPC Senior Aides Program
800-242-5463
Senior Companion Program
1150 Government St, Mobile 251-574-3232
Community Action Agency
– Atmore 309 E Ridgeley St, Atmore 251-368-4799
– Baldwin
26440 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-626-2646
– Mobile
7296 10th St, Mobile 251-342-5650
Ecumenical Ministries
– 564 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
Mobile Community Action
461 Donald St, Mobile 251-457-5700
Salvation Army
1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-438-1625
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
– Bay Minette
300 N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-3801
– Brewton
1014 Douglas St, Brewton 251-867-3426
– Foley
412 E Laurel St, Foley 251-943-3844
– Mobile
35 N Sage Ave, Mobile 251-544-6100
Catholic Social Services
– Baldwin
23010 Hwy 59 N, Robertsdale 251-947-2293
– Mobile
555 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-434-1500
Christian Service Center
317 Dolphin Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-5256
Community Action Agency
– Atmore
309 E Ridgeley St, Atmore 251-368-4799
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No one needs to tell older adults that exercise is good for the body. According to health statistics, Seniors have increased their physical activity rate more than 30% in the last two decades.
Seniors know physical activity helps their muscles and bones, improves balance and coordination, makes their hearts healthier and combats disease.
But, what about brain health? As researchers have begun to focus more on the cognitive benefits of exercise, studies are showing that physical activity results in amazing benefits to the Senior brain. And, improved cognitive ability combats the number one fear of older adults: the loss of their independence due to their inability to think and make decisions for themselves.
New neuroscience research is demonstrating that exercise is one of the most transformative things you can do to improve your brain. Better learning, thinking, memory and focus all help Seniors become smarter, live longer and stay in control of their own lives. Here’s how exercise boosts your brain health:
New Brain Cells. Exercise actually promotes the growth of new brain cells. One of the most significant
benefits of exercise, is the promotion of “neurogenesis,” or the creation of new brain cells. It also improves the functioning of the synapses (the space between neurons) and this allows brain cells to communicate better.
Less Anxiety, Depression and Social Isolation. Studies show that every time you move your body, beneficial neurotransmittersincluding dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin - are released into your brain. A study conducted during the Covid pandemic – when senior fitness centers were forced to shut down – tracked Seniors participating in online fitness programs, instead of in-person classes. While the typical physical benefits were shown, participants overwhelmingly reported social isolation and depression.
More Focus. Exercise improves focus and concentration. Researchers have found that a single workout improves the ability of Seniors to shift and focus attention. Improved reaction time helps with avoiding slips, trips and falls and may help keep you out of your next fender bender.
Bigger Brain. Exercise can help protect your brain against Dementia
and Alzheimer’s Disease.
The brain is like a muscle, and it gets bigger and stronger the more you exercise it. Studies show the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex (which are susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases) can better protect themselves.
How much exercise do you need to super charge your brain? First a side note, exercise does not have to be a drudgery! Walking together, doing low-impact chair exercise classes (aerobic exercise provides even more benefits because it gets your heart pumping and more oxygen circulating throughout your body), line dancing, playing a group sport, such as Pickleball, all boost your brain. You can do three to four 30-minute
workouts per week that are fun and give your brain a decent work out.
Senior Centers are a good place to start getting your brain in shape, where you can be among your peers, and classes are geared toward older adults. You will also experience a camaraderie among others that feel strongly about staying in control of their own lives.
So…get moving, build your brain and help ensure you can maintain your independence. ~
Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of the Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center, located in Midtown. The Via Center is a community center that provides health, fitness, and enrichment programs for active, older adults. See ad below.
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– Baldwin
26440 Pollard Rd, Daphne 251-626-2646
Mobile 7296 10th St, Mobile 251-342-5650
Ecumenical Ministries
564 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
Salvation Army 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-438-1625
Tax Aide Senior Citizens Services
22251 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506
United Way
– Baldwin 700 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-2110
Mobile 218 St Francis St, Mobile 251-943-2110
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center (ad on page 53) 3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-602-4963
Mercy Life – A PACE
Organization (ad on page 75) 2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-287-8420
SAAD Healthcare (ad on page 75 and Back Cover) 1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600
Saraland Parks & Recreation
Senior Center (ad on page 55) 716 Mae St, Saraland 251-679-5511
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 27) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
BALDWIN COUNTY
Bodenhamer Recreation Center 310 W 19 Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1420
Daphne Senior Center 2605 US Hwy 98, Daphne 251-620-2400
Eastern Shore Rehab & Health Ctr 101 Villa Dr, Daphne 251-621-4200
Foley Senior Center 304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877
James P. Nix Adult Activity Center 1 Bayou Dr, Fairhope 251-928-283
North Baldwin Fitness Center 2115 Hand Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-9099
Orange Beach Recreation Center
4099 Orange Beach Blvd, Orange Beach 251-981-6979
Robertsdale Rehab & Healthcare Center
18700 US Hwy 90, Robertsdale 251-947-1911
Senior Circle – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center 1613 N McKenzie, Foley 251-949-3563
Thomas Fitness Center
212 Hospital Dr, Ste A, Fairhope 251-279-1684
YMCA Bounds Family
8051 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne 251-626-0888
YMCA Snook Family
2560 S Pine, Foley 251-970-3003
CLARKE COUNTY
Health Actions Physical Therapy
– 1711 College Ave, Jackson 251-246-5761 #252
– 451 Safford Ave, Thomasville 334-636-1461
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
YMCA Brewton Family
1635 Belleville Ave, Brewton 251-867-9622
MOBILE COUNTY
Beth M. Rouse Rehab Center
6904 Providence Park Dr, Mobile 251-639-2090
Gulf Coast Health & Rehab
8002 Grelot Rd, Mobile 251-634-8002
J.L. Bedsole Rotary
Rehabilitation Hospital 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-3417
J.R. Thomas Wellness, Fitness & Rehabilitation Center
1361 Dr MLK Jr Ave, Mobile 251-275-3191
Mobile Nursing & Rehabilitation 7020 Bruns Dr, Mobile 251-639-8278
ProHealth Fitness Center
166 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile 251-435-2010
Saad Healthcare
(ad on Back Cover)
1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-287-8946
Senior Spirit –Providence Hospital 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1696 #2
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
Alabama Dept of Human Resources
Brewton
326 Evergreen Ave, Brewton 251-809-2000
Chatom
14921 St Stephens Ave, Chatom 251-847-6100
Grove Hill
22609 Hwy 84, Grove Hill 251-275-7001
Mobile
3103 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-450-6900
Robertsdale
22259 Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-945-2400
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
Central Presbyterian Church Food Pantry 1260 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-432-0591
Christian Service Center 317 Dolphin Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-5256
Christ United Methodist Food Pantry
6101 Grelot Rd, Mobile 251-342-0462
City Church Food Pantry 3750 Michael Blvd, Mobile 251-342-4886
Cottage Hill Baptist Church 4255 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-660-2422
Creekwood Church of Christ 1901 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile 251-633-2931
Dauphin Way Methodist 1507 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-471-1511
Dayspring Baptist Church Food Pantry
2200 S Cody Rd, Mobile 251-633-0250
– 564 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-928-3430
– 102 W Spruce Ave, Foley 251-943-3445
5248 Mobile S St, Theodore 251-653-1617
300 Government St, Mobile 251-432-1749
15 N Joachim St, Mobile 251-432-7227
– 224 Grant St, Chickasaw 251-452-6466
– 564 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-928-3430
– 5464 Old Hwy 43, Satsuma 251-675-1440
9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort 251-626-1720
Providence Hospital Outreach –Senior Center
35 N Cody Rd, Mobile 251-544-4480
Spring Hill Baptist
2 S McGregor St, Mobile 251-342-5320
Spring Hill Presbyterian 10 Westminster Way, Mobile 251-342-1550
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
4051 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 251-342-8521
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
3704 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile 251-342-9221
The Christian Service Center 317 Dolphin Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-5256
Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind 251-432-7777
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 Aids 251-219-3900
Hearing Solutions
(ad on pages 32-33)
– 157A N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-8731
1305 McMillan Ave, Brewton 251-867-7711
22530 US Hwy 98, Ste 240, Fairhope 251-929-9397
149 W Peachtree Ave, Foley 251-970-3277
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When you make an appointment at Naro Audiology and Hearing Solutions, you can rest assured that your hearing and wellness needs will be met with exceptional care.
“Our mission is to provide professional audiological services and hearing health care while developing excellent rapport with our patients by giving individualized attention and personal, compassionate care,” says Dr. Angelene Naro. She emphasizes the importance of earning and maintaining the trust of her patients, and develops a heavily researched, personalized care plan for each person she and the rest of her team treats. With offices in Brewton, Bay Minette, Fairhope, and Foley, Naro provides high-quality care to several communities.
In February 2021 Naro Audiology & Hearing Solutions announced their partnership with the American Institute of Balance (AIB), located in Largo, FL. AIB is one of the country’s best-known diagnostic, treatment, and educational facilities specializing in equilibrium disorders. The Institute is widely recognized for providing practitioners with the most current clinical and scientific breakthroughs in treatments. “We are proud to announce that AIB has qualified us as a Center
of Specialty Care and we are looking forward to working with our patients with balance, equilibrium, vertigo and dizziness concerns with the best equipment in the area,” states Dr. Angelene Naro.
Naro addresses hearing impairments, balance and dizziness issues so patients can live the best versions of their
lives. An increasing number of Americans are experiencing hearing loss at younger ages. It takes the average patient 7 years to make their first appointment to address gradual hearing loss. Naro understands the connection between hearing impairments and other health issues, and how these problems can affect patients’ personal and professional lives. With accurate diagnostic testing and top-notch resources, Naro’s skilled team can identify and treat hearing deficits and issues related to balance and dizziness with efficiency. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Naro develops an individualized care plan for each patient, aiming not only to address hearing and balance needs, but also to improve their overall health and quality of life. ~
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Naro Audiology and Hearing Solutions. See ad on page 33.
Hearing Aids are medical devices. Self-treatment for hearing issues (over the counter devices) could cause someone to miss out on proper ear and hearing treatment. Contact our office at 251-970-3277 for an appointment to discuss treatment .
HEARING
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West Office
Dauphin St, Mobile
East Office
Dauphin St, Mobile
Providence Office
Providence Pk Dr, Bldg 2, Ste 203, Mobile
Daphne Office
US Hwy 98, Daphne
(ad on page 75)
Springhill Ave, Mobile
SAAD Healthcare
on pages 75 and Back Cover)
1515 S University Blvd, Mobile
6450 US Hwy 90, Spanish Fort
Home Medical Equipment
1108 Douglas Ave, Brewton
Jubilee Medical Equipment
28851 N Main St, Ste 2, Daphne
Med-South
1420 N McKenzie St, Ste 1, Foley
Medical Store, Inc
114 Clark St, Grove Hill 251-246-0444
Oak Ridge Home Medical 4180 Oak Ridge Ave, Ste A, Mobile 251-666-0891
S. Baker Medical Equipment
Midtown Park E, Mobile 251-478-9697
Wave Medical Equipment 333 Greeno Rd S, Ste C, Fairhope 251-990-0708
BALDWIN COUNTY
North Baldwin Infirmary
1815 Hand Ave, Bay Minette
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
N McKenzie St, Foley
Affinity Home Medical
Lakeside Dr, Mobile
Bay Home Medical Equipment
Nichols Ave, Fairhope
Thomas Hospital
Morphy Ave, Fairhope
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HOSPITALS
CLARKE COUNTY
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
295 S Jackson St, Grove Hill 251-275-3191
Jackson Medical Center
220 Hospital Dr, Jackson 251-246-9021
Thomasville Regional Medical Ctr
300 Med Park Dr, Thomasville 334-636-2525
CONECUH COUNTY
Evergreen Medical Center
101 Crestview Ave, Evergreen 251-578-2480
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Atmore Community Hospital
401 Medical Park Dr, Atmore 251-368-2500
D W McMillan Memorial Hospital
1301 Belleville Ave, Brewton 251-867-8061
MOBILE COUNTY
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-2400
Mobile VA Outpatient Clinic
4444 Demetropolis Rd, Mobile 251-219-3900
Providence Hospital
6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1000
Springhill Medical Center
3719 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-344-9630
University of South Alabama Medical Center 2451 Fillingim St, Mobile 251-471-7000 USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital 1700 Center St, Mobile 251-415-1000
MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County Hospital 2016 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-575-3111
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Hospital
St Stephens Ave, Chatom 251-847-2223
Care Patrol Mobile – NWFL
PO Box 1463, Daphne
Senior Care Authority
N Section St, Fairhope 251-250-0615
Integrated Systems Management (ad on page 18)
Alabama, Florida & Mississippi Gulf Coast 251-342-0900
Alabama Dept of Insurance 334-269-3550
Alabama Medicaid Agency 251-472-4360 / 800-362-1504
Dept of Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000
800-633-4227
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778 TTY
State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) 800-243-5463 / 251-706-4680
Alabama State Bar
Lawyer Referral Service 415 Dexter Ave, Montgomery 251-433-9790
Area Agency on Aging 110 Beauregard St, Mobile 251-434-6848
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
BALDWIN COUNTY
Bay Minette Public Library 205 W 2nd St, Bay Minette 251-580-1648
Daphne Public Library 2607 US Hwy 98, Daphne 251-621-2818
Fairhope Public Library 161 N Section St, Fairhope 251-928-7483
Foley Public Library 319 E Laurel St, Foley 251-943-7665
Loxley Public Library 1001 Loxley Ave, Loxley 251-964-5695
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LIBRARIES continued
Public Library
202 W Broadway St, Summerdale 251-989-2011
Orange Beach Public Library
26267 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-981-2923
Oscar Johnson Memorial Library
21967 6th St, Silverhill 251-945-5201
Perdido Bay Library
12634 Library St, Lillian 251-962-4700
Robertsdale Public Library
18301 Pennsylvania Ave, Robertsdale 251-947-8960
Spanish Fort Library
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort 251-410-7323
Thomas B. Norton Public Library
221 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1176
CLARKE COUNTY
Grove Hill Public Library 108 Dubose Ave, Grove Hill 251-275-8157
Thomasville Library
1401 Mosley Dr, Thomasville 334-636-5343
White Smith Memorial Library 213 College Ave, Jackson 251-246-4962
CONECUH COUNTY
Evergreen-Conecuh County
Public Library
119 Cemetery Ave, Evergreen 251-578-2670
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Atmore Public Library
700 E Church St, Atmore 251-368-5234
Brewton Public Library 206 W Jackson St, Brewton 251-867-4626
Escambia County Cooperative Library – Books by Mail
700 E Church St, Atmore 251-368-4130
Flomaton Public Library 608 McCurdy St, Flomaton 251-296-3552
MOBILE COUNTY
Bayou La Batre Public Library 12747 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington 251-824-4213
Ben May Main Library 701 Government St, Mobile 251-208-7073
Citronelle Memorial Library 7855 State St, Citronelle 251-866-7319
Grand Bay Library 10329 Freeland Ave, Grand Bay 251-494-2207
Ina Pullen Smallwood Memorial Library 224 Grant St, Mobile 251-452-6465
Mitchell Public Library
4440 High Point Rd, Eight Mile 251-452-7846
Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
4 McGregor Ave S, Mobile 251-470-7770
Mount Vernon Public Library
19180 Shepard Lake Rd E, Mount Vernon 251-829-9497
Parkway Branch Public Library
1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile 251-470-7766
Prichard Public Library
300 W Love Joy Loop, Prichard 251-452-7847
Saraland Public Library
111 Saraland Loop, Saraland 251-675-2879
Satsuma Public Library
5466 Old Hwy 43, Satsuma 251-679-0700
Semmes Branch Public Library
9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes 251-645-6840
Theodore Oak Branch Public Library
5808 Hwy 90 W, Ste E, Theodore 251-635-5012
Toulminville Branch Public Library 601 Stanton Rd, Mobile 251-438-7075
Trinity Gardens Community Library
2668 Berkley Ave, Mobile 251-457-5954
West Regional Branch Library 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile 251-340-8555
Monroe County Public Library
121 Pineville Rd, Monroeville 251-743-3818
WASHINGTON COUNTY
McIntosh Public Library
83 Olin Rd, McIntosh 251-944-2047
Washington County Public Library 14102 St. Stephens Ave, Chatom 251-847-2097
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.”
Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)
$1,556 deductible (per benefit period)
It is possible to pay the $1,556 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.
Most people pay monthly $170.10 (Premium could be higher based on income) $233 annual deductible. (this can increase each year) 80/20 after deductible.
Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits
Most doctors accept Medicare.
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.
Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.
Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be avalable) These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits
When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered
Can provide benefits outside USA
Plans are available through insurance companies.
Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.
Must have Part A & B to enroll.
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. To contact call: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com
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.
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Part B premium $170.10 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)
There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, PFFS, etc.
Plans have co-pay and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.
Preventive care is covered 100%.
Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.
Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.
There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.
Must have Part A & B to enroll.
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I) $0–$480 deductible
Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $4,430
Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III) The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% 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 $7,050 (TrOOP) has been met
Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)
For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $3.95 / $9.85 or 5% depending on drug tier
Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.
Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year
Must have Part A or B to enroll.
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. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/1/2021
adults, ages 55+, may need the specialized inpatient help, including individual and group therapy, provided by the staff at North Baldwin Infirmary’s Senior Behavioral Health program. The program helps seniors successfully adapt to the challenges of aging including:
and
Behavioral Health provides medical supervision and individualized treatment for senior adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties. If you or someone you know needs help, call for a free consultation.
more information, call 251-580-1770 or 251-937-5521.
Bayview Professional Associates
Montlimar Dr, Mobile
Bradford Health Services
Hillcrest Rd, Mobile
Harbor at Thomas Hospital
S Greeno Rd, Fairhope
NAMI National Alliance
Mental Illness
N Pine St, Foley
Box 161522, Mobile
McMillan Ave, Ste A, Brewton
Magnolia Ave, Evergreen
129 Clark St, Grove Hill
Hornady Dr, Monroeville
Midmost Dr, Mobile
Inc
Hwy 188, Grand Bay
SAAD Healthcare
(ad on page 75 and Back Cover)
– 1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-2990
– 6450 US Hwy 90, Spanish Fort 251-626-4558
Mobile Mobility Scooters
951 Schillinger Rd N, Ste D, Mobile 251-633-9960
National Seating and Mobility
854 Lakeside Dr, Ste B, Mobile 251-473-2725
S. Baker Medical Equipment
16 Midtown Park E, Mobile 251-478-9697
Team Adaptive Medical
1251 Boltons Branch Dr, Mobile 251-471-1088
BALDWIN COUNTY
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 Hwy 98 E, Elberta 251-986-8375
Fairhope Museum of History
24 N Section St, Fairhope 251-929-1471
Foley Railroad Museum 125 E Laurel Ave, Foley 251-943-1818
Fort Morgan
State Historic Site Museum
51 AL 180, Gulf Shores 251-540-7127
Gulf Shores Museum
244 W 19th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1473
Holmes Medical Museum
111 W Laurel Ave, Foley 251-970-1818
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum 25850 John M Snook Dr, Orange Beach 251-981-8545
CLARKE COUNTY
Clarke County Historical Museum
116 W Cobb St, Grove Hill 251-275-8684
Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum 30755 Hwy 43 S, Thomasville 334-637-3146
CONECUH COUNTY
Dinosaur Adventure Land 488 Pearl Ln, Repton 855-244-3466
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Poarch Band Creek
Indians Museum 5811 Jack Springs Rd, Atmore 251-368-9136
Thomas E. McMillan Museum 220 Alco Dr, Brewton 251-809-1528
MOBILE COUNTY
Alabama Contemporary Art Center 301 Conti St, Mobile 251-208-5671
Bellingrath Gardens & Home 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore 251-973-2217
Bragg Mitchell Mansion
1906 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile 251-471-6364
Colonial Fort Conde
150 S Royal St, Mobile 251-208-7569
Conde Charlotte Museum
104 Theatre St, Mobile 251-432-4722
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island 251-861-2141
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum
155 S Water St, Mobile 251-436-8901
History Museum of Mobile
111 S Royal St, Mobile 251-208-7569
Mobile Carnival Museum
355 Govt St, Mobile 251-432-3324
Mobile Medical Museum
1664 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile 251-415-1109
Mobile Museum of Art 4850 Museum Dr, Mobile 251-208-5200
Oakleigh House Museum
300 Oakleigh Pl, Mobile 251-432-1281
Phoenix Fire Museum
203 S Clairborne St, Mobile 251-208-7569
Richards DAR House Museum
256 N Joachim St, Mobile 251-208-7320
USS Alabama
2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile 251-433-2703
MONROE COUNTY
Old Courthouse Museum
31 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-575-7433
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County
History Museum
443 Court St, Chatom 251-847-2052
CVS Pharmacy
(ad on page 49)
– CVS 4938
208 McMeans Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-3933
– CVS 6071
12900 N Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre 251-824-3692
– CVS 7668
19215 N 3rd St, Citronelle 251-866-9605
– CVS 16621
1698 Hwy 98, Daphne 251-626-5739
– CVS 4959 27040 Hwy 98, Daphne 251-621-9081
– CVS 4847
210 W Front St, Evergreen 251-578-1811
– CVS 4945
51 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope 251-928-3153
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– CVS 1806 1300 S McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-6614
– CVS 4782
10115 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd S, Grand Bay 251-865-6128
– CVS 4868
813 College Ave, Jackson 251-246-6634
– CVS 11016
4645 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-266-7944
– CVS 2567
7081 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-342-0948
– CVS 16248
3150 Bel Air Mall, Mobile 251-471-9768
– CVS 2675 900 Government St, Mobile 251-432-8320
– CVS 4818
4881 Schillinger Rd, Mobile 251-661-6305
– CVS 4877
2280 MLK Jr Blvd, Mobile 251-471-6229
– 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 7671 1401 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-633-7298
– CVS 1814
3932 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-661-1190
– CVS 8362
7101 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-631-3623
– CVS 8363
664 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile 251-776-7745
– CVS 16725
790 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile 251-776-1512
– CVS 2899
25761 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach 251-974-1590
– CVS 1822
21975 Hwy 59, Robertsdale 251-947-8602
– CVS 10575 24 Saraland Blvd N, Saraland 251-675-2747
– CVS 4883 9151 Moffett Rd, Semmes 251-649-2206
– CVS 10898 9917-A Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort 251-626-3113
16900 Jordan St, Chatom 251-847-2250
Conwell’s Pharmacy 10835 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Theodore 251-973-0805
Christopher Pharmacy 1300 Schillinger Rd S, Ste W2, Mobile 251-288-4612
19240 Mobile St N, Citronelle 251-866-5522
Drugs of Grove Hill
St,
Hometown
Ave,
Dawes Pointe Pharmacy
Deuel Drug Store
Fairhope Pharmacy
Ave,
Frisco City Pharmacy
St, Frisco City
Island Drug & Gifts
Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores
Lillian Pharmacy
St,
Pharmacy
Mac’s Drugs
St,
Drug Store
McIntosh Drugs
McIntosh
Midtown Pharmacy
2152 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-479-2424
Millry Drugs
30282 AL 17, Millry 251-846-6290
Monroe Drugs
360 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-743-2575
Pharmacare Evergreen
451 W Front St, Evergreen 251-578-2273
Oak Ridge Pharmacy
4180 Oak Ridge Ave, Mobile 251-666-0891
Pure Life Pharmacy
1518 N McKenzie St, Ste 412, Foley 251-424-1544
Semmes Pharmacy
4154 Wulff Rd E, Semmes 251-645-7979
Skyland Discount Drugs
3968 Govt Blvd, Mobile 251-666-0176
Springhill Pharmacy
3715 Dauphin St, Ste 1E, Mobile 251-410-3870
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
311 Shelton Beach Rd, Ste A, Saraland 251-679-9095
Three Notch Pharmacy
4880 Lakeland Dr, Ste F, Mobile 251-661-0066
Coastal Medical Group –Monica Chiang, MD 300 S Greeno Dr Ste B, Fairhope 251-929-3424
Diabetes Center at Providence 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1987
Eastern Shore Internal Medicine 341 Greeno Rd N, Ste C, Fairhope 251-990-1770
Mobile Infirmary Diabetes Resource Center 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile 251-435-2785
Premier Medical Group (ad on page 34)
– West Office
3701 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-341-3300
– East Office
2880 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-473-1900
– Providence Office
610 Providence Pk Dr, Bldg 2 Ste 202 & 203, Mobile 251-633-2667 / 251-635-0919
– Daphne Office 1302 US Hwy 98, Daphne 251-410-9000
Alabama Kidney Care
1715 N Bunner St, Foley 251-943-2300
Nephrology Associates of Mobile
124 S University Blvd #A, Mobile 251-343-5004
USA Nephrology Specialists
2451 University Hospital Dr, Ste 102, Mobile 251-471-7000
PRIMARY CARE
Jubilee Primary Care
(ad on page 1) 251-444-1999
Fairhope
341 N Greeno Rd, Fairhope
– Foley
22394 Miflin Rd, Bldg 1, Ste 104, Foley
– Spanish Fort
30762 State Hwy 181, Spanish Fort
– Mobile
3929 Airport Blvd, Bldg 2, Ste 104, Mobile
PODIATRY
Affordable Podiatry
5901 Airport Blvd, Ste 102, Mobile 251-654-4444
AAA SenioRx
(Prescription Assistance Program)
– Baldwin County 251-937-0358
– Escambia County 251-867-0257
Mobile County 251-706-4680
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 Cnty
251-937-0358
– Escambia Cnty 251-867-5765
– Mobile Cnty 251-432-4111
Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669
Pure Life Pharmacy
1518 N McKenzie St, Ste 412, Foley 251-424-1544
Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000
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 pages 96, 102.
Alabama Cares Family Caregiver Program 800-243-5463
Alabama Lifespan Respite
866-737-8252
Area Agency on Aging
(ad on page 13) 251-706-4680
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 offer meals to seniors over 60, most have home delivery and activities.
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center (ad on page 53)
3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-602-4963
Foley Senior Center
(ad on page 58)
304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877
Saraland Parks & Recreation Senior Center (ad on page 55)
716 Mae St, Saraland 251-679-5511
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 27)
1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
BALDWIN COUNTY
Bay Minette Area Senior Center
600 Blackburn Ave, Bay Minette 251-580-1676
G P Thames Senior Center
6651 E Chicago St, Robertsdale 251-947-2360
Foley Senior Center
(ad on page 58)
304 E Rose St, Foley 251-943-1877
Harry Roberts Community
House & Senior Center
300 E 16th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-1434
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
– Bay Minette
300 N Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-580-1693
– Daphne
2605 U S Hwy 98, Daphne 251-620-2400
– Little River
70171 Ralph Gantt Rd, Little River 251-580-1824
– Loxley
14090 CR 66, Loxley 251-964-5330
– Stockton
55810 W Canaan Rd, Stockton 251-937-4228
– Summerdale
300 Jackson St W, Summerdale 251-989-6626
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to providing the highest quality recreational, educational, health, and wellness programs. All senior centers and programs serve as a gateway to the nation’s aging network—connecting aging adults to vital community services that can help them stay healthy and independent and give access to multiple services in one place.
Centers and Programs offer a variety of programs and services,
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within the City of Mobile
SENIOR CENTERS
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Spanish Fort Senior Center
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort 251-410-6523
CLARKE COUNTY
Grove Hill Senior Center
113 Clark St, Grove Hill 251-275-4256
Jackson Senior Center
1701 College Ave, Jackson 251-247-1300
Thomasville Senior Citizens Center
147 Adams Ave, Thomasville 334-636-9007
CONECUH COUNTY
Evergreen Senior Center
711 Rural St, Evergreen 251-578-7218
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Atmore Senior Center
1107 N Main St, Atmore 251-368-8740
Concerned Citizens of Atmore
– Unity House 313 N Main St, Atmore 251-294-0138
Huxford Senior Center
118 N Wilson Ave, Huxford 251-294-5646
Poarch Creek Indians Senior Ctr
5811 Jack Springs Rd, Atmore 251-368-9136
SAIL Senior Centers
– Atmore
300 E Ridgely St, Atmore 251-368-5742
– East Brewton
702 Williamson St, Brewton 251-867-5568
– Flomaton
628 McCurdy 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 (ad on page 53)
3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-602-4963
Mt. Vernon Senior Center
19180 Shepard Lake, Mt. Vernon 251-829-9696
SAIL Senior Centers
– Bayou La Batre
12745 Padgett Switch Rd, Bayou La Batre 251-824-4616
– Citronelle
19125 S Mobile St, Citronelle 251-866-5047
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Community Senior Life (CSL) is located in Orange Beach, AL. CSL is a family of not-for-profit healthcarerelated organizations specializing in independent, assisted, and memory care senior living communities throughout Alabama and Florida.
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for an evergrowing senior population, each organization within the CSL family is committed to meeting the social, spiritual, physical, and financial needs of its residents through innovate services in safe and caring environments.
Whether you live, work, or do business with Community Senior Life you’ll notice the difference. Schedule your tour today!
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Creola
9618 Old Hwy 43, Creola 251-675-7661
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 251-829-6080
Mt. Vernon 1220 Military Rd, Mt. Vernon 251-829-9696
Parkway 1600 Boykin Blvd-B, Mobile 251-471-2503
Prichard 2500 W Main St, Prichard 251-452-7918
Thomas Sullivan Center 351 N Catherine St, Mobile 251-438-7282
– Tillman’s Corner
5863 Nevius Rd, Mobile 251-661-6600
Tricksey+
3055 Banks Ave, Mobile 251-456-6690
Wilmer
13251 Ave B, Wilmer 251-645-9209
Senior Center (ad on page 55) 716 Mae St, Saraland 251-679-5511
Satsuma Senior Center 368 Juniper Ave, Satsuma 251-675-1440 Ext 304
Semmes Senior Center
9635 Moffett Rd, Semmes 251-649-2010
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 27) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
MONROE COUNTY
Anne Farish Senior Center 316 Vanity Fair Dr, Monroeville 251-743-2438
Excel Senior Center
99 AL 136, Excel 251-765-2264
Frisco City Senior Center
4336 Bowden St, Frisco City 251-267-2660
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Chatom-Washington Senior Center
161 Granade Ave, Chatom 251-847-6386
St. Stephens Senior Center
19491 CR 34, St. Stephens 251-246-7774
Wagarville Senior Center
27531 Hwy 56, Wagarville 251-246-9631
Citronelle Health Clinic
19250 Mobile St, Citronelle 251-866-9126
Franklin Primary Health Center
– Baldwin
1083 E Relham Dr, Loxley 251-964-4011
– Conecuh
100 Edwina St, Evergreen 251-255-2807
– Escambia
Elliott St, Brewton 251-236-8250
Mobile
1303 Dr MLK Jr Ave, Mobile 251-432-4117
– 1956 Duval St, Mobile 251-471-3747
– 510 S Wilson Ave, Mobile 251-301-7011
– 424 S Wilson Ave, Mobile 251-452-1442
1201 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-694-1801
990 Cody Rd N, Mobile 251-444-1100
Monroe
53 Mulberry St, Frisco City 251-267-2880
H.E. Savage Health Care for Homeless
1201 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-694-1801
Mobile VA Outpatient Clinic
1504 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-219-3900
Victory Health Partners
3750 Professional Pkwy, Mobile 251-460-0999
These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives
Area Agency on Aging
(see AAA on page 13)
Baldwin
Palmer St, Robertsdale 251-972-8506
Escambia
Hwy 31, Atmore 251-368-1032 x102
Mobile
Beauregard St, Mobile 251-706-4680
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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued
Baldwin County Council on Aging (ad on page 10)
– Eastern Shore / Bay Minette 251-928-3002
– Robertsdale 251-972-8506
Mercy Life – A PACE Organization (ad on page 75)
2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-287-8420
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (ad on page 27) 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
AARP – State of Alabama 201 Monroe St #1880, Montgomery 866-542-8167
Alabama Ageline 800-AGE-LINE (243-5463)
Alabama Dept of Senior Services 334-242-5743 / 877-425-2243
Alabama Kidney Foundation 800-750-3331
Amputee Coalition of America 888-267-5669
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 800-626-4199
National Family Caregivers Association 800-896-3650
National Kidney Foundation
800-622-9010
National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867
National Osteoporosis Foundation
800-223-9994
National Stroke Association 800-787-6537
Senior Spirit – Providence Hospital
6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1000
The Parkers AFH
671 Stanton Rd, Mobile 251-456-7100
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile 251-479-4900
United Way Connect 2-1-1
8 Commerce St, Ste 1140, Montgomery Dial 2-1-1 or 7-1-1 (hearing impaired)
Operators are available 24/7 to provide information about services in the community.
Alabama Disability Advocacy Program 800-826-1675
Alcoholics Anonymous
600 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 224, Mobile 251-479-9994
Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900
Better Breathers Support
Springhill Medical Center 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-334-9630
Cancer Support Group
Mitchell Cancer Center – Mobile 251-445-9802
Care Givers Unite 251-209-1555
E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center
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
Gulf Coast Dementia Services
Support Group 251-445-4204
Low Vision Support Group
Mobile / Baldwin 251-432-7777 / 251-928-2835
MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians 251-829-5500
Providence Hospital
– Diabetes Support 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-633-1987
The Long Goodbye 251-471-1511
United Methodist Compassion Ministries 251-471-1511
Well Being Checks USA 877-884-6978
Widowed Persons Service
3155 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-470-6866
AARP Tax Aide
– Daphne
251-621-3703 x219
– Fairhope 251-928-2835
– Lillian 251-609-0548
– Mobile 251-470-5235
– Orange Beach 251-981-3440
– Robertsdale 251-972-8506
– Spanish Fort 251-626-4884
RSVP
– Escambia County 251-867-0256
– Mobile County 251-574-7787
United Way of Southwest Alabama – Vita 251-433-3624
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
– A PACE Organization (ad on page 75)
2900 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-287-8420
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center (Passport) (ad on page 27) 251-470-5238
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AARP Driver Safety Program
800-253-2017
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
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)
Wave Transit System 251-344-6600
BALDWIN COUNTY
American Family Care
– Daphne
6631 Park Dr, Daphne 251-626-5700
– Fairhope 10040 CR 48, Fairhope 251-220-6780
– Orange Beach 25775 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach 251-250-1402
Central Baldwin Immediate Care 21141 AL 59 #1, Robertsdale 251-424-1160
Eastern Shore Urgent Care 29710 Urgent Care Dr, Daphne 251-626-3782
Immediate Care Foley 1265 S McKenzie St, Foley 251-923-4633
Infirmary Urgent Care
– Bay Minette 108 McMeans Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-7100
Robertsdale Urgent Care 18557 Hammond St, Robertsdale 251-947-3591
South Baldwin Medical Center –Gulf Shores Urgent Care 101 E 15th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-962-1250
Southern Rapid Care 25910 Canal Rd, Ste D, Orange Beach 251-974-2273
Urgent Care by the Bay
1208 US 98, Daphne 251-626-5377
Urgent Care Orange Beach
25405 Perdido Beach #18, Orange Beach 251-964-7425
CLARKE COUNTY
Urgent Care Clinic
220 Hospital Dr, Jackson 251-246-9021
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
ACH Med Plus
406 Medical Park Dr, Atmore 251-368-6245
D. W. McMillan After Hours Clinic
1301 Belleville Ave, Brewton 251-809-8439
Mainstreet Family Care 2134 Douglas Ave, Brewton 251-236-4026
MOBILE COUNTY
American Family Care
– Mobile
900 Montlimar Dr, Mobile 251-250-1403
– Tillman’s Corner
5235 Rangeline SV Rd, Mobile 251-220-7281
– West Mobile
535 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile 251-249-8010
Compass Urgent Care – Mobile 251-633-2273
– 6901 Airport Blvd, Mobile
– 9885 Airport Blvd, Mobile
Greater Mobile Urgent Care 251-633-0123
– Citronelle
19355 N 3rd St, Citronelle
– Mobile
4402 Old Shell Rd, Mobile 2350 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile
– Saraland
1114 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland
– Semmes
7943 Moffett Rd, Semmes
Hillcrest Urgent Care
2370 Hillcrest Rd, Ste M, Mobile 251-459-6200
Immediate Care of the South 4270 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile 251-300-2770
Mainstreet Family Care 6280 Grelot Rd, Ste 200, Mobile 251-288-5606
Mobile Infirmary Emergency
95 Shell St, Bldg B, Saraland 251-435-8000
MONROE COUNTY
Mainstreet Family Care
1195 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-743-2560
American Legion
Baldwin
– 904 AL-59, Bay Minette 251-937-0950
– 700 S Mobile St, Fairhope 251-928-9132
– 2101 S McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-3114
– 6781 AL-59, Gulf Shores 251-948-6119
Clarke
1365 Kimbrell St, Thomasville 334-636-4106
Conecuh
10367 US-31, Evergreen 334-578-7036
Escambia
101 W Church St, Atmore 251-446-1403
2621 South Blvd, Brewton 251-867-7468
Mobile
– 19025 S 3rd St, Citronelle 251-866-7234
– 4395 St. Stephens Rd, Eight Mile 251-456-2944
2663 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile 251-473-5748 1918 Duval St, Mobile 251-473-5765 10950 Dauphin Isl Pkwy, Theodore 251-973-1116
Monroe
225 Legion Dr, Monroeville 251-743-2594
Baldwin County Veterans Affairs
201 E Section Ave, Foley 251-937-0218
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 E, Atmore 251-368-4223 x115
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
Mobile VA Outpatient Clinic
4444 Demetropolis Rd, Mobile 251-219-3900
Monroe County Veterans Affairs 65 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville 251-575-9832
TRICARE for Life 866-773-0404
VA Health Benefits Alabama 877-222-8387
Washington County Veterans Affairs 120 Court St, Grove Hill 251-275-3374
Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind 251-432-7777
Alabama Lions Club Sight Foundation 205-325-8519
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
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Area Agency on Aging
– SARPC (see AAA on page 13) 251-706-4680
Saad Healthcare Hospice (ad on page 86 and Back Cover) 1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600
VIA! Health Fitness & Enrichment Center
(ad on page 27)
1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-478-3311
AARP
1717 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-470-5235
Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature 251-706-4680
Center for Living Arts
250 Conti St, Mobile 251-208-5608
Christian Service Center 317 Dolphin Ave, Gulf Shores 251-968-5256
Comfort Care Hospice
– 22502 US Hwy 98, Fairhope 251-504-6470
– 709 Azalea Rd, Ste A1, Mobile 251-504-6470
Community Hospice
1450 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-943-5015
Covenant Care
Baldwin County 1040 Stanton Rd, Ste D, Daphne 251-626-5255
Escambia County 1023 Douglas Ave, Ste 106, Brewton 251-867-6993
Mobile County 3201 Dauphin St, Ste D, Mobile 251-478-8671
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Foster Grandparents Program
1150 Government St, Ste 104, Mobile 251-574-6488
Goodwill Easter Seal 2440 Gordon Smith Dr, Mobile 251-471-1581
Legacy Leadership Institute for Older Adults 251-706-4680
Little Sisters of the Poor 1655 McGill Ave, Mobile 251-476-6335
Mobile County Sheriff’s Volunteer Corp 251-574-2415
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
– Baldwin County 300 Hoyle Ave, Bay Minette 251-937-6764
– Escambia County 100 Henderson St, Rm 404, Brewton 251-867-0256
Mobile County 304 Bayshore Ave, Mobile 251-574-7787
Senior Companion Program 251-574-3232
St. Joseph Hospice 23 Midtown Park W, Mobile 251-675-7555
Volunteer Connect 251-433-3624
Volunteers of America
1204 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 251-300-3500
WHIL Radio Reading Services 4000 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-380-4699
PREFERRED PROVIDER
Saad Healthcare (ad on page 75 and Back Cover) 1515 S University Blvd, Mobile 251-343-9600
Eastern Shore Wound Care Center 411 N Section St #1, Fairhope 251-928-9090
Infirmary Center for Wound Healing 1721 Springhill Ave, Mobile 251-435-2192
Providence Hospital Wound Care Center 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-266-3530
Springhill Medical Center’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile 251-460-5461
The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center – SBRMC 1613 N McKenzie St, Foley 251-949-3920
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.
– Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues in cludes but not limited to estab lishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiv ing 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.
SERVICES – Refers to services pro vided by a companion to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24-hour supervi sion. The companions may provide assistance with routine household activities – cooking, cleaning, laun dry, 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 med ical tasks and activities that are designed to assist the elderly to remain at home as long as possible. By law homemakers and compan ions cannot provide hands on personal care such as assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating nor dispense medica tions 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.
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.
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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.
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 manage ment 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 individ uals 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.
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South Baldwin Regional Home Health
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Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be intro duced 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.
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 preven tive, developmental, or remedial in nature.
(ST, PT, OT, RT)
Speech Therapy – Refers to ser vices 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 pa tients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, devel opmental, or emotional disabili ties. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to
improve their basic motor 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 cardiopulmo nary 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, artifi cial, and mechanical airways.
TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tra cheotomy 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 treat ment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irriga tions, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ special ty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds. ~
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.
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. Continued on page 85
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one pass es, you may go through a period of bereavement 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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PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms con trolled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the sit uation, 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 pa tients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness –whatever the prognosis. It is appro priate 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, rang ing 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. ~
AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by 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.
– 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.
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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PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – Affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Many skilled nursing facilities offer restorative and rehabilitative physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. Short-term rehabilitation services may be provided to individuals with diagnoses such as joint replacements, stroke, etc. Long-term rehab may also be provided for permanent residents of the facility who have chronic or progressive illnesses. Occupational therapy services in this setting are generally reimbursed by Medicare Part A for short-term, acute care clients; Medicare Part B for long-term residents who require skilled services and have medically necessary need for rehab; and often by private insurance, Medicaid, or private pay for younger clients.
Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-
in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.
STAY – Otherwise known as a shortterm stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY –Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal librar ies, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gath ering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.
SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Perhaps you have come to the decision that you or a family member would benefit from senior living and have already begun looking into your options. You know what level of care is needed and have found the community that offers these services with the right amenities in the perfect location.
The only thing left to figure out now is how to actually pay for these senior living services. As a senior living provider in Alabama, Community Senior Life’s goal is to help individuals navigate their senior living journey every step of the way. We commit to meeting our residents’ social, spiritual, physical, and financial needs, so we are sharing some ways to pay for senior living care and services. We have Home Ownership, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care options.
The simplest and most widely accepted way to pay for senior living is through private pay or paying
through personal finances. Any savings, income, or retirement funds can be used to cover the costs of senior living, but it’s important to be realistic and budget-conscious if you are relying solely on this source.
If you have been preparing and saving for retirement or still receive a regular income, private pay options
may be enough to cover your senior living costs. However, this is not the case for many individuals, and the cost of senior living quickly uses up what they have saved. Because of this, below are some alternative options that can be used separately or in conjunction with your retirement savings.
While it may be difficult, selling your home is a great way to cover the costs of senior living. The equity that your home has accrued over the years can be used in addition to your other private pay options and make your savings last longer.
According to Forbes Advisor, “a bridge loan is a form of short-term financing that gives individuals and businesses the flexibility to borrow money for up to a year.”
Even though a bridge loan can be a somewhat risky option since financing is only up to a year, this is a good option if you or a loved one needs to quickly move into a senior living community, but the sale of a house is still pending.
For some individuals, selling their homes is simply out of the question. Maybe they aren’t ready to part with their house, or they want to leave it to a child or grandchild. If this is you, that is okay, but you might as well make some money off of it.
To help cover the costs of senior living, renting out your home may be an option. By doing so, you will get to hold onto your house and the memories it has while also receiving a regular monthly income. This option requires more planning, though, since rental properties require upkeep and maintenance. If you do not have someone who can help with these tasks, a rental management company can help oversee the logistics, finances, and maintenance of a property.
Individuals who served in the United States military and their spouses may be entitled to benefits that can help cover the costs of senior living services. The United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides care resources to active-duty soldiers and veterans.
Visit their website to view a series of links to resources and information that can assist you and your family on your senior living journey.
Every senior living community is different, but many people do not consider that the monthly rate for a senior living community includes more than just a place to live. This price often includes meals, a certain level of support and care services, community amenities, and home maintenance. Make sure to check with the community you are considering prior to moving in to verify everything that is included in the monthly rate.
For a more in-depth look at what is included in the price at all of our Community Senior Life communities in Alabama, download our free Cost Comparison Worksheet. ~
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Community Senior Life. To learn more about our senior living communities throughout Alabama or how to pay for senior living, call 251-981-0200, or visit communityseniorlife.org. See ad on pages 56-57.
Loneliness has long been a serious problem for older adults. With the pandemic, health and mental health issues have been exacerbated by circumstances – home orders, closed senior centers and churches, fewer family gatherings, restrictions on hospital and nursing home visitation. All have brought a face to the problem of loneliness.
Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are public health risks. Older adults are more likely to face living alone, loss of family, chronic illness and hearing loss.
The AARP Foundation and the National Council on Aging, in extensive studies, found older adults who describe themselves as lonely have a 59% greater risk of functional decline and a 45% greater risk of death. Surveys reported 17% of adults aged 65 and older are isolated (nearly 1 in 5), with 46% of women aged 75 and older living alone.
Isolation is harmful at any age but is especially dangerous for people over 50. The health risks of prolonged isolation have been found to be equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Social isolation and loneliness are associated with higher blood pressure, increased susceptibility to the flu, greater risk of heart disease, the earlier
Local nursing home resident shows off her robotic dog. Prior to receiving her new pet, Ms. T. practically did not speak, but now she is not only talking to her dog, she takes it everywhere and is telling everyone about him.
onset of dementia, depression and $6.7 billion in additional Medicare spending annually.
Some of the most prevalent causes of isolation reported by the AARP Foundation are:
n Transportation challenges
n Poor health and well-being including hearing loss, mobility impairments, frailty, and poor mental health
n Societal barriers, such as lack of opportunities for older adults to engage and contribute, to have meaningful activities
n Lack of access and inequity, including issues of poverty, rural living and marginalized groups
So, what can help mitigate this? No matter the future, loneliness will continue to be a challenge for older adults. The Area Agency on Aging is increasing resources to address this issue by developing the Circle of Friends program.
The Circle of Friends program will include:
1Intervention by a social worker to address needs and provide home visitation when indicated.
n Feeling Good and Staying Connected workbooks to educate in habits to relieve loneliness, offers engagement activities and ways to improve connections.
n On-line resources with free access to many social, educational and health zoom classes through GetSetUP, Connect2Affect and Trualta.
n Robotic pet dogs and cats for persons with dementia
Calling: The telephone reassurance program aimed at addressing feelings of social isolation and improving mental and emotional well-being through increased socialization and friendships. The Area Agency on Aging RSVP Volunteer program will be expanded to offer friendly phone visitation, and in-person visitation when indicated between matched “friends” utilizing volunteers who have been prescreened.
Isolation Resources:
To improve social connectedness the Area Agency on Aging will provide the following resources:
n A home study toolkit and small groups calls for Chronic Disease Self-Management classes.
The Area Agency on Aging will offer free GetSetUp virtual senior center classes to those able to benefit from live zoom social get-togethers, health, travel, educational and technology classes. Trualta classes will also be available free on-line for isolated caregivers. These resources help older adults stay mentally, spiritually, and physically fit, with activities that reduce isolation and associated negative health and mental health impacts.
Circle of Friends is open to anyone age 60 or over in Mobile County who lives alone or is homebound, has little or no family or friend support, or simply would like someone to talk to on a regular basis. To volunteer for the friendly calling program, to sign up for virtual GetSetUp or Trualta classes or home wellness classes, to enroll in the Circle of Friends program or to obtain a robotic pet for a persons with dementia, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 251-706-4680. ~
residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.
SHORT-TERM CARE – Acute care provided on a short term basis.
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 medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.
Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a 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.
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, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.
WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient
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