Seniors
Resource Guide of Birmingham Metro
A directory of senior
information and resources.
Jefferson County
Office of Senior Citizens
AARP: American Association
of Retired Persons
1-800-424-3410
www.aarp.org
1-866-542-8167 State office in
Montgomery
Offers the AARP Driver Safety Program (Find a class: 1-888-227-7669)
Members receive monthly magazine.
Adult Foster Care Program
1-866-425-5437www.familyfinders.org
A collaborative effort of the Department of Human Resources and Older Adult Ministries to recruit and prepare
persons to provide foster homes for vulnerable adults.
Alabama.gov
www.alabama.gov
Offers a comprehensive directory of state agencies and organizations plus county, state, government,
and
city web sites.
Alabama Advocacy &
Elder Rights: Legal Assistance
1-800-243-5463
Provides a statewide system of legal professionals assisting older adults to protect
and secure the rights, benefits, and dignity of older persons. Must be of at least 60 years of age.
Alabama Cares Program: Support for Caregivers
1-800-243-5463
Caregiver assistance
with resources, education & services. Funded through the Alabama Department
of Senior Services.
Alabama Departments of Human Resources
- Blount County 205-274-5200
- Bessemer 205-481-2600
- Jefferson
County 205-599-6000
- St. Clair County 205-812-2100
- Shelby County 205-669-3000
- Walker County 205-387-5400
Alabama Department
of Public Health
334-206-5300www.adph.org
Features an extensive listings of public health resources and providers. Alabama Department of Senior Services
1-800-AGELINE (1-800-243-5463)www.ageline.net
Empowers Alabama's Citizens to age successfully.
Services vary from county to county depending on availability.
Web site features useful information and
links to many aging agencies.
THERE ARE 13 AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
IN ALABAMA. REGION 3 & 3A ARE:
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Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (Region 3)
1-800-243-5463
Serves Walker, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby, and Chilton Counties
307 7th Street North, Clanton, AL 35045
Phone: 205-280-4175
Fax: 205-280-4176
Alabama Gerontological
Society (AGS)
1-800-201-4247
Considered to be Alabama's Network for Aging and developed as a non-profit membership organization devoted to improving
the well-being of older persons throughout Alabama. Brings together individuals and groups who work in the area of aging who
have interest in and concern for Alabama's elderly.
Alabama
Home & Community Based Care
The HCBC Program is designed to provide services to seniors and the disabled who would otherwise need to
be served in nursing homes. Their goal is to help seniors maintain independence and allow them to live in their own homes
in the communities they love for as long as they can. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging: 1-800-243-5463.
Alabama Hospital Association
205-879-8776www.alaha.org
Offers a directory of Alabama hospitals and other resources.
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
256-761-3479www.aidb.org
205-328-3989 Birmingham Regional
Center - Provides a directory of service providers and literature on the causes
and effects of hearing loss in older adults
- Provides a resource manual for
seniors with vision and hearing loss
Alabama Medicaid Office
Alabama Nursing Home
Association
334-271-6214www.anha.org
Directory and resource guide for Alabama's nursing homes.
Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation
1-800-760-4550 Extension 3511www.aqaf.com
Flu and pneumonia prevention campaign: helping Alabama's seniors get protection.
Alabama Retired State Employees' Association (ARSEA)
334-834-9116
An association
to help protect the employees' retirement system of Alabama State employees, including teachers. Sign up for a free monthly
newsletter.
Alabama Senior Employment
Program
1-877-425-2243
Where seniors enjoy part-time employment in community service assignments and work experience that may lead to gainful
employment.
American Cancer Society
205-879-2242 Alabama Chapter
American Federation for Aging Research
Arthritis Foundation
205-979-5700
or 800-879-7896 Alabama Chapter
Assisted Living Association of Alabama
Assisted Living Federation
of America: ALFA
www.alfa.org
Produces facility directories and consumer information on assisted living.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
A community of resources and a sharing site
for those that help successfully aging people.
www.caringsource.com
Crisis Center
Senior Line
205-328-8255
Supportive telephone counseling for the elderly
Or for other counseling call 205-323-7777
Crisis
intervention counseling, bereavement counseling and support groups.
Elder
Abuse Hotline
1-800-458-7214
To report a case of elder abuse call this toll free number, or call your county Department of Human Resources.
Elder Connect Alabama
1-800-AGELINE (1-800-243-5463)
Educates seniors and caregivers about home
and community-based services available in their areas.
Eldergarden
205-325-1416
Provides day care
for adults 60 and older, plus dementia and Alzheimer's care.
Jefferson County Department of Health
205-933-9110www.jcdh.org
Medicare
Alabama Medicaid Agency
NATIONAL RESOURCE
HEALTH DIRECTORY FOR OLDER AMERICANS
Positive Maturity, Inc.
205-251-0296
Provides programs and services to enhance the quality of life during
the latter years and make aging positive, meaningful and dignified.
Project SHARE (Service to Help Alabamians with Relief on Energy)
205-458-8282
An energy
assistance program which helps the elderly and disabled with low incomes who are unable to pay their home heating bills. Administered
by the American Red Cross, Birmingham, AL.
Quality of Care in Nursing Homes
1-800-633-4227www.medicare.gov
Click on "Compare nursing homes in your area" online or call for free medicare publications
- Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
- Medicare
coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care
- Nursing Home Brochure
For additional information contact the Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation Helpline:
1-800-760-3540www.aqaf.com
The State Health Insurance
Assistance Programs (SHIP)
1-800-AGELINE or 1-800-243-5463
Offers assistance in making insurance choices. Answers questions about Medicare, Medigap, Medicare + Choice Options,
Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, and other programs for seniors.
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213www.ssa.gov
United Way Information and Referral Center
205-323-0000www.uwca.org
205-251-5131 United Way branch of Central Alabama
Provides the Community
Resource Directory ($25) which lists the names and descriptions of all services in Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, and Blount counties.
The center refers individuals and agencies to appropriate resources.
Veteran's Affairs U.S. Department of Benefits
1-800-827-1000
205-933-8101 VA Medical
Center in Birmingham
