Senior Directory 2015

Senior Directory of

Fall 2015

RESOURCES

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Area Agency on Aging • South Alabama Regional Planning Commission 251-433-6541 • 800-243-5463 • www.agingsouthalabama.org

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Celebrating 50 Years of the Older Aging and Disability Resource Center: Your 1st Step to Finding Americans Act and Happier, Resources for Older Adults Healthier Aging In America To meet the diverse needs of the growing numbers of older persons in the United States, President Lyndon Johnson on July 14, 1965, signed into law the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA set out specific objectives for maintaining the dignity and welfare of older individuals and created the primary vehicle for organizing, coordinating and providing communitybased services, opportunities and advocacy for older Americans and their families.

Julie McGee The OAA promotes the well-being of Director, Area Agency on Aging older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities. The OAA also empowers the federal government to distribute funds to the states for supportive services for individuals over the age of 60.

The OAA included the establishment of an aging network that includes State Units on Aging, our Alabama Department of Senior Services housed in Montgomery, and regional Area Agencies on Aging. The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission is designated by the State of Alabama as the Area Agency on Aging to serve Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties.

Some services are provided by the Area Agency on Aging and others are providing through our contracting agencies such as the Baldwin County Council on Aging, and local towns and cities who operate senior centers and meal programs.

The Area Agency on Aging is physically located in the offices of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission in the GM&O building in downtown Mobile. Staff are in each county in the region on a regular basis. Services provided are listed on page 10 of this directory and include Supportive and Caregiver Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Elder Justice and Elder Rights, and Long Term Ombudsman. The Area Agency on Aging is a starting point to find out about services for older adults in your community. Our Aging and Disability Resource Center provides free information and referral, benefit screening and application assistance, and options counseling to older adults and their families, and is manned by certified, licensed aging professionals from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday except holidays.

Come join us as we celebrate our Golden 50th Anniversary by “Getting into the Act” at our upcoming Senior Expos and learn more about how the Area Agency on Aging and other aging service providers help provide a happier and healthier aging community. The Baldwin County Senior Expo will be held at the Coliseum in Robertsdale October 1st and the Mobile Senior Expo will be held at the ABBA Shrine Center in May 2016. Information is also available online at agingsouthalabama.org or by calling us at 433-6541 or 1-800-243-5463.

Local Area Agency on Aging 251-433-6541 Alabama 1-800-243-5463 National Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116

agingsouthalabama.org AlabamaAgeline.gov eldercare.gov

When you call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Area Agency on Aging you will be connected with local programs and services for older adults and caregivers. The following are some examples of services and supports commonly available through these resources:

Staying at Home Nutrition Programs – Home-delivered meals or group meal programs Transportation – Rides to the doctor, store or for other errands In-home Services – Light housework, personal care, medication management, meal preparation

Meeting Your Housing Needs Housing Choices – Housing alternatives in your community Home Repair – Programs to help keep your home in good repair Home Modifications – Grab bars, wheelchair ramps, or other modifications to your home

Assisting Caregivers Caregiver Support – Programs to support those taking care of older adults Respite Care – Opportunities to relieve caregivers of daily duties Adult Day Care – A protective setting for older adults in need of assistance during the day Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Programs to support families impacted by dementia

Getting Involved Employment Services – Opportunities to explore training and employment options Senior Center Programs – Meals, recreation and socialization Volunteer Services – Opportunities to stay involved and give back

Finding Additional Resources Legal Assistance – Advice and representation for legal matters, such as durable powers of attorney, government program benefits, Medicaid, tenant rights, consumer issues Financial Assistance – Counseling and assistance on financial management and benefits Case Management – Help identifying needs and coordinating services Elder Abuse – What to do if you or a loved one is being exploited, neglected or abused Health Insurance Counseling – Assistance with health insurance related questions, including Medicare Part D prescription drug options.

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If You’re Looking for a New Opportunity and Want to Help Your Neighbors, Baldwin County RSVP Might be for You The Area Agency on Aging of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission was awarded a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Services to operate a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for Baldwin County. It will join the Area Agency on Aging’s existing Escambia County RSVP program to offer a local program in Baldwin County to give adults age 55 and over meaningful and rewarding volunteer experiences in their local communities.

Volunteers use skills and talents learned over a lifetime while developing new ones as they engage in rewarding volunteer experiences. RSVP volunteer opportunities are as diverse as the volunteers they serve, and volunteers not only make a difference in the lives of those they help, they engage in the community and forge new friendships and relationships. Volunteers also have the opportunity to participate in the Area Agency on Aging’s annual Legal Leadership Institute for Older Adults in collaboration with the University of South Alabama.

Joanne Kralik, an AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer with the Area Agency on Aging and a Fairhope resident, is currently recruiting RSVP volunteers for

the following volunteer opportunities: 1) the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), which provided unbiased, consumer insurance counseling for persons on Medicare or who are about to start Medicare coverage; 2) the Long Term Ombudsman Program, which works to protect the welfare of nursing home and assisted living residents; and 3) volunteer to be trained to colead health promotion programs for older adults including Chronic Disease Self-Management and A Matter of Balance fall prevention. New volunteers assignments will include working on hunger and food security issues by volunteering at food pantries or providing outreach for food assistance programs; being trained to prepare federal and state income tax forms for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program; and a Special Events Corp to provide occasional volunteer services for the many special events and festivals held in Baldwin County.

Agencies needing volunteers and persons interested in volunteering are encourage to call. Contact Joanne Kralik at the Area Agency on Aging at 4336541, 1-800-243-5463, or cell 518-6846, jkralik@sarpc.org.

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The Area Agency on Aging Hosts Free Monthly Medicare Seminars At Bay Minette Public Library Is it time to pick a Medicare plan or a Part D Medicare prescription plan?

With so many options and almost daily post cards arriving at your house, the choice can be confusing and a little overwhelming. And with no Medicare office in town, where do you turn?

If you are uncomfortable depending on the www.Medicare.gov plan finder, or calling the 1-800-MEDICARE toll free line and want some local assistance, the Area Agency on Aging’s SHIP program is for you. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a service of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission and is officially designated by the Alabama Department of Senior Services and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide Medicare counseling. We will not only give you advice on selecting a plan, but also see if you are eligible for Medicare Savings Programs to help with your premiums and copayments. Free Welcome to Medicare educational seminars are held monthly at the following locations:

Seminars 9 – 10 a.m., and individual counseling available 10 a.m. until noon GM&O building, 110 Beauregard St, Mobile First Tuesday of every month Bay Minette Public Library Second Wednesday of every month Be sure to come see us the MONTH BEFORE you turn age 65 from 9 a.m. until noon and let us help answer your questions about Medicare and choosing a plan. Please call us at 251-433-6541 or 1-800-243-5463 or email us at jroberson@ sarpc.org for information or to make a more convenient appointment.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7, 2015. For help making an informed decision on your plan choice, contact the Baldwin County Council on Aging or the Area Agency on Aging’s SHIP program.

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Don’t Let Chronic Conditions Keep You Down Free Classes Help You Take Charge of Your Health No one expects to have a chronic long-term health condition, but most of us will experience two or more during our lives. The Area Agency on Aging is offering free classes to help individuals not only handle these conditions, but take charge of their health.

Living Well Alabama (Chronic Disease SelfManagement) is an evidence-based community program developed by Stanford University to help individuals with ongoing health conditions live healthier lives. All chronic health conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, asthma, depression, cancer, emphysema and others, cause most people to experience fatigue and lose physical strength and endurance, which can lead to disability. Although the causes of these conditions are different, the symptoms are similar. Managing long-term conditions requires new strategies to delay disability, improve function and help people manage their own health on a day- to-day basis. The program uses several coping methods that enable us to make gradual, steady changes.

Members of a recent group who participated in Living Well shared their program experiences: “The action plan really aides in conquering problems. It is like a road map showing a direct route to getting things done. I plan to use the form for many of my procrastinating periods.” “This group served as a

motivation factor for me as well as being informative and fun.”

Studies of health outcomes of people who use Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management program show increased exercise, better coping strategies and symptom management, better communication with their physicians, more energy and less fatigue, decreased disability, fewer physician visits and hospitalizations over a two year period.

In addition to Living Well Alabama, the Area Agency on Aging offers A Matter of Balance classes, an award winning evidence based program that reduces the risk of falls by teaching sensible fall prevention strategies. While falls are a leading cause of injury and death among adults age 65 and older, falling is not a normal part of aging and most falls are preventable. A Matter of Balance was developed at the Royal Center at Boston University.

After taking A Matter of Balance, 98% of participants reported greater confidence in fall management.

Workshops are fun and engaging. To register for free Living Well Alabama or A Matter of Balance classes in Baldwin or Mobile counties, or to become a volunteer instructor for these classes please call Marie Cafferty or Marcella Nettles at 251-433-6541 or 1-800-243-5463 or email us at aginginfo@sarpc. org.

In Alabama 70,250 seniors are eating better thanks to SNAP, You could be #70,251 Pictured is Jane Mize of the Area Agency on Aging explaining the improved SNAP benefit at the Piggly Wiggly in Bay Minette. Alabama has made a special effort to help seniors age 60+ have healthy diets through improvements in its SNAP food assistance program that provides money to buy groceries. For seniors who are retired or unemployed with no earned income, there is no office visit necessary, benefits under the Elderly Simplified Application Program are awarded for three years unless maximum income is exceeded, no assets are counted, income is self-declared, and a standard medical deduction is available to increase benefits. It is estimated that over 70% of seniors who qualify never apply. If you income is not over $1265 for one person OR if you have high medical expenses, call the Area Agency on Aging to see if you qualify at 251433-6541 or 1-800-243-5463.

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For most people, friendship is a necessary part of a happy life. Now science tells us we’re happier and healthier even when those friends are furry or feathered.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and feelings of loneliness. On the up side, pets can increase opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and socialization.

The American Heart Association has even linked the ownership of pets, especially dogs, with greater longevity and a reduced risk for heart disease.

“Any pet parent will tell you there are obvious, immediate joys that come with owning a pet. They entertain us, and they offer companionship and affection,” said Michael Graham, executive director of The Haven, “But now we’re learning that they’re as good for us physically as they are mentally.”

A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found pet owners age 65-plus make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets. Pet owners averaged 8.42 visits to the doctor during the year, versus 9.49 visits for people without pets. Dog owners had an average of 8.20 visits, so it appears when it comes to healthier

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pet owners, it really is a dog’s life.

Pets have even been found to decrease the symptoms of aggression and “sundowning,” or behavioral changes later in the day, in Alzheimer’s patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing.

Graham said, “Pets are a source of positive, nonverbal communication, though most pet owners admit to having daily conversations with their animals. And, my dogs don’t care if they’ve heard the story before,” he joked.

Graham is bringing adoptable pets to the Baldwin County Senior Lifestyle Expo on October 1. He will be at the fairgrounds with The Haven’s Mobile Adoption Rescue Unit.

The Haven began implementing life-saving programs for abandoned, abused and neglected animals in Baldwin County in 2000. The nonprofit, no-kill shelter is a 501{c}3 organization and at any given time, about 60-70 animals call the shelter home. The animal shelter works together with likeminded organizations and municipal animal control shelters to create a no-kill Baldwin County. Because of the work of The Haven, more than 6,000 homeless cats and dogs have a found their life-loving home.

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There’s No Age Limit on Medicaid Waivers Programs or the Healthier Lives They Can Offer The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission expanded its Medicaid Waiver programs April 1st with the addition of the Technology Assisted Waiver for adults, and the Alabama Care Transitions Waiver. Existing programs include the Elderly and Disabled, HIV/AIDS and Personal Choices programs. All programs have financial and medical eligibility criteria. Generally clients must be on SSI and Medicaid or become deemed eligible for Medicaid; and meet medical criteria that would otherwise require them to be in a nursing home if these home and community based services were not provided. For information about any of the below programs contact SARPC’s Area Agency on Aging’s Aging & Disability Resource

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Center (ADRC) at 433-6541 or 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463).

Elderly and Disabled Waiver (E&D Wavier) For more than 20 years SARPC has managed the Elderly and Disabled Program, which is designed to provide services to seniors and persons with disabilities of all ages whose needs would otherwise require them to live in a nursing home. Our goal is for clients to retain their independence by providing services that allow them to live safely in their own homes for as long as it is appropriate.

Case managers work with clients to develop a care-based plan according to the clients’ medical needs. Depending upon their plan of care, individuals in this program may receive

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Helpline of South Alabama is a nonprofit resource center committed to helping families, caregivers, and professionals obtain local resources and information on Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

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personal care, homemaker, respite, adult day health, companion services, or home-delivered frozen meals.

Personal Choices - Alabama’s Option for SelfDirected Home and Community-Based Services The Personal Choices program is Alabama’s option for self-directed home and communitybased services and is based on a national model of self-direction called the Cash and Counseling program. It is designed to offer seniors and people with disabilities more choice and flexibility in the type of care they receive. Personal Choices fosters independence as participants have greater control over their finances and decisions directly related to their care. SARPC and West Alabama Regional Commission are the only two agencies currently offering the Personal Choices program.

Medicaid HIV/AIDS Waiver (530 Waiver) This program is designed to provide services to individuals with a diagnosis of HIV, AIDS, and related illnesses whose needs would otherwise qualify for placement in a long-term care facility.

Technology Assisted Waiver for Adults (TA Waiver) This program is for individuals who are 21 years of age or older with complex skilled medical conditions who are ventilator dependent or

who have a tracheostomy. The TA Waiver is a community-based alternative for those adults who would otherwise require the nursing facility level of care if these services were not available. Covered services include private duty nursing, personal care/attendant services, medical supplies, assistive technology and case management.

Alabama Community Transition Waiver (ACT) The ACT Waiver provides services to individuals with disabilities or long term illnesses who currently live in a nursing facility and who desire to transition to the home or community setting. There is no age requirement, but the individual must have been in a nursing facility for 90 days or more; and are expected to move into the community within 180 days. Individuals must be determined to be eligible for transition into the community based on an assessment. Most will already meet income criteria, with incomes up to 300% of the SSI income limits.

Depending upon their plan of care, individuals in this program may receive personal care, homemaker, respite, adult day health, companion services, homedelivered frozen meals or skilled nursing, up to $1,500 in expenses needed to move back into an apartment or home; home modifications, assistive technology, personal emergency response systems and medical equipment.

Puzzle enthusiasts join in the fun, fellowship and food at the Town on Summerdale’s Senior Center . To learn more about Summerdale’s senior program, call 251-989-6626.

A full range of home care services provided when you or a loved one needs special care, customized to meet your needs.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our clients and providing a viable alternative to living in a nursing home or long-term care facility.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE: • Homemaker • Companion • Personal Care • Skilled Respite • Sitter Services • Private Duty Nursing For more info, please visit our website www.helpathome.com/oxford

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SenioRx Partners with Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy to Expand Prescription Assistance SenioRx is a prescription assistance program of the Area Agency on Aging that helps persons of any age with chronic health conditions obtain free or low cost prescription medications who have no or inadequate health insurance coverage, or find themselves in the Medicare Part D prescription coverage gap. The Area Agency on Aging also provides grant funding to the Ozanam Charitble Pharmacy to provide free prescription medications to lower-income Baldwin, Mobile and Escambia county residents based on the pharmacy’s in-house formulary.

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy is a medication safety net for uninsured patients in lower Alabama. Patients of Ozanam receive their medications at no cost because they are living at or below 200% of the national poverty line.

In 2014, the Charitable Pharmacy assisted 219 Baldwin County residents with 3805 prescriptions with a retail value of $126,153.

While Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and the Area Agency on Aging are both located in downtown Mobile, partnerships with local Baldwin County non-profit agencies make it easy to apply for these programs. Caseworkers are available throughout the county to walk a patient through the process of obtaining medications from the Chartible Pharmacy. Local partnering agencies are the Baldwin County Council on Aging in Robertsdale, North Baldwin Ecumenical Association in Bay Minette, Ecumenical Ministries in Fairhope, Ecumenical Ministries in Foley, Christian Service Center in Gulf Shores, and Catholic Social Services in Robertsdale.

If you have questions about the Charitable Pharmacy, please visit ozanampharmacy.org or call (251) 432-4111 ext. 101. If you would like to volunteer or donate funds call (251) 366-0713 or email sarcher@ ozanampharmacy.org. For more information, please visit our Facebook page and like us or visit our website at www.ozanampharmacy.org

Baldwin County Council on Aging Staff Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness The Baldwin Council on Aging, a department of the Baldwin County Commission, serves as a local resource for information and assistance for seniors. The Council on Aging is dedicated to preserving the dignity, independence and peace of mind for the elderly citizens of Baldwin County. The Council on Aging provides guidance navigating the issues seniors face. Here are a few of the services offered: Personalized case management, insurance counseling, prescription assistance, benefit screening, durable medical assistance, legal assistance, tax information, consignment gift shop, ceramic classes, nutrition sites and assist those approaching retirement. The Council on Aging is located at the Central Annex, 22251 Palmer Street in Robertsdale, and is here to assist the Senior Citizens of Baldwin County. If you have a need not listed here, additional questions or concerns, please call us at 251-972-8506 Central Baldwin, 251-943-5061 South Baldwin, 251-928-3002 Eastern Shore or 251-937-0264 North Baldwin.

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Veterans and Their Spouses Living Better Lives Thanks to Monthly Stipend The Veterans Administration offers a monthly stipend for ailing veterans or their surviving spouses. Unlike VA disability, which requires a “service-connected” disabling condition, Aid and Attendance is awarded for a “non-service-connected” disability. So senior veterans who are suffering now from Alzheimer’s, dementia or Parkinson’s disease, or other ailment or injury that is not related to their military service, should apply.

Those who served in any active branch for at least one day during an armed conflict – and for most cases it is not necessary that you served at the arena of war – will qualify if the service was at least 90 days in length, or 180 days for post-Gulf War service.

According to the Veterans Administration, periods of armed conflict are as follows: 12/07/1941 – 12/31/1946 World War II 06/27/1950 – 1/31/1955 Korean War 02/28/1961 – 08/04/1964 Vietnam War in country only

08/05/1964 – 05/07/1975 Vietnam War 08/02/1990 – present Gulf Wars WWII Merchant mariners qualify through 12/31/1945 Note that Vietnam veterans prior to August 5, 1964 must have served in Vietnam. Other conflicts in neighboring countries will not count towards the period of service. The Gulf War is all dates from August 2, 1990 to the date the President declares the war to be at the end will qualify with a 180 day period of service.

In addition to service and medical criteria, veterans or their surviving spouses must also financially qualify, and be spending a large part of their income on health care, such as home health nursing, assisted living, or nursing home costs, or even large prescription drug bills. Other than the residence and a vehicle, the veteran may, as a rule of thumb, have $80,000 in other resources, however, there is no “look-back” period. The veteran can transfer a rental

home or excess investments to a child and qualify the next day.

The Aid and Attendance funds may keep the veteran from ever going to a nursing home, which is a fitting tribute to the sacrifice of the veteran and the surviving spouse. The amount varies in 2015 from $ 2,120.00 per month for a married veteran to $ 1,149 per month for a surviving spouse. Due to the recent Supreme Court Rulings, the martial and surviving spouse benefits will apply to same sex married couples as well. For more information, call the Department of Veterans Affairs at (251) 574-8578, or visit at the Bay Haas Building, located at 1150 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36604. For more help with these and other benefits that may help you pay for increasing health care costs, contact SARPC, the Area Agency on Aging, at (251) 433-6541 or 1-800-AGE-LINE (243-5463).

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WKRG, a part of the Gulf Coast and Your Family for 60 years The aging community isn’t alone in celebrating an anniversary this year.

As the Area Agency on Aging celebrates 50 years of happier, healthier aging, WKRG is celebrating 60 years of television broadcasting. In fact, when Medicare was signed into law 50 years ago, people on the Gulf Coast might have learned about it on a WKRG newscast.

WKRG was founded by Kenneth R. Giddens, a local architect and movie theater owner. First, Giddens founded WKRG-AM radio in 1946, and then WKRG-TV went on the air as a CBS affiliate on September 5, 1955 in an old converted gas filling station at the corner of St. Louis and Conception Streets in downtown Mobile. It was the second television station to hit the airwaves in Mobile.

Long before women appeared in news broadcasts, Rosie Seaman and Skeeter Diehl hosted shows on WKRG in the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Seaman hosted and produced “Rosie’s Place,” and Diehl hosted another children’s program named “Romper Room.” She also appeared on “Woman’s World” where host Connie B. Hope and her sidekick Estelle would cook.

During the time when those ladies were a regular part of the WKRG lineup, a young Mel Showers returned to Mobile after military service. Mel was handpicked by the station’s founder in 1969, and has been an integral part of

WKRG for 46 years.

Every WKRG News staffer sees the station as a part of the Gulf Coast community, and they work together to improve the lives of their neighbors.

Since 2009, the station has collected nearly 100,000 toys for area children through the Great Toy Drive. Every spring, WKRG takes part in the American Cancer Society’s Chili Cook-Off, and they have hosted several telethons to help raise money for area non-profits, most recently for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Alabama and the Boy Scouts of America. Another favorite event is the MARC Mardi Gras parade; Mel Showers and Rose Ann Haven have served as grand marshals for the event for 12 years.

Working to keep viewers safe since the beginning, WKRG broadcasts live coverage of every major and minor tropical weather system. In 1969, Hurricane Camille was one of the first storms that could be tracked using satellites, and WKRG was on the air updating the community.

Among the many ways WKRG serves the community, each year thousands of hurricane tracking charts are distributed free of charge. To get yours and meet members of the WKRG News team, join us at the Baldwin Senior Lifestyle Expo Oct. 1 at the Coliseum in Robertsdale.

Local caregiver hosts blog to help others struggling with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease My mom had Alzheimer’s disease.

Just as most unsuspecting caregivers, I learned to care for my mother by research and observation.

For a good bit of my newly acquired knowledge, the examples of others have helped me the most. My best teachers for her hands-on care have been from the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) hired to help her with activities of daily living. They trained me how to provide toileting for my mother with confidence. I learned from them how to assist her in walking, how to help her stand up from a chair, and how to sit down safely. I mastered how to clean and brush her teeth with her complete cooperation. I developed the skills to recognize behaviors that suggest health problems she couldn’t express with words. I learned how to get her in and out of the car. Surprisingly, I learned from the examples of the CNAs how to kiss and hug my mother and how to tell her I loved her.

My other most influential resource is experiences from friends and families that I’ve met along the Alzheimer’s journey. The choices of these adult children who take care of their own parent have helped me to best navigate all that is available from the health care system.

On the other hand, the Internet proved to be an endless source of information.

Thorough explanations on every challenge we’ve encountered is covered on multiple sites. From medication side effects to how to avoid agitation, I found the World Wide Web to be a wealth of knowledge.

Motivated by the benefits of the information gathered over the last several

years, I want to share with other caregivers what I know and give them the opportunity to do the same. Caregiversunite.org is a local blog where questions can be asked, answers are given from a variety of experiences and resources, and referrals can be made for needed help. I hope for an easy exchange of items such as a lift chair, walker, or wheelchair needed by one person and no longer needed by another.

This is a place to have a voice! This is where you can learn, share, and exchange knowledge so that living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be a little easier. Here you will find that you are not alone, that many people are walking this same care partnering journey as you, and you can benefit from the support of others and utilize the help available to us in the South Alabama area.

All this can be available on Caregiversunite.org but only with your help. Spend a few minutes to log on and become a part of this growing blog. Subscribe so you will get email or Facebook notifications with each new post. Make comments or ask questions regarding areas of interest to you. This can be our quick, 24/7 place to communicate. Let’s reach out and help each other. Experience is a great teacher. Bring it to caregiversunite.org.

Another source of help is our local Area Agency on Aging’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Helpline to help link you to local services in South Alabama for your loved one, 251-706-4680.

Caregiversunite.org is a blog for caregivers to have a conversation. Connect there to ask questions and pass on referrals and valuable lessons learned so that we as caregivers can do a better job. Beth Reinert, pittman1212@comcast.net

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2015 Baldwin County Senior Lifestyle Expo Thursday, October 1 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.

Baldwin County Coliseum 19477 Fairground Road in Robertsdale Join the Area Agency on Aging as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Older Americans Act, and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid.

Come celebrate these golden anniversaries and learn about healthier, happier aging for you!

Enjoy • Free health tests • Valuable information on aging well • A visit with WKRG 5 News Team • Games and Prizes • Shopping for local and handmade goods • A complimentary lunch and tote • Free admission and parking • Questions about attending?

Call 1-800-243-5463 For information about sponsoring or exhibiting, contact Gay Watson at gwatson@sarpc.org or 251-706-4671

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These listings are provided as a service to senior citizens in Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties. Inclusion in these listings does not constitute an endorsement by SARPC or the Area Agency on Aging.

AGING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Aging & Disability Resource Center/SARPC Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties 251-433-6541 or 800-243-5463 www.sarpc.org Baldwin County Council on Aging Eastern Shore/Bay Minette 251-937-0358 Robertsdale 251-972-8506 www.co.baldwin.al.us/PageView.asp?edit_ id=48 Care Patrol Senior Living & Care Finders Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties 251-317-0183 www.CarePatrol.com Escambia County Agency on Aging 251-368-1032, Ext 102 www.co.escambia.al.us/agency.html Independent Living Center of Mobile (Assistance for Persons w/ Disabilities) Baldwin, Escambia, and Mobile Counties: 251460-0301 TDD: 251-460-2872 Video Phone: 251-281-2136 www.ilcmobile.org National Eldercare Locator (Locate Area Agency on Aging in your state) 800-677-1116 www.eldercare.gov United Way Information and Referral Mobile 251-433-3624 www.211.org Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center 251-470-5226 www.viamobile.org AARP Information Center Mobile 251-470-5235 www.aarp.org/states/al

AGING ORGANIZATIONS NATIONAL AND STATE AARP Alabama 866-542-8167 www.aarp.org/states/al Alabama Department of Senior Services 877-425-2243 www.adss.alabama.gov/home.cfm American Society on Aging 800-537-9728 www.asaging.org National Committee for the Preservation of Medicare and Social Security 800-998-0180 www.ncpssm.org

Thomas Home Health Baldwin County 251-990-9200 www.thomaswv.org/svs_homehealth.asp

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Facilities offering free classes to older adults are marked with an asterisk (*): Bishop State Community College* Mobile: 251-405-7000, In state, 800-523-7235 www.bscc.cc.al.us/

On the Go Errand Service Foley & Fairhope 251-224-7469 Prodisse Pantry Mobile:251-626-1720 www.prodiseepantry.org

SAIL SENIOR CENTERS (SENIOR ACTIVITIES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING) Centers offer meals and senior activities, most offer home-delivered meals:

Elderhostel – University of South Alabama Continuing Education Mobile: 251-431-6535 www.southalabama.edu/scesp/conference.html

Atmore SAIL Center Escambia County 251-368-5742

National Council on Aging 202-479-1200 www.ncoa.org

Elderhostel National 1-800-406-9928 www.roadscholar.org

Bay Minette SAIL Center Baldwin County 251-580-1693

U.S. Administration on Aging 202-619-0724 www.aoa.gov

Faulkner State Community College* 800-231-3752 Bay Minette: 251-580-2100 Fairhope: 251-990-0420 Gulf Shores: 251-968-3104 www.faulknerstate.edu/

Bayou La Batre SAIL Center Mobile County 251-824-4616

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Acadian Monitoring Services 888-558-9911 http://www.acadian.com Lifeline 800-380-3111 www.lifelinesys.com/content/home LogicMark Guardian Alert 911 Pendant acts like a phone, calling for emergency assistance 800-519-2419 www.logicmark.com Project LifeSaver (Wandering) Mobile County: 251-304-3135 Baldwin County: 251-621-4871 Escambia County: 251-809-0647 www.projectlifesaver.org Providence Hospital/Carelink Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 800-525-6237 ex. 290 www.providencehospital.org Alert 1 1-888-439-0466 www.alert1.com Serenity Home Care 877-818-4666 www.serenityhomecaresa.com

James B. Mason School of Continuing Education Mobile: 251-471-1511 www.dauphinwayumc.org/masonschool Jefferson Davis Community College* Brewton: 251-867-4832 Atmore: 251-368-8118 www.jdcc.edu Springhill College Gerontology Certificate, Graduate and Continuing Studies Mobile: 251-380-3065 www.shc.edu University of South Alabama Gerontology Certificate Mobile: 251-405-9930 (Odyssey, a learning in retirement program, sponsored by the University of South Alabama)

Mobile County: 251-405-9930 www.southalabama.edu

ERRAND AND GROCERY SERVICES I SHOP-4U (Senior Service) Mobile 251-456-0578 Larry’s Shop & Drop Grocery & Errand Delivery Service 251-454-6171

Citronelle SAIL Center Mobile County 251-866-5047 Creola SAIL Center Mobile County 251-675-7661 Daphne SAIL Center Baldwin County 251-621-3703 Dearborn YMCA SAIL Center Mobile County 251-432-4768 Dumas Wesley SAIL Center Mobile County 251-479-0649 East Brewton SAIL Center Escambia County 251-867-5568 Flomaton SAIL Center Escambia County 251-296-2773 Grand Bay SAIL Center Mobile County 251-865-4010 Hillsdale SAIL Center Mobile County 251-344-0341

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Huxford SAIL Center Escambia County 251-294-5646 Little River SAIL Center Baldwin County 251-862-9313 Loxley SAIL Center Baldwin County 251-964-5330 Mount Vernon SAIL Center Mobile County 251-829-9696

251-972-8506 www.co.baldwin.al.us Bay Minette Senior Center Baldwin County 251-580-1676 Chickasaw Senior Citizens Mobile County 251-452-6466 City of Mobile Adult Recreation Center Mobile County 251-666-3922

Parkway SAIL Center Mobile County 251-471-2503

Foley Senior Center Baldwin County 251-943-1877

Prichard SAIL Center Mobile County 251-452-7918

Gulf Shores Senior Center Baldwin County 251-968-1434

Providence SAIL Center Mobile County 251-544-4480

James P. Nix Adult Activity Center Fairhope – Baldwin County 251-928-2835 www.cofairhope.com/ser_nix.php

Saraland SAIL Center Mobile County 251-375-5438 Sullivan SAIL Center Mobile County 251-438-7282 Summerdale SAIL Center Baldwin County 251-989-6626 Tillman’s Corner SAIL Center Mobile County 251-661-6600 Trinity Gardens SAIL Center Mobile County 251-456-6690 Vaughn SAIL Center Baldwin County 251-937-4228 Wilmer SAIL Center Mobile County 251-645-9209

SENIOR CENTERS MULTIPURPOSE CENTERS Offer recreation and wellness activities for older adults: Baldwin County Council on Aging Baldwin County

Loxley Civic Center/Senior Program Baldwin County 251-964-7733 www.townofloxley.org Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center Mobile County 251-602-4963 Orange Beach Activity Center Baldwin County 251-981-3440 Poarch Creek Indians Senior Center Escambia County 251-368-9136 ext.2289 Robertsdale/G. P. Thames Senior Center Baldwin County 251-947-8973 Saraland Senior Center Mobile County 251-375-5438 Satsuma Senior Program Mobile County 251-675-1440 www.cityofsatsuma.com/Seniors.html Semmes Senior Center Mobile County 251-649-2010

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Tillman’s Corner Senior Center Mobile County 251-661-6600 Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center Mobile County 251-478-3311 www.viamobile.org

SUPPORT GROUPS

www.familycentermobile.org

http://www.saraland.org/

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

Dumas Wesley Community Center (City of Mobile) Mobile: 251-479-0649 www.dumaswesley.org

MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians 251-829-5500

Alzheimer’s Support Groups The Brennity At Daphne Daphne: 251-626-9000 Fairhope: 251-928-5555 http://www.sagora.com/communities/alabama/

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Alabama: 800-626-4199 Mobile County: 251-461-3450 Baldwin County: 251-753-7107 www.namialabama.org

E.A. Roberts Alzheimer Center Mobile County: 251-435-6950 http://infirmaryhealth.org/affiliates/alzheimerscenter

Providence Hospital - Community Education Line Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 251-633-1097 www.providencehospital.org

Gulf Coast Dementia Services Support Group Mobile County 251-445-4204 http://gcseniorservices.com/index.htm The Long Good Bye Mobile County: 251-471-1511 Other Support Groups Alabama Disability Advocacy Program 205-348-4928, (800) 826-1675 Mobile: 251-338-0950 www.adap.net

Springhill Medical Center Family Center for Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 251-460-5207 www.springhillmedicalcenter.com

Well Being Checks USA 1-877-884-6978

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

American Stroke Association 888-478-7653 www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG

TRANSPORTATION

United Methodist Compassion Ministries Mobile County: 251-471-1511

The WAVE (City of Mobile) Mobile: 251-344-5656 Mobility Assistance Programs 251-344-5656, 251-344-6600, 251-334-9328 (TDD) www.thewavetransit.com

United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile 251-479-4900 www.ucpmobile.org

Widowed Persons Services Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 251-470-6866 www.widowedmobile.org

Atmore Community Hospital - Education Department Escambia County: 251-368-2500 www.bhcpns.org/AtmoreCommunityHospital

Medical Tansport of Alabama 888-318-6362 or 888-599-2050 http://mtalabama.com/ Mobile Bay Transportation Co. and Handivan Baldwin and Mobile Counties: 251-633-5693 www.mobilebaytransportation.com

Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center (Passport) Mobile County 251-478-3311 www.viamobile.org

Alabama Kidney Foundation 800-750-3331 www.alkidney.org

Amputee Coalition of America 888-267-5669 www.amputee-coalition.org

Escambia County Alabama Transportation System (ECATS) Atmore: 251-446-9681 ext. 137 Brewton: 251-867-0584 http://www.co.escambia.al.us/ecats.html

AARP Driver Safety Program call for class locations 888-227-7669, 800-253-2017 www.aarp.org Baldwin Rural Area Transit System (BRATS) Eastern Shore: 251-990-4636 Foley, Central or South Baldwin County: 251-972-6817 Bay Minette, North Baldwin County: 251-937-0355 www.baldwincountyal.gov

Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama Mobile County: 251-341-0170 www.epilepsyfoundationalabama.org

City of Chickasaw - Senior and Disabled Van 251-452-6464 http://cityofchickasaw.org/residents/seniorcitizens/

Exchange Club Family Center - Parenting issues The Family Center of Mobile Mobile County: 251-479-5700

City of Saraland - Senior and Disabled Van Mobile: 251-375-5439

AARP Alabama 251-445-5243 Mobile County: 251-470-5235 www.aarp.org/states/al

Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature Mobile, Escambia and Baldwin Counties: 251-433-6541 or 800-243-5463 (Elected by peers age 60 or older every two years to represent older adults in same Alabama House District involving the political process to support resolutions to improve the quality of life of older Alabamians) http://www.agingsouthalabama.org/volunteer_ silver_haired_legislature.html Area Agency on Aging/SARPC Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 251-433-6541 or 800-243-5463 (Volunteers trained to provide SHIP insurance counseling to older adults; Ombudsman services for residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities; teach wellness classes; act as a volunteer guardian; or train to work in disaster recovery centers after a hurricane or other disaster) Foster Grandparents Program Mobile County: 251-574-6488

Provides small stipend to volunteers age 55 or older who work with children.

Legacy Leadership Institute for Older Adults Mobile, Escambia and Baldwin Counties: 251-433-6541 or 800-243-5463 www.agingsouthalabama.org/resources Free university-based training to prepare retired professionals for challenging volunteer opportunities in aging services. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging and the University of South Alabama.

Mobile County Sheriff’s Volunteer Corp 251-574-2423 Volunteers work with the Yellow Dot Program, Child ID Division, Process Service Division, Parolee Verification Unit or Warrant Search and Call Division. http://www.mobileso.com/ RSVP of Baldwin County (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) 800-243-5463 or 251-433-6541 RSVP of Escambia County 251-867-0256 251-368-8626 ext 112 Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.

RSVP of Mobile County 251-574-7787 Senior Companion Program Mobile County: 251-574-3232 (Provides small stipend to volunteers age 55 or older providing in-home assistance for the elderly & disabled) Volunteer Connect Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.

Mobile County: 251-433-3624 http://volunteer.uwswa.org/ Volunteers of America Southeast 251-300-3500, 800-859-4431 Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. www.voasoutheast.org

WELLNESS PROGRAMS City of Chickasaw Mobile County: 251-452-6464 Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center Mobile County: 251-602-4963 www. cityofmobile.org/parks/sr_comm_cntr.php Gulf Coast Masters Games Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties:

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251-706-4654 or 800-243-5463 Homestead Wellness Center Baldwin County: 251-929-0260 Infirmary Seniors Wellness and Fitness Center 251-279-1684 James P. Nix Adult Activity Center Baldwin County: 251-928-2835 www.cofairhope.com/services/james-p-nixcenter JR Thomas Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Mobile County: 251-432-7189 www.franklinprimary.org

Managing Concerns about Falls,” courses help Alabamians age healthier and safer.

251-433-6541, 800-243-5463 Senior Circle, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Baldwin County: 251-949-3563 http://www.southbaldwinrmc.com/SouthBaldwin-Regional-Medical-Center/home.aspx Senior Olympics Statewide: 334-242-4496 Senior Spirit, Providence Hospital Mobile County: 251-633-1696 877-416-1620 Springhill Athletic Club Mobile County: 251-340-7870

Infirmary North Baldwin Fitness Center 251-937-9099

Thomas Hospital Wellness Center Baldwin County: 251-279-1684

Prohealth Fitness and Rehab Center Mobile County: 251-435-2010

Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center Mobile County: 251-478-3311 www.viamobile.org

Providence Adult Wellness Mobile County: 251-639-2090 SARPC/AAA Free “Living Well Alabama,” Chronic Disease Self-Management and “A Matter of Balance:

YMCA Baldwin County: 251-626-0888, 251-970-3003 Escambia County: 867-9622, 251-368-9622 Mobile County: 251-344-4856, 251-438-1163,

251-679-8877

Call Center for Disasters 866-456-4995 Mobile: 251-433-6560 ext 3408 Spanish Hotline: 888-835-3505 www.legalservicesalabama.org

ELDER LAW Aging in Alabama Kyla G. Kelim, Esq. 251-281-8120 www.elderconsults.com Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service Mobile County: 251-433-9790 800-392-5660 www.alabar.org Davis and Fields, PC Baldwin County: 251-621-1555 www.davis-fields.com Davis and Associates, Legal Counseling for the Elderly Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251-434-6848 Galloway, Wettermark, Everest & Rutens Mobile County: 251-476-4493 www.gallowayllp.com Legal Services Alabama Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251-433-6560 800-403-4872

South Alabama Volunteer Lawyer Program Mobile: 251-438-1102 855-997-2857 www.savlp.org

ELDER RIGHTS - FRAUD AND ABUSE Adult Protective Services Department of Human Resources Mobile County: 251-450-7000 Baldwin County: 251-947-8340 Escambia County: 251-945-2400 State of Alabama Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-458-7214 www.dhr.state.al.us Alabama Elder Care Hotline Long Term Care Facilities – Statewide 800-356-9596 Alabama Securities Commission 800-222-1253 http://www.asc.state.al.us/

protect your life’s work from DEVASTATING NURSING HOME COSTS Aging in Alabama elder law firm Kyla G. Kelim, Esq.

nationally recognized speaker

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free telephone consult

251-281-8120 OR 855-ELD-RLAW No representation that the quality of legal services to be performed are greater than the legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Charity Navigator 201-818-1288 www.charitynavigator.org Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-433-6541, 800-243-5463 Medicare Fraud 251-434-6848 (888) 597-9564 www.alabamasmp.gov Mobile Fair Housing Center 251-479-1532 www.sacfh.org Mobile Police Department (Elder Crime Prevention Unit) Project Care Mobile County: 251-208-1920 www.cityofmobile.org

DISASTER ASSISTANCE Baldwin County Council on Aging Senior Essential Emergency Kit (SEEK) Baldwin County: 251-972-8506 Emergency Management Agency Mobile County: 251-460-8000 Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 Escambia County:251-867-0232 www.mcema.net/

EMPLOYMENT Alabama Career Center Mobile County: 251-461-4146 Baldwin County: 251-943-1575 Bay Minette: 251-937-4161 Escambia County: 251-867-4376 Foley: 251-943-1575 Alabama State Employment Call Center Mobile County: 866-234-5382 Goodwill Easter Seals Senior Aides Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-433-4900 Mature Staffing Services Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-652-0585, 800-243-5463 Mobile Works Mobile County: 251-432-0909 www.mobile-works.org/ SARPC Senior Aides Program Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-652-0585 800-242-5463 www.sarpc.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE American Red Cross Mobile: 251-544-6100 Monroe Field Office 251-743-3383 Atmore: 251-368-3643 Bay Minette: 251-937-3801 Foley: 251-943-3844 www.redcross.org Bay Area Food Bank Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251-653-1617, 888-704-3663 www.bayareafoodbank.org

Maddie’s Spay/Neuter Project, SPCA Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-633-3531 www.mobilespca.org

Mobile Housing Board Mobile County 251-434-2200 www.mhb.gov

North Baldwin Ecumenical Association 251-937-8115 Tuesday & Thursday only

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Prodisse Pantry Mobile: 251-626-1720 http://www.prodiseepantry.org/

Benefits Enrollment Center Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia Counties: 800-243-5463 www.sarpc.org

Reverse Mortgage Counseling Consumer Credit Counseling Mobile County: 251-602-0011 Baldwin County: 251-990-8499 Mobile Housing Board: 251-434-2205 www.lifelinesmobile.org

Catholic Social Services Mobile County: 251-434-1500 Baldwin County: 251-947-2293 www.catholicsocialservicesmobile.com

SafeLink LifeLine Free cellular phone and service: 800-977-3768 www.safelinkwireless.com

Christian Service Center Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Ft. Morgan: 251-968-5256 www.cscgs.com

Salvation Army Mobile County: 251-438-1625 Baldwin County: 251-943-3883 www.salvationarmyusa.org

Community Action Agency Mobile County: 251-457-5700 Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-626-2646 www.caaofsa.org

United Way Mobile County: 251-433-3624 Baldwin County: 251-943-2110 www.liveunited.org

Consumer Credit Counseling Mobile County: 251-602-0011 www.cccsmobile.org Credit Bureaus Equifax: 800-525-6285 www.equifax.com/home Experian: 888-397-3742 www.experian.com Trans Union: 800-680-7289 www.transunion.com Ecumenical Ministries Fairhope: 251-928-3430 Foley: 251-943-3445 www.baldwinemi.org Food Assistance, Dept. of Human Resources Mobile: 251-405-4000 Baldwin:251-945-2400 Prichard: 251-457-1232 Escambia: 251-809-2000 Foreclosure Hotline, Alabama State Bar 877-393-2333 http://www.alabamaadr.org/web/publicinfo/ Foreclosure/index.php

Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center Mobile County: 251-470-5226 www.viamobile.org

HOME REPAIR AND WEATHERIZATION Community Action Mobile County: 251-457-5700 Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-626-2646 www.mcamobile.org Easter Seals Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-471-1581 www.gesgc.org Ecumenical Ministries Baldwin 251-928-3430 Foley 251-943-3445 www.baldwinemi.com Independent Living Center (RAMPS) Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 251-460-0301 www.rampcil.org

AAA SenioRx (Prescription Assistance Program) Mobile County: 251-706-4638 Baldwin County: 251-937-0358 Escambia County: 251-867-0257 Franklin Primary Health Center, Pharmacy Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-436-7676 www.franklinprimary.org Mobile County Health Dept.

Mobile County: 251-445-7969 www.mobilecountyhealth.org Mostellar Medical Center Irvington: 251-824-2174 www.mostellarmedical.org Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Mobile County: 251-432-4111 Baldwin County: 251-937-0358 Escambia County: 251-867-5765 www.ozanampharmacy.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669 www.pparx.org Veterans Affairs 251-219-3900, 800-827-1000 www.va.gov Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program Medicare: 800-633-4227 OR Local State Health Insurance Program Coordinator: 251-706-4617, 800-243-5463 www.medicare.gov Low Cost Generic Prescriptions Programs available at CVS, Publix, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens and Walmart – contact your local store for information about which drugs are offered at a discount.

TAX COUNSELING AARP Tax-Aide Mobile County: 251-470-5235 Fairhope: 251-928-2835 RSVP Mobile County: 251-574-7787 Escambia County: 251-867-0256, 251-867-0255 Atmore 251-368-1032 ext 112

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AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES - DENTAL

HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Goodwill Easter Seals Mobile: 251-471-1581 www.gesgc.org Baldwin Family Health Center Foley: 251-947-1083

Dent-U-Save (Dentures) Mobile County: 251-338-3204

Alabama Department of Rehabilitative Services 800-441-7607 800-499-1816 (TTY) 251-479-8611 (TTY) http://www.rehab.alabama.gov/

Mobile County Health Department Mobile, Citronelle: 251-866-9126 North Mobile: 251-829-9884 Semmes: 251-445-0582 www.familyhealthalabama.org

Dixie Dental (Dentures) Baldwin County: 251-626-6140 www.dixiedental.com

Independent Living Services Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-479-8611

Franklin Primary Health Center, Dental Clinic Mobile County: 251-432-4117 Loxley: 251-964-2404 www.franklinprimary.org

Baldwin County Health Department Bay Minette: 251-937-6935 Robertsdale: 251-947-1910 www.adph.org/baldwin

Alabama Donated Dental Services Statewide: 334-834-1114, 800-414-9449 Baldwin Denture Clinic Baldwin County: 251-621-9404 www.baldwindenturecenter.com

Victory Health Partners Mobile County: 251-445-0611 www.victoryhealth.org

Mobile County Health Department 251-690-8139 http://familyhealthalabama.org

Escambia County Health Department Atmore: 251-368-9188 Brewton: 251-867-5765 www.co.escambia.al.us/health.html

Mostellar Medical Center Dental Clinic Mobile County: 251-824-2174 www.mostellarmedical.org

Franklin Primary Health Centers Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-432-4117 www.franklinprimary.org

Stop by our info booth at Baldwin County Seniors Expo, Wednesday, Oct. 1st

Golden LivingCenter – Foley 1701 N. Alston Street • Foley, AL 36535

(251) 943-2781 •www.GoldenLivingCenters.com/Foley Equal opportunity provider of healthcare services. GLS-07517-11-KE

Beltone Audiology and Hearing Center Mobile County: 251-479-9409, 251-342-7000 www.beltone.com Ear Lab 251-342-1144, 800-525-7936 www.earlabmobile.com

Mostellar Medical Center Mobile County: 251-824-2174 www.mostellarmedical.org

The Starkey Hearing Foundation - HearNow 800-328-8602, ext 2095 www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org

USA Physicians Group, Stanton Road Clinic Mobile County: 251-471-7207 www.usahealthsystem.com

Veteran’s Hearing Aides Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 800-648-HEAR(4327) http://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/Hearing_ Aids.asp

Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Mobile County: 251-219-3900

MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

Victory Health Partners Mobile County: 251-460-0999 www.victoryhealth.org

Alcoholics Anonymous Mobile County: 251-479-9994 www.mobileaa.org

HEARING

Alta Pointe Health Systems Mobile and Baldwin Counties, 251-450-2211

Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind

Is there something you’ve been missing - like a favorite activity?

Don’t let surgery or illness slow you down. Golden Rehab’s short-term, targeted rehab and skilled nursing care can help you bounce back from surgery or illness with the strength and confidence you need to get back to what matters.

Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-432-7777 www.aidb.org

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www.altapointe.org Catholic Social Services Mobile County: 251-434-1500 www.mobilecss.org Department of Veteran Affairs Mobile County: 251-574-8578 VA Outpatient Clinic, Mobile: 251-219-3900 Atmore (Satellite office): 251-368-4223 Foley: 251-037-0218, ext. 115 www.va.state.al.us Family Counseling Center Mobile County: 251-602-0909 www.lifelinesmobile.org Home of Grace for Women Mobile County:(251) 456-7807 www.homeofgraceforwomen.com Mission of Hope Mobile County: 251-649-0830 www.missionofhopeministries.net Penelope House Mobile County: 251-342-8994 Salvation Army DWL Mobile County: 251-438-4729, 251-438-1625 Serenity Care Mobile County: 251-635-1942, 251-639-5245 www.serenitycareinc.org The Shoulder Baldwin County: 251-626-2199 www.theshoulder.org/index.html Veterans Affairs Out Patient Clinic Mobile: 251-219-3900 Toll Free:888-201-0110 Waterfront Rescue Mission Mobile County: 251-433-1847 www.waterfrontmission.org Wings of Life Mobile County: 251-432-5245 www.wings-of-life.com

VISION SERVICES

Alabama Lions Club Sight Foundation Alabama: 205-325-8519 Statewide: 800-967-4448 www.alsca.org Bibles on Tape/Aurora Ministries 941-748-3031 www.audiobiblesfortheblind.org Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation Mobile County: 251-476-4744 Daphne: 928-2888, 866-639-5822 www.csvrlowvision.org Eye Care America Senior Eye Care Program 800-222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org Franklin Primary Health Center - Vision Clinic Mobile County: 251-432-4117 www.franklinprimary.org Knight’s Templar Eye Foundation 214-888-0220 www.knightstemplar.org Mobile Association for the Blind Mobile, and Baldwin Counties: 251-473-3585

care and supportive services for persons with dementia, caregiver counseling and education, and caregiver classes.

Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties 251-433-6541, 800-243-5463 H.E.L.P. Line DETA dementia education providers: Consultation and education available to both professionals and family caregivers. (Statewide) 800-457-5679 Project Lifesaver Persons at risk of wandering wear a wristband transmitter that can be tracked by search and rescue teams.

(See EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS)

GERIATRIC PHYSICIANS Dr. Thomas H. McCulloch • Fairhope 251-990-8860 Dr. David MacRae • Mobile 251-378-3900 Dr. David Phillips • Mobile 251-645-8946 Dr. Shyla Reddy • Mobile 251-434-3475

National Federation of the Blind 410-659-9314(Main) 866-504-7300(Help) (Reads newspapers and current event articles via phone) www.nfb.org

Dr. Alan Shain • Mobile 251-414-5900

New Eyes for the Needy 973-376-4903 www.neweyesfortheneedy.org

INSURANCE RESOURCES

OASIS (Older Alabamians System of Information and Services Statewide) Vision Related 800-671-6842 Mobile County: 251-479-8611 www.rehab.alabama.gov/OASIS Vision USA 800-766-4466 www.aoa.org/visionusa

Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-432-7777 www.aidb.org

WHIL Radio, 91.3 – Radio Reading Program 251-380-4699

Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 800-392-5671 http://webmini.apls.state.al.us/apls_web/apls/ apls/?q=Blind

Alzhemier’s & Dementia Help Line 251-706-4680, 800-AGELINE (800-243-5463)

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SPECIFIC SERVICES

Area Agency on Aging Alabama Cares Program provides respite

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRISTS East Bay Psychiatry • Fairhope 251-928-4750 Alabama Department of Insurance 800-433-3966 www.aldoi.gov

Railroad Retirees - Medicare Claims Information 800-833-4455 www.rrb.gov Social Security Administration 800-772-1213, TTY, 800-325-0778 www.ssa.gov State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) Contact your area SHIP area by calling your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-Ageline (1-800243-5463) or 251-433-5463.

Tri Care for Life (Retirees) 866-773-0404, TTY, 866-773-0405 www.tricare.mil

LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company For Existing customers only 800-535-8110 www.GILICO.com Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company 800-272-2216 www.massmutual.com MedAmerica Insurance Company 800-544-0327 www.yourlongtermcare.com Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company 800-775-6000 www.mutualofomaha.com New York Life Mobile:251-460-4606 www.mobile.nyloffices.com

Alabama Medicaid Agency Statewide: 251-472-4360 or 800-362-1504 www.medicaid.alabama.gov

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Contact local State Farm Agent 251-473-7150 www.statefarm.com

Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation 800-760-4550 www.aqaf.com

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE COMPANIES

Department of Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000 www.va.gov Medicare 800-633-4227 www.medicare.gov Medicare Fraud 800-447-8477, 251-434-6848

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama 877-278-7007 www.bcbsal.org Cigna Healthspring of Alabama, Inc. 800-477-7061 www.healthspring.com Humana Insurance Company 800-866-0581 www.humana.com United Healthcare- AARP Medicare Complete 855-416-1466

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www.aarphealthcare.com Viva Medicare Plus 888-830-8482 www.vivamedicaremember.com

MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS

Humana Insurance Company 888-310-8482 www.humana.com Liberty National 800-331-2512

(Subsidy that pays all or part of Medicare B & D premiums and may help with co-payments and deductibles)

United of Omaha Life Insurance Company 877-667-2937 www.mutualofomaha.com

Alabama Medicaid Agency Statewide: 800-362-1504 www.medicaid.alabama.gov

Physician Mutual Life Insurance Company 800-228-9100 www.physiciansmutual.com

Social Security Administration, Low Income Subsidy 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov/medicareoutreach2/index.htm

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Contact your local Sate Farm agent

State Health Insurance Program Mobile County: 251-433-6541 Baldwin County: 251-972-8506 Escambia County: 251-368-1032 800-243-5463 from anywhere.

MEDICARE SELECT COMPANIES Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama 877-278-7007 www.bcbsal.org First Community Health Plan 256-532-2785 www.firstcomm.org United Healthcare- AARP 800-523-5800 www.aarphealthcare.com

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT COMPANIES

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 800-847-4836 www.thrivent.com

Fairhope United Methodist Church Shepherd’s Place Fairhope: 251-928-1148 www.shepherdsplacerespite.com

Elmcroft at Heritage Woods Mobile County: 251-665-9063 www.elmcroft.com/community/elmcroft-ofheritage-woods

LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES ASSISTED LIVING

Gardens of Daphne Baldwin County: 251-625-0802

Facilities offering care for Dementia patients are marked below with an asterisk (*).

Ashbury Manor* Mobile County: 251-340-7528 Assisted Living of Citronelle 251-866-0919 Atria Assisted Living, Regency* Mobile County: 251-380-0053 www.atriaseniorliving.com Baldwin House Assisted Living Daphne : 251-621-1717

United American Insurance Company* 800-331-2512 www.unitedamerican.com

Brookside Asssisted Living Mobile County: 251- 633-9299 www.livingatbrookside.com

United Healthcare Insurance Company* AARP Health Care Options 800-768-1479 www.uhc.com

Brookside on Cody Specialty Care* West Mobile: 251-639-0494 www.livingatbrookside.com

USSA Life Insurance Company 800-515-8687 www.usaa.com

ADULT DAY CARE Affinity Life Care Center 251-202-3971 www.affinitylifecarecenter.com

Companies offering supplement for Medicare Disabled are marked below with an asterisk (*).

All is Well Seniors Day Care 251-599-8890

American Republic Insurance Company 888-755-3065 www.americanenterprise.com

Blue Haven Adult Center Mobile: 251-408-3740 www.bluehavenadultcenter.com

Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company 800-241-1439 www.bflic.com

Daybreak UMC Senior Day Care Gulf Shores: 251-968-2549 or 251-968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama* 877-278-7007 www.bcbsal.org

E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center Mobile County: 251-435-6950

First Community Health Plan, Inc. 800-734-7826 www.cfhp.com

Grandfriends Via! Mobile County: 251-470-5228 or 251-470-5232 http://via.publishpath.com/grandfriends

Globe Life & Accident Insurance Company 88-801-6831 http://www.globecaremedsupp.com

U.J. Robinson Memorial Center, Inc. Mobile County: 251-479-8593

Carrington Place* Mobile County: 251-679-9192 http://www.carrington-place.com/ Carrington Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility* Mobile: 251-665-4202 Country Place Senior Living of Fairhope 251-929-3627 www.countryplaceseniorliving.net Country Place Senior Living of Foley 251-943-4412 www.countryplaceseniorliving.net Country Gables West Mobile: 251-367-2800 www.countrygables.info Crest Haven Mobile County: 251-583-6471 Crowne Healthcare of Springhill 251-344-7126 www.crownemanagement.com Dauphin Way Assisted Living 251-450-1110 Dauphinwayalf.com

Gordon Oaks* Mobile County: 251-661-7600 The Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility* (251) 923-2800 www.thehavenofgulfshores.com Home Again Assisted Living* Mobile 251-554-2558 Home Sweet Home South Mobile County: 251-660-9321 Knollwood Pointe Mobile County: 251-666-1005 Little Sister Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence Mobile County: 251-476-6335 www.littlesistersofthepoormobile.org Live Oak Assisted Living Facility Baldwin County: 251-943-6733 www.liveoakal.com Murray House Mobile County: 251-432-2272 www.murray-house.org Oakland Place* Baldwin County: 251-928-5560 www.oaklandplace.net Somerby* 251-776-1455 www.somerbyofmobile.com Stacey Manor Mobile County: 251-649-7021 The Blake at Malbis Baldwin County: 251-259-5588 www.blakeliving.com The Blake Memory Care Community* Baldwin County: 251-259-5588 www.blakeliving.com The Brennity at Daphne Baldwin County: 251-626-9000 www.brennitydaphne.com The Brennity at Daphne Memory Care* Baldwin County: 251-625-2555 www.brennitydaphne.com

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The Brennity at Fairhope Baldwin County: 251-928-5555 www.brennityfairhope.com The Huntington Baldwin County: 251-981-0200 W.D. Combs Magnolia Manor Mobile County: 251-366-3064 Westminster Village Baldwin County: 251-626-7007 www.westminstervillageal.com

CAREGIVER PROGRAMS Alabama Cares Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia: 251-706-4609, 800-243-5463 Alabama Respite 866-737-8252 Veterans Affairs National Caregiver Support Line 855-260-3274 www.caregiver.va.gov/ Veterans Affairs Out Patient Clinic Mobile: 251-219-3900 Toll Free:888-201-0110

HOUSING - INDEPENDENT LIVING (MARKET RATE) Brookside Retirement Community Mobile County: 251-633-9299 www.livingatbrookside.com Gordon Oaks Apartments Mobile County: 251-661-7600 Homestead Village of Fairhope Baldwin County: 251-929-0250 www.hvfairhope.com Somerby 251-776-1455 www.somerbyofmobile.com The Brennity at Fairhope Cottages, Baldwin 251-928-5555 The Grove Modular Retirement Home Baldwin County: 877-971-1033 University Oaks Apartments Mobile County: 251-661-7733 Westminster Village Baldwin: 800-843-3740 www.westminstervillageal.com

HOUSING - INDEPENDENT LIVING (SUBSIDIZED) AHEPA 310 Apartments Mobile County: 251-660-1783 Bayou La Batre: 251-824-1895 Theodore: 251-653-2294 Saraland: 251-679-0770 Semmes: 251-645-2405 Fairhope: 251-928-7352 www.ahepa310.org Anderson-Fisher Apartments (physical disabilities only) Mobile County: 800-466-7722 x. 240 Atmore Housing Authority Escambia County: 251-368-8442 Atmore Rotary Village Escambia County: 251-368-5115 Autumn Dale Apartments Baldwin County: 251-928-0081

Flomaton Housing Authority Escambia County: 251-578-1488 Foley Housing Authority Baldwin County: 251-943-5370, 866-269-9679 Frank Boykin Towers Apartments Mobile County: 251-434-2292 The Gardens at Wellington Apartments 1-866-302-2382 The Gardens on First Avenue, Trinity Gardens Mobile: 251-434-2283 Highpoint VOA Elderly Housing Mobile County: 251-452-4965 HOPE VI Mobile County:251-433-1013, 251-434-2205

Baptist Oaks Apartments Mobile County: 251-432-2312

Mobile County Housing Board Mobile County: 251-434-2200 www.mhb.gov

Bay Minette Housing Authority Baldwin County: 251-937-2211

Oleander Park Apartments Mobile County: 251-639-1355

Bay Minette Rotary Village Apartments Baldwin County: 251-937-2811

Point Escambia County: Apartments Escambia County: 251-368-4658

Bayou Plaza Apartments Mobile County: 251-436-8773

Rendu Terrace Mobile County: 251-300-3960

Brewton Housing Authority Escambia County: 251-867-5247

Ridge Manor Apartments Mobile County: 251-452-2615

Cathedral Place Apartments Mobile County: 251-434-1590

South Haven Apartments Mobile County: 251-471-1061

Central Plaza Towers Mobile County: 251-434-2290

Spring Run Apartments Baldwin County: 251-928-0981

Chickasaw Housing Authority Mobile County: 251-457-6841 www.chickasawha.com

The Village at Meadowview Baldwin County: 251-928-7787

Cottonwood Senior Apartments Mobile County: 251-661-9887 Creel Place Bayou La Batre: 251-300-2385 Crepe Myrtle Village Apartments Brewton: 251-867-7997 Dauphin Gate Apartments Mobile County: 251-473-7224 Emerson Gardens Mobile County: 251-434-2293

Village Oaks Apartments Bay Minette: Baldwin County: 251-580-3333

HOSPICE SERVICES IN THE HOME Alacare Mobile County 251-341-0707 ASERACARE Escambia and North Baldwin Counties: 251-575-3409 www.aseracare.com

Covenant Hospice Escambia County: 251-867-6993, 866-854-2552(after hours) www.covenanthospice.org Community Hospice of Baldwin County Baldwin County: 251-943-5015 Mobile and Escambia County: 251-937-7330 www.comhospice.com First Choice Hospice Escambia County: 334-897-0650, 866-266-5059 Infirmary Hospice Care Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-435-7460 www.theinfirmary.com Gentiva Hospice Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251340-6387 www.gentiva.com Mercy Medical Home Care & Hospice Mobile County: 251-304-3135 Baldwin County: 251-621-4431 www.mercymedical.com Odyssey Health Care (Hospice) Mobile County: 251-478-9900, 877-358-9900 Daphne: 251-621-2500, 877-621-2501 www.odsyhealth.com Saad’s Hospice Services Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-343-9600 or 800-279-7223 www.saadhospice.com Southern Care Hospice Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-621-2844 www.southerncareinc.com Springhill Home Health and Hospice Mobile: 251-433-8172 Baldwin: 251-626-5895 Citronelle: 251-886-0711 www.springhillhomecare.com Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Mobile: 251-219-3900 Toll Free:888-201-0110

NURSING HOMES Facilities offering care for dementia patients are marked below with an asterisk (*).

Allen Memorial Home* Mobile County: 251-433-2642 www.allenmemorial.net Atmore Nursing Center Escambia County: 251-368-9121 http://www.crownemanagement.com/Facilities/

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Azalea Garden- Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Mobile County : 251-479-0551 Citronelle Convalescent Home Mobile County: 251-866-5509

Robertsdale Healthcare Center* Baldwin County: 251- 947-1911

Cogburn Health & Rehabilitation, Inc. Mobile, Ashland Place: 251-471-5431* http://www.ashlandplacehealthandrehab.com Midtown, Palm Garden: 251-450-2800 http://palmgardenshealthandrehab.com

Spring Hill Manor Nursing Home Mobile County: 251-342-5623 www.springhillmedicalcenter.com

West, Gulf Coast Health and Rehabilitation: 251-634-8002 http://www.gulfcoasthealthandrehab.com

Sea Breeze Health Care Center Mobile County: 251-433-5471

Springhill Senior Residence Mobile County: 251-343-0909 www.springhillmedicalcenter.com Twin Oaks Mobile County: 251-476-3420

475-9000 www.care-staff.com Comfort Keepers Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251-621-5555 www.comfortkeepers.com Diversified Health Care Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-990-3995 www.diversifiedhc.com D W McMillian Home Health Escambia County: 251-809-8470 www.dwmmh.org Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251-433-6541, 800-243-5463

Crowne HealthCare Of Mobile County* Mobile County: 251-473-8684 www.crownehealthcareofmobile.com

West Gate Village Escambia County: 251-867-6077

Crowne HealthCare Of Springhill Mobile County: 251-304-3000 Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center Baldwin County: 251-626-4200

Veterans Affairs Out Patient Clinic Mobile: 251-219-3900 Toll Free:888-201-0110

Fairhope Health & Rehab Center Baldwin County: 251-928-2153

Westminster Village* Baldwin County: 251-626-7007 www.westminstervillageal.com

Gentiva Hospice Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia Counties: 251-340-6387 http://mobile.gentivahospice.com/

Golden Living of Foley* Baldwin County: 251-943-2781 www.goldenlivingcenters.com

William F. Green State Veterans Home* Baldwin County: 251-937-9881 http://www.va.state.al.us/WGHome.aspx

Golden Rule Senior Care 251-288-4148 http://www.goldenruleseniorcare.com/

Gordon Oaks Convalescent Center Inc.* Mobile County: 251-661-7600

PRIVATE DUTY AND IN-HOME CARE

Grand Bay Convalescent Home Inc. Mobile County: 251-865-6443

Addus Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-414-5855, 866-414-5855 www.addus.com

Gulf Coast Dementia Services. Inc. 251-421-4888 www.gcseniorservices.com

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence Mobile County: 251-476-6335 www.littlesistersofthepoormobile.org

Area Agency on Aging Homemaker Program Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties 251-433-6541, 800-243-5463

Lynwood Nursing Home* Mobile County: 251-661-5404 www.lynwoodnursing.com

Around The Clock Mobile County: 251-660-8574, 866-4730473

North Mobile Health & Rehabilitation Center* Mobile County: 251-452-0996

Atmore Community Hospital Home Health Escambia County: 251-368-6286 www.atmorehospital.org

Mobile Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Mobile County: 251-639-1588

Bay Nursing Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-471-3343 www.baynursing.com

Montrose Bay Health And Rehabilitation Center Baldwin County: 251-928-2177 Oakwood-North Baldwin’s Center For Living Baldwin County: 251-937-3501 https://www.infirmaryhealth.org/services/

Brightstar Care Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-405-6451 http://www.brightstarcare.com/ Care Staff Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 850-

First Light Home Care Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-281-2004 www.firstlighthomecare.com

Heavenly Caregiver Services Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-621-5115, 251-591-3656 Homecare Companions Foley - 251-943-6555 Mobile- 251-660-4000 http://homecarecompanions.net Home Instead Senior Care Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-342-6655 www.homeinstead.com

www.mercymedical.com Oxford Health Care Services Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-661-9414, 888-290-9414 Rebound Rehab In-Home Physical Therapy Mobile and Baldwin counties 251-342-9008 Saad’s HealthCare Services Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-343-9600, 800-279-7223 www.saadhealthcare.com Senior Companion Program Mobile County: 251-574-3232 Sitter Referral Service Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-478-7377 www.sitterreferral.com South Baldwin Regional Home Health 251-424-1045 www.southbaldwinrmc.com Springhill Home Health and Hospice Mobile: 251-433-8172 Baldwin: 251-626-5895 Citronelle: 251-886-0711 www.springhillhomecare.com Synergy HomeCare Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-621-1900 www.synergyhomecare.com Tender Loving Care (Amedisys) 800-239-9192 Mobile County: 251-380-0492 Foley: 251-971-1436 Escambia County: 866-848-6831 www.amedisys.com Touching Hearts Senior Care Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties: 251-445-4204 www.touchingheartsseniorcare.com

Infirmary Home Care of Mobile 251-450-3300

Thomas Home Health Baldwin County: 251-625-1520, 800-368-9619

Maxim Health Care Services Mobile and Baldwin Counties: 251-470-0223, 877-629-4631 www.maximhealthcare.com

Veterans Affairs Out-Patient Clinic Mobile: 251-219-3900 Toll Free: 888-201-0110

Mercy Medical Home Health Care Baldwin County: 251-621-4431 Mobile County: 251-304-3135 800-522-9883

Well-Being Checks USA – telephone reassurance, fee-based 877-884-6978

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Locations in Fairhope, Foley, Evergreen and Brewton.

Jason Determann MD, Joey Carter MD, William Roberts MD, Jay Savage MD, Gregg Terral MD

Serving Baldwin County for 40 years

251-928-2401 www.baysideortho.com