M4A Insights
Caregiver Guides:
Preserving familiar routines and introducing new activities can support cognition and preserve indep...
Guidance and support for caregivers to help achieve a better life balance, enhanced self-care and improved...
Medicare Updates:
Medicare will provide access to certain GLP-1 drugs if you’re eligible and have Medicare drug coverage...
Dementia Resources:
Millions of people living in the United States take care of a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s...
Looking for more caregiving resources?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) website has online articles, infographics, and videos for dementia caregivers. Get tips about:
- Providing everyday care such as bathing and grooming, helping people with Alzheimer’s eat, and adapting activities for people with Alzheimer’s
- Managing changes in behavior and communication
- Taking care of yourself as a caregiver
Benefits (SNAP/FOOD):
If you are 60 or older, you may be eligible for food assistance, depending on your income. Learn about...
Transportation:
Our Mission is to provide safe, reliable, efficient, and friendly transportation to the elderly, retired,...
Dialing 2-1-1 connects you to a trained operator 24/7 that has access to a comprehensive database with...
If you find that these public options do not meet a specific need (such as a need for a driver to wait during a long appointment or assist inside the home), you may also want to look into private non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) companies, which operate in many of these areas as well.
Blount County:
The Blount County Public Transportation System is very proud to serve the Blount County community. BCPTS...
Chilton County:
Open to the general public. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. Wheelchair...
Shelby County:
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared May as “Older Americans Month.”
St. Clair County:
St. Clair Area Transportation (SCAT) aims to offer safe, reliable, efficient, and affordable transportation...
Programs & Ombudsman:
Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year.
June is Elder Justice Awareness Month — and the numbers demand our attention.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared May as “Older Americans Month.”