M4A HELD FIVE SEPARATE COUNTY TOWN HALL MEETINGS IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENTS WAS TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY ON THE TOP NEEDS FACING OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. M4A ALSO RECEIVED OVER 240 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FORMS. BELOW IS THE HIGHEST NEEDS IDENTIFIED FOR EACH COUNTY IN THE M4A REGION:
Blount
- Transportation Assistance
- Meal Assistance
- In-home care, Help paying utility bills, and Falls Prevention
Chilton
- Meal Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Home Cleaning Services
- Help paying utility bills
- In-home care
Shelby
- Transportation Assistance
- Home Repair Assistance
- Home Cleaning Services and Help paying utility bills
- Meal Assistance
St. Clair
- Transportation Assistance
- Meal Assistance
- Home Repair Assistance and Falls Prevention
- Home Cleaning Services, Help paying utility bills, and Social Activities
Walker
- Transportation Assistance
- Home Cleaning Assistance
- Meal Assistance
- In-home care and Help paying utility bills
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