M4A Insights
Caregiver Guides:
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children...
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:
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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.”