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State Health Insurance Assistance Program

SHIP is your trusted source for information about Medicare, related health insurance, and low-income resources. Know and understand your options through the assistance provided by SHIP. SHIP provides education, counseling, and information concerning: Medicare Medicare Supplements Medicare Savings Programs Medicaid Prescription Drugs Plans Comparisons Billing & Claims Rights & Protections Long-Term Care Contact your local […]

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Senior Rx

Prescription Assistance Our SenioRx Program helps individuals who lack health insurance or prescription drug coverage obtain the medications they need. We work with pharmaceutical companies to provide free or low cost prescription drugs to qualifying individuals. SenioRx is no longer just for seniors. People of any age who are disabled, have applied for disability, or

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Community Resources

DISCLAIMER:  M4A does not endorse the programs and resources listed on this page. SeniorHousing.net: https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/alabama SeniorHousing.net: https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/care-types/assisted-living OnlineDoctor.com: https://www.onlinedoctor.com/ OnlineDoctor.com Telehealth-Alabama: https://www.onlinedoctor.com/ Justice.gov: Law Enforcement Elder Justice Resource Guide Justice.gov: Law Enforcement Elder Justice Resources Video Senior Living Chat: https://www.seniorliving.org/internet/chat/ Get Setup: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/M4A AARP Virtual Community: https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=AE-HP-TTN-R1-POS2-REALPOSS-TODAY AARP Podcasts: https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/?intcmp=GLBNAV-PL-PODCAST Well Connected: https://covia.org/programs/well-connected/ iHeart Radio

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Ombudsman

INTEGRATING LONG-TERM CARE INTO ESTATE PLANNING (2023) THE VALUE OF PROVIDING HEALTH CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS: A NURSE PERSPECTIVE MEMORY, FORGETTING, & ART Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) covers all 67 counties Long-Term Care Planning Conference Training Medical Staff To Work With LGBTQ+ Adults

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Senior Employment

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based training program for older workers that provide useful community services and fosters individual economic self-sufficiency through training and placement into unsubsidized jobs. Participants gain work experience in a variety of community service activities. Participants work an average of 20 hours a week

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Elderly Nutrition Program

The Elderly Nutrition Program provides nutritious meals in either a congregate setting such as a senior center or in a home setting where food is delivered directly to their home if they are homebound. You do not have to be 60 years or older to be eligible for nutritious meals. Spouses of participants regardless of

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Legal Assistance

The Legal Assistance Program provides no-cost legal assistance in non-fee generating cases as well as non-criminal matters for people 60 years or older. Legal assistance can be provided to: Access public benefits including Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, veterans benefits, and unemployment compensation. Draft advance directives and designate surrogate decision-makers if needed. Get help with issues

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AIM Community Services Program

Mission Statement: M4A’s Assisting with Independence and Mobility (AIM) program is a community service project initiative providing safe and healthy independence and mobility solutions for elderly and disabled individuals living within Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker Counties. Community Service Project Examples: Grab Bars Handrails Wheelchair Ramps Porch or Step Repair Yard Cleanup or

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Kim Payne Memorial Fund

Kim Payne Memorial Critical Needs Fund Kim Payne was the Aging & Disability Resource Center Coordinator at M4A. She suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. To honor Kim’s legacy and service to the clients served in M4A’s region, M4A renamed its Critical Needs Fund the “Kim Payne Memorial Critical Needs Fund”. Kim helped thousands of individuals

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