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Our Agency is looking for community volunteers to do light housekeeping for seniors. We can assist you in obtaining your certification from the American House Cleaners Association - part of the training is to contribute hours to volunteer cleaning (hands on training). The meeting is Friday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at our office in…
AAA's IT department is holding a training session on smart phone basics, how to avoid phone scams and how to use your phone to connect with loved ones. Please bring your own device to the training session.
We support Caregivers! Caregiver Colleges are our most popular support event, enhancing your caregiving skills and connecting you to community resources. Agenda includes: legal issues, peer to peer support, AARP's "Preparing to Care" group discussion, cyber scams, fall proofing your home and more. No cost to attend and lunch is provided.
A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise…
Do you want to learn Spanish? Join this 6-week class hosted by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Classes meet Mondays at the Daphne Public Library from 1:30pm - 2:30pm starting March 10. No fee for class. Space is limited and registration required: srsvp@sarpc.org or 251-444-1660.
Save your date for this year's Legacy Leadership Institute (LLI). The 3-day institute targets retired professionals and baby boomers, and utilizes University of South Alabama faculty/visiting speakers. Learn about aging issues and impactful volunteering. And, connect to community and Area Agency on Aging volunteer opportunities to find your niche. Some of our trained graduates have:…
HOW CAN WE HELP CAREGIVERS?! By bringing together our community caregiver resources into one event! AAA and 8 partners are hosting a Caregiver Resource Fair on Monday, April 21 at the Semmes Senior Center. Learn what financial, mental health, safety and support programs are available. Thank you, to our caregivers, for all you do.
Caring for the Caregiver! Learn information on financial and other supports available to caregivers and be among a group of your peers. Course agenda includes: Legal Tips for Caregivers, What You Should Know About Hospice, Preparing for Natural Disasters as a Caregiver, The Role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Dementia Basics & Prepare to…
Please Save Your Date! May is Older Americans Month and we are celebrating our Senior Nutrition Program and our partner Senior Centers that provide daily meals with friends (hot lunches) and enrichment programs to thousands of seniors. Entertainment. door prizes, exhibitors and lunch provided by the Senior Nutrition Program.
Learn how to become a Service Provider for Medicaid Waiver Services. INITIAL REQUIREMENTS: Active AL business license; Current liability insurance - no less than $1,000,000 of Professional Liability Insurance; An Electronic Visit Verification and Monitoring System of Choice; Office Location in Mobile, Baldwin or Escambia County. SERVICE CATEGORIES: Homemaker, Personal CareRespite Care (Skilled and Unskilled…
Are you new to Medicare, or turning 65 soon? Our State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has answers to your Medicare questions. Our program is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information, and is not affiliated with any insurance company. Learn more: Medicare basics and plan choices; Information on potential cost savings for premiums,…
If you or a loved one is dealing with Dementia, you may need to get your legal affairs (wills, power of attorney, DNR) in order. Our Elder Law Attorney Brittney Bragg can answer questions and assist you in planning for the future.