Caregiver College
2023-11-03 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | State Street AME Zion Church, 502 State Street, Mobile, AL, 36603, United States
Enhance your skills to care for your loved one. Learn about available resources for caregivers, including legal, financial and mental health support. Find support within a group of your peers
Education and training provided by caregiving professionals. Lunch provided.

New to Medicare
2023-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
These seminars are held the first Tuesday of each month (No seminar in October). If you are new to Medicare, or turning 65 soon, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)has answers to all of your questions on Medicare basics, plan choices, and cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any insurance company.

New to Medicare
2023-12-05 09:00 - 12:00 | SARPC- AAA Office, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
If you are new to Medicare, or turning 65 soon, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has answers to all of your questions on Medicare basics, plan choices, and cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any insurance company.

Medicare Assistance - Bay Minette Senior Center
2023-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Bay Minette Senior Center, 600 Blackburn Ave, Bay7 Minette, AL, 36507, United States
FREE MEDICARE COUNSELING AT AREA SENIOR CENTERS
Meet with a trained State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)counselor to review available options and receive FREE unbiased help for plan comparisons and cost savings.

Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7
2023-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
Medicare Open Enrollment is the time to re-evaluate your plan. Medicare plans can change every year, and we provide free, unbiased counseling to ensure prescription durug and other cost savings are being maximized. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): 251-706-4680 or aginginfo@sarpc.org

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting
2024-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Prichard Community Center, 2500 West Main Street, Prichard, AL, 36610, United States
Older Relatives as Caregivers and Grandparents raising children can meet with a group of their peers and learn about community resources and financial assistance available.

Medicare Q & A
2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Unity House, 313 North Main Street, Atmore, AL, 36502, United States
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has answers to all of your questions on Medicare: basics, plan choices, and prescription drug and other cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any insurance company.

Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Class
2024-01-09 11:00 - 13:00 | West Regional Library, 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL, 36609, United States
COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM FALLS ARE ALEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR OLDER ADULTS.
A Matter of Balance is a series of 8, 2-hoursessions designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels. Learn to: View falls/the fear of falling as controllable; Set realistic goals for increasing activity; Change environment to reduce fall risk factors; Promote exercise to increase strength/balance; and Become more confident in managing falls.

Tax Preparation Volunteer Information Meeting
2024-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 | United Way of Baldwin County, 700 N McKenzie Street, Foley, AL, 36535, United States
Our federal Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program uses trained volunteers to completes tax returns – at no charge – for older adults and the disabled. Volunteers perform meaningful work, receive onsite training, utilize easy to use tax tax software and receive a stipend for the work. Program is January through April and volunteers work about 2 days per week.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Gulf Shores Methodist Church, 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Building A, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States

Community Fraud Summit - Fairhope Location
2024-01-23 08:00 | James P Nix Center, 1 Bayou Drive, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
SENIORS…VETERANS…MEDICARE CLIENTS…DON’T BE A VICTIM!
The Better Business Bureau’s Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials, Better Business Bureau, Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, Alabama Securities Commission. Breakfast provided. Click Here for Event Flyer
RSVP: 251-990-4615 or allison.marlow@baldwincountyal.gov

Community Fraud Summit - Robertsdale Location
2024-01-23 12:00 - 16:00 | GP Thames Senior Center, 22651 E Chicago St, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, United States
SENIORS…VETERANS…MEDICARE CLIENTS…DON’T BE A VICTIM!
The Better Business Bureau’s Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials, Better Business Bureau, Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, Alabama Securities Commission. Lunch provided. Click Here for Event Flyer
RSVP: 251-990-4615 or allison.marlow@baldwincountyal.gov

Community Fraud Summit - Magnolia Springs Location
2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Magnolia Springs Community Center, CR 49 and Oak Street, Magnolia Springs, AL, 36535, United States
SENIORS…VETERANS…MEDICARE CLIENTS…DON’T BE A VICTIM!
The Better Business Bureau’s Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials, Better Business Bureau, Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, Alabama Securities Commission. Dinner provided. Click Here for Event Flyer
RSVP: 251-990-4615 or allison.marlow@baldwincountyal.gov

Community Fraud Summit - Foley Location
2024-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | City of Foley Council Chambers, 407 E Laurel Ave, Foley, 36535, United States

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-03-31 17:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment is the time period members can make changes to their existing plan or disenroll from their current plan and return to Original Medicare. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) trained counselors can assist you with Medicare questions. Call 251-706-4680 for more information.

Free Tax Preparation Program - Baldwin & Escambia Counties
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-04-12 17:00 | AL
FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR BALDWIN AND ESCAMBIA COUNTIES
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is geared toward modest income seniors 60+, veterans and their families, and the disabled and is particularly for seniors with questions about pensions and retirement-related issues. The tax program saved clients $448,000 in tax prep fees last year. Information: Kim Tate ktate@sarpc.org or 251-361-0837
Click Here for Locations and Appointment Scheduling

Matter of Balance Class - Fairhope
2024-02-01 10:30 - 2024-03-14 12:30 | First Fairhope Church, 300 S. Section St., Fairhope, 36532, United States
Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Classes are held each week for 8-week, 2 hour sessions. Participants learn how to avoid falls and become more physically active.
To RSVP, call or text Debbie at 804-514-7742. Instructors: Debbie & Henry Leidheiser
Click Here for More Information

New to Medicare Q & A
2024-02-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Medicare can be complicated! Whether you are new to Medicare or a current user, trained Medicare specialists will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Learn about the Medicare Savings Program (reduces premiums, deductibles and and co-insurance) and the LIS Extra Help program (reduces prescription drug costs).

Grandparents as Parents Support Group
2024-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | East Brewton Center, 700 Williamson Street, Brewton, AL, 36527, United States
Older relative caregivers need extra support. Learn about community programs and resources, while being supported among a group of your peers.

2024 Legacy Leadership Institute
2024-03-11 09:00 - 2024-03-13 14:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Join us for our 3-day Institute! Want to volunteer, but aren’t sure how to engage? The Legacy Leadership Institute (LLI) 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: created an Alzheimer’s community support group; opened a Senior Center; and assisted with state-level advocacy efforts. Hundreds of older adults have graduated from the LLI over the last 20 years. Free to attend. Lunch, class materials, graduation certificates and gifts provided.
Days 1 and 3: Area Agency on Aging Office on Beauregard Street 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Day 2: University of South Alabama Campus Faculty Club 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK

Caregiver College Gulf Shores
2024-04-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Gulf Shores Methodist Church, 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Building A, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
One of our most popular events! Enhance Your Skills to Care for Your Loved One. Lunch provided and course agenda includes: Dementia Basics & Research; Benefits & Resources for Caregivers; Bingocize; Prepare to Care series; Caregiver Led Peer Discussion; and Legal Tips for Caregivers. Find support among a group of your peers and learn self care strategies.

Community Fraud Summit Escambia County
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Zion Fountain AME Church, 505 Sowell Road, Brewton, AL, 36426, United States
Get valuable tips and resources for protecting yourself and loved ones from scammers and fraud criminals. Learn about top scams of 2023 and how to protect yourself: Government Imposters, Veteran Scams, Romance Scams & Identity Theft, Investment Fraud, Cryptocurrency & Pig Butchering, Medicare Scams. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging, AARP of Alabama, the Better Business Bureau and the Alabama Securities Commission. Lunch included.

Escambia County Shred Event
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Escambia County Courthouse, 314 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL, 36427, United States
Drive through and shred you documents for free! Two box limit. Hosted by AARP of Alabama, the Better Business Bureau and the AAA Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Caregiver College Semmes
2024-05-07 08:30 - 23:30 | Semmes Senior Center, 9635 Moffett Road, Mobile, 36575, United States
TWO DAY CLASS March 7 and 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. both days.
One of our most popular events! Enhance Your Skills to Care for Your Loved One. Lunch provided and course agenda includes: Dementia Basics & Research; Benefits & Resources for Caregivers; Bingocize; Prepare to Care series; Caregiver Led Peer Discussion; and Legal Tips for Caregivers. Find support among a group of your peers and learn self care strategies.

Medicare Q & A Seminar
2024-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Whether you are new to Medicare or just confused by Medicare…We have the Q & A for you! If you are new to Medicare, or turning 65 soon, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
has answers to all of your questions on Medicare basics, plan choices, and cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any
insurance company.

Older Americans Month Celebration Mobile County
2024-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Bayou La Batre Community Center, 12745 Padgett Switch Rd, Bayou La Batre, 36544, United States
Save the Date! We are hosting celebrations in your community to honor you. Lunch provided (60 and older), give-a-ways, entertainment and exhibitors.

Older Americans Month Celebration Baldwin County
2024-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, United States
Save the Date! We will be hosting celebrations in your community to honor you. Lunch (60 and older), give-a-ways, entertainment and exhibitors

Matter of Balance - Parkway Senior Center
2024-05-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Parkway Senior Center, 1600 Boykin Blvd Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36605, United States
A leading cause of death for Seniors is complications relating to falls! A Matter of Balance is a series of class sessions designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Classes are free and participants receive a certificate upon completion.
Learn to: View falls/the fear of falling as controllable; Set realistic goals for increasing activity; Change your environment to reduce fall risk; Promote exercise to increase strength/balance; and Become more confident in managing falls.
If you have sustained a previous fall, restrict activities due to fall concerns, are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength, and are age 60+, ambulatory and able to
problem solve, this is the class for you!

Older Americans Month Celebration Escambia County
2024-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Flomaton Senior Center, 628 McCurdy Road, Flomaton, 36644, United States

National Senior Health & Fitness Day
2024-05-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Daphne Senior Center, 2505 Highway 98, Daphne, AL, 36526, United States
It’s the 31st Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Free and open to the public. Nutrition information, health screenings, exercise demonstrations, games and give-a-ways.
