Area Agency on Aging

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting
2024-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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 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

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.

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.

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.

Caregiver College
2023-11-03 09:00 - 14:00 | 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.

RSVP Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
2023-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | PZK Hall, 7933 AL RT 104,, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, United States
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OUR RSVP VOLUNTEERS AND THE AMAZING WORK THEY DO!
Special Speaker Representative Donna Ciivens – Entertainment by Shining Talent

Older Relative Caregivers - Grandfamilies Lunch & Support Group Meeting - Oakdale
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Oakdale Community Center, 913 S. Broad Street, Mobile, AL, 36603, United States
Listen to and talk about issues you are facing among a group of your peers. Learn about community resources. Lunch Provided

Older Relative Caregivers - Grandfamilies Lunch & Support Group Meeting - Flomaton
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Flomaton Senior Center, 628 McCurdy Road, Flomaton, 36644, United States
Listen to and talk about issues you are facing among a group of your peers Learn about community resources. Lunch provided.

Older Relative Caregiver - Grandfamily Lunch & Support Group Meeting - Semmes
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Semmes Senior Center, 9635 Moffett Road, Mobile, 36575, United States
Listen to and talk about issues you are facing among a group of your peers. Learn about community resources. Lunch is provided.

Baldwin County Senior Expo
2023-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, United States
Senior Expos are back by popular demand and are free to attend and open to the public. Get ready to gather a group of friends, family, and church and community groups to attend. Our Expos are free to attend and feature information on aging services, health and wellness programs, free medical screenings and vaccinations, entertainment, local vendors, games, door prizes and giveaways. Medicare providers will be onsite to help compare Medicare plans available in 2024 and answer other questions. And, all participants receive a free lunch and a tote bag. You don’t want to miss it! EXHIBITORS: email Nancy Bledsoe at nbledsoe@sarpc.org for information.

Matter of Balance - Foley
2023-10-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Foley Senior Center, 304 E Rose Ave, Foley, 36535, United States
A Matter of Balance is a series of 8, 2-hoursessions designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

Mobile County Senior Expo
2023-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | The Grounds (Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds), 1035 Cody Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States

Medicare Train-the-Trainer - Healthcare Providers & Professionals
2023-10-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Easter Seals, 2440 Gordon Smith Drive, Mobile, AL, 36617, United States
A must attend for healthcare providers and professionals. Join us for this FREE in-Person training. Learn about Prescription Drug Coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Cost
Saving Programs, and other major Medicare benefit changes for the 2024 year. Featuring:
 SHIP (State Health Insurance Program)
 Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
 Regional Medicare Health Plans
 Senior Medicare Patrol
 SenioRx/Area Agency on Aging
FREE CEU’s

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren/Older Relative Caregivers Support Group Meeting
2023-09-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Gulf Shores Methodist Church, 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Building A, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
Listen to and talk about issues you are facing among a group of your peers. Learn about community resources.

Memory Cafe' Dementia Friendly Community
2023-08-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
The Memory Café is a relaxed, free social gathering open to anyone affected by memory loss or related cognitive changes. It’s a much-needed break and a chance to have fun for
caregivers and care partners. Snacks & laughter provided! Free art activity: Summer time memories a with a scrap book.

New to Medicare Monthly Education Seminar
2023-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Monthly Education Seminars – Held First Tuesday of Each Month
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.

Matter of Balance
2023-07-27 09:00 - 23:00 | Daphne Senior Center, 2505 Highway 98, Daphne, AL, 36526, United States

Caregiver College
2023-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | First Methodist Church Brewton, 820 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL, 36426, United States
Support for Caregivers! Free, one-day event (lunch provided). Enhance skills to care for your loved one in a supportive group of peers and community experts.
Sessions: Understanding Dementia & Difficult Behaviors; Legal Issues, Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care, Nursing Home Resident Rights, Grandfamily Support Services and Alabama Cares Respite Services.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Meeting
2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Daphne Public Libary, 2607 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL, 36526, United States
Dementia Caregivers, you are not alone! Get the support you need among a group of your peers. Receive advice and ask questions. Learn about free resources and support available within the community.

Matter of Balance Class Series
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Sullivan Community Center, 351 N Catherine St., Mobile, AL, 36603, United States

New to Medicare? Free Monthly Seminar
2023-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
f 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.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Orientation
2023-04-25 09:00 - 23:30 | Goodwill Gulf Coast – Spanish Fort, 10718 Eastern Shore Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL, 36527, United States
Please join us! We need local volunteers to address local challenges. RSVP provides training and a variety of volunteer placements to ensure your work is meaningful and targeted to your interests.

Friendly Caller Volunteer Recruitment Event
2023-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | SARPC- AAA Office, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
We need Seniors who can make quick check-in calls to those who are homebound or isolated. You will be trained by RSVP staff to make light hearted calls to those who just need to connect with a
friendly caller. The Circle of Friends program combats Senior isolation.

New to Medicare? Monthly Information Seminars
2023-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 | SARPC GM&0 110 Beauregard Avenue Mobile AL, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36633, United States

Matter of Balance Class Series - Semmes
2023-03-20 10:00 - 2023-05-01 12:00 | Semmes Senior Center, 9635 Moffett Road, Mobile, 36575, United States
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. You should attend if you: are concerned about falls; are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength; have fallen fallen in the past have; and have restricted activities because of falling concerns.

Matter of Balance Class Series - Fairhope
2023-03-20 10:00 - 2023-05-01 12:00 | First Fairhope Church, 300 S. Section St., Fairhope, 36532, United States

Legacy of Leadership Institute for Older Adults
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-22 | SARPC GM&0 110 Beauregard Avenue Mobile AL, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36633, United States
The Legacy Leadership Institute features faculty and visiting speakers on aging issues and impactful volunteering. It is designed to help retired professionals find their niche in the world of volunteering among opportunities at the Area Agency on Aging and in their communities.
March 20-22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Days 1 & 3:
Introductions & Engagements
Area Agency on Aging
GM&O Building
110 Beauregard Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Day 2:
USA Faculty & Visiting Speakers
USA Faculty Club
6350 Fincher Road
Mobile, AL 36688

Medicare Fraud: Don't Be a Victim
2023-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | James P Nix Center, 1 Bayou Drive, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Medicare fraud takes many forms: government impersonation scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, robocalls and phone scams, fishing texts and emails, and issues relating to billing you for services and equipment that you may not even be aware of. We will give you the tools and information you need to protect yourself against Medicare fraud.

Matter of Balance Class Series - Spanish Fort
2023-03-14 09:00 - 2023-05-02 11:00 | Spanish Fort Senior Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL, 36527, United States
A Matter of Balance is a series of 8, 2-hour sessions designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Learn to view falls/the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change your environment to reduce fall risk factors, promote exercise to increase strength and balance, and become more confident in managing falls.
