Mobile Senior News and Events
National News & Events - Save the Date!
Find out about news and events happening across the county for older adults, seniors and business professionals.
Review Senior News & Events from around the U.S.
Benefits CheckUp
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and
state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information
about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
Councils on Aging
Councils on Aging are regional Area Agencies on Aging (AAA's). These are local government agencies that
provide information and resources to seniors and their families. These agencies offer a variety of
information on community services, advocacy issues, and provide ombudsman service programs. Get to know how
these organizations can help.
Council on Aging Baldwin County - 251-433-6541
Council on Aging Escambia County - 251-368-1032
Diabetic Supplies
Looking for diabetic supplies - visit our searchable database for Home Medical Equipment that includes
Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties of Alabama.
Search Health at
Home - Home Medical Equipment
Direct Deposit - A Safer, Easier Way to Get Your Benefits
Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It's safer and easier than a
check, because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than
ever. Call Go Direct or visit the website.
www.GoDirect.org
Do you really know what Adult Daycare is?
Adult day care programs are for seniors needing a place to stay during the day because they have dementia or
physical limitations and cannot be left alone. These programs provide purpose and stimulation through
planned activities.
Search Health
Services - Adult Day Care
Do you really know what Care Management is?
Care management agencies help evaluate, coordinate, or provide crisis intervention for seniors. They are
familiar with senior care issues and can assist families in determining the best care options or facility.
Some agencies can develop an individualized care plan.
Search Care
Management
Emergency Response Systems
Personal emergency response systems provide security to seniors by connecting them at any time to those who
can assist them. Systems include personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing
a button. Visit our online database to find sources for Emergency Response Systems.
Search Health at
Home - Emergency Response Systems
Financial Assistance, Food Resources & More
In our database we list Financial Assistance resources we maintain a list of Food Resources, Home
Maintenance, Energy Resources and programs providing Financial Assistance. Use the link to visit the web
page. Also remember that the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a good resource for assistance.
Search Community
Resources - Financial Assistance
Hospice Services
Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psychosocial care at home or in a
healthcare facility. Aside from patient assistance services can include clinical care with expertise in pain
control, symptom management, grief and loss counseling and other support services. Visit your online
resource and learn more about Hospice Care.
Search Health
Services - Hospice
Medicare & You Handbook
A good reference source for Medicare information is the Medicare & You Handbook. If you need a copy, you
can call the Medicare toll free number at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-800-486-2048). You can also find a copy of
this handbook at CMS' website at www.medicare.gov.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care and attention to someone. Home
health agencies provide this service in your residence and several senior housing facilities also provide
respite care. Use our database and search on Respite Care to find providers.
Search Health
Services - Respite Care
"Winter-nest" Assisted Living For Snowbirds
For many years Snowbirds have headed to Florida for warm winter vacations but as we age some of our abilities change. Up north at their summer homes, family is there to help and now Snowbird Assisted Living is there for the winter season in sunny St. Cloud Florida. Please call Noreen Jorgensen at her Snowbird Assisted Living "Winter-nest" at 518-883-4611.
www.snowbirdswinternest.com
Do you have an event, seminar or ongoing services for older adults in your area?
To learn how our advertisers can promote local events, seminars and ongoing services in our National and Local Internet Directories us now. Be sure to mention in your email that you have a local event or other local senior news or public service announcement for older adults.