SARCOA Senior Resource Directory 2009

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2009-2010 Edition k eO
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Senior Resource Directory
Featuring Info On
Prescription Drug Assistance | Senior Benefits | Nursing Homes
Assisted Living | Energy Assistance | Area Agency on Aging Programs
SARCOA AREA
AGENCY
Hospice Care | Alzheimer’s Information | Arts | Leisure ON AGING
For Barbour, Coffee, Covington, www.sarcoa.org

Dale, Geneva, Henry and
Houston Counties
A Project of The Senior Advocates for the Elderly

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SARCOA Southern Alabama
Regional Council on Aging
AREA
AGENCY
ON AGING
Greetings:
As Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Southern Alabama Regional Council
on Aging (SARCOA), it is my honor to present the second edition of the Senior Resource
Directory. The Senior Resource Directory may be used by anyone in need of information
regarding senior services. It is the most comprehensive publication in the Wiregrass enabling
you and your family to find answers to your questions and to help you navigate the maze of
senior services.
On behalf of the SARCOA Board of Directors, I would like to thank the SARCOA staff
and the Senior Advocates for the Elderly for having the vision and commitment necessary to
create this much needed directory. This valuable resource will ultimately improve the quality of life of our elderly while
promoting their independence and dignity.
Best Wishes,
Mark Culver, Chairman

SARCOA Board of Directors
Dear Seniors:
As our population grows older at an alarming rate it is obvious that there is no safety net
to care for those reaching their later years. Each of us should begin to plan for the future and
become familiar with the services, benefits, and opportunities that are available. It is now
possible to easily do just that.
Through the efforts of SARCOA’s Leadership Institute for Retirees, these “Senior
Advocates for the Elderly” have created this Senior Resource Directory. The directory is a
tremendous tool. It puts important information at your finger tips that will assist you on
your journey to secure the type and quality of care you or your loved one require and deserve.
It also includes many listings for today’s active seniors.
As SARCOA continues to plan and develop solutions for the dilemmas brought about by the aging population, I
encourage you to take advantage of our many resources included in the Senior Resource Directory. If you desire more
in-depth information about the Senior Resource Directory or other SARCOA programs please refer to the SARCOA
website at www.sarcoa.org or call the SARCOA office at (334) 793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507.
Cordially,
Robert Crowder, Executive Director

Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)
2 Senior Resource Directory 2009-2010

2009-2010 Edition
Senior Resource Directory
For Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston Counties
SARCOA AREA
AGENCY
ON AGING
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging

1075 South Brannon Stand Road
Dothan, Alabama 36305
To learn more about our services visit our website at

www.sarcoa.org
Sarcoa Board Of Directors
Officers
Mark Culver, Ray Minshew, Lamar Turner, Julie Jones, Frances Hatcher,
Chairman 1st Vice Chairman 2nd Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer
Barbour
County
Rebecca Beasley Moses Erkins Kenneth Earl Gilmore Jean Price Oscar D. Smith
Coffee
County
Kenneth Boswell Bernest Brooks Kim Ellis James Grimes Robert Stephens
Covington
County
Irene Butler Davy Lindsey Brenda Petty Randy C. Wahl Robert Williamson
DAle
County
Billy Blackwell Julie Jones Eunice Hagler JoAnn Grimsley Kurt McDaniels

Sarcoa Board Of Directors Continued
Geneva
County
Donna Buchanan Frances Hatcher Wynnton Melton Ray Minshew Jeff Sorrells
Henry
County
Winston Griggs JoAnn Smith Franklin Swann Terry Allums Lamar Turner
Houston
County
Mark Culver Joe Carothers Curtis Harvey Lomax Smith Pat Thomas
Senior Advocates
Leadership Institute for Retirees
Senior Advocates for the Elderly is a SARCOA This directory and its articles are intended as an
sponsored volunteer group helping to vision projects overview of resources in the Wiregrass area. It is not
of importance to the seniors of this area and helping meant to be totally inclusive of all resources. You may
to manifest those visions, one at a time. The Senior also access this information on SARCOA’s web site:
Advocates are graduates of SARCOA’s Leadership www.sarcoa.org.
Institute for Retirees. The Leadership Institute, co- If you would like to submit information for later
sponsored by Troy University - Dothan Campus, issues, please contact SARCOA at 334-793-6843 or
provides classes on senior programs and current issues 1-800-239-3507 or fax 334-671-3651 or write to:
concerning aging. Attendees graduate with an expanded SARCOA / 1075 Brannon Stand Road / Dothan,
view of the benefits and challenges of aging in the Alabama 36305. You may also send an email to: martha.
Wiregrass. anderson@adss.alabama.gov.
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Table of Contents
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) Programs....... 10 Mental Health Care............................................................................. 40
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation............................................................ 12 Prescription Assistance........................................................................ 41
Elder Abuse and Domestic Abuse......................................................... 12 Public Health Departments................................................................. 41
Substance Abuse................................................................................. 12 Hearing and Vision Impairment Assistance............................................ 41
Exploitation........................................................................................ 13 Hearing and Vision.............................................................................. 41
Fraud and Identity Theft (Article)........................................................ 13 Hear Now…Providing the Gift of Hearing............................................ 42
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE.............................................................................. 16 Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Dothan Regional Center (AIDB)... 42
Alzheimer’s Disease............................................................................. 16 Alabama Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped........ 42
Understanding Dementia, Senility and Alzheimer’s Disease (Article)... 16 Free Bibles on Tape............................................................................. 42
Adult Day Health Care for Early Stage Alzheimer’s Patients................... 17 Seniors EyeCare Program..................................................................... 44
Alzheimer’s Units at Nursing Homes or Long Term Care Health Facilities.. 18 Housing................................................................................................... 44
Arts, Education, and Leisure................................................................... 18 Housing Authorities and Public Housing.............................................. 44
Arts.................................................................................................... 18 Low-Income and Senior Housing......................................................... 45
Education – Colleges and Universities................................................. 19 Public Housing (article)....................................................................... 45
Leisure – Golf Courses......................................................................... 19 Section 8 Housing – Housing Choice Voucher Program......................... 46
Leisure – Libraries.............................................................................. 20 Property Taxes and Homestead Exemption........................................... 46
Leisure – City Parks and Recreation..................................................... 22 USDA Rural Development.................................................................... 47
Leisure – State Parks........................................................................... 21 USDA Rural Development Offices Serving Southeast Alabama.............. 48
Financial.................................................................................................. 22 Weatherization Assistance Program for Your Home.............................. 48
Trying to Decide When to Retire? Make an Informed Decision, Information and Referral........................................................................ 49
An article by Social Security.......................................................... 22 Helpful Information Available............................................................. 49
Energy Assistance............................................................................... 23 Public Service Information.................................................................. 49
2.2% Electric Exemption Program.................................................. 23 Retirement Boards.............................................................................. 49
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)................. 24 Long-Term Care....................................................................................... 50
Project Share...................................................................................... 24 The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program........................................... 50
Free Garbage Pick-Up.......................................................................... 24 The Continuum of Care........................................................................ 51
Telephone Assistance – Lifeline and Link-Up....................................... 24 Residents’ Rights and Responsibilities................................................. 52
Credit Counseling................................................................................ 25 Paying for Long-Term Care................................................................... 56
Tax Preparation Assistance.................................................................. 25 Long-Term Care Facilities by County..................................................... 60
Food, Nutrition and Meals....................................................................... 25 Long-Term Care Facility Features Chart................................................ 65
Farmers Market Program..................................................................... 26 Choosing the Right Nursing Home....................................................... 66
Meals, Home Delivered (Meals on Wheels)........................................... 25 Check Sheet: Choosing the Right Nursing Home................................... 68
Brown Bag Program............................................................................ 26 Medical Equipment and Supplies............................................................ 67
Farmers Market Program (article)........................................................ 26 Personal Emergency Medical Alert and Response Systems.................... 67
Hungry to Help Sponsored Meal Program............................................ 26 Pharmacies and Medical Equipment Suppliers..................................... 67
New USDA Food Pyramid..................................................................... 27 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation...................................................... 76
Government Programs............................................................................ 27 Rehabilitation..................................................................................... 76
City Government................................................................................. 27 Rehabilitation at Nursing Homes or Health Care Facilities..................... 76
County Government............................................................................ 28 Senior Programs, Services and Groups ................................................... 77
Alabama Cooperative Extension..................................................... 29 Assistance Sources ............................................................................. 77
Department of Human Resources................................................... 28 Employment For Seniors..................................................................... 77
Emergency Management Agency................................................... 29 The Senior Aides Program................................................................... 78
Public Health Departments............................................................ 29 Geriatric Care Management................................................................. 78
Local District Offices............................................................................ 30 Grandparents ..................................................................................... 78
State Government............................................................................... 30 HRDC – Human Resource Development Corporation............................. 78
Federal Government............................................................................ 30 Legal Services..................................................................................... 78
Alabama Medicaid – General Eligibility Information (Article)............... 31 OCAP – Organized Community Action Programs................................... 79
Health Care.............................................................................................. 33 Senior Centers..................................................................................... 79
Adult Day Health Care......................................................................... 33 Senior Groups..................................................................................... 80
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program............................. 33 Support Groups................................................................................... 80
Dental Health..................................................................................... 33 Active Advantage from the Medical Center Enterprise . ........................ 81
Diabetes Assistance............................................................................. 33 Medical Center Barbour Senior Program (Eufaula)................................ 81
Diabetes Coalition............................................................................... 33 Lifetime Health Services at Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva........... 82
Health Care Screening and Health Care Education................................ 33 Mizell Senior Advantage . ................................................................... 83
Health Clinics...................................................................................... 33 Senior Discovery – Southeast Alabama Medical Center........................ 83
Health Organizations.......................................................................... 34 Senior Fall Prevention Considerations.................................................. 83
Home Care.......................................................................................... 34 Transportation . ...................................................................................... 84
Hospice (article) and Hospice (Directory Listings)........................... 36,38 Transportation and Transportation Assistance...................................... 84
Hospitals............................................................................................ 38 Volunteer Opportunities......................................................................... 84
Kidney Dialysis Assistance and Kidney Dialysis (Directory Listings)....... 40

WHere to find it
2.2% Electric Exemption Program.......22 American Cancer Society...................34,77 Coffee County Arts Alliance....................18
24-Hour Addictions Referral Network....12 American Cancer Society, Mid-South Coffee County Training Center..............40
504 Loan & Grant Program......................47 Division.....................................................85 Colleges and Universities........................19
Abbeville Housing Authority.................45 American Heart & Stroke.........................34 Columbia Baptist Ministry Center........77
Abuse...............................................................12 American Kidney Fund.............................34 Comfort Care.................................................38
Active Advantage (Medical Center American Red Cross Offices....................34 Community Action Agencies (OCAP)....79
Enterprise)...............................................81 Amnesia..........................................................17 Community Action Association of AL....49
Acts of Kindness..........................................75 Apartments for Rent..................................48 Companion Services............................11,51
Addus Health Care......................................33 Aphasia............................................................17 Con Artists......................................................13
Adjustment and Person or Family Apraxia............................................................17 Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Counseling...............................................41 AQAF Medicare Helpline..........................52 of AL...........................................................25
ADT Security Companion........................66 Area Agencies on Aging, What is..........12 Continuous Medicaid (Pickle) Program...32
Adult Day Cares...........................................17 Area Agency on Aging – SARCOA........10 Cooperative Extension–County Offices...28
Adult Day Health Care...............................50 Arts....................................................................18 Covington Area Transit System.............84
Agnosia............................................................17 Assistance Sources.....................................49 Covington County Adult Training
AIDS / HIV Waiver Program.....................32 Assisted Living Facilities....................51,60 Center........................................................40
AIDS, Montgomery Outreach - Asthma & Allergy Foundation of Covington Electric Cooperative............23
Dothan.......................................................34 America.....................................................34 Credit Counseling.......................................24
Al Anon Family Groups.............................12 Attorney General, Office of.....................24 Credit Reports..............................................15
AL Cares Program........................................10 Aurora Ministries.........................................42 Crime Victims Compensation
AL Dept. of Economic and Commission.............................................49
Community Affairs (ADECA).............48 Baptist Village.........................................45,79 Cultural Arts Center...................................18
AL Medicaid – General Eligibility Bar Association............................................77
Information.............................................31 Better Business Bureau.............................49 Davis & Neal, Attorneys at Law.......77,58
AL Medicaid Agency..................................31 Bibles on Tape...............................................42 Day Cares, Adult..........................................33
AL Power Co...................................................23 Blind and Physically Handicapped......42 Deaf and Blind, AL Institute for (AIDB)-
AL Public Service Commission........24,49 Books by Mail, Enterprise Public Offices........................................................41
AL Quality Assurance Foundation Library.................................................20,41 Dementia........................................................16
(AQAF) ......................................................52 Bradford Health Services.........................13 Dental Health................................................33
AL Regional Library for the Blind & Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Dept. of Human Resources –
Physically Handicapped.......................42 Detection Program...............................33 County Offices........................................29
AL Securities Commission.......................13 Brown Bag Program...................................25 Dept. of Human Resources, AL..............29
AL Shakespeare Festival...........................18 Dept. of Mental Health and Mental
Cancer Friends..............................................80 Retardation.............................................40
AL State Utility Consumers Advocate Cancer Information Service....................34
Office..........................................................24 Diabetes Assistance...................................33
Cancer Survivors Network.......................34 Diabetes Coalition......................................33
AlaWeb Pioneer Security.........................67 Caregiver Program, AL Cares.................11
Alcohol/Drug Treatment Referral.........13 Diabetes Support Groups........................79
Case Management................................11,42 Dialysis Clinics..............................................40
Alcoholic Anonymous...............................12 Case Management Program...................42
Alfred Saliba Family Health Clinic........33 Disabled Adult Child Program...............32
Catholic Social Services – Dothan....77,84 Division of Health Care Facilities..........12
Alfred Saliba Family Services Center....49 Center for Counseling & Human
Altacare of Dothan.....................................40 Do Not Call.....................................................14
Development..........................................40 Donated Dental Services.........................33
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Help Line......17 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Alzheimer’s Disease...................................16 Dothan Area Botanical Gardens.....18,21
Services.....................................................30 Dothan Chamber of Commerce............49
Alzheimer’s Disease – Course of the Central Registration Depository
Disease......................................................17 Dothan Civic Center...................................17
(CRD)...........................................................13 Dothan Dept. of Leisure Services.........22
Alzheimer’s Disease – Charles Parramore Center.......................40
Non-Neurological Symptoms..........17 Dothan Opera House.................................18
Chipola College Theatre...........................18 Dothan-Houston Substance Abuse
Alzheimer’s Disease – Christian Mission Centers–
Psychiatric Problems...........................17 Partnership..............................................13
County Offices........................................25
Alzheimer’s Resource Center.................16 City Government.........................................27 Education – Colleges and Universities...19
Alzheimer’s Support Groups..................80 Clayton Family Health Center................33 Elder Abuse Hotline...................................12
Alzheimer’s Units / Nursing Homes.....18 Clean “n” Serene-Narcotics Elder Law Helpline......................................78
American Association of Retired Anonymous.............................................13 Eldercare Locator........................................49
Persons (AARP)......................................79 Clearing House, Eufaula...........................23 Eldercare Services.......................................78
American Cancer Call Center..................34 Coffee County Adult Day Care...............17 ElderConnect................................................12
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Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver Helping Hands..............................................77 Legal Services Corporation of AL.........78
Program....................................................32 Henry County Clinic...................................40 Legal Services Program............................11
EMA – County Offices................................29 Henry County Day Treatment Leisure - Golf.................................................19
Emergency Management Agency, (Day Work)...............................................40 Leisure – Libraries.......................................20
County Offices........................................29 Hezikiah Movement, Inc..........................13 Leisure – Parks and Recreation.............22
Emergency Response Systems..............12 HIV / AIDS Waiver Program.....................32 LHC of South AL...........................................36
Employment for Seniors..........................77 Home Care......................................................34 Libraries..........................................................20
Energy Assistance.......................................22 Home Delivered Frozen Meals..............11 Lifeline, Lifeline Discounts......................24
Energy Assistance, 2.2% Electric Home Health Agencies.............................76 Lifetime Health Services..........................82
Exemption Program.............................22 Homemaker Services.................................11 LIHEAP.............................................................22
Energy Assistance, LIHEAP......................23 Homeownership/Rehabilitation Link-Up, Link-Up Discounts....................24
Enterprise Leisure Services.....................22 Program....................................................48 Living Waters Counseling, Inc................40
Equifax.............................................................16 Homestead Exemption, What is............46 Loaner Telecommunication
Eufaula Career Center...............................77 Hope for Family & Friends of Equipment...............................................42
Eufaula Transit Company.........................84 Alcoholics.................................................12 Long-Term Care............................................50
Experian..........................................................16 Hospice............................................................36 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program...50
EyeCare America..........................................44 Hospital Program........................................31 Long-Term Care Resident Complaints....52
Hospitals.........................................................31 Low Income and Senior Housing.........45
Fair Credit Billing Act.................................15 House of Ruth...............................................12 Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Farmers Market Nutrition Program.....26 Housing...........................................................44 Program (LIHEAP).................................22
Fast Track Appeal........................................52 Housing Assistance Payments
Featured Players Theatre Co...................18 Program....................................................46 Meals on Wheels, Dothan........................25
Federal Employees Retirement Housing Authorities and Public Meals, Home Delivered............................25
System.......................................................49 Housing.....................................................44 Medicaid for Low Income Families
Federal Government Offices..................29 Housing Choice Voucher Program.......46 Program....................................................31
Federal Poverty Guidelines.....................23 HRDC - Human Resource Development Medicaid Transportation Assistance..32
Federal Trade Commission Corporations...........................................78 Medicaid Waiver Program, Frail
(1-877-IDTHEFT)....................................15 HUD Fair Market Rents..............................46 and Elderly...............................................11
FEMA.................................................................30 HUD Housing Quality Standards..........46 Medicaid Waiver Program, HIV/AIDS....32
Financial Assistance...................................22 Human Resource Development Medicaid, Dothan District Office..........85
Foster Grandparents Program...............86 Corporations (HRDC)...........................78 Medical Call Center....................................49
Fraud and Identity Theft, Securities Human Resources, AL Dept. of..............29 Medical Center Barbour Senior
Fraud..........................................................15 Human Resources, Dept. of – Program....................................................80
Free Bibles on Tape, Aurora Ministries...42 County Offices........................................29 Medicare Fraud Hotline............................30
Free Diabetes Educational Classes......33 Hungry to Help Sponsored Meal Medicare Part D...........................................30
Free Garbage Pick-up................................24 Program....................................................26 Medicare Quality Assurance...................52
Mental Health Care.....................................40
Geriatric Care Management...................78 Identity Theft................................................15 Mental Retardation (MRDD) Waiver
Global Tracking Bracelets........................16 Infusion Services.........................................36 Program....................................................32
Golf....................................................................19 In-Home Service Program-SARCOA- Mental Retardation Day Activity
Good News Shop.........................................77 by County.................................................11 Center........................................................40
Goodwill Industries....................................77 Insurance Counseling, SHIP....................58 Mentally Retarded, Institutional Care
Government Programs.............................27 Insurance, Consumer Division, Facility for the.........................................31
Grandparents................................................86 AL Dept. of...............................................30 Merle Wallace Purvis Center
Grief Support Groups................................80 Intensive Outpatient Program..............82 (Day Work)...............................................41
H & S Home Services..................................36 Mizell Senior Advantage..........................83
Johnny Mack Brown Film Festival........18
Habitat for Humanity................................86 Montgomery AIDS Outreach–Dothan....34
Judson Baptist Association Mission
Health Care Education........................11,12 Music South...................................................18
Center........................................................77
Health Care Facilities–Nursing Homes....58 July 4th Fireworks.......................................18 Narcotics Anonymous...............................13
Health Care Screening..............................33 National Alliance on Mental Illness -
Health Clinics................................................33 Kidney Dialysis Assistance......................40
NAMI...........................................................81
Health Organizations................................34 Kids and Kin Program................................78
National Family Caregiver Support
Hear Now........................................................42 Lakepoint Resort.........................................20 Program....................................................11
Hearing and Vision.....................................41 Leadership Institute for Retirees– National Kidney Foundation,
Hearts HomeCare........................................36 SARCOA.....................................................80 Southern AL Chapter...........................34

WHere to find it
New Life Christian Recovery Program...13 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program... 5 Telemarketers.........................................14,15
Newton Family Health Clinic..................34 Retirement Boards......................................49 Telephone Assistance, Lifeline and
Non-Emergency Transportation Retirement Systems of AL.......................49 Link-up......................................................24
Program....................................................32 Retroactive SSI Medicaid Program......32 The Ark.............................................................77
Non-Neurological Symptoms- RSVP Offices..................................................86 The Clearing House....................................49
Alzheimer’s Disease.............................17 The Haven......................................................13
North American Securities Salvation Army Offices..............................77 The Ordinary People Society (TOPS)....77
Administrators Association..............13 SARCOA Programs......................................10 Theatre............................................................21
Nursing Homes – Health Care SARCOA Training for Caregivers...........81 Trans Union....................................................16
Facilities....................................................58 SARCOA-Southern AL Regional Council Transportation Assistance.................32,84
Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation.....76 on Aging....................................2-5, 10-12 Tricare for Life...............................................30
Nursing Homes / Alzheimer’s Units.....18 Section 504 Loans.......................................47 Tricare Information Service....................30
Section 8 Housing.......................................46 Tri-County Medical Center......................34
OCAP..........................................................48,23 Securities Fraud...........................................13 Tri-State Community Orchestra (TCO)....19
Older Americans Act..................................12 Senior Advantage - Mizell Memorial
Ombudsman Program, Long Term Care...50 Hospital.....................................................80 UAB Cancer Answer....................................40
Opus Nostrum Dinner Theatre..............18 Senior Advocates for the Elderly– UAB Finder.....................................................33
Organized Community Action SARCOA....................................................... 5 UAB Health System.....................................40
Programs (OCAP)..................................78 Senior Aides Program...............................78 Understudy Dinner Theatre....................19
Oxford Health Care Services...................36 Senior Centers..............................................78 US Postal Service.........................................14
Senior Circle, Medical Center, US Railroad Retirement Board...............49
Parks and Recreation.................................22 Enterprise.................................................25 USDA Food Pyramid..................................27
Pea River Electric Cooperative...............23 Senior Discovery - SAMC..........................80 USDA Rural Development.......................47
Personal Care Services..............................11 Senior Fall Prevention Considerations....83 USDA Rural Development Direct 502
Phishing..........................................................15 Senior Groups...............................................80 Program....................................................48
Pickle Program.............................................32 Senior Services, AL Dept. of....................30 USDA Rural Development Offices........48
Post Hospital Extended Care (PEC) Senior Therapeutic Health Unit............40
Program....................................................31 Seniors EyeCare Program........................44 Vaughn Towers.............................................45
Pregnant Women and Children SenioRx Offices............................................41 Veterans - Lyster Army Hospital............38
Program....................................................31 SenioRx Prescription Drug Program...11 Veterans Administration Outpatient
Prescription Assistance............................41 Sheriff’s Dept. – County Offices.............16 Clinic...........................................................34
Prescription Drugs – SenioRx Program.41 SLMB.................................................................58 Veterans Affairs – County Offices.........31
Project Share.................................................23 Smoke Detector Program........................42 Veterans, Disabled American,
Property Taxes and Homestead Social Security Administration Offices...30 Chapter 87...............................................84
Exemption................................................46 Social Security Numbers & Cards.........30 Visiting Angels.............................................36
Prostate Cancer Support Group– South Central AL Mental Health Center...41 Vocational Rehabilitation Services......42
SAMC..........................................................81 Southeast AL Community Theater Volunteer–SARCOA–Senior Advocates... 5
Psychiatric Problems – Alzheimer’s (SEACT)......................................................18 Volunteer Opportunities.........................86
Disease......................................................17 Southeast AL Dance Company (SEADC)...19 Weatherization Assistance Program for
Public Health Depts. - County Offices...29 Southeast AL Reg. Planning and Your Home...............................................48
Public Health, AL Dept. of.......................30 Development Comm...........................78 Wesley Manor Methodist Meals on
Public Housing ............................................45 Southeast Reg. Cancer Screening Prog...33 Wheels, Dothan.....................................25
Public Service Information......................49 Southern AL Reg. Council on Aging Westgate Tennis Center............................22
QI ......................................................................58 (SARCOA)...................................2-5, 10-12 Widows or Widowers Program..............32
QMB..................................................................56 Spectracare....................................................41 Wiregrass Adult Care, LLC........................33
Spirit of Women...........................................33 Wiregrass Area Food Bank......................77
Railroad Retirement Board.....................49 SSI......................................................................30 Wiregrass Caregivers.................................36
Rate Rider SSI................................................23 STAR Program...............................................42 Wiregrass Electric Cooperative.............23
Red Cross Offices.........................................23 State Government Offices.......................30 Wiregrass Mental Health–Spectracare
Rehabilitation...............................................76 State Parks.....................................................21 (Clinic)........................................................41
Rehabilitation Services, AL Dept. of....34 Stroke Support Group...............................81 Wiregrass Museum of Art........................19
Renal Care Group (RCG)............................40 Substance Abuse.........................................12 Wiregrass Transit Authority....................84
Rental Voucher Holders............................46 Supplemental Security Income (SSI)....32 Wiregrass United Way...............................49
Rescue Mission.............................................77 Support Groups...........................................80 Women’s Financial Information
Respite Care Services................................11 Swamp Gravy................................................19 Program....................................................14
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Directory of Advertisers
AABON.............................................................71 DeepSouth Home Medical Equip............73 Southeast Alabama Medical Center... BC
AARP.................................................................75 ENTcare............................................................87 Southeast Eye Clinic...................................43
Addus HealthCare.......................................39 Eye Center South.........................................43 Southeast Vein and Laser Center.........94
Aging and Disability Resource Center..88 Flowers Hospital Senior Circle....Inside Front Southern Hearing Associates.................43
AL Department of Public Health..........39 Good Morning Mattress Center............92 Southern Heritage Funeral Home
Andalusia Manor, LLC................................53 Harris Security Systems............................74 and Crematory.......................................90
Ashford Medical, Inc..................................73 Hartford Health Care and Rehab..........53 Spiritual Enrichment Center...................87
Barnes Healthcare Services....................35 Henry County Health and Rehab.........59 Stone Creek Landing.................................53
BB Pharmacy.................................................75 Home Instead Senior Care.......................35 St. Peter AME Church.................................95
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama......97 Gulfcoast Home Medical Equipment.. 75 Walk-In Tubs..................................................74
BNJ Appliances.............................................89 MetLife.............................................................90 Ward Wilson Memory Hill........................91
Breathing Care Associates.......................35 Mike’s Southside Pharmacy....................73 Westside Terrace Health and Rehab....55
Bryan Pharmacy..........................................96 Oakview Manor Health Care Center...59 Wiregrass Adult Care.................................35
Buy-Rite Drugs.............................................75 Oxford HealthCare......................................37 Wiregrass Hospice......................................61
CareSouth HomeCare Professionals...37 PeoplesSouth Bank....................................90 WTVY................................................................63
Covenant Hospice.......................................63 Pharm•a•care Florala Pharmacy...........74 Yvonne Gabrielson, RN, JD,
Crowne Health Care of Eufaula.............63 Seniors Reverse Mortgage........................ 1 Attorney at Law.....................................93
SOUTHERN ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL

ON AGING (SARCOA)
SARCOA is the Area Agency on Aging serving Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry and
Houston counties of Alabama. To make a referral for any of the programs of SARCOA or for more information
call (334) 793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507, write to SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, Alabama
36305 or visit SARCOA’s website: www.sarcoa.org.

The Programs of SARCOA of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The
Ombudsman is a trained, certified and impartial third
The Frail Elderly and Disabled Medicaid party who investigates complaints and assists in their
Waiver program is designed to provide services for resolution.
elderly and disabled low-income people, who, without
assistance, might have to be cared for in a nursing home. The SenioRx Prescription Drug program
assists seniors age 55 and older with applying for assistance
To qualify for the program, prospective clients must
programs offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
be either on or eligible for “full” Alabama Medicaid and
Those eligible:
meet certain standards of medical need established by
Medicaid. The Medicaid Waiver Program provides clients • Are at least 55 years of age (unless deemed disabled
the following services, which are paid for by the Alabama by Social Security and in their 24 month Medicare
Medicaid Agency. waiting period.)
• Case Management – the Case Manager coordinates • Have NO prescription drug coverage.
services; provides needs assessments and information; • Have a chronic medical condition.
and assists with referrals, benefits and entitlements.
• Are legal residents of Alabama.
• Homemaker Services – general household activities,
• Have an annual household income less than $21,660
which include meal preparation, food shopping,
/ 1 Person or $29,140 / 2 (2009).
errand running and routine household care.
• Personal Care – bathing, dressing, ambulation, The Legal Services program provides advice
light housekeeping, emotional security, feeding, and and counsel to people age 60 and over for non-criminal
supervising the self-administration of medications. matters such as simple wills, powers of attorney, advance
• Respite Care – provided to individuals unable to care health care directives and consumer assistance. Assistance
for themselves on a short-term basis offering relief to is also provided on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid,
the person normally providing the care. health insurance issues and public education on the
rights of seniors.
• Adult Day Health Care – allows the caregiver to work or
to have time for other interests. Limited transportation
is provided to and from the Day Care Center. The In-Home Service program - Each of the
seven counties served by SARCOA has an In-Home
• Home Delivered Frozen Meals – are delivered to Service program assisting homebound, older individuals,
the home once per week. The client must have a age 60 and over, with shopping, minor chores and other
microwave or oven for heating the meals and freezer homemaking activities within their home if the senior is
space for storage. unable to do these tasks.
• Companion Services – provides supervision to
functionally impaired adults who live alone and Alabama Cares (National Family
assistance with housekeeping and personal grooming Caregiver Support Program) provides services
tasks. that help caregivers continue caregiving efforts which
will allow care-recipients to remain in the community
Senior Centers - SARCOA supports 38 senior for a longer period of time. The services are:
centers in the Wiregrass. The Senior Centers offer a
• Information and Assistance (in obtaining services).
variety of activities and programs as well as hot nutritious
meals to enjoy with friends. Home delivered meals, • Counseling to help Caregivers cope through caregiver
transportation and volunteer opportunities are also support groups which meet once a month in Dothan and
available. To be eligible, a person must be 60 years or Eufaula. Meetings provide caregivers new information
older or the spouse of an eligible senior. and coping skills to help with caregiver stress.
• Respite Care to give Caregivers a break: Adult Day
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program Care; Respite Care in the home; Assisted Living
hears and mediates complaints concerning residents Respite Care.
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• Supplemental Services to fill the gaps such as finding adequate housing, health services, dignified
sponsorships for Emergency Response Systems; long-term institutional and in-home care and to act as
incontinent and other caregiving supplies. an advocate for job opportunities. Amendments to the
The eligibility categories are: Act in 1972 increased its range to include a nutrition
program for the elderly and in 1973 required states to
• Caregivers of any age who provide care to individuals establish Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to coordinate
age 60+. federal and state programs with local efforts. There are
• Caregivers age 55+ caring for children age 18 or Area Agencies on Aging nation-wide to assist seniors in
younger. finding the services they need to remain independent and
• Grandparents or other family members (aside from safe in their home as long as possible.
parents) age 55+ caring for a disabled person age 19- An Area Agency on Aging is a public or nonprofit
59. private agency or office designated by the State to carry
out the Older Americans Act at the local level. Like its
ElderConnect provides trained professionals in counterpart at the State level, an Area Agency on Aging
each of the 13 Area Agencies on Aging who educate serves both as the advocate and visible focal point in its
seniors and caregivers about home and community based planning and service area to foster the development of
services available in their area. Our goal is to help you more comprehensive and coordinated service systems to
make smart choices by providing information about serve older individuals. It is through the Area Agencies on
what services are available in your community and which Aging that most Older Americans Act services are funded,
services best fit your needs. implemented, coordinated, expanded and updated.
For more information, please call your Area Agency
What is an Area Agency on on Agency which is the Southern Alabama Regional
Council on Aging (SARCOA) at 1-800-239-3507 or
Aging? 334-793-6843 or if you live in an area outside of Barbour,
In 1965, Congress enacted the Older Americans Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry or Houston
Act to coordinate community-based programs for older counties call: 1-800-AGE-LINE or (1-800-243-5463) or
citizens. Its objectives were to assist senior citizens in visit: www.sarcoa.org.
ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION

Also see Department of Human Resources under Government Programs.
ELDER ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-Hour Addictions Referral Network
800-577-4341
Elder Abuse Hotline
800-458-7214 Al Anon Family Groups Hope for Family & Friends
of Alcoholics
Division of Health Care Facilities 888-4-AL-ANON (888-425-2666)
Dept. of Public Health www.al-anon.alateen.org
800-356-9596
Alcoholic Anonymous
House of Ruth P.O. Box 1931
P.O. Box 968 Dothan, Alabama 36301
Dothan, Alabama 36302 334-792-3422
334-793-2232 800-920-3236
www.aadothan.org

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Continued phone callers, as well as people who visit them at home.
Con artists do not hesitate to exploit the good manners
Alcoholic Anonymous Hezikiah Movement Inc. of a potential victim. Remember that a stranger who calls
and asks for your money is to be regarded with the utmost
Covenant Hospice (A spiritual resource for
caution. You are under absolutely no obligation to stay on
Enterprise, Alabama people and communities
the telephone with a stranger who wants your money. It
334-347-9585 recovering from is not impolite to explain that you are not interested and
substance abuse.) hang up the phone. Save your good manners for friends
Bradford Health Southeastern – and family members, not swindlers.
Services 334-796-4214
114 Adris Place 2. Check out strangers touting “strange” deals. Trusting
National – strangers is a mistake that all too many older Americans
Dothan, Alabama 36303 410-598-8113
334-671-1677 make when it comes to their personal finances. Say “no” to
any investment professional or con artist who presses you
Narcotics Anonymous
Clean “n” Serene Group to make an immediate decision, giving you no opportunity
Regional – to check out the salesperson, firm and the investment
of Narcotics Anonymous - 800-467-7314
Wiregrass Club opportunity itself. Extensive background information on
112 North Herring St. National Alcohol/Drug investment salespeople and firms is available from the
Central Registration Depository (CRD) files available
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Treatment Referral
from your state securities agency. Call 1-800-222-1253 or
Information/Beeper – 800-454-8966 write: Alabama Securities Commission, 770 Washington
334-793-3843 Ave., Suite 570, Montgomery, AL 36130-4700. Almost
New Life Christian
all investment opportunities must be registered for sale
Dothan-Houston Recovery Program
in the state in which you live. Your state securities agency
Substance 317 N. Main St.
can tell you if the investment opportunity is properly
Abuse Partnership Enterprise, Alabama 36330 registered. Before you part with your hard-earned savings,
812 S. Appletree St. 334-393-5641 get written information about the investment opportunity,
Dothan, Alabama 36301 review it carefully, and make sure you understand all
334-699-2813 The Haven
the risks involved. A favorite tactic of telemarketing con
831 John D. Odom Rd.
artists is to develop a false bond of friendship with older
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Americans. Swindlers know that many senior citizens are
334-794-3771 eager to have someone to talk to on the phone - even a
complete stranger. Dealing with a stockbroker or financial
planner, do not be swayed by offers of unrelated advice
and assistance that are merely efforts to develop a sense of
Exploitation ~ friendship or dependency. If you are lonely and in need of
Fraud and Identity Theft companionship, don’t make the mistake of seeking it from
someone whose only real interest is to get his or her hands
on your money.
Securities Fraud
3. Always stay in charge of your money. A stockbroker,
All investors should keep their guard up anytime anyone
financial planner or telemarketing con artist who wants
offers an investment opportunity. It pays to remember that if
your money will be more than happy to assure you that
an investment sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Older
he or she can handle everything, thereby relieving you of
Americans are the number one target of investment con artists.
the need to watch over and protect your nest egg. Beware
Stockholders and financial planners who engage in abusive
of any financial professional who suggests putting your
practices often seek out the elderly. The files of state securities
money into something you don’t understand or who urges
agencies are filled with tragic examples of senior citizens who
that you leave everything in his or her hands. Constant
have been cheated out of savings, windfall insurance payments,
vigilance is a necessary part of being an investor. If you
and even the equity in their own homes. Such victimization
understand little about the world of investments, take the
can be avoided by following ten self-defense tips for older
time to educate yourself or involve a family member or
Americans by the North American Securities Administrators
professional, such as your banker, before trusting a stranger
Association, Inc. (NASAA).
who wants you to turn over your money and then sit back
1. Don’t be a “courtesy victim”. Older Americans are of the and wait for results.
generation that was taught to be courteous at all times to
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4. Never judge a person’s integrity by how they sound. are routine or in your best interests. Do not permit a false
All too many older Americans who get wiped out by con sense of friendship or trust keep you from demanding a
artists later explain that the swindler sounded like such a routine statement of your savings. When you suspect that
nice man or woman. Successful con artists sound extremely something is amiss and get unsatisfactory explanations, call
professional and have the ability to make even the flimsiest your state securities agency and make a complaint.
investment deal sound as safe as putting money in the 8. Look for trouble retrieving your principal or cashing
bank. Some swindlers combine professional sounding sales out profits. Many older Americans have little ongoing
pitches with extremely polite manners, knowing that many need for investment funds, while others require returns
older Americans are likely to equate good manners with that are paid out regularly in order to supplement limited
personal integrity. The sound of a voice, particularly on the incomes. If a stockholder, financial planner or other
phone, has no bearing on the soundness of an investment individual with whom you have invested stalls you when
opportunity. you want to pull out your principal or profits; you may have
5. Watch out for salespeople who prey on your fears. Con uncovered someone who wants to cheat you. Unscrupulous
artists know that many older Americans worry they will investment promoters pocket the funds of their victims
either outlive their savings or see all their financial resources and go to great lengths to explain why an investor’s savings
vanish overnight as the result of a catastrophic event such are not readily accessible. In many cases, they will pressure
as a costly hospitalization. It is common for swindlers and the investor to “roll over” non-existent “profits” into new
abusive salespeople to pitch schemes as a way for older and even more alluring investments, thus further delaying
Americans to build up their life savings to the point where the point at which the fraud will be uncovered. If you are
such fears are no longer necessary. Fear and greed can not investing in a vehicle with a fixed term, such as a bond,
cloud your good judgment and leave you in a much worse you should be able to receive your funds or profits within a
financial posture. An investment that is right for you will reasonable amount of time.
make sense because you understand it and feel comfortable 9. Don’t let embarrassment or fear keep you from reporting
with the degree of risk involved. investment fraud or abuse. Older Americans who fail to
6. Exercise particular caution if you are an older woman report that they have been victimized in financial schemes
with no experience handling money. Ask a con artist often hesitate to report because of embarrassment or the
to describe his ideal victim and you are likely to hear fear that they will be judged incapable of handling their
the following two words: “elderly widow”. Sadly, many own affairs. Some senior citizens have indicated that they
women who are now in their retirement years often fear that their victimization will be viewed as grounds for
received little or no education in their youth about how forced institutionalization in a nursing home or other
to handle money. Women of this generation often relied facility. Recognize that con artists know about such
on their husbands to handle most or all major money sensitivities and count on these fears preventing or delaying
decisions. Older women, particularly those who have the point at which authorities are notified of a scam. While
received windfall insurance payments in the wake of their it is true that most money lost to investment fraud is rarely
spouse’s death, are prime targets for con artists. Elderly recovered beyond pennies on the dollar, there are also many
women who are on their own and have little know-how cases in which older Americans who recognize early on that
about handling money should always seek the advice of they have been misled about an investment are then able
family members or a disinterested professional before to recover some or all of their funds by being a “squeaky
deciding what to do with their savings. One resource wheel”. A good resource for older Americans who fear that
available nationwide is the Women’s Financial Information they have been victimized is the securities agency in the
Program at the American Association of Retired Persons state in which they live. Residents of Alabama should call
(AARP). For more information, write: “Women’s Financial 800-222-1253, or write: Alabama Securities Commission,
Information Program”, AARP Consumer Affairs, 601 E 770 Washington Ave, Suite 570, Montgomery, AL 36130-
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049 4700.
7. Monitor your investments and ask tough questions. 10.Beware of “reload” scams. Younger Americans who are
Too many older Americans not only trust unscrupulous ripped off by swindlers are fortunate to the extent that
investment professionals and outright con artists to make they have the opportunity to pick themselves up and
initial financial decisions for them, but compound their restore some or all of their losses through new earnings.
error by failing to keep an eye on the progress of the Most older Americans, however, are dealing with a finite
investment. Insist on regular written and oral reports. amount of money that is unlikely to be replenished in the
Look for signs of excessive or unauthorized trading of your event of fraud and abuse. The result is a panic that is well
funds. Do not be swayed by assurances that such practices known to con artists, who have developed schemes to take

a “second bite” out of senior citizens who already have been • Pick up new checks at the bank, rather than your home
victimized. Faced with a loss of funds, some senior citizens mail box.
will go along with another scheme (allowing themselves • Be stingy about giving out account numbers or other
to, in effect, be reloaded) in which the con artist promises financial information to people.
to make good on the original funds that were lost and
possibly even generate new returns beyond those originally 3. Keep telephone calls private and know who you are
promised. Though the desire to make up lost financial talking to.
ground is understandable, all too often the result is that • Be very careful about giving personal information out
unwary senior citizens lose whatever savings they have left over the phone, particularly when you are talking on a
after the initial scam and possibly more in the second scam. cell phone or a cordless phone. If you must do so in a
The above article was adapted from the web site: http:// public place be aware that people around you may be
www.asc.alabama.gov. listening to your conversation.
• Be wary of giving personal information to a person
Identity Theft
or company that contacts you (as opposed to one you
Identity theft occurs when your personal identifying contact). Ask the person calling to give you a number
information is stolen and used by someone. Identity thieves you can call to verify his/her identity, and ask the person
can use the stolen information to: open fraudulent credit to send you any information they would like you to
card accounts in your name, to apply for utilities and cell consider in writing.
phones in your name, to borrow money in your name, and to
• If you want to cut down on the number of sales calls
make major purchases such as houses and cars in your name.
you receive, register on the national Do Not Call list by
Identity thieves may even use your identity when arrested
calling 1-888-382-1222 or on-line at www.donotcall.
or interrogated. Identity theft wreaks havoc on your life
gov.
because it damages your good name and credit and exposes
you to potential financial loss. Below are some things you 4. Use the Internet carefully.
can do to reduce the likelihood of your identity being stolen. • Be very careful about giving out personal information
Unfortunately, even if you are constantly vigilant, you could over the internet. Never give out personal information
still become a victim of identity theft. over the internet unless you are using a secure website.
1. Secure your mail. You may be able to determine if a website is secure by
• Pick up your mail and newspapers daily. looking at the beginning of the web address in your
browser’s address bar—it should say https:// instead of
• Ask the Postal Service to stop your mail if you are going http://
to be away.
• If you make purchases over the internet, use a credit
• Do not discard correspondence such as credit card offers or charge card when shopping online so that you will
or anything else with identifying information; this type have the protection of the Fair Credit Billing Act. The
of correspondence should be shredded first. Fair Credit Billing Act is a federal law that provides
• If possible, place your outgoing mail in a U.S. Postal protections to consumers who have billing errors on
Service receptacle, rather than your own mailbox. The open end credit accounts. To take advantage of these
flag on your mailbox alerts identity thieves that you have protections when there is an error on your account, you
important documents such as checks and credit card must contact the credit card company in writing at its
numbers in your mailbox. “Billing Inquiry” address. Your written notification must
• If you want to cut down on the amount of unsolicited be received by the credit card company within 60 days
offers you receive, call 1-888-567-8688 to be removed from the date that the first bill with the error was mailed
from the database that generates credit card pre-approved to you.
offers. • “Phishing” (pronounced “fishing”) occurs when identity
2. Keep your financial information private. thieves use fraudulent emails and websites, which are
designed to look like legitimate banks, retailers, and credit
• Carry only the credit cards you need to use at the time. card companies, to obtain your personal information. To
Leave others in a secure place. In public be aware of people avoid becoming a victim of “phishing” be suspicious of
around you who may be trying to read the numbers on any emails you did not solicit which urgently requests
your credit cards or checks. your personal information. The companies you do
• Limit information printed on your checks, and make business with already have that information. You should
sure your checks are stored in a secure place. never use the link provided in an email to go to a web
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page, instead call the company or type the web address a free copy of their credit report from each credit bureau
into your browser. Do not fill out forms over the Internet once every 12 months by calling 1-877-322-8228 or
asking for your personal information unless you know visiting www.annualcreditreport.com
for certain that the email is legitimate. • The three major credit bureaus are:
5. Protect your social security number. Experian 1-888-397-3742
• Be very cautious about giving out your Social Security Trans Union 1-800-680-7289
number. If someone asks you for it, ask him/her why the
number is needed and what will happen if you do not Equifax 1-800-525-6285
give out the number, etc. 7. If your identity is stolen take immediate action!
• Do not carry your Social Security card in your wallet. • Report Fraud to all three Credit Bureaus
Store it in a safe place. • Report theft to local law enforcement and the Federal
6. Regularly monitor your credit report. Trade Commission 1-877-IDTHEFT.
• If you find anything on your credit report that should • Immediately contact banks, credit card issuers, and other
not be there, take action immediately. creditors
• Since June 2005, Alabama consumers are able to obtain
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE caused by death of nerve cells. If a nerve cell dies, it cannot be
replaced. Its function may be lost. Nerve cell death is caused
Alzheimer’s Resource Center by:
1314 Westgate Pkwy., Suite 2 • Alzheimer’s Disease 60-70%
• Multiple small strokes 15%
334-702-2273
• Multiple other causes 10-15%
For Global Tracking Five to 20% of elderly patients who appear demented
have treatable diseases, for example:
Bracelets • Hormone imbalance (hypothyroidism)
Houston County Sheriff’s Dept. • Drug-medication-induced confusion
144 N. Oates St.
Dothan, Alabama 36302 • Depression
334-677-4899
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Dale County Sheriff’s Dept. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is one type of dementia; it is
often used synonymously with dementia. In 1906 German
100 Court Square
physician, Alois Alzheimer, described the disease in a brain
Ozark, Alabama 36360
specimen autopsy. There is no clear consensus of why the
334-774-2335 nerve cells die in the brains of AD patients. Inheritance plays
some role:
Understanding • 5% clearly inheritable (autosomal dominant)
Dementia, Senility and • 20-60% may have a genetic predisposition
Alzheimer’s Disease
How many people are affected?
What is Dementia? Approximately 4 million Americans are afflicted with AD.
Dementia is the permanent, relentless, progressive loss of In Alabama, about 57,000 people have dementia. Alzheimer’s
many intellectual functions. The word “Dementia” comes from Disease is the fourth leading cause of death among adults in
the Latin words “de men,” meaning out of mind. Dementia is America. Approximately 10% of the population over 65 years

of age have AD. Forty-seven percent of those over the age of Future:
85 have dementia. This is the fastest growing segment of the
Future therapy will try to prevent the death of nerve cells
population in the United States. Dementia afflicts both men
and maximize the function of surviving nerve cells.
and women in all racial, religious and socioeconomic groups.
Sixty percent of all nursing home patients are demented.
How can families cope with this disease?
What are the symptoms? • Realize that denial of the problem will not make it go away.
Intellectual losses include: • Education about the disease should be the family’s first line
of defense.
Amnesia: Loss of memory function. Distinct memories
remain clear while recent memories are lost. Patients lose • Seek out a knowledgeable, caring physician who will work
the ability to store the memory of an event as it occurs; with you to manage the patient’s behavior problems, as
for example, a patient may not remember the course of a well as their physical complaints.
conversation from one moment to the next. • Plan ahead. Take care of financial issues and issues like a
Aphasia: Loss of ability to understand spoken/written words living will and durable power of attorney.
and/or inability to speak coherently. Patients may get words • Seek out services that will ease your burden like adult day
confused, jabber incessantly or become mute. care, Meals on Wheels, and local support groups.
Apraxia: Loss of ability to perform pre-programmed motor • Remember Alzheimer’s Programs are here to help!
tasks or tasks that a normal person completes without any
concentration. Some examples include: buttoning a shirt, For more information contact:
brushing their teeth, writing their name, and eating with
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Help Line: 1-800-457-5679
utensils.
• Alzheimer’s Resource Center: 334-702-2273 or 1-888-
Agnosia: Loss of ability to remember what things look like,
702-8689
including the face of a close relative and even their own
reflection in a mirror. • SARCOA-Area Agency On Aging: 334-793-6843 or
1-800-239-3507
Psychiatric problems include:
• Major personality changes.
• Poor judgment, irritability or inappropriate behavior.
EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER’S
• 25% suffer from depression that should be treated. ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE
• 30-40% suffer from hallucinations and delusions. PROGRAMS
• 50% of demented individuals will wander or become
aggressive. Elba Adult Day Care
Non-neurological symptoms:
128 Court Ave.
Elba, Alabama 36323-1727
Only the brain is damaged in AD. Other organ systems are 334-897-3151
not damaged. Patients have a long survival rate because
other organ systems are not damaged. Coffee County Adult Day Care
106 Douglas Brown Cir.
What is the course of the disease? Enterprise, Alabama 36330
No two patients are alike. No patient’s course is predictable. 334-393-7919
Early - (3 to 5 years) - Mild amnesia; Good functions at Wiregrass Adult Care, LLC
home; Few psychiatric symptoms.
P.O. Box 338
Middle - (3 to 10 years) - Many intellectual impairments; Poor Dothan, Alabama 36302
function at home; Many psychiatric/behavior problems. 334-792-0022
Late - (5 to 20 years) - Multiple severe intellectual impairments;
No function at home; Total care; Loss of bowel and bladder
function.
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ALZHEIMER’S UNITS AT NURSING HOMES OR LONG TERM CARE
HEALTH FACILITIES
Crowne Health Care of Eufaula Henry County Health Ozark Health and Rehabilitation
430 Rivers Ave. and Rehabilitation 312 Bryan Dr.
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 212 Dothan Rd. Ozark, Alabama 36360
334-687-6627 Abbeville, Alabama 36310 334-774-2561
334-585-2241
Enterprise Health and Wesley Manor
Rehabilitation Oakview Manor Methodist Home for the Aging
300 Plaza Dr. Health Care Center 718 Honeysuckle Rd.
Enterprise, Alabama 36331 929 Mixon School Rd. Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-347-9541 Ozark, Alabama 36360 334-792-0921
334-774-2631
Florala Health and Rehabilitation
23621 Goldenrod Ave. Opp Health and Rehabilitation
Florala, Alabama 36442 115 Paulk Ave.
334-858-8585 Opp, Alabama 36467
334-493-4558
ARTS, EDUCATION AND LEISURE

ARTS
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Dothan Civic Center Johnny Mack Brown Film Festival
Montgomery, Alabama Dothan, Alabama Dothan, Alabama
800-841-4ASF 334-615-3175 334-699-1475
www.asf.net www.dothan.org www.johnnymackbrownfilmfestival.com
Chipola College Theatre Dothan Opera House Landmark Park
Marianna, Florida Dothan, Alabama Dothan, Alabama
850-526-2761 334-615-3175 334-794-3452
www.chipola.edu www.dothan.org www.landmarkpark.com
Coffee County Arts Alliance Family 4th Celebration Music South
Enterprise, Alabama National Peanut Festival Dothan, Alabama
334-406-1617 Fairgrounds www.musicsouth.com
www.coffeecountyartsalliance.com Dothan, Alabama
334-699-1475 Opus Nostrum Dinner Theatre
Cultural Arts Center www.Family4thCelebration.com Headland, Alabama
901 S. St. Andrews St. 334-693-0846
Dothan, Alabama 36301 Featured Players Theatre Co. www.opusnostrum.com
334-699-2787 Dothan, Alabama
www.theculturalartscenter.com 334-673-1243 Southeast Alabama Community
www.freewebs.com/featured players Theater (SEACT)
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens 901 S. Saint Andrews St.
Dothan, Alabama July 4th Fireworks Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-793-3224 Fort Rucker, Alabama 334-794-0400
www.dabg.com 334-255-2252 www.seact.com

ARTS Continued
SEADAC (Southeast TCO (Tri-State Wiregrass Museum of Art
Alabama Dance Company) Community Orchestra) 126 Museum Ave.
Dothan, Alabama Dothan, Alabama Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-702-7139 334-699-2787 334-794-3871
www.seadac.com www.wiregrassmuseum.org
Understudy Dinner Theatre
Swamp Gravy Dothan, Alabama
Colquitt, Georgia 334-792-1268
229-758-5450
www.swampgravy.com
EDUCATION ~ COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Enterprise State Junior College Troy University - Dothan Wallace Community College
600 Plaza Drive 500 University Dr. Eufaula Campus
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Dothan, Alabama 36303 P.O. Box 580
334-347-2623 334-983-0005 Eufaula, Alabama 36072
1-800-343-2426
Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College Wallace Community College
Hwy. 84 E. Dothan Campus Wallace Community College
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 1141 Wallace Dr. Aviation Campus
334-222-0136 Dothan, Alabama 36303 P.O. Box 1209
334-983-3521 U.S. Highway 231 S.
MacArthur State Technical College Ozark, Alabama 36361
1708 N. Main St. 334-774-5113
Opp, Alabama 36467
334-493-3573
LEISURE ~ GOLF COURSES

ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF RTJ Golf Trail @ Highland Oaks RTJ Golf Trail @ Magnolia Grove
TRAIL - ALABAMA 904 Royal Parkway 7001 Magnolia Grove Parkway
Dothan, Alabama 36305 Mobile, Alabama 36618
RTJ Golf Trail @ Oxmoor Valley 334-712-2820 251-645-0075
100 Sunbelt Parkway HighlandOaks@RTJGolf.com MagnoliaGrove@RTJGolf.com
Birmingham, Alabama 35211
205-942-1177 RTJ Golf Trail @ Silver Lakes RTJ Golf Trail @ The Shoals
OxmoorValley@RTJGolf.com 1 Sunbelt Parkway 990 Sunbelt Parkway
Glencoe, Alabama 35905 Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661
RTJ Golf Trail @ Ross Bridge SilverLakes@RTJGolf.com 256-446-5111
4000 Grand Avenue TheShoals@RTJGolf.com
Birmingham, Alabama 35226 RTJ Golf Trail @ Cambrian Ridge
205-949-3085 101 Sunbelt Parkway RTJ Golf Trail @ Grand National
RossBridge@RTJGolf.com Greenville, Alabama 36037 3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail
334-382-9787 Opelika, Alabama 36801
CambrianRidge@RTJGolf.com 334-749-9042
GrandNational@RTJGolf.com
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ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF COWARTS, ALABAMA EUFAULA, ALABAMA Continued
TRAIL - ALABAMA Continued
Roundabout Plantation Course Lake Point Resort State Park
RTJ Golf Trail @ Hampton Cove 321 Roundabout Dr. Golf Course
450 Old Highway 431 Cowarts, Alabama 36321 104 Lakepoint Dr.
Owens Crossroads, Alabama 35763 (334) 793-3300 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
(256) 441-1818 (800) 544-5253
HamptonCove@RTJGolf.com DOTHAN, ALABAMA
Lakewood Golf Club FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA
Dothan National Golf Club
One Grand Boulevard & Hotel Silver Wings Golf Course
Point Clear, Alabama 36564 7410 South U. S. Highway 231 Combat Road Building 20067
(251) 990-6312 Dothan, Alabama 36301 Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362
RTJ Golf Trail @ Capitol Hill (800) 214-1150 (334) 598-2449
2600 Constitution Avenue
Prattville, Alabama 36066 ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA GENEVA, ALABAMA
(334) 285-1114
Tartan Pines Golf Club River Oaks Golf Course
CapitolHill@RTJGolf.com
423 Tartan Way 203 River Oaks Rd.
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Geneva, Alabama 36340
ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA (334) 393-8000 (334) 684-6190
Evans Barnes Golf Course
Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College EUFAULA, ALABAMA
Andalusia, Alabama 36420
Red Eagle Golf Course
(334) 222-8400
101 Merion Dr.
Old Pine Golf Course Eufaula, Alabama 36027
24908 Harmony Church Rd. (334) 687-8003
(334) 222-3242
LEISURE ~ LIBRARIES
Abbeville Memorial Library Ashford Branch Library Daleville Public Library
301 Kirkland St. 305 6th Ave. 308 Donnell Blvd.
Abbeville, Alabama 36310 Ashford, Alabama 36312 Daleville, Alabama 36322
334-585-2818 334-899-3121 334-503-9119
Andalusia Public Library Books By Mail Houston Love-Memorial Library
212 S Three Notch St. Enterprise Public Library 212 W. Burdeshaw St.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 101 E. Grubbs St. Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-222-6612 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 334-793-9767
334-347-2636
Ariton Dot Laney
Memorial Library Elton B. Stephens Library Enterprise Public Library
30 W Main St. 17 School St. 101 E Grubbs St.
Ariton, Alabama 36311 Clio, Alabama 36017 Enterprise, Alabama 36330
334-762-2463 334-397-2911 334-347-2636

LEISURE ~ LIBRARIES Continued
Florala Public Library Blanche R. Solomon Newton Public Library
1214 4th St. Memorial Library 203 Oates St.
Florala, Alabama 36442 17 Park St. Newton, Alabama 36352
Headland, Alabama 36345 334-299-3316
Emma Knox Kenan Public Library 334-693-2706
312 S Commerce St. Ozark Dale County Public Library
Geneva, Alabama 36340 Louisville Public Library 416 James St.
334-684-2459 1951 Main St. Ozark, Alabama 36360
Louisville, Alabama 36048 334-774-5480
Mcgregor Mckinney 334-266-5210
Public Library Samson Public Library
101 E Fulton St. 200 N Johnson St.
Hartford, Alabama 36344 Samson, Alabama 36477
334-588-2384 334-898-7806
LEISURE ~ MOVIE THEATERS

Coffee County Dale County Houston County
Clark Theatres Cinema I & II Continental Drive-In - Dothan Northside Cinema One
600 Highway 84 Bypass 14200 US Highway 84 West 209 Executive Park Dr
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Newton, Alabama 36352 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-347-3931 334-692-3890 334-793-4999
Clark Theatres Cinema III & IV Clark Theatres Cinema I & II - Northside Cinema Two
West Gate Shopping Center Ozark 209 Executive Park Drive
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Martindale Plaza Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-347-3811 Ozark, Alabama 36360 334-793-4999
334-774-4224
Clark Theatres College Cinema Carmike 12
College Plaza Shopping Center 4883 Montgomery Highway
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Covington County Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-347-4911 Clark Theatres Cinema III 334-836-0813
109 O’Neal Court
334-222-4761
LEISURE ~ STATE PARKS

Blue Springs State Park Frank Jackson State Park Lakepoint Resort
2595 Hwy. 10 100 Jerry Adams St. 104 Lakepoint Dr.
Clio, Alabama 36017-3501 Opp, Alabama 36467 Mailing: P.O. Box 267
334-397-4875 334-493-6988 Eufaula, Alabama 36072
334-684-6677 or 800-544-5253
Chattahoochee State Park Florala State Park
250 Chattahoochee St Park Rd. 1099 Fifth Street
Gordon, Alabama 36343 Florala, Alabama 36442
334-522-3607 334-858-6252
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LEISURE ~ CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
Dothan Westgate Park Elba Parks and Recreation
334-793-0221 334-897-6833
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
5130 Headland Ave. Westgate Tennis Center Enterprise Leisure Services
Dothan, Alabama 36303 334-793-0399 334-347-1211
334-793-3224 Waterworld Enterprise Parks and Recreation
Dothan Dept. of Leisure Services 334-793-0297 or 793-0368 334-348-2682
P. O. Box 2128 Eufaula Parks and Recreation
Dothan, Alabama 36302 Other Counties
334-687-1213
334-615-3700 Abbeville Parks and Recreation
334-585-6444 Geneva Parks and Recreation
Landmark Park 334-684-9323
P. O. Box 6362 Andalusia Parks and Recreation
Dothan, Alabama 36302 334-222-2714 Headland Recreation
334-794-3452 334-693-3365
Ashford Recreation
Eastgate Park 334-899-5958
334-793-0290
Daleville Recreation
334-598-3111
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
From the Social Security retire early, at 62, or any time before your full retirement
age, you’ll get your benefits sooner, but the benefits will
Administration: TRYING TO be reduced for the rest of your life. Your monthly benefit
DECIDE WHEN TO RETIRE? will last as long as you do. So the reduction in monthly
payment for taking early retirement can add up over the
MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION life of your benefits.
By Mark Kelly, Social Security Technical Your decision can affect your spouse and family, too.
Expert in Dothan If you die before your spouse and dependent children,
they may be eligible for survivor’s benefits. But if you
take early retirement, their payments will be based on
When thinking about retirement, one of the first
your reduced benefit amount.
questions most people have is, “What is the best age to start
receiving retirement benefits?” There’s no one “best age” When you reach your full retirement age, somewhere
for everyone and, ultimately, it is a personal choice. You between 65 and 67, you can work and earn as much as
should make an informed decision about when to apply for you want and still receive your full Social Security benefit
benefits based on your individual and family circumstances. payment. If you are younger than full retirement age and
Things to consider are your current financial needs, your earnings exceed certain dollar amounts, some of
health, family longevity, whether you plan to work after your benefit payments during the year will be withheld.
you retire, future financial obligations, the amount of On the other hand, if you put off retirement benefits
your benefit, and other income. Do you have investments until after your full retirement age, your amount will
to draw from when you need extra money? Will your increase. In fact, your benefit amount will continue to
savings last as long as you expect to live? go up until you reach age 70 or start receiving benefits,
Keep in mind that people are living longer. About one whichever comes first.
out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90, When thinking about Social Security, don’t forget
and one out of 10 will live past age 95. If you decide to Medicare. You should sign up for Medicare three months

before reaching age 65, no matter when your full your household of $12,000 or less;
retirement age is, even if you decide to delay retirement 5. Buy your electricity from a company that collects
benefits. Otherwise, your Medicare medical insurance, the 2.2% Gross Receipts License Tax. (See list of
as well as prescription drug coverage, could be delayed, participating electric companies below.);
and you could be charged higher premiums. There is also
“extra help” available to some Medicare beneficiaries. This 6. Be an Alabama resident and live in the county where
extra help, for people with limited income and resources, you apply, and be a U. S. citizen or legal alien;
will help pay your Medicare prescription drug plan’s 7. Furnish a recent electric bill to show the current name,
monthly premium, as well as deductibles and co-pays. address, and customer account number in whose
If you are ready to retire, and if the prospect of waiting name the bill is received;
in line at a government office does not appeal to you, 8. Cooperate with the Department of Human Resources
then save yourself a trip and consider applying for Social by furnishing the necessary information or verification
Security retirement benefits online. The Social Security required to determine your eligibility;
website makes the process easy and convenient. Just visit 9. Agree to report to your local County Department of
our website at www.socialsecurity.gov/applytoretire. Human Resources any change of name or address on
Here you can apply online for your retirement benefits your monthly electric bill if you wish to reapply for
from the comfort of your own home or office. the exemption.
Also, if you are not quite ready to retire, but are Where to apply: You must apply at the Department
considering the possibility, you may want to visit Social of Human Resources office in the county where you
Security’s website to use our convenient and informative live. You may apply in person or someone may obtain
retirement planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/. an application form for you which must be completed,
This tool can help you make the best choice about the signed by the Head of Household, and returned to
right age for you to retire. the Department of Human Resources in the county
where you live (See Government Programs). If there
Energy Assistance are other questions, you may also contact the Alabama
2.2% Electric Exemption Program Department of Human Resources, 50 North Ripley
Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36130, 334-242-1310.
This program permits eligible households to qualify for
an exemption from payment of the tax on their monthly Who can apply: The Head of Household is the only
electric bill. Those qualifying for this program will no longer person who may apply. Even when someone else obtains
be billed the 2.2% tax. You will not receive a money payment an application form or assists in completing the form,
from this program but will save 2.2% of your monthly the Head of the Household must sign it and the form
electricity bill. To qualify for this program, you must: must be returned to the county Department of Human
Resources. You must re-certify each year or if you have a
1. Be the Head of Household. (Head of Household is
change of address.
defined as that adult household member in whose
name the monthly electric bill is received.); Companies that collect the 2.2% Gross Receipts
License Tax (Apply at your local County Department of
2. Be 62 years old or older, or between the ages of 18
Human Resources.)
to 62 and blind or otherwise totally and permanently
disabled. If you do not receive a check based on • Alabama Power Company
blindness or total and permanent disability, you must • Covington Electric Cooperative
present a statement from your doctor saying that you • Pea River Electric Cooperative
are blind or totally and permanently disabled to engage • Wiregrass Electric Cooperative
in gainful employment and give the reason why;
In addition, Alabama Power offers the Rate Rider
3. Share your residence with not more than one other SSI (Supplemental Security Income) —Rate Rider is
adult person less than 62 years old. (An adult is the discount of the basic customer charge of $8.91, which
defined as a person who is 18 years old or older.); is available to those persons drawing SSI. You may be
4. Have a yearly gross income for you and all members of entitled to both discounts if you meet the qualifications
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for the 2.2% Electric Exemption program (shown above) bills. Project SHARE is neighbors helping neighbors. To
and are also receiving SSI. Apply at your local Alabama receive Project SHARE assistance you must be:
Power Company office. Please note, the Social Security • The head of the household; and age 62 or older or
Number and name on your application should be exactly 100% disabled; and under a certain income level.
as shown on your SSI records.
To apply for assistance, contact the following agency
Low Income Home Energy Assistance in your county of residence:
Program (LIHEAP) • Barbour County
LIHEAP is a federally funded program to help Clearing House, Eufaula, 334-687-2896
eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet their • Coffee County
home heating and/or cooling needs. There is a sign-up Red Cross, Enterprise, 334-347-2461
for heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the • Covington County
summer. Depending on availability of funds, energy Red Cross, Andalusia, 334-428-2681
assistance may be available at other times of the year. • Dale County
Applicants must be the head of the household or their RSVP, Ozark, 334-774-8591
spouse. Applicants 60 and older or disabled can authorize • Geneva County
in writing an individual to apply for him/her. Applicants Christian Mission Bargain Center, 334-684-7756
must provide proof of gross income for everyone in the • Henry County
household for the month prior to sign-up; social security Call RSVP in Dothan, 334-836-1300; make appointment
numbers for all members of the household, and a copy for RSVP, Abbeville, 334-585-2442 for application.
of the latest utility bill showing the account number. If • Houston County
you heat with coal or wood, please contact your local Red Cross, Dothan, 334-792-9852
Human Resources Development Corporation (HRDC) To donate to Project SHARE, you may pledge to
or Organized Community Action Program (OCAP) for contribute any whole dollar amount each month. The
additional instructions. If applicants do not have income amount you select will automatically be added to your
for the previous month, they must provide written utility bill each month.
verification from a reliable source. It is important to have
all required documents on the sign-up date. Free Garbage Pick-up
Monthly income limits change annually with the In 1989 the State of Alabama adopted legislation
Federal Poverty Guidelines. For 2009: requiring each county or municipality to promote and
• $1,517 for one person provide for mandatory solid waste collection. In part, the
• $2,042 for two people law was established to curtail the illegal dumping and
burning of household garbage. Included in the law were
• $2,567 for three people
provisions to help fixed income households cope with the
• $3,092 for four people cost of this service. Included are, “households whose sole
• $3,617 for five people source of income is Social Security or SSI benefits.”
• $525 for each additional person To see if your county or municipality provides an
Each applicant must live in the county where the exemption from the payment of fees required under
application is completed. If you are a resident of Barbour, this article, contact your local Health Department. An
Coffee, Geneva, Henry or Houston counties contact your environmentalist with the Health Department can provide
local HRDC for more information. If you are resident of information about how, where, and when to apply.
Covington or Dale counties contact your local OCAP office.
Project Share
Telephone Assistance
Project SHARE provides emergency assistance to Lifeline and Link-Up
our elderly and disabled neighbors who need help with Lifeline—The federal Lifeline program gives income-
their energy bills. Project SHARE is funded by electric eligible consumers a discount on monthly charges for
utility customers who donate through their monthly basic local landline residential telephone service purchased

from an authorized landline or wireless service provider. Irrespective of their eligibility for Lifeline and Link-
Assistance is limited to one monthly discount per customer. Up, consumers facing involuntary disconnection of local
Lifeline Discounts—Federal Lifeline discounts on and other telephone services due to non-payment of
phone bills can be as large as $13.50 per month, depending delinquent charges should ask their local service provider
on your state and your authorized telephone service whether they can continue receiving uninterrupted basic
provider. Some states provide further discounts to make local service if they agree to block access to all services
local telephone service even more affordable. other than basic local service, including toll.
Link-Up—The federal Link-Up program covers Contact your local landline or wireless telephone
a portion of new service installation or activation fees company to verify that you are eligible for Lifeline and/
for eligible consumers and allows consumers to finance or Link-up benefits. If your local telephone company is
connection or activation fees on consumer-friendly terms. not authorized to provide Lifeline or Link-Up discounts
in your area, contact Alabama Public Service Commission
Link-Up Discounts—The federal Link-Up program at 1-800-392-8050 or Alabama State Utility Consumers
pays one-half of an eligible consumer’s landline installation Advocate office at the following address: Office of the
or activation fee (excluding the cost of the phone) up to a Attorney General/Alabama State House/11 South Union
maximum payment of $30 per installation or activation. Street/Montgomery, AL 36130 /334-242-7393. The
The Link-Up Program also permits an eligible consumer above article contains excerpts from the following website:
to finance up to $200 of installation or activation fees http://www.lifeline.gov/lifeline_consumers.html.
interest-free for up to a year.
Discounts are available under the federal Lifeline and CREDIT COUNSELING
Link-Up programs to qualifying consumers in every state, Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Alabama
territory, and U. S. commonwealth. 2731 Ross Clark Cir., Suite 7
Avoiding Costly Deposit Requirements—Consumers Dothan, Alabama 36301
with financial or credit problems are sometimes required 800-662-6119
to pay a deposit before they can obtain local telephone
service; however, consumers eligible for Lifeline and TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
Link-Up support can avoid costly deposit requirements Senior Circle Greater Beulah Baptist
by requesting free “toll-blocking”. Toll-blocking prevents Medical Center Church
consumers from making toll calls including, but not 400 North Edwards St. 254 Headland Ave.
limited to, long distance calls from a long distance provider Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Dothan, Alabama 36303
using “1+” or “0+” dialing. Even with toll-blocking, 334-347-3046 334-792-7761
consumers are generally able to place long-distance calls Elba Senior Center
using pre-paid calling cards that require consumers to dial 200 Bufford St.
local access numbers and enter protected passwords before Elba, Alabama 36323
placing toll calls. 334-897-3019
FOOD, NUTRITION AND MEALS

HOME DELIVERED MEALS (Meals on Wheels)
Christian Mission Hungry to Help - Wesley Manor Meals on Wheels
Center SARCOA Methodist Meals on Dothan, Alabama
481 Geneva Hwy. 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd. Wheels 334-671-2998
Enterprise, Alabama 36330-3816 Dothan, Alabama 36305 718 Honeysuckle Rd.
334-393-2607 334-793-6843 or Dothan, Alabama 36305
1-800-239-3507 334-792-0921
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FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM time donations of any amount are accepted. Concerned
people can help by: sponsoring one or more individuals,
SARCOA volunteering at the distribution sites, volunteering to
1075 South Brannon Stand Road deliver grocery bags to homebound individuals, or
Dothan, Alabama 36305 helping to find additional sources of donated food,
334-793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507 especially fresh produce and bread.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Farmers Market
Wiregrass Area Food Bank Christian Service Center
382 Twitchell Rd. 403 S. Three Notch St. Program
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Andalusia, Alabama 36420 The goal of the Alabama Senior Farmers Market
334-794-9775 334-222-3840 Nutrition Program (FMNP) is to provide fresh,
nutritious, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs
Also see - Senior Centers – Each senior center offers from farmers markets and roadside stands to low-income
home-delivered meals, as well as, hot meals at the center. seniors. Coupons are provided for individuals 60 years
The Frail Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver program of age and older who are on a limited income, allowing
provides breakfast meals and frozen home-delivered them to purchase fresh produce at Farmers Markets.
meals delivered weekly. Qualified recipients may receive only one coupon
booklet. Quantities are limited. Booklets are given out
in the spring. For more information, contact SARCOA,
Brown Bag Program 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL 36305. Phone
The Brown Bag Program of the Wiregrass Area is 334-793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507.
a food supplemental program for eligible individuals,
60 years of age or older. It is designed to help provide
food to the elderly and the homebound. Seniors are
Hungry to Help
provided with bags of groceries during the third week of Sponsored Meal Program
each month. There is no cost to the individuals served. Many homebound elderly 60+ are too frail to shop
Eligibility is determined using the federal poverty level for food and physically unable to prepare their own
income guidelines. To apply for this program call 334- meals. Because of disabilities such as arthritis, blindness
794-4499 Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or and heart disease, thousands of southeast Alabama
go to www.wiregrassareafoodbank.com. seniors are hungry for your help. With your donation,
Counties served are Barbour, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, we can deliver nutritious meals to an elderly neighbor,
Henry and Houston. Covington County residents a senior friend, or a disabled loved one who desperately
contact the Christian Service Center, 403 S. Three Notch needs help.
Street, Andalusia, AL 36420, or call 334-222-3840. Some homebound elderly live in rural areas outside
The bulk of the food comes from the Wiregrass the delivery area of a senior center. At times, the senior
Area United Way Food Bank. The food is donated to center may not have the staff or volunteers needed to
the Food Bank by wholesalers, grocers, and distributors deliver the number of meals required. For situations like
who receive a charitable contribution deduction on their these, the meal vendor offers weekly delivery of a 7-pack
income taxes and have the benefit of providing good food frozen meal directly to the senior’s door.
for needy people. Along with the food obtained from the If you would like to sponsor a particular homebound
Food Bank, donations of food are also made by civic elderly person, please contact the senior center nearest to
groups, religious organizations, individuals, businesses the person’s home. The senior center will be able to assist
and other organizations. you with information and enrollment. If you would like
Funding for the Brown Bag program comes through to become a meal sponsor or need information about
donations from faith-based organizations, civic groups, the nearest center, please contact our Hungry to Help
individuals and businesses. $60 ($5 per month) provides coordinator at the SARCOA, the Area Agency On Aging,
an individual with this service for an entire year. One- (334) 793-6843 or (800) 239-3507.

THE USDA FOOD PYRAMID
GRAINS VEGETABLES FRUITS MILK MEAT & BEANS
Make half your Vary your veggies Focus on fruits Get your Go lean with
grains whole calcium-rich foods protein
Eat at least 3 oz. of Eat more dark- Eat a variety of fruit. Go low-fat or Choose low-fat
wholegrain cereals, green veggies like Choose fresh, fat-free when you or lean meats and
breads, crackers, rice broccoli, spinach frozen, canned or choose milk, yogurt poultry.
or pasta every day. and other dark leafy dried fruit. and other milk Bake it, broil it or
1 oz. is about 1 slice greens. Go easy on fruit
products. grill it.
of bread, about 1 cup Eat more orange juices. If you don’t or Vary your protein
of breakfast cereal or vegetables like can’t consume milk, routine- choose more
½ cup of cooked rice, carrots and sweet choose lactose-free fish, beans, peas, nuts
cereal or pasta. potatoes. products or other and seeds.
Eat more dry beans calcium sources such
and peas like pinto as fortified foods and
beans, kidney beans beverages.
and lentils.
Get 3 Cups every day;

Eat 6 oz. every day Eat 2½ Cups everyday Eat 2 Cups every day Eat 5½ oz. every day
For kids age 2-8, it’s 2
For a 2,000-calorie diet, you need the amounts shown above from each food group.
To find the amounts that are right for you, go to MyPyramid.gov.
Find your balance between food and physical activity Know the limits on fats, sugars and salt (sodium)
• Be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs • Make most of your fat sources from fish, nuts and
• Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days vegetable oils
of the week • Limit solid fats like butter, stick margarine, shortening,
• About 60 minutes a day of physical activity may be lard, and foods that contain these
needed to prevent weight gain • Check the Nutrition Facts label to keep saturated fats,
• For sustaining weight loss, at least 60-90 minutes a trans fats and sodium low
day of physical activity may be required • Choose food and beverages low in added sugars.
• Children and teenagers should be physically active for Added sugars contribute calories with few, if any,
60 minutes every day or most days nutrients
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
CITY GOVERNMENT
Abbeville..................334-585-6444 Columbia.................334-696-4417 Eufaula.....................334-687-1206
Andalusia.................334-222-3313 Cottonwood.............334-691-2671 Florala......................334-858-3612
Ariton.......................334-762-2222 Daleville...................334-598-2345 Geneva.....................334-684-2485
Ashford.....................334-899-3366 Dothan.....................334-615-3100 Gordon.....................334-522-3113
Clio..........................334-397-2723 Elba..........................344-897-2333 Haleburg..................334-696-2277
Coffee Springs..........334-684-9962 Enterprise.................334-348-2601 Hartford...................334-588-2245
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City Government Continued
Headland..................334-693-3365 Napier Field.............334-983-3548 Pinckard...................334-983-3517
Kinsey......................334-793-5409 New Brockton..........334-894-5283 Samson.....................334-898-7541
Kinston....................334-565-3188 Newton.....................334-299-3777 Taylor.......................334-678-5079
Lockhart...................334-858-6744 Newville...................334-889-2222 Webb........................334-792-0386
Madrid.....................334-677-3435 Opp..........................334-493-4572
Malvern....................334-793-6537 Ozark.......................334-774-5393
County Government
ALABAMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – COUNTY OFFICES
Barbour County Dale County Houston County
1 Court Square, Room 105 202 S. Hwy. 123, Suite D Farm Center Building
Clayton, Alabama 36016 Ozark, Alabama 36360 1699 Ross Clark Cir, Ste #4
334-775-3284 334-774-2329 Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-794-4108
Coffee County Geneva County
1055 E. McKinnon 2765 E. State Hwy. 52
#5 County Complex Hartford, Alabama 36344
New Brockton, Alabama 36351 334-684-2484
334-894-5596
Henry County
Covington County 101 N. Doswell St., Suite A
23952 AL Hwy 55, Suite 4 Abbeville, Alabama 36310
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 334-585-6416
334-222-1125
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES – COUNTY OFFICES

Barbour County Dale County Houston County
276 Hwy. 239 S. (Industrial Park) 513 Carroll Ave. 1605 Ross Clark Cir. S.E.
Clayton, Alabama 36016 Ozark, Alabama 36361 Dothan, Alabama 36302
334-775-2000 334-445-4900 334-677-0400
Coffee County Geneva County
3881 Salem Rd. 617 S. Commerce St.
334-348-2000 334-684-5800
Covington County Henry County
1515 Martin Luther King Jr. Expwy. 507 Kirkland St.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Abbeville, Alabama 36310
334-427-7900 334-585-2788

County Government Continued
ALABAMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – COUNTY OFFICES
Barbour....................334-775-3203 Dale..........................334-774-6025 Houston...................334-677-4740
Coffee.......................334-894-5556 Geneva.....................334-684-5640
Covington................334-428-2610 Henry.......................334-585-3257
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – COUNTY OFFICES
Barbour Co. Dale Co. Houston Co.

545 East Barbour St. 168 South Merrick Ave. 114 N. Oates/PO Drawer 6406
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Ozark, Alabama 36360 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-688-1387 334-774-2214 334-794-9720
Contact-Webster Hugh Boyd Contact-Robert Marsh Contact-Clark Matthews
hboyd@borbourcountyeufaula.com dcema@graceba.net ecmatthews@houstoncounty.org
Coffee Co. Geneva Co.
1065 East Mckinnon St. 200 S. Commerce
New Brockton, Alabama 36351 Geneva, Alabama 36340
334-894-5415 334-684-5677
Contact-John C. Tallas Contact-Margaret Mixon
jtallas@ccema.com mixonm@genevacoboe.org
Covington County Henry Co.
300 West Watson St. 101 North Doswell St.
334-427-4911 334-585-6702
Contact-Kristi Stamnes Contact-Paul Brown
kstamnes@cc911ema.com henryema@ala.net
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS – COUNTY OFFICES
Barbour County PHD Dale County PHD Houston County PHD

634 School St. 204 Katherine Ave. 1781 E. Cottonwood Rd.
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Ozark, Alabama 36360 Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-687-4808 334-774-5146 334-678-2800
Coffee County PHD Geneva County PHD
2841 Neal Metcalf Rd. 606 S. Academy St.
334-347-9574 334-684-2256
Covington County PHD Henry County PHD
23989 Alabama Hwy. 55 300 Trawick St.
334-222-1175 334-585-2660
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LOCAL DISTRICT OFFICES
Medicaid Dothan District Office Social Security Administration Southern Alabama Regional
2652 Fortner St., Suite 4 24467 AL Hwy. 55 Council on Aging (SARCOA)
Dothan, Alabama 36305 Andalusia, Alabama 36420 1075 South Brannon Stand Rd.
334-702-3101 334-222-3350 Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-793-6843 or 800-239-3507
Social Security Administration
1778 Whatley Dr.
334-671-9346
STATE GOVERNMENT
Alabama Dept. of Human Alabama Dept. of Public Health Alabama Medicaid Agency
Resources 201 Monroe Street, RSA Tower Post Office Box 5624
50 North Ripley Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Montgomery, Alabama 36103
Montgomery, Alabama 36130 334-206-5300 800-362-1504
334-242-1310
Alabama Dept. of Senior Services
Alabama Dept. of Insurance P. O. Box 301851
Consumer Division Montgomery, Alabama 36130
P.O. Box 303351 877-425-2243
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
800-433-3966
Federal Government
Centers for Medicare & Social Security Administration Tricare for Life
Medicaid Services (Birmingham) P. O. Box 7889
7500 Security Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama Madison, Wisconsin 53707
Baltimore, Maryland 21244 800-690-5701 866-773-0404
800-633-4227
Social Security Administration VA Medical Clinic-Dothan
FEMA (Dothan) 2020 Alexander Drive
500 C Street S.W. 1778 Whatley Dr. Dothan, Alabama 36301
Washington, D.C. 20472 Dothan, Alabama 36303 334-673-4166
1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362) 334-671-9346
TDD: TTY dial 1 (800) 462-7585 VA Mental Health
for Federal Relay Ser. Social Security Administration 3753 Ross Clark Cir, Ste 4
(Andalusia) Dothan, Alabama 36303
Medicare Fraud Hotline 24467 Alabama Hwy. 55 334-678-1933
800-447-8477 Andalusia, Alabama 36420
334-222-3350
Medicare Part D
800-633-4227 Tricare Information Service
888-363-5433

Federal GOVERNMENT Continued Medicaid for Low Income Families Program—
Households with related children under age 19 living in
VETERANS AFFAIRS – COUNTY OFFICES the home, may be eligible for Medicaid if the household
has very low income.
Barbour County - Dale County Applications for the Pregnant Women and
Clayton 719 S. Union Ave. Children Program, and the Medicaid for Low Income
Courthouse Rm 102 Ozark, Alabama 36361 Families Program should be made by contacting a
Clayton, Alabama 36016 334-774-5550 Medicaid eligibility worker at your local county Health
334-250-1008 Department. You may also call Medicaid at 1-800-362-
Geneva County
Barbour County - 200 S. Commerce St. 1504 for a paper application or apply online at www.
Eufaula Geneva, Alabama 36340 insurealabama.org.
303 E. Broad St., 334-684-5657 Breast and Cervical Cancer Program—Women
Suite 102 under age 65 who have been screened through the
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Henry County
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National
334-619-1511 Office Building
Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program may
N. Doswell St.
be eligible for this program. Call 1-877-252-3324 for
Coffee County Complex Abbeville, Alabama 36310
information about this program.
New Brockton, Alabama 36351 334-585-2744
334-894-5858 Nursing Home Program—Medicaid may pay for
Houston County the cost of nursing home care for individuals meeting
Covington County 210 W. Crawford certain income, resource, age or disability, and medical
250 Hillcrest Dr. / Box 10 Dothan, Alabama 36301 criteria. Nursing homes and hospitals usually have
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 334-677-4749 Medicaid applications, or you may contact the Medicaid
334-428-2687 District Office serving the county of the nursing home to
apply for this program.
Alabama Medicaid ~ General Hospital Program—Medicaid may cover the cost of
Eligibility Information care for individuals who meet certain income, resource,
Medicaid helps pay medical bills for low-income age or disability, and medical criteria. To qualify, the
individuals who meet eligibility criteria. There are three individual must be institutionalized for 30 continuous
agencies in Alabama that certify individuals for Medicaid. days. Contact the Medicaid District Office serving the
These agencies are the Social Security Administration, individual’s county of residence to apply for this program.
the Department of Human Resources, and the Alabama Post Hospital Extended Care (PEC) Program—
Medicaid Agency. Each of these agencies certifies Individuals who are hospitalized and are awaiting
certain groups of individuals for Medicaid based on placement in a nursing home may be eligible for
their circumstances. Shown below is a partial list of the Medicaid. Eligibility requirements are similar to the
programs affecting the aged, disabled, or their families. nursing home requirements. These individuals must be
The Social Security Administration certifies institutionalized for at least 30 continuous days. The
individuals for the following programs: Aged, blind, individual must also have been under acute care for at
or disabled persons who have very low income may least 3 days while in the hospital, but currently does
qualify for cash assistance through the Supplemental not require acute care. Contact the Medicaid District
Security Income (SSI) program. Individuals eligible for Office serving the county of the hospital to apply for this
SSI are automatically eligible for Medicaid. To apply for program.
SSI, contact the Social Security Office serving your area. Institutional Care Facility for the Mentally
The Alabama Medicaid Agency certifies individuals Retarded (ICF-MR) Program—Residents of state
for the following programs: Pregnant Women and facilities for the mentally retarded may be eligible to
Children Program-Pregnant women and children under have Medicaid cover the cost of their care. Eligibility
age 19 in families who have income below certain limits requirements are similar to those of the nursing home
may be eligible for Medicaid. program. The state facilities have Medicaid applications,
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or you may contact the Medicaid District Office serving or if SSI stopped as a result of an increase in Social
the county of the facility to apply for this program. Security benefits as a Disabled Adult Child. Contact
Mental Retardation (MR) Waiver Program— the Medicaid District Office serving your county of
Individuals, age 3 and older, who are diagnosed as residence to apply for this program.
mentally retarded may apply for this waiver. These Retroactive SSI Medicaid Program—An
individuals must meet the income, resource, disability, individual who has incurred medical expenses during
and medical criteria for an institutional care facility for the three month period prior to receipt of their first
the mentally retarded. These individuals would receive SSI check may be eligible for Medicaid coverage during
Medicaid coverage in the community and not be placed those months. A person has six months after being
in an institution. Limited funds are available for this awarded SSI to apply for Retroactive SSI Medicaid.
waiver. To apply for this waiver: For Houston, Geneva, Contact the Medicaid District Office serving your
Barbour, Henry, & Dale contact: county of residence to apply for this program.
MR Director / P. O. Box 519 / Geneva, AL 36340/ Continuous Medicaid (or Pickle) Program—
334-684-2252. For Covington and Coffee counties Individuals who become ineligible for SSI as a result of
contact: MR Director / P. O. Box 311343 / Enterprise, Social Security cost-of-living increases may be eligible
AL 36331 / 877-530-0002. for Medicaid. Any person who received a SSI check
Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver Program— and was entitled to Social Security in the same month
Individuals who are disabled or elderly and are ineligible may be eligible, if the deduction of Social Security cost-
for SSI because of income of a spouse or a parent, may of-living increases from the date of SSI termination
apply for this program through one of the agencies listed would make the individual eligible for SSI. Contact
below. One of these agencies will determine if a slot is the Medicaid District Office serving your county of
available and if the individual meets medical criteria residence to apply for this program.
for this waiver. The Medicaid District Office will make Widows or Widowers Program—In some
an eligibility determination after one of the agencies instances, it is possible for widows or widowers who
approves a slot and the individual qualifies medically. are not eligible for Medicare to continue Medicaid
The funds available for this waiver are limited. Contact eligibility. The widow/widower must be over the age
your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) at 1-800-243- of 50, but not yet 65. He or she must have lost SSI
5463 or local county Department of Public Health to eligibility because his or her Social Security benefits
apply for this waiver. (SARCOA is the local AAA – 334- increased above the SSI limit when his or her spouse
793-6843 or 800-239-3507.) died. Contact the Medicaid District Office serving
HIV / AIDS Waiver Program—Individuals who your county of residence to apply for this program.
are age 21 or above with a primary diagnosis of HIV/ NOTE: You cannot have Medicare and be eligible for
AIDS and would be eligible for Medicaid if they were this program.
in a medical institution and who need home and Medicaid Transportation Assistance—The Non-
community-based services in order to remain in the Emergency Transportation Program is non-emergency
community, may be eligible for this program. Contact transportation for medical treatment for “full” Medicaid
the local Department of Public Health serving your recipients only. This does not include those only on
county of residence to apply for this program. QMB, SLMB, or QI-1 Medicaid Assistance. Medicaid
provides a voucher which can be cashed like a check
Some Medicaid Programs Are Related to help off-set the costs of hiring someone to transport
to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) the person to: the doctor’s office, other medical care, or
Eligibility: treatment facilities. To request a voucher, call 1-800-
Disabled Adult Child Program—An individual 362-1504 or 334-702-3102.
may be eligible to continue Medicaid coverage if
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) stopped after
he or she attained the age of 18 because he or she
began receiving benefits as a Disabled Adult Child,

HEALTH CARE
ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE DIABETES ASSISTANCE
Elba Adult Day Care Wiregrass Adult Diabetes Coalition
128 Court Ave. Care, LLC Houston County PHD
Elba, Alabama 36323-1727 P.O. Box 338 Dothan, Alabama 36302
334-897-3151 Dothan, Alabama 36302 334-678-2800
334-792-0022
Coffee County
Adult Day Care
Diabetes Coalition
106 Douglas Brown Cir. Services: Limited financial assistance with insulin,
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 medications, and diabetic supplies. For seniors with no
334-393-7919 Medicare coverage, there is limited financial assistance
for doctor visits. Free Diabetes Educational Classes are
offered. To Qualify: Low-income area residents diagnosed
Breast and Cervical Cancer with Type I or Type II diabetes. Must be unable to afford
Early Detection Program medication or supplies and have no insurance coverage on
medicines. For additional information, contact: Houston
The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early
County Health Department / 1781 E. Cottonwood Rd./
Detection Program of the Alabama Public Health
Dothan, AL or call 334-678-2800.
Department provides free breast and cervical screenings to:
• Women age 40-64
HEALTH CARE SCREENING
• Women who are uninsured or underinsured
• Women who meet income guidelines Southeast Regional Cancer Screening Program
(Mobile Unit)
A woman who meets the eligibility requirements
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
receives the following:
Dothan, Alabama
• A free pap smear 334-793-8081
• A free pelvic exam
• A free mammogram (age 50-64, 65+ if enrolled in HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Medicare Part A only)
Spirit Of Women
Call toll free 1-877-252-3324 for more information. Southeast Alabama Medical Cntr
They will answer the phone UAB Finder and will do a Dothan, Alabama 36301
short survey (approx. 9 questions/eligibility based on the 334-793-8107
total household). If one qualifies, they will be given the
choice of three local participating offices where additional
paperwork will be required and vouchers issued for the
HEALTH Clinics
tests. Alfred Saliba Family Health Clinic
545 W. Main St., Suite 312
DENTAL HEALTH Dothan, Alabama 36301
Donated Dental Services 334-673-3741
836 Washington Ave. Clayton Family Health Center
Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Seven Western Bypass
334-834-1114 Clayton, Alabama 36016
334-775-3235
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HEALTH Clinics HEALTH ORG. HOME CARE
Continued Continued
Newton Family Health Clinic American Red Cross- Addus Health Care
193 Oates Dr. Coffee County 3236 W. Main St., Suite 3
Newton, Alabama 36352 711 W. Crawford St. Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-299-3592 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 334-792-5162 886-585-5126
334-347-2461
Tri-County Med. Center Barbour County Home Health
P. O. Box 337 / 29080 Smiley St. American Red Cross- 25 N. Midway St.
Red Level, Alabama 36474 Covington, Crenshaw Counties Clayton, Alabama 36016
334-469-5311 234 Hillcrest Dr. 334-775-9044
Veterans Admin. Outpatient 334-428-2681 Barbour County In-Home
Clinic Services
2020 Alexander Dr. American Red Cross-Houston, 10 Court Square
Dothan, Alabama 36301 Henry, Dale, Geneva Counties Clayton, Alabama 36016
334-673-4166 1004 Montezuma Ave. 334-775-3203
HEALTH 334-792-9852 CareSouth Homecare Professionals
1212 East Three Notch Street
ORGANIZATIONS Arthritis Foundation, Andalusia, Alabama 36420
Alabama Chapter 334-222-1053 / 866-897-8217
Alabama Dept. of 2700 Hwy. 280 E., Suite 180
Rehabilitation Services Birmingham, Alabama 35223 CareSouth Homecare Professionals
P. O. Drawer 698 800-879-7896 205 Graceland Drive, Ste. 3
Dothan, Alabama 36302 Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-699-8600 Asthma & Allergy Foundation 334-793-5758
of America
American Cancer Call Center 800-727-8462 CareSouth Homecare Professionals
800-227-2345 208 S. Main St.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Enterprise, Alabama 36330
American Cancer Society Detection Program of AL 334-393-9810
2346 W. Main St. Ste. 3 877-252-3324
Dothan, Alabama 36301 CareSouth Homecare Professionals
334-794-0600 Cancer Information Service 825 W. Washington St.
800-422-6237 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
American Heart & Stroke 334-687-2271
Association Cancer Survivors Network
800-254-9920 877-333-4673 Coffee County In-Home
Services - PHD
American Kidney Fund Montgomery AIDS Outreach-
2841 Neal Metcalf Rd.
800-638-8299 Dothan
Enterprise, Alabama 36330
545 W. Main St., Suite 310
American Red Cross- 334-347-9574
Barbour County 334-673-0494 Covington County In-Home
706 Inlet Rd. Services
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 National Kidney Foundation
P. O. Box 213
334-687-4940 Southern Alabama Chapter
Lockhart, Alabama 36455
P. O. Box 5994
334-858-6744
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Home care Houston County In-Home Services MidSouth Home Health Care
P.O. Box 175 105 Whaley St.
Continued
Dothan, Alabama 36302 Opp, Alabama 36467
Dale, Henry, & Houston County- 334-793-4225 334-493-4555
In-Home Care (PHD) Infusion Services Oxford Health Care Services
1781 E. Cottonwood Rd. 2431 W. Main St. 288 W. Main St., Suite 1
Dothan, Alabama 36301 Dothan, Alabama 36301 Dothan, Alabama 36301
800-659-2963 334-794-1126 334-673-7949
Dale Medical Center Home LHC of South Alabama SAMC Home Health Services
Health Services 512 N. Main St. 1000 W. Main St., Suite 460
126 Hospital Ave. Opp, Alabama 36467 Dothan, Alabama 36301
Ozark, Alabama 36360 334-493-2087 334-794-0591
334-774-0750
MidSouth Home Health Care Southern Alabama Regional
Geneva County In Home Services 512 E. Three Notch St. Council on Aging (SARCOA)
P.O. Box 430 Andalusia, Alabama 36420 1075 South Brannon Stand Rd.
Geneva, Alabama 36340 334-222-2102 Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-684-5739 334-793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507
MidSouth Home Health Care
Gentiva Health Services 2740 Headland Ave. Visiting Angels
1309 Antioch Rd. Dothan, Alabama 36301 1909 Montgomery Hwy,
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 334-794-0507 Suite 302
334-222-2172 Dothan, Alabama 36303
MidSouth Respiratory Services 334-671-1038
H & S Home Services and Home Medical Equipment
1856 Hewitt Lane 2740 Headland Ave. Wiregrass Caregivers
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Dothan, Alabama 36301 2558 Ross Clark Cir. NW,
334-687-0046 334-792-3200 Suite 107
Hearts HomeCare Dothan, Alabama 36301
MidSouth Home Health Care 334-793-6225
2541 Calhoun Dr 1247 Rucker Blvd., Suite 3
Abbeville, AL 36310 Enterprise, Alabama 36330
334-616-7474 334-347-0234
Home Instead Senior Care MidSouth Home Health Care
1026 Fortner St., Suite 3 335 Macon Ave.
Dothan, AL 36301 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
334-699-6815 334-687-7641
Hospice service workers who provide emotional support and

assist the family in understanding Medicare, Medicaid
The hospice concept is based on a care plan that or other insurance benefits; chaplains and other
supports the patient and family caregiver at a time when bereavement specialists; and, volunteers who are trained
the patient has a life-limiting illness. Care plans are to provide support to patients and their families. Hospice
developed in consultation with the patient’s physician. care is based on need rather than the patients’ ability to
Hospice offers a comprehensive medical care team pay. All hospice organizations are subject to review by
consisting of: a physician who serves as hospice medical the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
director; nurses that are specially trained and who make Organizations which ultimately attests to the high level
regularly scheduled visits to a patient’s home; social of care provided by the hospice organization.

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Volunteers have traditionally been the backbone of or other menial tasks can be so meaningful at a time when
the hospice movement. Specialized training is provided the patient is terminally ill. To learn more regarding the
to volunteers primarily to provide support to the patients hospice program contact the hospice of your choice. See
and their families. Simply being available to visit the hospice listings below.
patient, assist the caregiver with errands, transportation
Hospice Care
Alacare Home Health / Hospice Covenant Hospice, Inc Wiregrass Hospice - Dothan
3763 Ross Clark Cir., Suite 1 208 W. Brunson St. 2740 Headland Ave.
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-673-2126 334-393-7571 334-792-1100
Comfort Care First Choice Hospice Wiregrass Hospice - Enterprise
1805 E. Three Notch St., Ste 3 PO Box 476 / 966 Claxton Ave. 557 Glover Ave., Ste 5
Andalusia, Alabama 36421 Elba, Alabama 36323 Enterprise, Alabama 36330
334-427-4000 334-897-0650 334-347-3353
Community Hospice Day Spring Hospice Wiregrass Hospice - Eufaula
of Dale Medical Center 201 W. Lee St. 831 W. Washington St.
126 Hospital Ave. Enterprise, Alabama 36331 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
Ozark, Alabama 36360 334-347-2999 334-616-0061
334-774-1380
SouthernCare - Dothan Wiregrass Hospice - Opp
Compassionate Hands Hospice 2576 Montgomery Hwy., Ste 2 105 Whaley St.
712 W. Maple Ave. Dothan, Alabama 36303 Opp, Alabama 36467
Geneva, Alabama 36340 334-673-2250 334-493-0725
334-684-8828
SouthernCare - Enterprise
Countryside Hospice Care, Inc. 5N. Pointe Prky, Suite D & E
955 S. Three Notch St. Enterprise, Alabama 36330
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 334-393-0578
334-222-7048
Vista Care Hospice
Covenant Hospice, Inc 3615 S. Railroad St., Ste 3
2855 Ross Clark Cir., Ste 110 Phenix City, Alabama 36867
Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-298-8898
334-794-7847
Hospitals
Andalusia Regional Hospital Elba General Hospital Flowers Hospital
849 S. Three Notch St. 987 N. Drayton Ave. 4370 W. Main St.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Elba, Alabama 36323 Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-222-8466 334-897-2257 334-793-5000
Dale Medical Center Florala Memorial Hospital Lyster Army Hospital
126 Hospital Ave. 24273 E. Fifth Ave. Bldg. 301
Ozark, Alabama 36360 Florala, Alabama 36442 Ft. Rucker, Alabama 36362
334-774-2601 334-858-3287 334-255-7000

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Hospitals Continued contact the social worker at your MENTAL HEALTH CARE
dialysis treatment center.
Medical Center Barbour
Continued
820 W. Washington St.
Eufaula, Alabama 36027
KIDNEY DIALYSIS Charles Parramore Center
202 E. Boundary St.
334-688-7000 Dothan Dialysis Clinic - Davita Eufaula, Alabama 36027
216 Graceland Dr. 334-687-9889
Medical Center Enterprise
400 N. Edwards St. Dept. of Mental Health
334-793-4077
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 and Mental Retardation
334-347-0584 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. - Dothan 19815 Bay Branch Rd.
1546 E. Main St. Andalusia, Alabama 36420
Mizell Memorial Hospital
Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-222-2525
702 N. Main St.
334-793-3519
Opp, Alabama 36467 Coffee County Training Center
334-493-3541 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. - Enterprise 801 Aviation Blvd.
502 Plaza Dr. Enterprise, Alabama 36330
Southeast Alabama
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 334-393-1732
Medical Center
334-347-8233
1108 Ross Clark Cir. Covington County Adult
Dothan, Alabama 36301 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. - Eufaula Training Center
334-793-8111 123-A E. Barbour St. 203 Academy Dr.
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Andalusia, Alabama 36420
UAB Cancer Answer
334-687-7071 334-222-0932
800-822-0933
Birmingham, Alabama Eufaula Dialysis - Davita Henry County Clinic
205-975-8222 220 S. Orange St. 219 Dothan Rd.
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Abbeville, Alabama 36310
UAB Health System
334-688-0806 334-585-5331
Birmingham, Alabama
205-934-9999 or 1-800-822-8816 Ozark Dialysis - Davita Henry County Day Treatment
214 Hospital Ave. (Day Work)
Wiregrass Medical Center
Ozark, Alabama 36360 403 Dothan Rd.
1200 W. Maple Ave.
334-774-2630 Abbeville, Alabama 36310
Geneva, Alabama 36340
334-585-6864
334-684-3655 Renal Care Group (RCG)
403 W. Bypass Living Waters Counseling, Inc.
Kidney Dialysis Andalusia, Alabama 36420 525 ½ E. Church St.
334-222-0416
Assistance Headland, Alabama 36345
334-693-3380
Depending on the availability MENTAL HEALTH CARE Senior Therapeutic Health Unit
of funds, limited emergency
transportation assistance and in Altacare of Dothan 126 Hospital Ave.
some cases emergency utilities 1865 Honeysuckle Rd., Ste B-2 Ozark, Alabama 36360
assistance may be available. Dothan, Alabama 36305 334-774-7352
Assistance is provided after all other 334-794-4582
Mental Retardation Day Activity
resources have been exhausted.
Center for Counseling Center
Dialysis patients, persons with
and Human Development 1242 U.S. Hwy. 431 S.
kidney problems and transplant
191 Katherine Ave. Abbeville, Alabama 36310
recipients must meet certain specific
Ozark, Alabama 36360 334-585-5136
qualifications. If assistance is needed,
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MENTAL HEALTH CARE PRESCRIPTION PUBLIC HEALTH
Continued ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENTS
Merle Wallace Purvis Center SARCOA’s Dothan SenioRx Continued
(Day Work) office serves: Houston, Barbour,
Dale County PHD
1682 E. County Rd. 4 Coffee, Dale, and Geneva Counties.
204 Katherine Ave.
Black, Alabama 36314
SenioRx Dothan Ozark, Alabama 36360
334-684-2252
1075 S Brannon Stand Rd 334-774-5146
South Central AL Mental Dothan, Alabama 36305 Geneva County PHD
Health Center 334-678-0440 or 334-793-6843 606 S. Academy St.
19815 Bay Branch Rd.
SenioRx Abbeville Geneva, Alabama 36340
101 N. Boswell St, Ste C 334-684-2256
334-222-2523
Abbeville, Alabama 36310 Henry County PHD
South Central AL Mental 334-585-2086 300 Trawick St.
Health Center
Abbeville, Alabama 36310
PUBLIC HEALTH 334-585-2660
334-347-0212 DEPARTMENTS Houston County PHD
1781 E. Cottonwood Rd.
Spectracare Barbour County PHD
(Mental Health Program) 634 School St.
334-678-2800
Administrative Offices Eufaula, Alabama 36027
2694 S. Park Ave. 334-687-4808
Coffee County PHD
334-712-2720
Spectracare (Dale County Clinic) Enterprise, Alabama 36330
134 Katherine Ave. 334-347-9574
Covington County PHD
334-774-9112
23989 Alabama Hwy. 55
Wiregrass Mental Health- Andalusia, Alabama 36420
Spectracare (Clinic) 334-222-1175
134 Prevatt Rd.
334-794-0731
HEARING AND VISION IMPAIRMENT ASSISTANCE

HEARING AND VISION
AL Inst. for Deaf & Blind- Alabama Institute for Deaf Alabama Regional Library
Montgomery and Blind (For Blind / Physically
2629-B Eastern Blvd. Dothan Regional Center Handicapped other than
Montgomery, Alabama 36117 111 Medical Dr. Houston County)
334-273-9200 Dothan, Alabama 36303 6030 Monticello Dr.
334-677-6270 Montgomery, Alabama 36130
800-392-5671
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HEARING AND VISION Continued
Alabama Regional Library Books By Mail Hear Now
(For the Blind / Physically Enterprise Public Library 800-648-4327
Handicapped) 101 E. Grubbs St.
Houston-Love Memorial Library Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
212 West Burdeshaw St. 334-347-2636 (Blind/Deaf Program)
Dothan, Alabama 36303 P.O. Drawer 698
334-793-9767 Eye Care America Dothan, Alabama 36302
800-222-3937 334-699-8600
Bibles on Tape / Aurora Ministries
Bradenton, Florida
941-748-3031
Hear Now… Providing the Gift of Hearing • Daily Living Skills training.
Hear Now is a national non-profit program • Many other special programs for seniors with hearing
committed to assisting deaf and hard-of-hearing persons or vision loss.
with limited financial resources who permanently reside
within the United States. The work of Hear Now is Alabama Regional Library for the Blind &
supported through the contributions of many benefactors Physically Handicapped
and receives no government funding. All donations— This organization provides books on tape, tape
money, time, hearing aids—allow the program to survive players, and other accessories (amplifiers, headphones,
and give the gift of hearing domestically. To apply call pillow talker, etc.) for the blind or physically handicapped.
Star Key at 1-800-328-8602 and ask for “Hear Now.” Postage is free, both coming and going. A physician’s
signature is required. Amplifiers require an additional
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind note from the physician.
Dothan Regional Center (AIDB)
For Barbour, Dale, Coffee, Covington, Geneva &
AIDB provides comprehensive service programs for Henry County residents should call 800-392-5671 to
seniors who have a hearing or vision loss. Please call 334- make application to the Alabama Regional Library, 6030
677-6270 for an appointment or for more information. Monticello Dr., Montgomery, AL 36130-6000.
Services are free and are as follows.
For Houston County, residents should request an
• Adjustment and Personal or Family Counseling for application from the Houston-Love Memorial Library,
deaf, blind, hard of hearing and low vision clients and 212 W. Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, AL 36303, 334-793-
their families. 9767. The library offers an excellent opportunity for the
• Loaner telecommunication equipment for qualifying blind and physically handicapped patrons of Dothan
elderly and disabled (ATAP). and surrounding areas. The library has an extensive
• Screening and testing provided, on referral, to selection of reading material via cassette recordings and
determine eligibility and needed services. brochures for various activities; Braille is also available if
requested. Cassette recordings are provided along with
• Case management program.
cassette players if the patron qualifies for the service.
• Technology room for trying out devices before Items can be received by mail or one may come in and
purchasing them (amplified phones, magnifiers, choose their material.
special television sets, etc.)
• Smoke Detector program – visual smoke detectors for Free Bibles on Tape
qualified clients who are hearing impaired. Aurora Ministries (non-profit, nondenominational
• STAR program – Device demonstrations and Short agency) provides audio Bibles free to those who are
Term Loans of assistive technology. visually impaired or have physical disabilities which

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impede reading. This service is provided to qualified related eye disease, including cataracts, provides free eye
individuals, organizations, agencies, libraries and health care educational materials and facilitates access to eye
care professionals who work with visually impaired and care —with no out-of-pocket cost.
print handicapped individuals who cannot hold a book By age 65, one in three Americans has some form
due to stroke or other disabilities. of vision impairing eye disease. Most do not know
The complete Bible in English is available in MP3 it because there are often no warning signs and they
format. It will play on most computers, DVD and MP3 assume poor sight is a natural part of growing older. By
players, and on most MP3 compatible CD players. The detecting and treating eye disease early through annual,
New Testament is available on audio cassettes in nearly dilated eye exams, seniors can preserve their sight.
70 languages. The Old Testament or portions of it are Seniors EyeCare Program serves people who are: US
available in several languages. For those who qualify, the citizens or legal residents, are age 65 or older, have not
International Children’s Bible is available in a translation seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years, and are
designed especially for children. not participants of an HMO or the VA.
Eligibility Criteria: People eligible for a referral through the program
1. Vision in better eye is 20/200 or less with corrective receive a comprehensive, medical eye exam and up to
glasses, or widest diameter of visual field is no greater one year of treatment—at no out-of-pocket cost—for
than 20 degrees. any disease diagnosed during the initial exam. Volunteer
2. Cannot see well enough or focus long enough to read ophthalmologists accept Medicare and other insurance
standard print with glasses. reimbursements as payment in full; patients without
insurance receive care at no charge.
3. Reading disability resulting from organic dysfunction.
For help, call the toll-free helpline at 800-222-
4. A statement from a doctor, nurse, nursing home social EYES anytime. Call one of EyeCare America’s 7,500+
worker, rehabilitation worker, rehabilitation teacher, volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide to request
or librarian that states the applicant cannot read free eye care educational materials and to determine
normal print. if you qualify. EyeCare America offers multiple eye
For additional information or to request an care programs for which individuals may qualify.
application contact: Aurora Ministries / P. O. Box 621/ Callers will automatically be screened to determine the
Bradenton, FL 34206 / Telephone 941-748-3031 / program that provides the most appropriate eye care
Fax—941-748-2625. services. Callers who have not had an eye exam in the
past 12 months and are at increased risk for glaucoma
Seniors EyeCare Program may be eligible for a glaucoma eye exam through the
The Seniors EyeCare Program ensures that every Glaucoma EyeCare Program. Eyeglasses, prescription
senior has access to medical eye care and promotes drugs, hospital services, and the fees of other medical
annual, dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about age- professionals are excluded.
HOUSING
HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND PUBLIC HOUSING
Clayton Housing Authority Eufaula Housing Authority Elba Housing Authority
2 Holly St. 737 S. Orange Ave. 1130 Deal St.
Clayton, Alabama 36016 Eufaula, Alabama 36072 Elba, Alabama 36323
334-775-8881 334-687-2451 334-897-2737

HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND PUBLIC HOUSING Continued
Enterprise Housing Authority Midland City Housing Authority Headland Housing Authority
300 Mildred St. 111 Parker Dr. 225 Boynton St.
Nell Court Office Midland City, Alabama 36350 Headland, Alabama 36345
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 334-983-3581 334-693-2525
334-347-2538
Ozark Housing Authority Ashford / Columbia
New Brockton Housing Authority 241 Ed Lisenby Dr. Housing Authority
329 King St. Ozark, Alabama 36361 100 Bruner St.
New Brockton, Alabama 36351 334-774-8210 Ashford, Alabama 36312
334-894-5505 334-899-5463
Hartford Housing Authority
Andalusia Housing Authority 207 Newton St. Cottonwood Housing Authority
145 Murphree Dr. Hartford, Alabama 36344 29 Willow Lane
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 334-588-3303 Cottonwood, Alabama 36320
334-222-5871 334-691-2451
Samson Housing Authority
Florala Housing Authority 10B N. Wise St. Dothan Housing Authority
W. Fifth Ave. Samson, Alabama 36477 602 S. Lena St.
Florala, Alabama 36442 334-898-7152 Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-858-6421 334-794-6713
Slocomb Housing Authority
Opp Housing Authority W. Bateman St.
Barnes St. Slocomb, Alabama 36375
Opp, Alabama 36467 334-886-3473
334-493-9741
Abbeville Housing Authority
Daleville Housing Authority 1 Ash Dr.
101 Donnell Cir. Abbeville, Alabama 36310
Daleville, Alabama 36322 334-585-2165
334-598-8841
LOW-INCOME AND SENIOR HOUSING

Baptist Village Vaughn Towers
4426 W. Main St. 342 S. St. Andrews St.
334-793-3930 334-793-7660
Public Housing Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid

to local housing authorities that manage the housing
Public housing was established to provide decent for low-income residents at rents they can afford.
and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, HUD furnishes technical and professional assistance in
the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing planning, developing and managing these developments.
comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family
houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families. There Public housing is limited to low-income families
are approximately 1.3 million households living in and individuals. The local Housing Authority (HA)
public housing units, managed by some 3,300 Housing determines eligibility based on: (1) annual gross income;
Authorities. The U.S. Department of Housing and (2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a
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disability, or as a family; and (3) U.S. citizenship or program eligibility and the amount of the rental assistance
eligible immigration status. If you are eligible, the HA payment. If the Housing Authority determines that your
will check your references to make sure you and your family is eligible, the Housing Authority will put your
family will be good tenants. HAs will deny admission to name on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you
any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting
to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the list, the Housing Authority will contact you and issue a
project’s environment. rental voucher. Contact your local Housing Authority for
Housing Authorities use income limits developed by more information or to apply when applications are being
HUD. HUD sets the lower income limits at 80% and accepted.
very low income limits at 50% of the median income
for the county or metropolitan area in which you choose Property Taxes and
to live. Income limits vary from area to area so you may
be eligible at one Housing Authority but not at another. Homestead Exemption
The Housing Authority serving your community can A Homestead Exemption is a tax reduction a property
provide you with the income levels for your area and owner may be entitled to if he or she owns a single family
family size. Contact your local Housing Authority for residence and occupies it as their primary residence on
more information and for information on applying. the first day of the tax year for which they are applying.
There are four types of homestead exemptions:
Section 8 Housing ~ Housing 1. Regular Homestead Exemption or Homestead 1
is available to all citizens of Alabama who own and
Choice Voucher Program occupy a single-family residence, if the property is used
The Section 8 program provides assistance for low for no other purpose. The amount of the exemption is
income families in the private rental market through the $4,000.00 of the assessed value for the state taxes and
Housing Assistance Payments Program. Rental Voucher $2,000.00 of the assessed value for the county taxes.
Holders select a unit from the private rental market. 2. Homestead Exemption 2 is for persons age 65 or older
Rental assistance makes market rate housing affordable. whose adjusted gross income on the state income tax
Program participants normally pay no more than 30% of return is less than $12,000 annually. This exemption
their monthly adjusted income towards rent and utilities. is for all state and county taxes up to $5,000.00 in
The Housing Assistance Payment subsidizes the balance assessed value. Those who are permanently and totally
of the rent to the property owner. The housing unit must disabled or blind, regardless of income are entitled to
meet HUD Housing Quality Standards and the rent this exemption.
must be approvable within HUD Fair Market Rents and
market rate comparable. 3. Homestead Exemption 3 is for all persons age 65 or
older, or who are totally disabled. This exemption is
Eligibility for a rental voucher is determined by for all property taxes if their annual taxable income on
the local Housing Authority (HA) based on the total the Federal Tax Return is $7,500.00 or less.
annual gross income and family size and is limited to
U.S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who 4. Homestead Exemption 4 is for all persons age 65 or
have eligible immigration status. Generally, the family’s older, regardless of income. This exemption is for
income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the total assessed value of the state taxes and up to
the county or metropolitan area in which the family lives. $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the county taxes.
Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by Exemptions should be applied for between October
location. The HA serving your community can provide 1 and December 31 based upon the status of the property
you with the income limits for your area and family size. as of October 1. For homestead exemptions 2 & 3, an
During the application process, the Housing Authority application for special homestead exemption is mailed
will collect information on family income, assets and October 1 to previously qualified homeowners allowing
family composition. The Housing Authority will verify them to renew their special homestead exemption each
this information with other local agencies, your employer year. Contact your local county administrative office to
and bank, and will use the information to determine inquire about homestead exemption and your status.

USDA Rural Development • Loan terms are based on applicant’s repayment ability,
never to exceed 20 years.
USDA Rural Development is a federal agency
whose mission is to help rural Americans improve the • Loans of less than $7,500 may be on a “note only”
quality of their lives. Some of the programs available basis (no mortgage).
through USDA Rural Development help finance new • Loans of $7,500 or more must be secured by a
or improved housing for moderate-, low- and very low- mortgage (with title insurance) with all outstanding
income individuals/families. General descriptions of debt on the property not exceeding the property value.
these USDA Rural Development programs are provided • Cases where the total outstanding indebtedness on the
below. property exceeds $15,000 require escrow for taxes and
insurance (either by USDA or a prior debtor).
Home Repairs
USDA Rural Development offers a home repair loan To qualify for the Loan Program:
and grant program (called 504 Loan & Grant Program) • Applicant must be a U. S. Citizen or a Resident Non-
to very low income households who are owner/applicants. Citizen admitted for permanent residence.
This program does not apply to home rental properties.
• Applicant’s household must be very low income.
• Maximum loan amount is $20,000 at 1% interest for
up to 20 years. • Applicant must have evidence of ownership.
• Maximum grant amount is $7,500—life time limit. • Property must be in a rural area or town with a
Applicants must be 62 years of age or older. population of 20,000 or less.
• Loans may be used for remodeling. Grants may only • Applicant must possess legal capacity to incur the loan
be used to remove health or safety hazards. obligation.
• Applicant must have an acceptable credit history.
Loans can be used for the following • Applicant must have sufficient and reliable income to
purposes: repay loan amount requested.
• Dwelling improvements • Loan applicant must own and occupy the property
• Dwelling modernization being improved and property must be a single family
• Removal of safety hazards dwelling in a rural area and in need of repair.
• Removal of health hazards • Applicant must be unable to obtain financial assistance
from other non-Rural Development or grant sources
Loans cannot be used for the following: and lack personal resources that could be utilized to
meet the applicant’s needs.
• Loans cannot be used to assist in new construction.
• Applicant must have an income under the “very low”
• Loans cannot be used to repair dwellings in such poor
income limits defined by USDA Rural Development.
condition that they would continue to have a major
hazard after repairs are made. • Applicant must have repayment ability for the
proposed loan.
• Loans cannot be used to move a home or relocate
mobile/manufactured homes. • Loan applicants age 62 or over may be eligible for
grant assistance (see below).
• Loans cannot be used to pay for off-site improvements.
• Loans cannot be used to refinance debts. Grant limitations are:
• The grant may not be used for cosmetic or convenience
Limitations and Requirements for loans:
purposes such as painting, paneling, carpeting,
• The balance of all Section 504 loans to an applicant improving closets, improving kitchen cabinets,
can never exceed $20,000. changing lighting or adding a room other than a
• The interest rate on the outstanding principal is 1%. bathroom.
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• The loan and grant may be used to make a home or USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICES SERVING
bathroom handicapped accessible. SOUTHEAST ALABAMA
• The loan or grant may be used to install a septic
system, install a well, or connect the home to public Barbour, Henry and Houston Counties
water. USDA Rural Development
1849 Ross Clark Cir., Suite 1
Homeownership/Rehabilitation Program Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-793-2310, Ext. 4
• USDA Rural Development provides loans for Email: whit.townsend@al.usda.gov
homeownership and/or home rehabilitation (called
502 Direct Loan Program).
• Property financed must be located in eligible rural Dale, Coffee, and Geneva Counties
areas or towns with a population of 20,000 or less. USDA Rural Development
202 S. Hwy 123, Suite H
• Applicant’s household income must be within either Ozark, Alabama 36360
the very low- or low-income limits as defined by 334-774-4926, Ext. 4
USDA Rural Development. Please contact a USDA Email: jimmy.fenn@al.usda.gov
Rural Development office for income limits.
• Applicant may qualify for subsidy to reduce the
payments to a level as low as 1% interest. Subsidy Covington County
is reviewed periodically and adjusted according to USDA Rural Development
borrower’s income. Portions of the subsidy are subject 23952 Alabama Hwy. 55, Suite 3
to recapture if borrower sells the property or ceases to Andalusia, Alabama 36420
occupy the home. 334-222-3519, Ext. 4
Email: Leonard.fagerstrom@al.usda.gov
• Homes financed through USDA Rural Development’s
Direct 502 Program must meet USDA Rural
Development program standards, be inspected
by a state registered inspector, meet USDA Rural
Weatherization Assistance
Development’s thermal standards, termite and pest Program for Your Home
control standards and have adequate plumbing, The Weatherization Assistance Program
heating and cooling, electrical, water and water waste (Weatherization) is a federally-funded program
disposal systems. administered by the Alabama Department of Economic
and Community Affairs (ADECA). ADECA contracts
Apartments for Rent with local Community Action Agencies (OCAP) to
An alternative to homeownership is apartment deliver free weatherization services to low-income
living. USDA Rural Development provides financing households throughout the state. The program’s mission
for approximately 500 apartment complexes throughout is to reduce energy costs for low-income households by
Alabama--giving rural citizens access to more than increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while
16,000 apartment units. Apartments are available for ensuring their health and safety.
rent to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and The Weatherization Program provided energy-
those with disabilities. Rental assistance may be available efficiency services to more than 1,000 homes in 2007.
to eligible tenants. Weatherization focuses on the elderly, people with
For information on the location of USDA Rural disabilities, families with children, and households which
Development financed apartments in Alabama, contact have high energy bills. To qualify for the program, an
one of the offices listed below or a complete listing is applicant must be at or below 150 percent of the federal
available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/al. poverty guidelines. The applicant should contact the
local agency which services the county they live in to
apply for the program. Once approved, an energy auditor

visits the home to determine which energy-reducing and a final inspection of the work will be performed to
measures will be most effective with the limited amount make sure every measure is installed according to state
of funds available. An agency may spend an average of and federal guidelines. During the process, agency staff
$2,966 in labor and materials per home. Weatherization will educate the household with energy saving tips and
typically includes installing attic and wall insulation, ideas. Literature is distributed on the dangers of lead
repairing leaky or broken windows and doors, sealing paint, mold and carbon monoxide. No home is left with
air leaks into the home, testing home appliances for potential health and safety dangers for the family. To find
energy usage, heating and cooling system tune-ups and which agency services your county or to inquire if you
repairs and replacing incandescent light bulbs with are eligible, contact the Community Action Association
highly-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. A skilled of Alabama toll-free at 1-888-342-9291. (Excerpts from
contractor or agency will perform the work on the home ALABAMA CURRENTS November/December 2008.)
INFORMATION, REFERRAL and ASSISTANCE

HELPFUL PUBLIC SERVICE RETIREMENT
INFORMATION INFORMATION BOARDS
AVAILABLE Alabama Crime Victims Federal Employees
Compensation Commission Retirement System
Alfred Saliba Family Services
P. O. Box 231267 For General Inquiries
Center
Montgomery, Alabama 36123 202-606-1800
301 W. Lafayette St.
800-541-9388 TTY: 202-606-2582
See article at website:
334-712-1542 Alabama Department of http://www.cpol.army.mil/library/
Senior Services benefits/docs/fersinfo.pdf
Medical Call Center
P. O. Box 301851
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
Montgomery, Alabama 36130 Retirement Systems of Alabama
877-425-2243 135 South Union Street
800-735-4998
Alabama Public Service
Southern Alabama Regional Mailing Address:
Commission
Council on Aging (SARCOA) P. O. Box 302150
P. O. Box 304260
1075 S. Brannon Stand Road Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2150
Dothan, Alabama 36305 334-832-4140 or 800-214-2158
800-392-8050
334-793-6843 / 800-239-3507 Fax: 334-240-3032 or
Better Business Bureau 334-240-3230
Eldercare Locator
800-824-5274
800-677-1116 U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
Dothan Chamber of Commerce 844 North Rush St.
The Clearing House
102 Jamestown Blvd. Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092
Western Heights Community
Dothan, Alabama 36301 312-751-7139
Center
334-792-5138 TTY: (312) 751-4701
334-687-2896 http://www.rrb.gov
Wiregrass United Way-

Houston County
304 N. Foster St.
334-792-9661
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Retirement Boards Continued
Railroad Retirement Board Railroad Retirement Board Railroad Retirement Board
(Regional Office) (Regional Office) (Regional Office)
For: Barbour County For: Coffee & Covington Counties For: Dale, Henry, Houston and
Atlanta Georgia District Office Medical Forum Building Geneva Counties
401 W. Peachtree St., Ste. 1702 950 22nd St. North, Suite 426 550 Water Street, Suite 330
Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3517 Birmingham, Alabama 35203-1134 Jacksonville, Florida 32202-5122
404-331-2841 205- 731-0019 904-232-2546
Fax 205-731-0026 Fax: (904) 232-2874
Long term care

The Long-Term Care An Ombudsman works with facilities by:
• Performing in-service training to educate facility staff
Ombudsman program on topics related to the care of residents
Ombudsman is a Swedish term for a person who acts
• Assisting the facility staff in explaining to residents and
as an impartial third party in mediating problems. In
family members their responsibilities to the facility
short, an Ombudsman is a go between.
and to the other residents
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is available to assist
residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities Ombudsman services are available to:
with their complaints. The Ombudsman thoroughly • Residents in long-term care facilities who have
investigates and attempts to resolve complaints received. questions or problems about care, resident rights,
All complaints are kept confidential and information is Medicaid or Medicare payments or benefits and
disclosed only under the direction of the person being entitlements
assisted. The Ombudsman is trained and certified by the
Alabama Department of Senior Services according to • Relatives or friends of a resident in a long-term care
standards set out in the Alabama Long-Term Residential facility who have questions or wish to discuss problems
Health Care Recipient Ombudsman Act. • Long-term care facilities who need assistance with
The Ombudsman works with interested citizens, a resident, their care or benefits or with a problem
providers of long-term care, and other professional associated with a resident’s continued stay at the facility
groups to promote the well-being and quality of life for
CONTACT INFORMATION:
residents of long-term care facilities. This program is a
part of Alabama’s continuing effort to improve conditions Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging
for and services to the elderly. Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd.
An Ombudsman can assist residents by: Dothan, AL 36305
• Providing information about long-term care options (334) 793-6843 / (800) 239-3507
• Providing education about resident rights State of Alabama Ombudsman
Alabama Department of Senior Services
• Investigating complaints concerning residents
100 North Union Street, RSA Union Bldg, Ste. 770
• Making suggestions to family members and long-term Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1851
care facilities about ways to improve quality of life for
(877) 425-2243
residents
• Making referrals to other agencies and organizations
whose services may be of benefit to residents

the Continuum of Care to tend to family or work obligations, or to take a
much needed break without worrying about the care
For some, there may come a time when they need of their loved one.
adaptation in their living environment or hands-on care
to make living independently easier or even possible. • The Frail Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver
Later they may need more care and at some point may Program provides services for elderly and disabled
no longer be able to safely live independently. In “Aging” low-income people who, with no help, might have
we call this the “Continuum of Care,” which usually to be cared for in a nursing home. To qualify, one
follows the least restrictive environment to the most must have an income of $2,022 or less (in 2009-
restrictive. Following is information on the common this amount changes each January), must have low
progression along life’s continuum of care. resources, and meet certain standards of medical need
established by Medicaid. The services, paid for by
Independent Living – Remaining in the Medicaid, are: Homemaker Services, Personal Care,
community in your own residence or that of a loved Respite Care, Case Management, Adult Day Health
one. Care, Companion Services and Home Delivered
Breakfast or Frozen Meals.
• Independent Living Communities, often referred
to as Retirement Communities, are designed for Assisted Living Facilities - provide residential
independent senior adults who want to enjoy a housing, personalized supportive services and
lifestyle filled with recreational, educational and social healthcare. Residential settings maximize independence,
activities with other seniors. These communities are but do not provide skilled nursing care. Assisted Living
designed for seniors who are able to live on their offers many independent and group activities as well as
own, but desire the security and conveniences of assistance with personal care. It is designed to meet the
community living. individual needs of those requiring help with activities
• Community Services enhance life socially, help with of daily living, but who do not need the skilled medical
security and sometimes provide answers to increasing care provided in a nursing home.
needs. Emergency Response Call Buttons notify
family, neighbors or emergency services in the event Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities -
of a fall, a medical emergency, a fire, or an intruder. meet the regulations for Assisted Living facilities,
Adult Day Health Care provides relief to a caregiver but are specially licensed and staffed for the care of
and supervision for the senior. Senior Centers residents with cognitive impairment, which would
provide activities, nutrition and socialization. Home ordinarily make the individual ineligible for admission
delivered meals provide nutrition and someone to or for continued stay in an Assisted Living facility.
check on a homebound senior. Although many Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing
• Home Health is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, Homes cater to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and
private insurance or private individual. It provides other related memory disorders or dementia, there is a
skilled nursing services and custodial personal care growing trend towards facilities that provide specialized
such as bathing and grooming. Also available are care and housing tailored to the special needs of those
physical, speech and occupational therapies. A individuals with Alzheimer’s. These facilities offer care
doctor’s order is required for these services. that fosters residents’ individual skills and interests in
an environment that helps to diminish confusion and
• Hospice Care is “comfort care” provided to agitation.
individuals who have an illness or condition which
is thought will bring about the end of life. Medicare Nursing Homes – nursing facilities provide twenty-
and Medicaid assist with payment for hospice which four hour per day skilled nursing care to those who
includes nurse and personal care visits and a variety are chronically ill or injured, have health care needs
of other services. as well as personal needs and are unable to function
• Respite Care provides temporary relief for caregivers independently. Nursing Homes provide a higher level
from their day-to-day caregiving responsibilities. This of care and services and incur a high level of oversight
allows time to recoup emotionally and physically, by the government.
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Medicare Quality Assurance Long Term Care Resident
Alabama Quality Assurance Complaints
Foundation (AQAF) If you have a loved one who lives in an Assisted Living
Facility or Nursing Home and you have concerns about
AQAF is a non-profit company that contracts with
their care or treatment you may file a complaint with the
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
following organizations.
to serve as Alabama’s Medicare Quality Improvement
Organization (QIO). As Alabama’s QIO, AQAF works 1. SARCOA’s (the Area Agency on Aging) Long-Term
in partnership with the state’s physicians, hospitals, Care Ombudsman may be reached at (334) 793-
nursing homes and home health agencies to improve 6843 or 1-800-239-3507. The Ombudsman will
the quality of health care for Alabama’s more than thoroughly investigate, mediate and attempt to resolve
750,000 Medicare beneficiaries. all complaints received. Ombudsman complaints
are kept confidential. To contact an Ombudsman
AQAF collaborates with those health care providers
outside of the seven Wiregrass counties, you may call
to examine their practices and improve their systems
1-800-AGELINE. The State Ombudsman may be
of providing care. AQAF provides free education based
contacted at 1-877-425-2243.
on proven best practices to help ensure that care is
safe, effective, timely, patient-centered, efficient and 2. Alabama Department of Public Health, Health Care
equitable. Division may be reached at 1-800-356-9596. Contact
if you believe a resident is being abused or neglected at
AQAF protects the right of each Alabama Medicare
a facility by a member of the facility staff.
beneficiary to receive quality health care that meets
medically acceptable standards, is medically necessary, 3. Department of Human Resources (DHR) may be
and is delivered in the most appropriate setting. contacted in the county that the resident lives (see
directory for phone numbers). Report concerns to
Every Medicare beneficiary in Alabama has the right
DHR if the person responsible for the abuse or neglect
to file a complaint about the quality of medical care
is a family member or person aside from facility staff.
that he or she receives. The AQAF Medicare Helpline is
1-800-760-3540 or 1-205-977-4205. It is open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As a contractor Residents’ rights and
with the CMS, AQAF follows federal regulations and
guidelines. It obtains the beneficiary’s medical records,
responsibilities
determines whether services met medically acceptable A resident in a long-term care facility has rights
standards, were medically necessary, and were delivered guaranteed under federal and state law. The care facility
in the most appropriate setting. When a quality must protect and promote the rights of its residents.
problem is identified, AQAF provides education and Knowing one’s rights can be very important. If you are
feedback to the health care providers to improve the a resident in a long-term care facility, these are some of
quality of services they provide. your rights.
AQAF is also responsible for hospital appeals. If Right to Dignity and Respect
an Alabama Medicare beneficiary feels that he or she is
being asked to leave the hospital too soon (or if he or The facility must treat you with dignity and respect. You
she was not admitted and feels that they should have have the right to:
been), they can call AQAF’s Medicare Helpline to • Be treated as an individual
request an appeal. • Live in surroundings that are safe, clean and comfortable
Medicare beneficiaries can also request a Fast Track • Keep and use your own things as much as possible
Appeal review from AQAF when their services are
• Be protected from any kind of abuse, harsh treatment
being stopped by skilled nursing facilities, home health
or neglect
agencies, or comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation
facilities. For more information visit: www.aqaf.com. • Be free from restraints (physical or chemical) imposed
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treat your medical symptoms • Choose your own groups and activities
• Share a room with your spouse, if you both agree • Perform work at the facility only if you want to
• Exercise your rights, such as the right to vote
Right to Know
You have the right to know about the things that affect Right to Privacy
you. This includes the following:
You have the right to privacy and to have your personal
• The items and services the facility provides, the cost, and medical records kept confidential. You have the right
and if it is included in the base rate to privacy:
• Which items and services are and are not covered by • In sending and receiving mail (delivered promptly
Medicare and Medicaid and unopened)
• Who owns and operates the facility and the name of • During phone calls, visits, and resident and family
the administrator meetings
• The name and specialty of your doctor and how to • While you receive care
contact him/her
(The facility is not required to provide a private room for
• Your total health status, plan of care and any changes each resident.)
that occur
• How the facility manages resident funds and safeguards Right to State a Grievance
resident property You have the right to make known any concern
• Your right to make your own health care decisions, or complaint you might have and to have the facility
including making an advance directive respond promptly. You have the right to do this without
fear that anything bad will happen to you because you
• How to make a complaint
complained.
• Being informed of your rights and responsibilities and
You may also file a complaint with the state agency
any changes in them
that inspects and certifies facilities concerning resident
• To examine the facility’s latest survey inspection results abuse, neglect, the taking of resident property, or failure
• To review your records within 24 hours of a request to comply with advance directive requirements.
and to purchase a copy at a reasonable price within
two days Right to be With Others
• To be consulted immediately (and have your You have the right to:
physician and representative notified) if: • Visit with persons from outside the facility, including
• You are injured due to an accident family and friends, your doctor, and representatives of
state agencies or the Ombudsman’s office
• Your condition changes significantly
• Have reasonable access to a phone where you won’t be
• Your treatment needs to be changed significantly
overheard
• There is a transfer, discharge, or change of room or
• Be in touch with groups or agencies that advocate for
roommate
residents
Right to Choose
Responsibilities
You have the right to make your own choices, free from
pressure or fear that something bad will happen if you Along with rights, residents also have the responsibility
exercise your right to choose. You have the right to: to:
• Choose your doctor and treatment, and be part of • Respect the rights / property of others by:
decisions and care planning • Treating other residents and their guests with
• Be in charge of taking your own medications – if the courtesy
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• Using your television, radio, telephone, etc. in a Skilled Care Beyond 100 Days
way that does not annoy other residents or their If you need skilled care beyond 100 days and have
guests TRICARE for Life, it will pay 75% of your nursing
home cost for so long as you receive skilled care. You
• Respecting the privacy of others
or your spouse may have a union or company plan that
provides some coverage, but this is rare.
Paying For Long Term Care
by Clayton Davis, Attorney at Law What if I Need Only Assisted Living or
Home Care?
Because long-term care can be very expensive, finding
accurate information about all possible sources of help is None of the sources listed above will cover the cost of
essential. assisted living or home care. Services of nurses provided
by a hospice or home health company are covered by
The first step should be to gather all the information
Medicare. Twenty-four-hour home care or assisted living
about all assets, sources of income, and health insurance
is not covered.
coverage for both you and your spouse. Locate the VA
service number if you or your spouse ever served in the
Long-Term Care Insurance
military. Reviewing your latest income tax return will
help prevent overlooking any assets or incomes. Long-term care insurance may provide peace of mind
that you will be cared for when you can no longer care for
Medicare Coverage yourself. You should speak to several insurance companies
to learn more about available options. Policies may cover
Many people are surprised that Medicare has such
one or a combination of nursing home, assisted living, or
limited coverage for nursing home cost. At most,
home care. You must choose the length of coverage, which
Medicare covers one hundred days in the nursing
may be unlimited or limited to a number of years or a
home. You must have been admitted to the nursing
cap on the amount of money expended by the insurance
home within thirty days of discharge from a Medicare
company. Another option increases annually the amount
covered inpatient hospital stay of at least three days.
paid per day or per month. Before purchasing a long-term
Furthermore, you must receive skilled nursing or other
care policy, you should ask what you must do to receive
medical professional care. Medicare will not cover
payments and how long it takes. When purchasing a
expenses if you require only custodial services regardless
policy you should consider all these issues as well as your
of your condition. Continued eligibility is dependent
ability to pay. Your goal should be to acquire a policy
on your continued rehabilitation progress. Medicare
that will pay at least the difference between your income
rules are extremely complicated, but nursing home staff
and the cost of your long-term care. If you have further
can usually explain how they relate to your situation.
questions contact Clayton Davis at 334-671-3990.
Medicare Part A pays all the cost, including
prescriptions, for the first twenty days of covered skilled What If I Have Long-term Care Insurance?
care. If you continue to receive skilled care during the If you will soon need assisted living, nursing home,
next eighty days, Medicare will continue to pay, but a or paid home care, you or a family member should read
$134 per day co-payment is required from you or your your policy carefully to determine the coverage provided.
other coverage. If you have an older policy, be certain it does not require
an inpatient hospital stay before it begins to cover your
Co-payment Coverage long-term care. Notify your insurance company as soon
All your Medicare co-payments will be covered if as possible when you need care.
you have Medicaid, QMB, TRICARE for Life, or a
Medicare supplement standard plan C through L. Civil VA Benefits
service retirees usually have coverage for at least ten days Veterans and their widows or widowers who have
of co-payments. significant expenses for assisted living, nursing home, or
home care are usually eligible for VA benefits if the veteran
served during an official “war time” period. To qualify

for VA “Aid and Attendance,” total assets excluding the Note that, regardless of your marital status, a life estate
home must be less than $80,000. “Aid and Attendance” in real estate is given no value. If you have the additional
is generally not available to spouses of living veterans in right to cut timber or take minerals, however, the value
need of long-term care. The VA determines the benefit by must be counted. IRA’s and the cash surrender value of life
first subtracting all medical and long-term care expenses insurance also count.
from the total income of the veteran and his or her spouse. You should be aware of several myths about Medicaid.
This amount will then be subtracted from the current It is not true that only assets in your spouse’s name do not
(2009) maximum monthly benefit rates for a single count. Prenuptial agreements have no affect on exclusions.
veteran ($1,644), married veteran ($1,949) or a veteran’s It is also not true that a couple must spend down to $2,000
widow or widower ($1,056). Benefits will be higher if the before one of them can become eligible for Medicaid.
veteran has more than one dependent. If you qualify for
nursing home Medicaid and are not married and have no Medicaid imposes a waiting period when assets have
dependents, the benefit check will be reduced to $90 per been transferred, sold for less than full value, or you cannot
month. If you believe you may be eligible for VA benefits, account for them. Beginning with February 8, 2011, the
contact the local office of the Alabama Department of “look back” period will be five years. Prior to that date,
Veterans Affairs. simply add all transfers beginning with February 8, 2006.
Divide the total by $4600 (this amount will increase in
Medicaid January 2010 and each January thereafter). The result
of the division is the number of months of the waiting
If your retirement income plus any VA benefits, health
period, which begins only after you are admitted to the
insurance, and long-term care insurance falls short of
nursing home, and have applied and determined eligible
paying for your nursing home and other expenses, you
for Nursing Home Medicaid. Giving away, selling for less
should determine whether you qualify for Medicaid.
than full value, or failing to account for assets may result
In Alabama, an unmarried person is allowed one in Medicaid denial based on these transfer rules.
vehicle, a general exclusion of $2,000, a burial exclusion
Withdrawals of cash for spending for which you do
of $5,000, and prepaid space items such as casket, vault,
not have receipts may also result in transfer penalties.
plot, and the opening and closing of the grave. Your home
may be excluded if a sibling is a joint owner and lives in Paying for sitters at home may be penalized even if
your home, your child lives in your home who is under age they are not paid in cash. Alabama Medicaid now requires
19, is disabled, or has provided care for you for the past that you have a written contract with each sitter (unless
two years that prevented you from being admitted to a the sitter is employed with a company with which you
nursing home. If you can exclude your home under one of have a contract) and that the sitter keep daily detailed
these circumstances, you may transfer ownership of your records of all services provided and sign a receipt for each
home to that child or sibling without a Medicaid penalty payment received. A detailed written plan of care must
or waiting period. This should be done prior to applying be signed by a physician. Do not pay for sitters when you
for Medicaid and giving a property lien to Medicaid. are already in a nursing home with your or your spouse’s
money, even if the nursing home demands that you do
If you are married or separated, you receive all the
so. Alabama Medicaid now has a rule stating that paying
exclusions listed above. In addition, your spouse receives
for sitters while you are in a nursing home will result in
another $5,000 burial exclusion and the space items
a penalty even if you meet all the other requirements for
exclusion. Some assets may also be kept by your spouse. If
care plans, contracts, receipts, and daily records of care.
your spouse resides in the home, the home and adjoining
property (without limitation) are excluded. Further Professional help may be needed to help navigate the
exclusion of assets vary based on what is owned when you complicated nursing home Medicaid rules, particularly
are admitted to a nursing home or the date of an earlier for married persons having more than a home, vehicle,
hospital admission. Your spouse’s additional exclusion burial arrangements or burial money and $27,000.
is one-half your combined, non-excluded assets, but For nursing home Medicaid, the monthly income
never less than $25,000 nor more than $104,400. This limit is $2,022 (2009). If your separate gross income
maximum amount increases in January 2009 and each before deductions exceeds this limit, you should contact
January thereafter. the local Medicaid office and request a Medicaid
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Qualifying Income Trust (QIT) form. Follow the If you do not qualify for QMB, SLMB, or QI, you may
instructions to set up a QIT checking account, into qualify for the LIS/Extra Help program at the Social
which only your monthly income should be deposited. Security office. The 2009 LIS income limit (including
An unmarried person who is nursing home Medicaid interest and dividends) is $1,373 per month for one
approved must still pay most of his or her income toward person and $1,841 for a two person household. Add $467
the nursing home bill. A $30 personal needs allowance for each additional person. The 2009 asset limit for the
(and an additional $90 if receiving VA aid and attendance LIS program for single people is $12,910 and $25,010
benefits) and any health insurance premiums are allowable if married and living with a spouse. The income limits
deductions. Your spouse may choose to keep his or her are higher for all these programs if you or your spouse
entire income or claim an additional deduction from works because less than half of work income is counted.
your income to bring his or her income up to $1,750 per Income limits for all these programs increase each year in
month. The spousal limit increases in July each year. February or March.
Davis & Neal is the SARCOA contractor for the State
Paying for Prescription Drugs Health Insurance Program (SHIP). SHIP provides
Upon your admission to a nursing home, you should help with applying for QMB, SLMB, QI, and LIS
determine if your prescriptions will change. Confirm if and with determining which Medicare health and
your current plan covers the new drugs and if the nursing prescription drug plan will save you the most money.
home’s pharmacy accepts your current Medicare Part D For further assistance please call 334-671-3990 or
or other coverage. You may need to change your Part D 1-888-671-5246.
or other drug plan. After admission to the nursing home,
you may change Part C or Part D plans even outside the Long-term Care Facilities
normal open enrollment periods. barbour county
To determine which plan saves the most money, Nursing Homes
visit www.medicare.gov. Complete the questionnaire Crowne Health Care of
including the drugs taken, dosages, milligrams, etc. Upon Eufaula
completion, the computer will show which plans will 430 Rivers Avenue
save the most. It will also list the drugs covered and not Eufaula, Alabama 36027
covered, the cost of each premium, any deductibles, and (334) 687-6627
if coverage is available for the coverage gap. Choose the 180 beds
plan requiring the lowest out of pocket expense that the We are committed to providing quality care and improving the quality of
pharmacy will accept. life for our residents.
Those eligible for Medicaid, QMB, SLMB, or QI Assisted Living Facilities

are entitled to a Part D drug card with no premium, River Oaks West
deductible, or coverage gap. Medicaid nursing home 903 West Union Street
residents pay no co-payments. For those ineligible for Eufaula, Alabama 36027
nursing home Medicaid, but eligible for QMB, SLMB (334) 687-6089
or QI, co-payments will be small. Persons qualifying for
16 beds
Social Security Low Income Subsidy (LIS) will either pay a
Good friends, caring staff, privacy
small or no premium and deductible, small co-payments, and independence. We offer something
and no coverage gap. that you just can’t put a price on – peace of mind.
The Gardens of Eufaula

2009 Income Limits
395 Lake Drive
You can qualify for QMB, or SLMB, or QI if you are Eufaula, Alabama 36027
unmarried or married and not living with your spouse, (334) 687-0430
if your gross 2009 income is less than $1,239 per month
16 beds
(not counting interest and dividends) or married living
Where our home is your home. Nurturing the spirits of our residents
with your spouse with a gross income of less than $1,660. while caring for the whole mind, body and spirit.

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Coffee County Covington County
Nursing Homes Nursing Homes
Elba General Hospital Andalusia Manor
and Nursing Home 670 Moore Road
987 Drayton Street Andalusia, Alabama
Elba, Alabama 36323 36420
(334) 897-2257 (334) 222-4544
111 beds 154 beds
We are your small town community healthcare provider, instilling hope We want to assist you in achieving and maintaining your best possible
for a brighter tomorrow one patient at a time. quality of life through quality care.
Enterprise Health and Florala Health and

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
300 Plaza Drive 23621 Goldenrod Avenue
P.O. Box 311227 Florala, Alabama 36442
Enterprise, Alabama 36331 (334) 858-8585
(334) 347-9541 85 beds
257 beds A facility dedicated to providing long-term loving care, short-term
rehabilitation, outstanding therapy and activities.
With each new change in health care, the nursing home strives to better
the quality of care to enhance the lives of its residents.
Opp Health and
Assisted Living Facilities Rehabilitation, LLC
Taylor Mill Oaks 115 Paulk Avenue
2805 Taylor Mill Road P.O. Box 730
Elba, Alabama 36323 Opp, Alabama 36467
(334) 897-2820 (334) 493-4558
16 beds 197 beds

Off Highway 331, this facility was recognized as one of the “Homes to
Meets individual needs while Consider” in Alabama by Consumer Report Magazine August 2006.
providing assistance with simple everyday activities.
Wynnwood Oaks I & II Assisted Living Facilities

201 Wynn Road & J.B. Mason’s Serenity
203 Wynn Road House, Inc
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 601 Henderson Street
(334) 347-1555 P.O. Box 885
16 beds for each facility Andalusia, Alabama
We create warm, home-like settings for senior adults who want to live
36420
their life with choice. You’ll be right at home with us. (334) 222-8745
16 beds
Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities
An environment to enjoy the golden years of your life. Family owned and
Kelley Place operated.
109 Chancey Drive
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Savannah Terrace
(334) 393-7233 #1&#2
660 Moore Road
16 beds Andalusia, Alabama
An open door and caring hearts 36420
for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in a Specialty Care Assisted Living
Facility. (334) 427-3013
16 beds for each facility
A pleasing combination of home-like atmosphere, personalized services,
and caring, loving attention. Just like home…only better.

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Covington county Continued Geneva county Continued
Assisted Living Facilities Nursing Homes
The Woodmoore Hartford Health Care
1709 N. Main Street 217 Toro Road
Opp, Alabama 36467 Hartford, Alabama 36344
(334) 493-2821 (334) 588-3842
16 beds 86 beds
Designed to meet the needs of individuals who may need some It is our goal to meet the needs
assistance, but do not require skilled nursing care. of each individual. Committed to compassion. Striving for excellence.
Serving responsibly.
Dale County
Nursing Homes Assisted Living Facilities
Oakview Manor Greenwood Place, LLC
929 Mixon School Road 105 S. Greenwood St.
Ozark, Alabama 36360 Geneva, Alabama 36340
(334) 774-2631 (334) 684-0549
138 beds 16 beds
A long-term care facility offering a 23 bed Alzheimer’s unit, and Our goal is to ensure the highest
rehabilitation that includes physical, occupational, and speech therapies. quality of care, an ongoing commitment to quality of life.
Ozark Health & Hartford Retirement

Rehabilitation, LLC Village, Inc
312 Bryan Drive 12196 Highway 52 East
Ozark, Alabama 36360 Hartford, Alabama 36344
(334) 774-2561 (334) 588-2306
149 beds 32 beds
A skilled nursing facility, providing long-term care, and short-term Enjoy a unique blend of independent living, security, comfort, and
rehabilitation including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. convenience.
Assisted Living Facilities Westbrook Assisted

Living, LLC
Providence Home 100 W. Professional Park
171 Grimes Road Suite 6
Ozark, Alabama 36360 Geneva, Alabama 36340
(334) 774-0364 (334) 684-1072
16 beds 16 beds
Extendicare’s 30 years experience
We are committed to creating an atmosphere where those who share
in long-term care enables us to provide the same quality of care in our
their lives with us can age gracefully in good physical, emotional, and
assisted living facilities.
spiritual health.
Geneva County Henry County

Nursing Homes Nursing Homes
Wiregrass Health and Henry County Health &
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Facility
1200 West Maple Avenue 212 Dothan Road
Geneva, Alabama 36340 Abbeville, Alabama 36310
(334) 684-3655 (334) 585-2241
96 beds 142 beds
Our family caring for yours to provide the best possible care for your
A state of the art nursing facility with rehabilitation and an Alzheimer’s
loved ones.
Specialty Unit committed to providing competent and compassionate care.

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Henry County Continued Houston County Continued
Assisted Living Facilities Nursing Homes
Azalea Court Assisted Westside Terrace
Living 501 N. Woodburn Drive
508 East Church Street P.O. Box 6447
Headland, Alabama 36345 Dothan, Alabama 36305
(334) 693-0358 (334) 794-1000
16 beds 165 beds
Life is lived on the sunny side where burdens are light and hearts are Our professional staff provides a full range of skilled nursing and
happy. rehabilitative care while answering residents’ needs. A true home for you
or your loved one.
Dogwood Manor
Assisted Living Assisted Living Facilities
301 Ward Drive Gran’s Home
Abbeville, Alabama 36310 428 South Foster Street
(334) 585-1114 Dothan, Alabama 36301
16 beds (334) 671-9486
Life is lived on the sunny side where burdens are light and hearts are 14 beds
happy.
For excellent service and peace of mind. We place the needs of your loved
ones first.
Twin Magnolias
1100 US 431 South Somerset East &
Abbeville, Alabama 36310 Somerset West
(334) 585-1072 815 John D. Odom Road
16 beds Dothan, Alabama 36303
Privately owned and operated, providing 24-hour care. Assistance is (334) 671-1176
provided with activities of daily living as well as home cooked meals, (334) 671-9990
laundry, and assistance with medication.
16 beds at each facility
Houston County Extendicare’s 30 years of experience operating a long-term care facility
enables us to provide the same quality of care in our assisted living facilities.
Nursing Homes
Extendicare Health & The Terrace at Grove
Rehabilitation Center Park
950 S. St. Andrews St. Assisted Living Facility - 36 beds
Dothan, Alabama 36301 Specialty Care Assisted Living
Facility - 16 beds
(334) 793-1177
101 Tulip Lane
170 beds
P.O. Box 10236
With a 30 year history of providing quality healthcare services,
Extendicare is at the forefront of anticipating the special needs of the Dothan, Alabama 36305
senior population. (334) 792-7349
The premier retirement community in the Dothan area offers the
Wesley Manor pleasures of home without the worries of keeping a house.
A Methodist Home for the
Aging Wesley Manor
718 Honeysuckle Road A Methodist Home for the Aging
Dothan, Alabama 36305 Assisted Living Facility - 66 beds
(334) 792-0921 Specialty Care Assisted Living
Facility - 16 beds
166 beds 718 Honeysuckle Road
Evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow’s residents as well as those of Dothan, Alabama 36305
today.
(334) 792-0921
Evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow’s residents as well as those of today.

Facilities Feature Chart
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
SEMI PRIVATE
SECURE ALZ
SEE
# OF UNITS
MEDICARE
NURSE ON
MEDICAID
RESPITE
PRIVATE
PAGE
REHAB
STAFF
UNIT
BELOW
FOR
CITY FACILITY PHONE # DETAILS
Abbeville Dogwood Manor 334-585-1114 16 a a 64
Abbeville Twin Magnolias 334-585-1072 16 a 64
Andalusia J. B. Mason’s Serenity House 334-222-8745 16 a a 60
Andalusia Savannah Terrace # 1 & # 2 334-427-3013 32 a a 60
Dothan Gran’s Home #2 334-671-9486 14 a a a a 64
Dothan Somerset - East 334-671-1176 16 a a a 64
Dothan Somerset - West 334-671-9990 16 a a a 64
Dothan The Terrace at Grove Park 334-792-7349 36 a a a 64
Dothan Wesley Manor 334-792-0921 66 a a a 64
Enterprise Wynnwood Oaks I & II 334-347-1555 32 a a a 60
Elba Taylor Mill Oaks 334-897-2820 16 a 60
Eufaula River Oaks West 334-687-6089 16 a a 58
Eufaula The Gardens of Eufaula 334-687-0430 16 a 58
Geneva Greenwood Place 334-684-0549 16 a a a 62
Geneva Westbrook 334-684-1072 16 a 62
Hartford Hartford Retirement Village 334-588-2306 32 a 62
Headland Azalea Court 334-693-0358 16 a a 64
Opp Woodmoore 334-493-2821 16 a a 62
Ozark Providence Home 334-774-0364 16 a a a 62
SPECIALTY CARE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Enterprise
Dothan
Kelley Place
The Terrace at Grove Park
334-393-7233
334-792-7349
16
16
a
a
*
a
a
a
60
64
Dothan Wesley Manor 334-792-0921 16 a a a 64
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Abbeville Henry Co. Health & Rehabilitation 334-585-2241 142 a a a a a a a 62
Andalusia Andalusia Manor 334-222-4544 154 a a a a a a 60
Dothan Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation 334-793-1177 170 a a a a a a 64
Dothan Wesley Manor 334-792-0921 166 a a a a a a a 64
Dothan Westside Terrace 334-794-1000 165 a a a a a a 64
Elba Elba Gen. Hospital & Nursing Home 334-897-2257 111 a a a a a a 60
Enterprise Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation 334-347-9541 257 a a a a a a a 60
Eufaula Crowne Health Care of Eufaula 334-687-6627 180 a a a a a a a 58
Florala Florala Health & Rehabilitation 334-858-8585 85 a a a a a a a 60
Geneva Wiregrass Health and Rehabilitation 334-684-3655 96 a a a a a a 62
Hartford Hartford Health Care 334-588-3842 86 a a a a a a 62
Opp Opp Health & Rehabilitation 334-493-4558 197 a a a a a a a 60
Ozark Oakview Manor 334-774-2631 138 a a a a a a a 62
Ozark Ozark Health & Rehabilitation 334-774-2561 149 a a a a a a a 62
* Secure Alzheimer’s only

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Choosing the Right Steps to Choosing a Nursing Home
1. Find out how nursing homes compare in quality.
Nursing Home Quality care means doing the right thing, at the right
This guide has been adapted from the “Guide time, in the right way, for the right person, and having
to Choosing a Nursing Home” distributed the best possible results. Nursing homes are certified to
by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid make sure they meet certain Federal health and safety
Services. requirements. “Nursing Home Compare” will help
you.
This information is designed to help people find and
compare nursing homes. It can help you and your family 2. Find out about the nursing homes in your area. Visit
make your best choice, whether you are planning ahead, www.medicare.gov on the web. From the bottom half
or making an unexpected decision. Choosing a nursing of the page under “Search Tools” in the right column,
home may be very stressful and can have a tremendous select “Compare Nursing Homes in Your Area.”
emotional effect on you and your loved ones. It is helpful Select “Method to Search By” and enter the necessary
to plan ahead, visit and compare several nursing homes, information. Click “Next Step.” Basic information is
and make good financial plans early. Planning ahead given on this page. Select all or some of the nursing
gives you and your family more control and can help homes you are interested in by clicking the boxes to the
ensure that your needs are met so that you can get good left of their name. Click “Next Step” again. You will find
quality care. detailed information comparing staffing, the number
of deficiencies received in the last state inspection and
Many of those who will use this information provide
percentages of “quality measures.”
care and/or help make health care decisions for another
person. Choosing a nursing home is a difficult yet 3. Before you make a decision, visit the nursing homes
necessary decision many caregivers must help make. Your you are interested in or have someone visit for you.
support for your loved one can make transitioning from A visit gives you the chance to see the residents, staff,
home to a nursing home much easier. Be your loved one’s and facility. It also allows you to talk with the nursing
advocate by observing their care and living conditions home staff, with people who live and get care at the
and discussing concerns with the staff. Remember, it is nursing home and with family members. Be sure to call
important to include the person who needs nursing home the nursing home office to make an appointment to
care in making decisions whenever possible. Always keep tour the nursing home before you visit. If you, a family
their needs in mind. member or friend can’t visit the nursing home, you can
call for information.
Choosing a nursing home is a very important
decision. You need to think about whether a nursing 4. Choose the nursing home that best meets your
home is the best choice for you. A nursing home needs. When you have all the information about the
provides care to people who cannot be cared for at home nursing homes you are interested in, discuss it with
or in the community. For people who cannot take care your family, friends, doctor, clergy, spiritual advisor, or
of themselves due to physical, emotional, or mental social worker. Talk with people who understand your
problems, nursing homes can provide a wide range of personal and health care needs.
personal care and health services. This care is generally Be Satisfied With Your Choice: If you visit a nursing
called custodial or non-skilled. home and you do not like it, you do not have to choose
Only you can decide if a nursing home is the right to go there. Making a good choice for quality care is
choice for you. There are steps you can take to find the important. If you are in a hospital, talk to the hospital
nursing home that is best for you. It is important to plan discharge planner or your doctor before you decide to go
ahead. Planning ahead will help you make a nursing to an available nursing home that you do not like. They
home choice that meets your needs and gives you good may be able to help you find a more suitable nursing
quality care. You want to be comfortable, secure, and home, or arrange for other care until a bed is available at a
cared for properly. nursing home you do like. However, you may be billed for
additional days you stay in the hospital while waiting for
another nursing home.

Moving is difficult, so try not to move more than care out of their own pocket. Residents may pay for their
once. However, an extra move may be better for you than nursing home stay using their personal resources, long-
choosing to go to a facility that is not right for you. Be sure term care insurance, or with Medicaid if they are eligible.
to explain to your doctor or discharge planner why you are Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps
not happy with the facility being offered. with medical costs for people whose income is low and
If you are helping someone who plans to go into a who have limited resources. Medicaid pays for care for
nursing home, get them involved in making the decision about seven out of every ten nursing home residents.
as much as possible. People who are involved from the
beginning are better prepared when they move into a The New Five-Star Quality Rating System
nursing home. If the person you are helping is not alert for Nursing Homes
or able to communicate well, keep his or her values and The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services
preferences in mind. Finding a nursing home that has (CMS) has improved information on the Nursing Home
the right services, and a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere, Compare website to help individuals, family members,
often requires a lot of planning. caregivers, and the public find and compare the quality
of nursing homes more easily. Visit www.medicare.gov/
Paying and Other Costs: Care in a nursing home
NHCompare for more information.
can be very expensive. Nursing homes usually provide 24-
hour medical care, as well as, room, meals, activities, and The Nursing Home Compare website now features a
personal care. Most nursing homes charge a basic fee for system that assigns each nursing home a rating between one
room, meals, and personal care. You may have to pay extra and five stars. Nursing homes with five stars are considered
for other services or care for special medical needs. It is to have above average quality compared to other nursing
important to get a list of fees in advance and discuss these homes in that the state. Nursing homes with one star have
costs and how you will pay for them. quality much below average in the state (but the nursing
home still meets Medicare’s minimum requirements).
Medicare generally does not cover custodial care (help
with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and To assist you in your search for the right nursing home
using the bathroom) but may temporarily cover some for you or your loved one, please see the “Choosing the
skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. Most people who Right Nursing Home” checklist on pages 68 - 69.
enter a nursing home begin paying for their nursing home
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Emergency Response Systems
ADT Security Companion AlertOne Phillips Life-Line
Services 800-693-5433 1-800-543-3546
877-678-6952
Brinks Home Security Sanders Security Inc
AlaWeb Pioneer Security 334-693-0022 334-673-2686
800-222-8777
Harris Security Systems Inc
334-794-0079
Pharmacies and Medical Equipment Suppliers

AABON Home Health Care Supply Advanced Home Medical American HomePatient
136 E. Reynolds St. Equipment Services 206 W. Troy St.
Ozark, Alabama 36360 224 Honeysuckle Rd. Dothan, Alabama 36303
(334) 774-7535; (800)835-2266 Dothan, Alabama 36305 (334) 793-2978
(800) 735-5724
…Continued on Page 70
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Choosing the right Nursing home checklist
Name Of Nursing Home Date OF Visit
Basic Information YES NO

1. The nursing home is Medicare Certified.
2. The nursing home is Medicaid Certified.
3. The nursing home has the level of care you need (e.g. skilled, custodial) and a bed is available.
4. The nursing home has special services, if needed, in a separate unit (e.g. dementia,
ventilator, or rehabilitation) and a bed is available.
5. The nursing home is located close enough for friends and family to visit.
resident appearance
1. Residents are clean, appropriately dressed for the season or time of day, and well groomed.
nursing home living Areas

1. The nursing home is free from overwhelming unpleasant odors.
2. The nursing home appears clean and well kept.
3. The temperature in the nursing home is comfortable for residents.
4. The nursing home has good lighting.
5. Noise levels in the dining room and common areas are comfortable.
6. Smoking is not allowed or is restricted to certain areas of the nursing home.
7. Furnishings are sturdy, yet comfortable and attractive.
Staff
1. The relationship between the staff and the residents appears to be warm, polite and respectful.
2. All staff wear name tags.
3. Staff knocks on the door before entering a resident’s room and refers to residents by name.
4. The nursing home offers a training and continuing education program for all staff.
5. The nursing home does background checks on all staff.
6. The guide on your tour knows the residents by name and is recognized by them.
7. There is a full time Registered Nurse (RN) in the nursing home at all times, other than the
Administrator or Director of Nursing.
8. The same team of nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) work with the same
resident 4 to 5 days per week.
9. CNAs work with a reasonable number of residents.
10. CNAs are involved in care planning meetings.
11. There is a full-time social worker on staff.
12. There is a licensed doctor on staff. Is he or she there daily? Can he or she be reached at all
times?
13. The nursing home’s management team has worked together for at least one year.

Residents’ rooms YES NO
1. Residents may have personal belongings and/or furniture in their rooms.
2. Each resident has a storage space (closet and drawers) in his or her room.
3. Each resident has a window in his or her bedroom.
4. Residents have access to a personal telephone and television.
5. Residents have a choice of roommates.
6. Water pitchers can be reached by residents.
7. There are policies and procedures to protect residents’ possessions.
hallways, stairs, lounges and bathrooms

1. Exits are clearly marked.
2. There are quiet areas where residents can visit with friends and family.
3. The nursing home has smoke detectors and sprinklers.
4. All common areas, resident rooms, and doorways are designed for wheelchair use.
5. There are handrails in the hallways and grab bars in the bathrooms.
menus and food

1. Residents have a choice of food items at each meal. (Ask if your favorite foods are served.)
2. Nutritious snacks are available upon request.
3. Staff help residents eat and drink at mealtimes if help is needed.
Activities
1. Residents, including those who are unable to leave their rooms, may choose to take part in a
variety of activities.
2. The nursing home has outdoor areas for residents’ use and staff help residents go outside.
3. The nursing home has an active volunteer program.
Safety and Care

1. The nursing home has an emergency evacuation plan and holds regular fire drills.
2. Residents get preventive care, like a yearly flu shot, to help keep them healthy.
3. Residents may still see their personal doctors.
4. The nursing home has an arrangement with a nearby hospital for emergencies.
5. Care plan meetings are held at times that are convenient for residents and family members
to attend whenever possible.
6. The nursing home has corrected all deficiencies (failure to meet one or more federal or
state requirements) on its last state inspection report.
notes
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Pharmacies and Medical Equipment Suppliers Continued
Anderson’s Home Oxygen & Buy Rite Drugs Darby’s Village Pharmacy
Supply Company 635 S. Union Ave. 301 E Three Notch St.
101 W Covington Ave. Ozark, Alabama 36360 Andalusia, Alabama 36420
Opp, Alabama 36467 (334) 774-8505 (334) 222-8825
(334) 493-7081
Center Drug Co. Deep South Home Medical
B B Pharmacy 702 W. Maple Ave. Equipment
174 Virginia Ave. Geneva, Alabama 36340 229 Sunrise Dr.
Daleville, Alabama 36322 (334) 684-9408 Dothan, Alabama 36305
(334) 503-9799 (334) 671-9484
Circle Pharmacy
Beasley Pharmacy 2021 Alexander Dr. Doctor’s Center Pharmacy
113 E Church St. Dothan, Alabama 36301 4119 W Main St.
Columbia, Alabama 36319 (334) 792-2717 Dothan, Alabama 36305
(334) 696-4611 (334) 793-1316
City Drugs Healthcare America
Big B Drugs 224 S Three Notch St. Eufaula Drugs Inc.
194 Hodgesville Rd. Andalusia, Alabama 36420 146 E Broad St.
Dothan, Alabama 36301 (334) 222-1131 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
(334) 712-9653 (334) 687-3591
Clayton Drug Company
Bowen Pharmacy 23 Court Sq. Florala-Phar-a-care Pharmacy
1906 Fairview Ave. Clayton, Alabama 36016 23355 5th Ave.
Dothan, Alabama 36301 (334) 775-3442 Florala, Alabama 36442
(334) 794-4211 (334) 858-3291
Clio Drug Company
Breathing Care Associates 1199 Blue Springs St. Generic Pharmacy, The
• 119 S Woodburn Dr. Clio, Alabama 36017 2115 E Main St.
Dothan, Alabama 36305 (334) 397-2023 Dothan, Alabama 36301
(334) 793-9674 (334) 671-3784
• 121 N Main St. Crosby Drugs
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 127 S East Ave. Gilstrap Drug Co.
(334) 347-4446 Ozark, Alabama 36360 501 S Commerce St.
• 322 Andrews Ave. (334) 774-7420 Geneva, Alabama 36340
Ozark, Alabama 36360 (334) 684-2234
Dale Pharmacy
(334) 774-4178 1548 S. US Hwy 231 Ste. A6 Headland Discount Pharmacy
Bryan Pharmacy Ozark, Alabama 36360 202 Holman Dr.
• 991 Alabama Highway 203 (334) 774-7979 Headland, Alabama 36345
Elba, Alabama 36323 (334) 693-3324
Dalton Pharmacy
(334) 897-5222 426 W Lawrence Harris Hwy. Imperial Medical Equipment &
• 804 Glover Ave. Slocomb, Alabama 36375 Supply Co.
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 (334) 886-2442 209 Washington Ave.
(334) 347-5111 Enterprise, Alabama 36330
Bryar’s Warren Drug Co. (334) 393-3696
112 N. Main St.
(334) 347-2506

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Pharmacies and Medical Equipment Suppliers Continued
Jack’s Discount Drugs Medicine Shoppe, The Scarbrough Drug Co.
• 15073 S. US Highway 231 542 S Eufaula Ave. 139 E Broad St.
Midland City, Alabama 36350 Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
(334) 983-4191 (334) 687-0021 (334) 687-2061
• Jack’s Drugs
Mike’s Southside Pharmacy Scott Cook Pharmacy
1909 Honeysuckle Rd. Ste. 1
• 1023 S Oates St. 1233 Westgate Pkwy.
(334) 836-0890
(334) 794-3174 (334) 712-2000
King Drug Co • 201 Kirkland St.
Sleep Therapeutics
7 N Broad St. Abbeville, Alabama 36310
150 Meadow Ln.
Samson, Alabama 36477 (334) 585-2288
(334) 898-2115
Northcutt Drug Company (334) 616-6618
Larry’s Prescriptions Inc 1774 W Main St.
Southeast Pharmaceuticals
100 W Covington Ave. Dothan, Alabama 36301
1276 Westgate Pkwy.
Opp, Alabama 36467 (334) 793-9538
(334) 493-3549 Peacock Drug (334) 673-8760
Mallette Drug Co 104 E Mckinnon St.
Southern Home Respiratory
837 S Three Notch St. New Brockton, Alabama 36351
1386 Ross Clark Cir.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 (334) 894-6100
(334) 222-1141 Plaza Pharmacy (334) 699-2630
Martin Colley Drugs 277 E Main St.
Ted’s Pharmacy
• 204 E Brunson St. Dothan, Alabama 36301
405 N Main St.
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 (334) 792-7900
Opp, Alabama 36467
(334) 347-6865 Price Drug Co. (334) 493-4541
• 100 Professional Ln. 206 E Broad St.
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Westside Pharmacy
(334) 348-9200 4440 W Main St. Ste. 1
Reagan Pharmacy Dothan, Alabama 36305
Med Express Pharmacy 111 W Mill (334) 699-6337
1541 W Magnolia Ave. Hartford, Alabama 36344
Geneva, Alabama 36340 Wiregrass Pharmacy
(334) 588-2240
(334) 684-7011 430 Broadway St.
Respiratory Specialist Ashford, Alabama 36312
Medical Arts Pharmacy 705 Boll Weevil Plaza (334) 899-3100 Ashford
219 Fortner St. Enterprise, Alabama 36330 (334) 793-7070 Dothan
Dothan, Alabama 36301 (334) 393-2495
(334) 794-4191
Saunders Med Oxygen
Medical Arts Pharmacy & Respiratory
1190 Highland Dr. 343 James St.
Elba, Alabama 36323 Ozark, Alabama 36360
(334) 897-2511 (334) 445-9811

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PHYSICAL THERAPY / REHABILITATION
REHABILITATION
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Southern Bone and Joint Sports
Hospital Medicine and Rehabilitation
1736 E. Main St. 1480 Ross Clark Circle
334-712-6333 334-793-2663
REHABILITATION AT NURSING HOMES OR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Andalusia Manor Florala Health & Rehabilitation Ozark Health & Rehabilitation
670 Moore Rd. 23621 Goldenrod Ave. 312 Bryan Dr.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Florala, Alabama 36442 Ozark, Alabama 36360
334-222-4544 334-858-8585 334-774-2561
Crowne Health Care of Eufaula Hartford Health Care Wesley Manor
430 Rivers Ave. 217 Toro Rd. Methodist Home for the Aging
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Hartford, Alabama 36344 718 Honeysuckle Rd.
334-687-6627 (334) 588-3842 Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-792-0921
Elba General Hospital & Henry County Health &
Nursing Home Rehabilitation Westside Terrace Health
987 Drayton St. 212 Dothan Rd. and Rehabilitation
Elba, Alabama 36323 Abbeville, Alabama 36310 501 N. Woodburn Dr.
334-897-2257 334-585-2241 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-794-1000
Enterprise Health and Oakview Manor Health
Rehabilitation Care Center Wiregrass Health
300 Plaza Dr. 929 Mixon School Rd. and Rehabilitation
Enterprise, Alabama 36331 Ozark, Alabama 36360 1200 W. Maple Ave.
334-347-9541 334-774-2631 Geneva, Alabama 36340
334-684-3655
Extendicare Health & Opp Health & Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 115 Paulk Ave.
950 S. St. Andrews St. Opp, Alabama 36467
Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-493-4558
334-793-1177
Also for other outpatient Physical Therapy, see Public Health

Departments and Home Health Agencies under Home Care or check
with your local hospital.

SENIOR PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND GROUPS
ASSISTANCE SOURCES
Acts of Kindness Christian Service Center Salvation Army - Coffee
111 Beasley St. 403 S. Three Notch St. 1919-B E. Park Ave.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Enterprise, Alabama 36330
334-222-4542 334-222-3840 334-393-8244
American Cancer Society Columbia Baptist Salvation Army - Dale
Mid-South Division Ministry Center 154 E. Broad St.
2346 W. Main St., Suite 3 1306 Ross Clark Cir. Ozark, Alabama 36360
Dothan, Alabama 36301 Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-445-3070
334-794-0600 334-699-2855
Salvation Army - Dothan
Brown Bag Program Dothan Rescue Mission 1007 S. Bell St.
382 Twitchell Rd. 216 E. Crawford St. Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-794-9775 334-794-4637
The Ark
Catholic Social Services - Dothan Good News Shop 475 W. Main St.
557 W. Main St. 148 N. Foster St. Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-793-3601 334-792-8742
The Ordinary People Society
Christian Mission Center Goodwill Industries (TOPS)
342 N. Court St. 114 S. Industry Blvd. 403 W. Powell St.
Elba, Alabama 36323 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-897-6693 334-347-0174 334-791-2433
Christian Mission Center Helping Hands Wiregrass Area Food Bank
481 Geneva Hwy. 1087 N. Main St. 382 Twitchell Rd.
Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-393-2607 334-347-4516 334-794-9775
Christian Mission Center Judson Baptist Association
801 E. Town Ave. Mission Center
Geneva, Alabama 36340 532 Ozark Rd.
334-684-7756 Abbeville, Alabama 36310
334-585-3334
EMPLOYMENT FOR SENIORS

Dothan Career Center Enterprise Career Center Eufaula Career Center
787 Ross Clark Circle 2021 Boll Weevil Circle 511 State Docks Road
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Eufaula, Alabama 36027
334-792-2121 334-347-0044 334-687-8251
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EMPLOYMENT FOR SENIORS Continued
Southeast Alabama Regional libraries, social service agencies, hospitals, senior centers,
Planning and Development Comm. museums, and many other locations. The Senior
462 N. Oates St. Aides Program helps seniors build the experience and
P.O. Box 1406 confidence they need to find permanent employment,
Dothan, Alabama 36302 while they receive paid training, work experience and
334-794-4093 ext. 142 extra income.
The Senior Aides Program You may qualify if you are 55 or older, have a low
income, are seeking employment, and are a resident of
The Senior Aides Program helps older adults find Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, or
employment by building skills and confidence through Houston County.
paid community service positions. Senior Aides serve
their communities through paid temporary assignments Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.
with local non-profit and government organizations. Call 334-794-4093.
Seniors gain valuable job skills by working at schools,
GERIATRIC CARE HRDC Continued HRDC Continued

MANAGEMENT Coffee County - Elba Houston County - Newton
Eldercare Services 305 Collier St. 388 Sharpie Rd.
2600 Denton Rd. Elba, Alabama 36323 Newton, Alabama 36352
Dothan, Alabama 36303 334-897-2667 334-692-3537
334-712-0419 Coffee County - Enterprise
100 George Wallace Dr. LEGAL SERVICES
GRANDPARENTS P.O. Box 311407
Alabama Bar Association
Kids and Kin Program P. O. Box 671
334-347-0881
2358 Fairlane Dr. Building G Montgomery, Alabama 36101
Montgomery, Alabama 36116 Coffee County - Kinston 334-269-1515
334-270-4100 Kinston Town Hall
P.O. Box 26 Davis & Neal, Attorneys at Law
325 N. Oates St., Suite 7
HRDC – HUMAN Kinston, Alabama 36453
334-565-3188 Dothan, Alabama 36303
RESOURCE Geneva County
334-671-3990
Elder Law Helpline
DEVELOPMENT 312 W. Magnolia Ave. 1-866-456-3959
CORPORATIONS P.O. Box 627
Geneva, Alabama 36340 Legal Serv. Corp. of Alabama
334-684-6443 1415 Honeysuckle Rd., Suite 2
Barbour County - Clayton
103 College St. Henry County 800-701-0926
Clayton, Alabama 36016 106 Kirkland St.
334-775-8817 Abbeville, Alabama 36310 SARCOA-Area Agency on Aging
334-585-3170 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd.
Barbour County - Eufaula
251 Spruce Cir. / Forrest Hill Ct. Houston County - Dothan 334-793-6843
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 601 N. St. Andrews St. 1-800-239-3507
334-687-8372 Dothan, Alabama 36303
334-794-8754

ORGANIZED Columbia Senior Center Hartford Senior Center
122 S. Main St. 301 S. Third Ave.
COMMUNITY Columbia, Alabama 36319 Hartford, Alabama 36344
ACTION PROGRAMS 334-696-4529 334-588-3115
Cottonwood Senior Center Headland Senior Center
Organized Community
1336 Metcalf St. 107 Boynton St.
Action Program
Cottonwood, Alabama 36320 Headland, Alabama 36345
242 Hillcrest Dr./P. O. Box 1702
334-691-3491 334-693-5070
334-428-2660 Daleville Senior Center Ino Senior Center
18 Old Newton Rd. 6264 Hwy. 134
Organized Community
Daleville, Alabama 36322 Kinston, Alabama 36453
Action Program
334-598-9197 334-565-9196
397 Glen Way / P.O. Box 956
Ozark, Alabama 36360 Damascus Senior Center Kinston Senior Center
334-774-2011 129 County Rd. 514 Town Hall/P. O. Box 26
Elba, Alabama 36323 Kinston, Alabama 36453
334-894-5211 334-565-3349
SENIOR CENTERS
Dorothy K. Quick Senior Center Madrid Senior Center
Abbeville Senior Center
1107 N. Pontiac Ave. 764 Decatur Rd., Box C-1
215 E. Washington St.
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Cottonwood, Alabama 36320
Abbeville, Alabama 36310
334-793-3090 334-677-3435
334-585-5900
Andalusia Senior Center Elba Senior Center Midland City Senior Center
420 Church St. 200 Buford St. Hinton Waters Ave.
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Elba, Alabama 36323 Midland City, Alabama 36350
334-222-4608 334-897-3019 334-983-4121
Ashford Senior Center Enterprise Senior Center Mt. Pleasant Senior Center
409 County Rd. 33 N. 711 Crawford St. 388 County Rd. 650
Ashford, Alabama 36312 Enterprise, Alabama 36330 Enterprise, Alabama 36330
334-899-5716 334-347-3513 334-393-7874
Baptist Village Senior Center Eufaula Senior Center New Brockton Senior Center
4426 W. Main St., Box A 202 Boundry St. 103 Vester Cole St.
Dothan, Alabama 36305 Eufaula, Alabama 36027 New Brockton, Alabama 36351
334-793-3930 334-687-8367 334-894-2028
Clayton Senior Center Florala Senior Center New Hope Senior Center
215 N. Midway St. 1038 Fifth St. 2192 County Rd. 124
Clayton, Alabama 36016 Florala, Alabama 36442 Brundidge, Alabama 36010
334-775-3494 334-858-3310 334-735-5433
Clio Senior Center Geneva Senior Center Newton Senior Center
21 College St. 105 N. Washington St. 25 E. King St.
Clio, Alabama 36017 Geneva, Alabama 36340 Newton, Alabama 36352
334-397-2586 334-684-3626 334-299-3861
Coffee Springs Senior Center Haleburg Senior Center Newville Senior Center
Town Hall/P. O. Box 161 10347 George Grimsley Hwy. 301 Bowden St.
Coffee Springs, Alabama 36318 Columbia, Alabama 36319 Newville, Alabama 36353
334-684-9876 334-696-2248 334-889-2250
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SENIOR CENTERS SENIOR GROUPS SUPPORT GROUPS
Continued American Association of Alzheimer’s Support Groups:
Retired Persons (AARP) Abbeville: 334-585-5376
Opp Senior Center
(Alabama Chapter) Dothan: 334-702-2273 or
107 Main St.
Opp, Alabama 36467 201 Monroe St., Suite 1880 794-7965
Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Enterprise: 1-888-702-8689
334-493-7121
866-542-8167 Hartford: 334-588-6814
Ozark Senior Center Ozark: 334-774-4776
Area Agency on Aging - SARCOA Troy: 334-566-1819
390 Carroll Ave.
1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd.
Dothan, Alabama 36305 Cancer Friends
334-445-6900
334-793-6843 / 800-239-3507 Southeast Alabama Medical Center
Pine Level Senior Center 1108 Ross Clark Circle
Active Advantage Dothan, Alabama
63 County Rd. 355
Enterprise Medical Center 800-735-4998
Elba, Alabama 36323
334-897-2621
334-347-3046 Diabetes Support Group
Rose Hill Senior Center Houston County Health
Leadership Institute for Retirees - Department
401 S. Appletree St.
SARCOA 1781 Cottonwood Rd.
1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd. Dothan, Alabama
334-615-3740
Dothan, Alabama 36305 334-678-2800
Samson Senior Center 334-793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507
108 S. Johnson St. Diabetes Support Group
Samson, Alabama 36477 Medical Center Barbour Southeast Alabama Medical Center
334-898-2163 Senior Program 1108 Ross Clark Circle
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 Dothan, Alabama 36301
Slocomb Senior Center 334-688-7444 800-223-0843
(E. Geneva Co. Senior Citizen’s
Center) Senior Advantage Grief Support Group
33 E. Sellers St. Mizell Memorial Hospital (Compassionate Hands)
Slocomb, Alabama 36375 Opp, Alabama 36467 Magnolia Counseling Center
334-886-3115 334-493-3541 Dothan, Alabama
Senior Advocates for the Elderly - 334-792-9814
Taylor Senior Center
1457 S. County Rd. 59 SARCOA Grief Support Group
Taylor, Alabama 36301 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd. (Wiregrass Hospice)
334-677-5536 Dothan, Alabama 36305 1st United Methodist Church
334-793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507 1380 West Main St.
Webb Senior Center Dothan, Alabama 36303
4095 Enon Road Senior Discovery (SAMC)
1108 Ross Clark Cir. 334-792-1100
Webb, Alabama 36376
334-702-8449 Dothan, Alabama 36301 GriefShare,
334-712-3336 Calvary Baptist Church
Zion Chapel Senior Center 901 Montezuma Ave.
28742 Hwy. 87 Senior World
Troy University Dothan, Alabama 36303
Jack, Alabama 36346 334-836-2949
334-897-1500 P. O. Box 8368
334-983-6556

Support Groups Prostate Cancer Support Group Stroke Support Group
Southeast Alabama Medical Center HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Continued
1108 Ross Clark Circle Hospital
National Alliance on Dothan, Alabama 36301 1736 East Main St.
Mental Illness 334-794-3216 Dothan, Alabama 36301
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 334-712-6333
SARCOA Training for Caregivers
2864 S Brannon Stand Rd. 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd. Stroke Support Group
Dothan, Alabama 36305 Dothan, Alabama 36305 Southeast Alabama Medical Center
334-702-2952 334-793-6843 1108 Ross Clark Circle
800-735-4998
Active Advantage from the Medical Center Barbour

Medical Center Enterprise Senior Program (Eufaula)
Active Advantage is affiliated with the Medical Center Medical Center Barbour’s mission and vision is to
Enterprise but membership is not limited to Enterprise promote social activity and healthy living after age 50.
and Coffee County. The primary goal of Active Advantage In addition to many social activities each month, the
is to promote healthy living. Medical Center Enterprise following member benefits are also available to members:
Active Advantage membership program provides an • Discounts at area shops and restaurants
important tool for thousands over the age of 50 to
help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get the latest • 25% discount in the hospital cafeteria
information on preventative care, health and wellness • Free birthday meal ticket for hospital cafeteria
from local experts and healthcare professionals, and also • Free health fairs and screenings
discounts on health related products, leisure activities
• Eye care discounts with local optometrists, Dr. Danny
and much more. As a member you will be able to enjoy
Hartzog & Dr. Hernan Benavides
special discounts on the products and services you need
most such as special events, seminars and educational • Health education seminars
information designed to help you. Below are a few of the • Hospital volunteer opportunities
program benefits:
• Hospital insurance claims filing assistance
• Prescription Drug Discount Card included at no
• Free Notary Public Service
additional charge
• Free fax and copy service
• Free courtesy notary and copy service
Social activities:
• Health screening and wellness programs designed
especially for members • Day and overnight travel opportunities
• Savings on domestic and international trips and tours • Free exercise classes
• Discounts on products and services, both locally and • Cards, bingo and square dancing
nationally • Holiday parties, potluck suppers and lunch clubs
• Tax help through AARP For more information contact: Medical Center
• Monthly meetings Barbour Senior Program / 820 W. Washington Street /
Eufaula, AL 36027 / 334-688-7444
Membership fees apply. For more information, or
to request an application call 1-800-276-8939, or write:
Medical Center Enterprise / Active Advantage / 400 N.
Edwards Street / Enterprise, AL 36330 / 334-347-3046.
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Lifetime Health Services at Inpatient services
Patients age 55 and older who can benefit from
Wiregrass Medical Center inpatient services include individuals presenting with
in Geneva severe psychiatric symptoms or clinical conditions, which
Lifetime Health Services at Wiregrass Medical Center bring about significant impairments in daily, emotional,
in Geneva offers a behavioral health program with both cognitive or social functioning. The staff at the Senior
inpatient and outpatient services. Care Unit emphasize maintaining and enhancing the
older patient’s self-respect and dignity through every phase
Program features of treatment. The program’s goal is to help the patients
• Medication education and management achieve and maintain the highest level of functioning and
• Family education and family therapy reclaim a sense of self-worth.
• Individual counseling In-depth assessment of each individual’s unique
situation allows for a treatment approach that is
• Group activities/therapies
personalized and comprehensive. Recognizing that
• Nursing education individual needs vary widely, the staff is committed to
• Basic life skill enhancement developing flexible strategies for achieving treatment
goals.
• Placement assistance
Senior Care Unit Staff
• Diagnostic testing
Psychiatrist, Primary Care Physicians, Licensed Social
• Nursing assessment
Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered
• Psychosocial assessment Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Mental Health
• Occupational therapy Technicians, Community Education Representative,
Licensed Dietician, Occupational and Recreational
• Recreational therapy
Therapists staff Lifetime Health Services Senior Care
• Nutritional assessment Unit. The staff is committed to working collaboratively
Outpatient services with all referring physicians and other mental health
The Intensive Outpatient Program seeks to restore the professionals.
client’s optimal level of functioning and improve his or The following may be signs that an individual is in
her quality of life. Adults who have been diagnosed with need of professional treatment:
psychiatric symptoms or clinical conditions will learn to • Thoughts of or suicide attempts
manage stresses of an active life with improved coping
• Rapid change in nutritional or sleeping habits
mechanisms. In addition to other program features, the
IOP provides: • Impaired or rapid decline in mental state
• Individualized Treatment Plan • Severely agitated behavior
• Coping and Life Skills Training • Abusive behavior
• Activity Therapy Groups • Self-mutilative behavior
• Therapeutic Exercises/Stress Reduction • Delirium, disorientation, bizarre or delusional
behaviors
• Discharge Planning and Continuity of Care
• Hallucinations
• Referral to Community Resources and Agencies
• Excessive or unreasonable fear
For more information, call 334-684-3655, Ext. 4604.
Hours for therapy will vary according to the individual’s • Toxic effects from psychotropic medication
needs. Transportation is provided, including outside • Obsessive-compulsive behavior
Geneva County.
• Severe decline in ability to perform day-to-day
activities

Referrals to Lifetime Health Services Senior Care Senior Discovery - Southeast
Unit can be made 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Referrals may be made by family members, healthcare Alabama Medical Center
professionals, or self. Assessments are provided on site Senior Discovery, a unique program dedicated to those
with recommendations for services and resources to meet 50 and over, can help you with health care concerns.
the individual’s needs. Services are covered by Medicare For over 50 years, Southeast Alabama Medical Center
and most private insurance providers. has provided health care to the Wiregrass community.
Contact: Wiregrass Medical Center / Lifetime Health Today that tradition continues with Senior Discovery.
Services Senior Care Unit / 1200 W. Maple Ave. Geneva, A tremendous package of health-related benefits and
AL 36340 / Phone: 334-684-3655, Ext. 8501, 8502, services is offered exclusively for our senior community
8503, 8504 / Fax: 334-684-0265 at no charge. Even if you are never sick, it is nice to know
Senior Discovery is here when you are well. The Medical
Center began the Senior Discovery program in 1988. Since
Mizell Senior Advantage that time, we have continued to search for opportunities
Mizell Senior Advantage is designed for people who are to improve our extraordinary package of health services
50 years of age or older. Sponsored by Mizell Memorial and benefits for everyone age 50 and older. SENIOR
Hospital, it provides a variety of benefits to help meet the DISCOVERY, don’t go over 50 without it! For more
healthcare needs of area seniors. Membership entitles you information regarding Senior Discovery call 712-3336 or
to a full range of benefits, including: 1-800-735-4998.
• Membership Card—a wallet sized identification
card is your passport to V.I.P. treatment, services and SENIOR FALL PREVENTION
discounts
• Room Upgrade—you will get a free upgrade to a
CONSIDERATIONS
private room when available if you request it. Preventing a fall may be easier than recovering from one.
• Complimentary Meal Ticket (upon request, one meal EQUIPMENT
per day for a person staying with you while you are a • Use grab-bars in bathroom
patient at Mizell Memorial Hospital) • Non-skid surfaces are recommended
• Streamlined Admission • Maintain wheelchairs, walkers and canes
• Courtesy Discharge • Replace / repair broken equipment
• Faxing Service (for only $1.00 per page, hospital • Assess ambulatory assistive devices for the correct “fit”
personnel will be glad to help you.) of the patient
• Complimentary Cot During Stay • Keep a clear path around bed and to bathroom and
• Quarterly Newsletter lounge chair
• Dining Room Discount • Remove unused equipment and items from room,
• Insurance Filing Assistance bathroom, and common areas
• Free Notary Service • Wear well-fitting footwear
• Free or Discounted Health Screenings • Gripper socks may be worn when shoes or slippers are
not possible
• Wellness Program Discount
• Wear shoes with Velcro instead of laces
• Free Quarterly Seminars
• Remove cords from walking areas
• Pharmacy Consultations
BATHROOM / TOILETING
Please call 334-493-3541 for an application and
information or write to: Mizell Senior Advantage / P.O. • Secure commode extender
Box 1010 / Opp, AL 36467 Membership fees apply. • Secure grab-bars by commode and ensure they are at
an appropriate level
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• Use non-skid mats in tubs or showers • If the patient is severely demented, reminding
• Utilize raised toilet seat them to use handrails may NOT be an effective
intervention
FURNITURE
LIGHTING
• Make all furniture stable
• Replace burned out or flickering bulbs
• Lock wheels on beds and wheelchairs, etc.
• Use night lights
• Keep bedside table accessible from bed
• Light hallways and stairwells
• Keep chair at an appropriate height
• Use brighter light bulbs
• Consider using a bedside commode
• Reduce glare by using lamp shades and frosted light
CLOTHING bulbs
• Use clothing that is easy to put on or pull off • Make light switches and cords easily accessible
• Use a chair with arms BED
• Use clothing with Velcro • Keep bed wheels locked
FLOORS • Use side rails appropriately
• Clean up spills immediately • Keep bed at appropriate height for transfers
• Reduce contrast between different floor coverings COGNITIVE
• Remove/reduce thresholds higher than ½” • Utilize past and present interest for activities
• Replace broken/missing tiles and linoleum • Create activity or rummage boxes
• Keep carpet edges tacked down and transitions • If cognitive impaired, try to anticipate needs, such as
between floor coverings smooth and even hunger, thirst, fatigue, pain or the need for the toilet
• Decrease clutter, keep pathways clear • Use behavior management techniques
• Use non-skid strips
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
Covington Area Transit System American Cancer Society
274 Hillcrest Dr. Box 14 Mid South Division
Andalusia, Alabama 36420 2346 W. Main St., Suite 3
334-428-2667 Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-794-0600
Eufaula Transit Company (city only)
560 Boundary St. Catholic Social Services
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 557 W. Main St.
334-687-1242 Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-793-3601
Wiregrass Transit Authority
462 N. Oates St. Disabled American Veterans - Chapter 87
Dothan, Alabama 36303 111 N. St. Andrews St.
334-794-4093 Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-792-1687

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE approval of the application is made at the discretion
of the assigned American Cancer Society staff within
Continued
two business days of the receipt of referral.
Medicaid, Dothan District Office 5. Requests over $100 are considered only in extreme
2652 Fortner St., Suite 4 circumstances and are made at the discretion of the
Dothan, Alabama 36305 assigned American Cancer Society staff with approval.
334-702-3102 or 800-362-1504 6. Applications are accepted by telephone.
7. Payments are made directly to the specific vendor or
American Cancer Society, Mid-South agency.
Division 8. Records of patients requesting or receiving financial
The American Cancer Society, Mid-South Division assistance from the Mid-South Division are
is committed to improving the quality of life for cancer maintained in a secure database and not released to
patients, their families and caregivers. It offers programs anyone outside of the organization.
that provide support during times of need. The Mid-South 9. All patients who receive assistance will receive a follow-
Division’s Financial Assistance Program is a one-time or up contact from the assigned American Cancer Society
short-term benefit. It is provided to cancer patients in staff to assess other needs, and provide guidance.
need only after all other resources have been exhausted.
An application must be completed which demonstrates 10. Transportation Assistance: The American
the need for financial assistance. The assistance is Cancer Society will provide funds to social service
discretionary and must resolve the presenting problem. departments of qualifying hospitals or freestanding
treatment centers that provide radiation therapy.
1. The patient is eligible for services as of the date of Contact the social service department at your treatment
application. Services prior to the date of application facility. Patients requiring transportation assistance
are not covered. American Cancer Society funds are who are not traveling to hospital or treatment centers
used to provide assistance to cancer patients when with transportation grants may receive assistance
other community resources are not available. for transportation through this financial assistance
2. Financial assistance may be provided to patients with program. Call 334-792-1012.
defined diagnosis of cancer and who are under the
supervision of a physician.
3. Assistance is discretionary. The following will not be
paid:
Serving Wiregrass Seniors
• Hospitals/Surgical Bills
• Home Health Services
• Physician Bills
• Cancer Treatment SARCOA is the agency to turn to
for help with concerns facing senior
• Illegal Drugs/Medicinal Marijuana
adults of the Wiregrass.
• Funeral Expenses
We are here to help find the resources
• Diagnostic Services
that you or your loved ones need. We
• Loan Payments (including mortgages, rent, car urge you to call us with your needs,
payments or insurance premiums)
concerns or questions.
• Transportation expenses for patients being treated
at Transportation Grant Program facilities.
Toll Free: 1-800-239-3507
• Prescriptions Local: 334-793-6843
4. Every application stands on its own merit. Final
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Groups
Foster Grandparents Program RSVP-Dale County Southeast Alabama
Dothan HRDC P.O. Box 1012 Medical Center
601 N. St. Andrews St. Ozark, Alabama 36361 1108 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-774-3216 Dothan, Alabama
334-793-9044 334-793-8111
RSVP- Geneva,
Habitat for Humanity- Henry, Houston Co.
Houston County 501 N. Foster St..
1227 Headland Ave. Dothan, Alabama 36303
Dothan, Alabama 36303 Geneva County - 334-898-9796
334-792-8453 Henry County - 334-585-2442
Houston County - 334-836-1300
RSVP- Barbour County
803 W. Washington St. SARCOA – Area Agency on Aging
Eufaula, Alabama 36027 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd.
334-687-6055 Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-793-6843 or 1-800-239-3507

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Senior Resource Directory

For Barbour, Coffee, Covington, www.sarcoa.org

A Project of The Senior Advocates for the Elderly

Mark Culver, Chairman

Robert Crowder, Executive Director

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Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging

To learn more about our services visit our website at

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SOUTHERN ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL

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ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION

ELDER ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA

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ARTS, EDUCATION AND LEISURE

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EDUCATION ~ COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

LEISURE ~ GOLF COURSES

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LEISURE ~ MOVIE THEATERS

LEISURE ~ STATE PARKS

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FOOD, NUTRITION AND MEALS

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Get 3 Cups every day;

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES – COUNTY OFFICES

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – COUNTY OFFICES

Barbour Co. Dale Co. Houston Co.

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS – COUNTY OFFICES

Barbour County PHD Dale County PHD Houston County PHD

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Hospice service workers who provide emotional support and

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HEARING AND VISION IMPAIRMENT ASSISTANCE

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LOW-INCOME AND SENIOR HOUSING

Public Housing Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid

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INFORMATION, REFERRAL and ASSISTANCE

Wiregrass United Way-

Long term care

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Those eligible for Medicaid, QMB, SLMB, or QI Assisted Living Facilities

The Gardens of Eufaula

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Enterprise Health and Florala Health and

16 beds 197 beds