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AREA AGENCY ON AGING
North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments is
the agency designated by the Alabama Department of Senior Services as the Area
Agency on Aging for Region 11. As the Area Agency on Aging, NARCOG has the
responsibility to serve as the lead agency and advocate for the elderly in the
development and provision of a system of in-home and community services to help
the elderly maintain their independence and dignity. NARCOG reaches these
goals by working with federal, state and local officials, elderly constituents,
service providers and volunteer groups. Together they advocate, plan,
evaluate, coordinate and where necessary contract for the delivery of existing
services, and develop new services to help the elderly.
Services are available for those aged 60+ and their
spouses (except where age exemptions are noted).
There is no charge for services provided, however
voluntary donations are encouraged and accepted, and donations help to provide
additional services.
Services provided by NARCOG include:
Nutrition Services
 | Twenty senior centers serving hot noon congregate meals 5 days per
week. |
| Home delivered noon meal and breakfast for the homebound 5 days per
week. |
| Crafts, quilting, games and social interaction with other seniors at
the senior centers. |
Information and Referral Services
| Information and Referral Services for information and referral on
services available within the Region to seniors. |
State Health Insurance assistance Program (SHIP)
| State Health Insurance assistance Program (SHIP), with certified
volunteer counselors providing assistance on specific topics such as
Medicare/Medicaid, home health benefits, claims and appeals. |
Legal Services
| Legal Services including preparation of wills, living wills, powers
of attorney, questions and appeals concerning Social Security, Medicare,
Medicaid, and other legal issues. Assistance provided by appointment. |
SenioRx Prescription/Medication Program
| Assistance with obtaining free or discounted prescription medications
through cooperative efforts by physicians and pharmaceutical companies.
Assistance available within each of the three counties. |
Senior RX Prescription Info
Ombudsman Services
Family Caregiver Support Services
| Family Caregiver Support Services to help family members caring for
loved ones at home through assistance from the Alabama Cares Family Caregiver
Support Program and Project REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer
Caregivers Health Program). The family caregiver does not have
to be 60 years of age to qualify for this service. Available services
include:
 | Caregiver training and education |
| Information and Assistance |
| Respite Care |
| Counseling Services |
| Supplemental Services |
| Assistance with the purchase of much needed medical supplies,
nutritional supplements, etc. |
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Alabama Cares
Information Flyer
Senior AIDES/Senior Worker Employment Training Program
| Senior AIDES/Senior Worker’s Program helping low-income mature
(55+) workers achieve gainful employment and personal development through
community service and training. Host agencies provide training and
agree to consider hiring workers whenever job openings occur. |
Elderly and
Disabled Waiver Program (Medicaid Waiver)
| Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (Medicaid Waiver) for eligible
individuals who are recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or
Medicaid and who demonstrate a degree of disability and frailty that might
otherwise require costly nursing home placement. Available services
include:
| Homemaker Services |
| Personal Care Services |
| Companion Care Services |
| Frozen Home Delivered Meals |
| Respite Care Services
 | Unskilled Care |
| Skilled Care |
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Transportation Services
| Senior citizens often need assistance to reach necessary facilities and
services, such as medical care, service agencies and nutrition centers.
Public transportation also gives the elderly access to recreational and
social events. NARCOG helps to fund senior transport in each of
the region’s three counties. The transportation system is a
demand-response system and there is a nominal charge for services. |
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