Helping you stay healthy, active and at home.

We are the Wiregrass area’s Area Agency on Aging, serving southeast Alabama by providing or linking seniors and the disabled to services, programs and benefits. Let us help you, or someone you love, find the right path to leading a happy and independent life!

Call us today at 334-793-6843 to find out more!

Serving Southeast Alabama

Over 100,000 Seniors And Disabled

100+ Staff And Volunteers

SARCOA Honored With The John A. Hartford Foundation 2024 Business Innovation Award

SARCOA was recently awarded the John A. Hartford Foundation 2024 Business Innovation Award for its Community Care Solutions’ (CCS) population management contract with Southern Clinic P.C. providing chronic care and transition care management for patients attributed to the Statera Accountable Care Organization.

Bingocize

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Bingocize® is a socially engaging group-based program that combines exercise, health education, and the widely popular game of bingo.

Walk With Ease Program

January 1, 2024 - July 13, 2025

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is a 6-week community-based physical activity and self-management education program.

Raising Children Support Group

September 12, 2024 - December 31, 2025

The Older Relatives Raising Children support group meets the last Thursday of each month at SARCOA.

SARCOA Medicare Open Enrollment

October 1 - December 7

Medicare open enrollment starts October 15. Let SARCOA help you get ready with upcoming events!

Caregiver Support Group

November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

SARCOA's support group for caregivers meets on the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Santa For Seniors

November 1 - December 7

Santa for Seniors is now live! Sponsor a senior today!

Our Programs

Remaining At Home

We can help you remain independent and at home with services that connect you with care and support.

Keeping Active

Get active and involved with your local senior center and check out the SARCOA annual events.

Living Healthy

Good health is important to aging and we have programming that points you in the right direction.

Legal & Insurance Assistance

Preparing your life planning activities and finding the right health insurance are important aspects of aging.

Aging & Disability Resources

Whether it’s finding the right care at home, qualifying for benefits, or learning about area nursing facilities, we can help.

Elder Rights

One of our most important responsibilities is to ensure your rights are upheld as you age.

Annual Events

Caregiver College

Caregiver College Helps families and professionals meet the needs of caregiving roles.

Older Americans Day

On the first Wednesday in May, area seniors converge at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds.

Santa For Seniors

Santa for Seniors is a grassroots volunteer project to bring Christmas joy to Wiregrass seniors.

Senior Citizen’s Fair Day

Each year during the National Peanut Festival a special day is set aside to honor senior citizens.

Valentine’s Day Concert

The Valentine’s Day Concert and Dance for Wiregrass Boomers and Seniors was held for the first time in 2013.

Fans For Life

This summer program helps seniors in the Wiregrass stay cool through donations of box fans and small air conditioners.

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