SARCOA

Absentee Voting Process
2020-08-25 - 2020-11-02
Voting is the most fundamental act of our democracy. Because of the Covid19 pandemic you may be considering voting with an absentee ballot. This video provides a simple and straightforward description of how to apply for an absentee ballot for Alabama’s 2020 General Election.

Governor Urges Census Participation
2020-07-20 - 2020-08-15
Governor Ivey asked all Alabamians to reach a 90% participation rate. If you haven’t filed your 2020 Census information, please do so soon. These funds help build roads, provide funding for schools, help senior citizen programs, and countless other infrastructure projects.
Please do your part today and fill out your 2020 Census! Click here to go to the census questionnaire.

Protect Yourself From Scams
2020-07-15 - 2020-09-01
Scams related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly increasing as the public health emergency develops. Scammers are targeting older adults and those with serious long-term health conditions who appear to have a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. To help protect yourself, please watch the following video:

Upcoming Board Meeting
2020-06-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305, United States
There will be a quarterly meeting of the SARCOA Board of Directors Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30 am, at SARCOA. For more information, please call SARCOA.

Senior Helpers Special Presentation
2020-06-18 15:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join Senior Helpers and Teepa Snow for a special presentation, “The Effects of Social Isolation on Those Living with Dementia,” on Thursday, June 18th at 3:00 pm ET.
This FREE virtual presentation for care partners and caregivers of individuals living with dementia will focus on dementia and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of maintaining social distancing boundaries to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus is challenging for all individuals but is typically even more so for those living with dementia.
Teepa Snow will highlight the serious effects that social isolation may have on those living with brain change and will address how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in those living with dementia.
This session will also help providers recognize and respond more accurately to the unwanted effects of social isolation to reduce the chances of escalation and ‘non-helpful’ hospitalizations.
Click here to register.

Telephone Assurance Program Offered
2020-06-01 - 2020-12-31
We recognize that older adults and caregivers are facing many hardships due to COVID-19. Being separated from family, experiencing the loss of loved ones, and changing health status can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. There are people who care and there are ways to stay connected. We want to show you care through conversation and ways to stay connected to others. Each week, SARCOA can arrange a volunteer call to check on you or a loved one. At a minimum, our volunteers will conduct one call a week, but more calls can be made if requested. Each phone call provides reassurance by offering a listening ear and an encouraging word.
This is also a way to check on the safety of the individual and offer socialization. There are no income requirements, nor age or living status criteria for joining the program. There is no cost to join or participate. If you would like to be added or would like to add someone to our telephone reassurance registry, please submit the registration information that can be downloaded below.
To find out more or to download an application click here.

Avoiding Exploitation Webinar
2020-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
During Older Americans Month, Legal Legal Services of Alabama is reaching out to seniors via a webinar, Older Americans Month Series: Avoiding Exploitation and Maintaining Your Autonomy.
Please register for on May 18, 2020 12:00 PM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3639302530944135691
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Celebrate Older Americans Month
2020-05-01 - 2020-05-31
Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.
For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special time to recognize these contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) each May, OAM also provides resources to help older Americans stay healthy and independent, and materials to help communities support and celebrate their citizens.
This year’s OAM theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities—everything from sharing a story with grandchildren to leaving a legacy of community action. In the spirit of this theme, here are a few ways to make your mark this May and all year long:
Volunteer your time. Local schools, shelters, food kitchens, and hospitals always need support. Help a neighbor by prepping a meal, picking up groceries, or giving them a ride. Or, take time to pass on your knowledge. Why not tutor a student who could use extra help in math, music, or science?
Share your story. There are so many ways to do this, from showing your grandkids around your old neighborhood to writing a book. Take a class and learn how to express yourself with the arts! Or, assemble a photo album of important moments in your life.
Get involved in your neighborhood. Join a homeowner or resident association, organize a block party, or sign up for a book club or other social group. Have a green thumb? Small projects like planting flowers in your yard or cleaning up the community park have a big impact.
Communities that support and include all their members are stronger! Please join [organization/community name] in strengthening our community – [insert call to action, such as events, volunteering opportunities, or social media activities].
Need OAM resources or want to learn more? Visit the official website, acl.gov/oam, and follow ACL on Twitter and Facebook.
We invite you to make your mark in May. The Administration For Community Living website provides artwork, activity ideas, and other materials to help you observe Older Americans Month. Don’t forget to share your #OAM2020 plans and stories on social media.
Click here to go to the ACL artwork, activity ideas, and other materials website page.

AARP Coronavirus Call-In Event
2020-04-30 13:00
CORONAVIRUS Q&A: CARING FOR PARENTS, KIDS AND GRANDKIDS
Join us for a special live Q&A event on Thursday, April 30, at 1 p.m. ET. Call 855-274-9507 toll-free.
The AARP is having a Coronavirus call in event where you can call 855-274-9507 toll-free on Thursday, April 30, at 1 p.m. ET and you can ask the experts your questions and hear tips to juggle work, life and caring for kids, grandkids and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic.

State Plan On Aging Town Hall
2020-04-30 08:00 - 2020-05-13 17:00
Every four years the State of Alabama submits a State Plan on Aging to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Today, we are presenting to you the purpose of the 2021 – 2024 State Plan on Aging and how you can help. We want any senior citizen, person with a disability, caregiver, or anyone else listening to this recording to join the conversation and tell us about unmet needs in your communities and suggestions on how your needs can be better met because you are important to us. Join the conversation and share your feedback by May 13, 2020 by watching the video here.

Teletownhall For Family Caregivers
2020-03-26 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a teletownhall for family caregivers!
Ask the experts your coronavirus questions, hear the latest from state and federal leaders, and learn how you can best care for with loved ones. Join AARP and health experts for a special Q&A event on Thursday, March 26, at noon.
Learn more at http://spr.ly/61821QlRM.

Mar. 12 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-03-12
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

March 12 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Eufaula Senior Center
14 Community Dr, Eufaula
11 am – 12:30 pm
Clayton Senior Center
51 N Midway St, Clayton
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Mar. 11 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-03-11
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

March 11 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Zion Chapel Senior Center
28742 Hwy 87, Jack
11 am – 12:30 pm
New Hope Senior Center
2191 Co Rd 124, Brundidge
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Mar. 10 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-03-10
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

March 10 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Cottonwood Senior Center
1336 Metcalf St, Cottonwood
11 am – 12:30 pm
Ashford Senior Center
409 Co Rd 33 N, Ashford
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Mar. 9 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-03-09
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

March 9 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Taylor Senior Center
1457 S State Hwy 605, Taylor
11 am – 12:30 pm
Kinsey Senior Center
6899 Walden Dr, Kinsey
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Seniors Town Hall & Resource Fair
2020-02-15 10:00 - 12:30
A Seniors Town Hall & Resource Fair will be held February 15, 2020, at the Eufaula Carnegie Library Auditorium, 217 N. Eufaula Avenue, Eufaula, AL. The Resource Fair will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT and the Town Hall meeting from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT.
Services to be discussed will be:

Free medical screenings
Legal assistance
Aging resources
Veterans services
Fraud/scam protection information

A flyer can be downloaded by clicking here.

Valentine's Day Concert Rescheduled
2020-02-13 | AL, United States
THE CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020.
The Wiregrass Boomers and Seniors Valentine’s Concert & Dance will be held Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Enterprise Civic Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “The Dothan Moonlighters,” a popular local big band, jazz and swing music band, will perform. Dancers and spectators are invited to come and have a relaxing evening of music. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so notification of attendance is important.
Contact SARCOA at 334-793-6843. Admission is free.
To download a flyer for the concert click here.

Jan. 28 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-01-28
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

January 28 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Daleville Senior Center
18 Old Newton Road, Daleville
9-10:30 AM
Enterprise Senior Center
2401 Neil Metcalf Rd, Enterprise
11 am – 12:30 pm
Ozark Senior Center
502 Carroll Ave, Ozark
11 am – 12:30 pm
Elba Senior Center
304 Factory St., Elba
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Jan. 27 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-01-27
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

January 27 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Clio Senior Center
21 College St, Clio
11 am – 12:30 pm
Louisville Town Hall
1951 Main St, Louisville
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Jan. 24 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-01-24
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

January 24 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Abbeville Senior Center
215 E. Washington, Abbeville
11 am – 12:30 pm
Headland Senior Center
107 Boynton St., Headland
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Jan. 23 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-01-23
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

January 23 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Hartford Senior Center
301 South 3rd Ave, Hartford
11 am – 12:30 pm
Slocomb Senior Center
134 W Bateman Ave, Slocomb
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Jan. 22 Food Assistance Pop-up Events
2020-01-22
Would you like to know more about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Local Senior Centers are hosting Food Assistance pop-up events throughout the Wiregrass in January and March. By attending one of these events, you can

learn more about SNAP
sign up for farmer’s market vouchers
get screened for food assistance (SNAP) and Medicare savings plans

January 22 locations are:
9-10:30 AM
Andalusia Senior Center
401 Walker Ave, Andalusia
11 am – 12:30 pm
Opp Senior Center
107 Main St., Opp
A PDF of additional senior center locations, times and dates can be downloaded here.

Ombudsman Representative Friendly Visitor Program
2020-01-21 - 2020-01-22 | SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305, United States
SARCOA is seeking volunteers to work with the Ombudsman Representative Friendly Visitor Program. This is an unpaid position that will assist SARCOA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The goal of the program is to support nursing home and assisted living facility residents by providing increased contact and interaction with the Ombudsman office.
Successful candidates for the volunteer position must be empathetic and have good communication skills. Individuals selected will routinely go into nursing homes and assisted living facilities to distribute Ombudsman materials, visit with the residents, and report any complaints back to the SARCOA Ombudsman. Service area includes Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties.
Volunteers selected will undergo volunteer orientation and training at SARCOA before they begin their new adventure. A tuberculosis (TB) screening, a statewide criminal background check, and other mandatory background checks will also be required. Costs associated with mandatory testing and checks will be paid by SARCOA.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference while working around your own schedule. Please consider making this investment in improving the lives of our seniors.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Alicia Anderson, SARCOA Long Term Care Ombudsman at 334-793-6843.
Training session for new volunteers is scheduled for January 21 and 22. This mandatory training will be held at SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305.
Please call in advance to reserve your seat for the training. We look forward to working with you. To learn more about the SARCOA Ombudsman program, click here.

Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships Meeting
2019-12-04 10:00 - 11:30 | SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305, United States
Alabama WINGS (Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders) is working to improve guardianship and conservatorship practices in Alabama by holding an Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships Free Public Town Hall Meeting for Individuals and Caregivers.

Have you served as anyone’s guardian or conservator?
Do you want to know about the “alternatives to guardianship” if you are ever incapacitated?
Are you a family member, friend, or caregiver of someone who needs decision-making support?

Alabama WINGS wants to hear from you! The meeting will be held Wednesday, December 4, from 10:00am – 11:30am at SARCOA Area Agency on Aging, 1075 South Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305.
Box lunches will be served following the meeting.
Registration is kindly requested.
Register Online at alabamawings.alacourt.gov/meetings-events
Register by Phone by calling 877-926-8300.

Workforce Engagement Session
2019-11-19 | SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305, United States
Direct care workforce stakeholders can benefit from an upcoming Workforce Engagement Session to be held Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at SARCOA at 10:00 am. Discussion will include area direct care workforce needs, including employee demand, skills that potential employees need, potential customized training options for new employees, potential workforce pipelines using the Alabama Career Center System and potential grant funding to cover training costs.
This session is a partnership between Wallace Community College Workforce Development, Southeast Alabama Works, and SARCOA.
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 10:00 am
Place: SARCOA

Coping With Aging Workshop
2019-08-23 07:30 - 16:15 | Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center, 795 Ross Clark Circle NE, Dothan, AL, 36301, United States
Our 2019 Coping With Aging Workshop will take place on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 7:30 am until 4:15 pm.
Entitled Navigating The Aging Process, the workshop will be held at:
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center
795 Ross Clark Circle NE
Dothan, AL 36301
Registrations will be accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is preferred, but registrations at the door will be accepted if space is available. Reservations via fax or telephone will be accepted and will be finalized upon receipt of payment. No partial contact hours will be awarded. You must attend full event to earn contact hours.
A full description of the workshop, along with a reservation form can be downloaded here.
Please make checks payable to SARCOA- Coping with Aging, and mail along with the downloaded form to Sarcoa, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305. You may pay online via PayPal by clicking the button below.

Registration Type

CEU (1) $45.00 USDCEU (2) $90.00 USDCEU (3) $135.00 USDCEU (4) $180.00 USDNon CEU (1) $10.00 USDNon CEU (2) $20.00 USDNon CEU (3) $30.00 USDNon CEU (4) $40.00 USDExhibitor $100.00 USDGold Sponsor $250.00 USD

CEU Type

General Non-CEU Nursing Social Work Nursing Home Administrator General CEU

Participant Name(s)

Exhibitor Name

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Casual attire ● Sweaters suggested ● Breaks and Lunch will be provided

Choosing Your Medicare Plan
2019-08-06 - 2019-09-27
Davis and Associates, a local law firm has scheduled meetings at local Senior Centers to assist seniors with:

Legal Assistance
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP)

These visits are intended for pre-registration for persons who want help in choosing medicare plans during open enrollment in the fall. All seniors are encouraged to remember that just because a plan worked well for last year does not mean it will work best for you this year. Plans change and your medications may have changed. Everyone should have their plan reviewed.
A schedule of meeting dates and times for each Senior Center can be downloaded HERE.
Seniors who plan to attend should bring their prescription information or fill out and bring the assistance request form that can be downloaded HERE.

Ombudsman Meeting
2019-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305, United States
The Ombudsman program is proud to announce their first interagency meeting. Meeting will be held July 26, 2019 from 2 – 3 p.m. at SARCOA. This meeting will allow people in the community to bring concerns regarding nursing homes in the seven counties that SARCOA covers. Participants will pick one concern to address for the year. We will follow up with all participants to let them know what action has been taken to address the concern. If you are not able to attend the meeting, we will have a dial in number so that you can participate by phone. If you are interested or would like to register for the meeting, please contact Alicia Anderson or Rob Windham at 334-793-6843.

Driver Safety Course
2019-07-23 08:30 - 15:30 | SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Rd., Dothan, AL, 36305, United States
SARCOA is hosting an AARP Driver Safety course Tuesday, July 23 for people age 50 and older. Call 256-690-9178 to register. Take the AARP Smart Driver™ classroom course and you could save money on your auto insurance!*

Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road.
Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts.
Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
Tuesday, July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Break for lunch 11:30-12:30.

Location: SARCOA. 1075 S Brannon Stand Road, Dothan
$15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.
www.aarp.org/drive

Board Meeting
2019-06-26 10:30
There will be a Board of Directors meeting on June 26, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
