SARCOA

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 (America/Chicago) | 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

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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.
