Medicaid Waiver Program

Director Suzanne Burnette at the 2005 Senior Picnic

• The program enables eligible blind, elderly, and disabled persons to receive assigned and specialized care in their homes, which allows the individuals to avoid or delay their move to a nursing home. Service provided at no cost to participant.

Senior Centers

• The agency operates four Senior Centers in Lee County and three in Russell County.
• Centers serve as a community focal point where an array of services and programs can be channeled to individuals who are 60 or older. The service is free, but donations are accepted.
• Services include social activities, nutrition education, health counseling, consumer education, recreation and exercise, hot meals, information and referral.

Home Delivered Meals

• Eligible senior citizens can receive home-delivered frozen meals which are delivered once a week.
• Qualifications are based on need and must be age 60 years and older.

Senior Citizens enjoying the 2005 Picnic

Ombudsman and Legal Assistance

• Investigates complaints and answers questions from seniors and their families concerning nursing homes and assisted living facilities;
• Coordinates Alzheimer's Respite Group in Lee County so that caregivers can run errands, rest, etc.; Legal Assistance Referral Program: Clients may speak to an attorney concerning insurance coverage, estate planning, food stamps, and other legal issues.

Ombudsman Newsletter December 2007

Ombudsman Newsletter March 2008

Preventive Health

• The agency offers health screenings, nutrition counseling, exercise, medication screening, health assessments, and health promotion programs at Senior Centers.

Information, Outreach, and Referral

• Health Insurance Counseling
• Produces the Rainbow Book, a list of services for seniors
• Coordinates the Annual Senior Citizens Picnic which is held annually to honor senior citizens in Lee and Russell Counties. 2008 Picnic Flyer
• Participates in the Rebuilding Together of Lee County one day home rebuidling project.

Lee-Russell Aging Foundation

• This is a Non-profit foundation that accepts donations for Area Agency on Aging programs; Donations are used to provide meals and other needed services to the elderly in both counties.
• The Lee-Russell Aging Foundation holds several annual fundraising events a year including:
  • The Annual Unforgettable Footsteps Caregivers Walk benefiting clients with dementia related illnesses, including but not limited to Adult Day Care Services, Prescription Services, Nutrition Services and In-Home care services
  • The Annual Salute to the Working World Administrative Professional's Day Luncheon benefiting nutrition and prescription services for clients in Lee and Russell Counties
  • The Annual Fishing Tournament.
  • The Annual Festival of Wheels Car Show.
• Click for more information on upcoming events

SenioRx Prescription Drug & Wellness Program

• Program helps eligible individuals age 55-64 and older receive medications at little or no cost to them.
• Fascilitates preventitive health care screenings and medication coordination.
• Glucerna, Boost & Ensure Supplemental Nutrition: Help is available for individuals needing assistance with supplemental nutrition. The Area Agency on Aging can assist individuals 55 and over that meet the income guidelines for assistance. Please call (334) 749-5264 ext.247 for more information.
• Click here for informational flyer or call (334) 749-5264 ext.247.

Alabama Cares

• Program designed to support family caregivers by providing training, assistance, and resources to help them take care of their aging loved ones and themselves.
• Alzheimer's Support Group
• Caregivet Trainings - please click for most recent flyer of training opportunities.

Senior Workers

• This program provides subsidized, part-time employment opportunities for persons age 55 or older and who have a limited household income.
• The goal of this program is for the workers to move from subsidized job placement to unsubsidized job placement within their community.

State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) / Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMPP)

• Provide older individual with consumer education and counseling enabling them to understand Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care Insurance, as well as other health insurance options.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Area Agency on Aging has a variety of volunteer opportunities.  To learn more please contact us at (334) 749-5264 or 1-800-AGE-LINE.

LINKS:

• Alabama Department of Senior Services   (ageline.net)
• Alabama Medicaid Agency (medicaid.state.al.us)
• Administration on Aging  (aoa.gov)
• Medicare (medicare.gov)
• Social Security Administration (ssa.gov)

The Lee-Russell Aging Foundation

Non-profit 501c3 foundation that accepts donations that are used to supplement available resources and services for the elderly. 100% of all donations are used for client services. Donations may be routed via check to the Lee-Russell Aging Foundation Donations, 2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801.