Alabama Senior Resources — Northern Alabama Directory
Free tap-to-call directory including Meals on Wheels Alabama programs, TARCOG, NARCOG, NACOLG, and statewide elder helplines. Search by service, or pick your county to see who serves you.
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Northeast Alabama (TARCOG)
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) Area Agency on Aging
Services offered
Food & Nutrition: Hot meals at local senior centers and home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) for neighbors who can't get out of the house.
Legal Services: A full-time attorney provides low-cost or free help with healthcare, housing, consumer issues, and Powers of Attorney. Not for criminal cases or bankruptcy.
Activities & Wellness: Senior centers throughout the five-county region with friendly company, wellness programs, and lifelong learning.
Transportation: Help coordinating rides with local public transit so seniors can make it to medical appointments and the grocery store.
North Central Alabama (NARCOG)
North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG)
Services offered
Food & Nutrition: Nutritional planning, home-delivered meals, and community dining programs so no senior eats alone.
Transportation (NARCOG Transit): Door-to-door public transit for medical visits, shopping, and community centers. Call the Direct Transit Line to book a ride.
Legal Services: Free or low-cost senior legal help focused on advance directives, public benefits, and elder abuse prevention.
Caregiver Support & Activities: Respite for tired caregivers, health and wellness classes, and connections to local senior centers.
Northwest Alabama (NACOLG)
Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments (NACOLG) Aging Services
Services offered
Food & Nutrition: Administers the regional Meals on Wheels and local senior center nutrition programs.
Transportation (Dial-a-Ride): Regional transit service for seniors with mobility barriers. Call the booking line to schedule a ride.
Medicaid Waiver & In-Home Care: Helps seniors age in place safely with homemaker services and personal care at home.
Activities: Works alongside regional senior centers to provide recreation, socialization, and community engagement.
Statewide Resources Available to All Northern Alabama Seniors
Legal Services Alabama (Elder Helpline) & Alabama Ageline
Services offered
Discount or Free Legal Services: Free civil legal help for low-income and elderly Alabamians — housing, fraud, long-term care, and public benefits.
Alabama Ageline (1-800-AGE-LINE): The central Alabama Department of Senior Services hotline that can route any senior to their specific local resources.
Medicare Fraud Prevention: Legal counsel dedicated to protecting seniors from financial exploitation and Medicare fraud.
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