How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (AgeSouth, South Alabama Regional Planning Commission) — Mobile

AgeSouth — South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Area Agency on Aging

Who it's for

AgeSouth, the Area Agency on Aging run by the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, serves Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties, including Mobile County. It is one of 13 Area Agencies on Aging in Alabama. Many of its programs are for people 60 and older and their caregivers; some serve adults with disabilities of any age. Services include the Aging and Disability Resource Center, home-delivered meals, senior nutrition centers, Medicare counseling (State Health Insurance Program), prescription assistance, in-home services, legal counseling, a long-term care ombudsman, free tax preparation, health and wellness classes, Silver Sweepers home cleaning, help applying for SNAP food benefits, and Alabama CARES caregiver support. Call 251-706-4680 to get started.

AAA services are free or donation-based; program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

None — call to get started

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-251-706-4680

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (AgeSouth, South Alabama Regional Planning Commission) — Mobile. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

none

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.