How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A)) — Shelby

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A)

Who it's for

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) is the Area Agency on Aging for Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties, including Shelby County. Its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) gives free information and referrals to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Services include Alabama Cares caregiver support, homemaker and personal care, legal help, senior centers and senior nutrition, Medicare counseling (SHIP), SenioRx prescription help, SNAP help, dementia support, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call 205-670-5770 or toll-free 866-570-2998.

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: 1-205-670-5770

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A)) — Shelby. 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.