Look below for aging and disability resources in Tallapoosa County. Click on the blue links for more information.
AIDB (Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind): AIDB has a strong commitment to helping all Alabamians with sensory impairments regardless of age. Contact them for more information at (256)761-3740.
Benefits Counseling: Contact our Agency to find out if any Aging and Disability Resources in our area could benefit you. Below is a list of some of the programs. Contact usat 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463), info@EastAlabamaAging.org, or click on resources below for more information.
Senior Medicare Patrol: This program helps Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
Masters Games of Alabama: This is competition for Alabama residents age 50 and older. Competition is divided into Male and Female divisions in 9 age groups. Events include a 5K Run/Walk, Basketball Free Throw, Billiards, Bowling, Checkers, Domino Doubles, Domino Singles, Golf Singles, Golf Doubles, Horseshoes (30' male or female, 40' male), Nerf Throw, Frisbee Throw, Rook, Shuffleboard, Softball Throw, Table Tennis, and 9 Swimming Events. Click here for more information.
FREE Legal Services for Low-income Alabama Residents
State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP): SHIP provides free, unbiased health insurance counseling for people with Medicare. For assistance or more information, contact AIDB at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575.
Farmers Market Coupons: The goal of this program is to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from Alabama Farmers Market Authority eligible farmers markets and roadside stands to low-income seniors and nutritionally at risk women and children. Go to this website for more information or to apply: http://www.fma.alabama.gov/VoucherPrograms.aspx.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): This Food Assistance Program's purpose is to end hunger and improve nutrition by providing monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy the food they need for good health.
Prescription Assistance:
​Prescription Assistance through SenioRx: This program provides assistance with Medications, Liquid Supplements, and Diabetic Supplies approved by the physician. For assistance or more information, contact AIDB at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575.
FREE Discount Prescription Card - call 1-800-931-8872 or go to www.coast2coastrx.com
Senior Activity Centers: These centers provide activities, fun, fellowship, volunteer opportunities, and access to health and nutritional information. For those that qualify, there are a limited number of lunches at the center and delivered to homebound clients.
Alexander City - Alexander City Nurtition Center (256-234-4074) 82 Court Square, Alexander City, AL 35011
Camp Hill - Camp Hill Senior Center (256-896-2943)
125 Henderson Drive, Camp Hill, AL 36850
Dadeville - Dadeville Senior Center (256-825-7455)
116 Kids Court, Dadeville, AL 36853
Wall Street - Golden Horizons Center (334-283-8187) 415 Wall Street, Tallassee, AL 36078
Transportation Services
Medicaid Recipients: The Alabama Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Program helps eligible recipients pay for rides to dental and doctor offices, hospitals, and other medical facilities when the service is also covered by Medicaid. Recipients with special ride needs for dialysis, radiation, or other treatments should contact the NET program at (334) 502-5468.