If you are 60 or older, living in Baldwin, Mobile or Escambia County, Alabama, you can have a Durable Power of Attorney/Living Will drawn up absolutely FREE. In addition, the attorney is available, by appointment, to address any questions you may have regarding elder issues.  The Council on Aging provides office space for legal appointments.  To make an appointment or questions regarding the legal service call the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission at 251-433-6541.

Insurance can be confusing and overwhelming.  Let us help!  We can answer your questions, help you look at your options and understand your coverage. Call today to schedule your appointment!

Senior Nutrition Centers - There are six centers in the county offering lunch for seniors. Homebound meals may also be available in limited areas.  For information on homebound meals call the center for details.  If you live outside a homebound meal service area, call 251.972.8506 for details of the frozen meal program.

Bay Minette 600 Blackburn Bay Minette, Alabama 36507 251.580.1693	Daphne 2605 U S Highway 98 Daphne, Alabama 36526 251.620.2400
Little River 70171 Ralph Gantt Rd Little River, AL 36560 251.580.1824	Loxley 14771 Longview Drive Loxley, AL 36551 251.964.5330
Summerdale 300 Jackson Street Summerdale, AL 251.989.6626 NO HOMEBOUND MEALS.	Vaughn 55810 Canaan Rd W Stockton, Alabama 36579 251.937.4228

This program assists Baldwin County Residents in applying for prescription assistance through the pharmaceutical companies.  To qualify, you must, be 55 or older, any age on disability or applying for disability, without drug coverage or in the Medicare Part D GAP and have a chronic illness that requires daily medication and meet income qualifications.  For more information, call 251-972-8506.

Hurricane Reassurance - Helps seniors that will be staying home or evacuating to a shelter in the event of a hurricane. Emphasis is placed on the importance of having an evacuation plan, preparation, providing information pre and post hurricane. Seniors will be contacted at the beginning of Hurricane Season to review their information and plan should a hurricane threaten our County.

For Baldwin County Shelter Information CLICK HERE. 

Contact  Alabama Cares Program Coordinator: 251.433.6541

Provides crucial medical information to first responders entering your home.  A Vial of Life decal is placed on the front door of your home indicating you have medical information available.  A second decal is placed on your refrigerator door in a ziploc bag.  The Council on Aging can provide these decals and assist in completing the medical information form.

Provides assistance to seniors who cannot drive or are unable to ride public transportation.  Must meet program qualifications. For more information, call us at 251.972.8506.

This service provides a weekday morning call to check on those living alone.

Have a question? Medicare?  Medicaid? Medicare Part D? Supplemental Insurances? Medicare GAP?  Help with medications? Looking for benefits or services?  Homebound Meals? If just can't find the answer OR don't know where to start, give us a call.   If we can't help you directly, we will try to locate the answer or service you're looking for.

The County's BEST kept secret.  Stop by and visit our gift shop in our Robertsdale office, located in the Baldwin County Central Annex, 22251 Palmer Street, Open 8 am until 4:30 pm.

Baldwin County Residents, 55 and over can place handmade crafts and artwork in our shop on consignment (20% fee).

We network with many agencies throughout Mobile and Baldwin County to locate the assistance you need.

We welcome the opportunity to speak to your group or civic organization on subjects related to aging.  We provide informative presentations to groups of any size or can set up an informational booth at health fairs. For more information, email Kelly Childress, Council on Aging Coordinator at Email or call 251.972.8506