Senior Support

United Way of Central Alabama believes

All senior citizens deserve the support needed to live independently

Almost 12% of people aged 65 or older throughout our six-county region, however, live below the federal poverty level. And Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death statewide.

United Way is a hub for senior services, delivering free meals, providing in-home assistance with daily living tasks, enabling access to reduced-cost prescriptions, representing seniors in legal matters and supporting family caregivers, just to name a few.




Our Senior Support Impact

34,599

seniors received vital support services such as meals, respite care and more in 2023

2,911

Seniors received training and/or activities designed to improve their quality of life in 2023

1,580

Seniors were served by Meals on Wheels in 2023

11,535

Seniors were served by United Way Area Agency on Aging in 2023


Senior Support Solutions

Case Management

Assessing needs, planning care, coordinating services, connecting seniors and families to resources, and offering encouragement and support.

Financial Assistance

Financial aid for rent, utility bills, mortgage payments, medication, transportation and for seniors who are the primary caretakers of children.

Health Education

Free exercise plans and programs for seniors and education on health and wellness topics shared through community center programs and newsletters.

Housing

Investigate complaints on behalf of residents at all long-term care facilities in Jefferson County and provide income-based housing for seniors.

Meal Delivery

Daily delivery of nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Jefferson County by dedicated community volunteers.

Medication Aid

Financial assistance for seniors and people with disabilities to help pay for necessary prescription medications.

Personal Care Services

Daily personal care and hygiene assistance, including light housekeeping and laundry, as well as meal prep and assistance with bathing and dressing.

Respite Care

Temporary substitutes for primary and family-member caregivers.

Transportation Assistance

Transportation solutions for seniors, including accessible rides to essential services.


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Senior Support Partners & Programs

Birmingham Jewish Federation

serves the Jewish community in any way possible.

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Collat Jewish Family Services

provides care management, transportation, in-home personal care, respite care, caregiver support and more.

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Meals on Wheels of Central Alabama

delivering nutritious meals to our clients’ doorstep and offering friendly social interaction.

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Positive Maturity

offers counseling, social, volunteer and employment opportunities for seniors, in-home companions and free prescription drug assistance.

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United Community Centers (Riley Center)

serves western-area senior citizens with programs such as daycare, health screening, crime prevention and food distribution.

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United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County

Provides programs, services and information to seniors ranging from Medicare counseling to caregiver support and preventive health classes.