United Way of Central Alabama believes
All senior citizens deserve the support needed to live independently.
However, almost 12% of people aged 65 or older throughout our six-county region, 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 of the ways we support seniors.
Senior Support News Spotlight:
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A Simple Phone Conversation Can Be Life-Changing for an Isolated Senior
Sometimes, all it takes is a phone call. For seniors facing isolation, United Way-supported programs like the Senior Talk Line offer vital human connection. Discover how a simple conversation can brighten a day—and change a life.
Our Senior Support Impact
30,231
seniors received vital support services such as meals, respite care and more in 2024
2,732
Seniors received training and/or activities designed to improve their quality of life in 2024
1,264
Seniors were served by Meals on Wheels in 2024
10,844
Seniors were served by United Way Area Agency on Aging in 2024
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.
More News About Senior Support
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Staying Positive in Retirement by Finding a New Purpose
Retirement doesn’t have to mean slowing down. For Pam McAdams, it became a chance to give back, grow personally, and stay connected. Through United Way’s Positive Maturity program, she’s discovered a new sense of purpose—and a powerful way to make a difference.
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YPS Members Learn How to Support Aging Loved Ones with Confidence
As loved ones grow older, many families face a difficult balance: providing support while respecting the other person’s independence. It’s not always easy. That’s why the Young Philanthropists Society (YPS),
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The Many Ways the Area Agency on Aging Helps Seniors
From providing hot meals and exercise programs at senior centers to helping individuals navigate the complexities of Medicare, United Way’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is dedicated to serving seniors and people with disabilities.
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Spotlight on Nhung Le: Making a Difference at UWCA
A first-generation college graduate, Nhung connects Birmingham’s diverse communities to vital resources as a Call Specialist at UWCA.
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Caring for the Caregiver and Showing Appreciation for a Very Challenging Job
Family members are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the United States. In recognition of their hard work and the important role they
Senior Support Partners & Programs
Birmingham Jewish Federation
serves the Jewish community in any way possible.
Collat Jewish Family Services
provides care management, transportation, in-home personal care, respite care, caregiver support and more.
Meals on Wheels of Central Alabama
delivering nutritious meals to our clients’ doorstep and offering friendly social interaction.
Positive Maturity
offers counseling, social, volunteer and employment opportunities for seniors, in-home companions and free prescription drug assistance.
United Community Centers (Riley Center)
serves western-area senior citizens with programs such as daycare, health screening, crime prevention and food distribution.
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.