Senior & Disability Services
Need Help? Start Here
Seniors searching for help can find it at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a program of the United Way Area Agency on Aging. ADRC provides information, counseling and referrals to access options and benefits regarding the various assistance programs for the aging and people with disabilities in Jefferson County.
United Way Area Agency on Aging
Support for Seniors, Caregivers and People with Disabilities
United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) of Jefferson County promotes the health, dignity and independence of seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Through a comprehensive and coordinated system, UWAAA is enhancing lives in meaningful ways – from providing hot, nutritious meals and monitoring long-term care facilities to training caregivers and helping individuals take full advantage of their Medicare benefits.
Our Impact
Seniors received vital support services such as meals, respite care, and more in 2025
Seniors Served by United Way Area Agency on Aging in 2025
Seniors Served by Meals on Wheels in 2025
How We Help
Area Agency on Aging
United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) helps all seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Jefferson County live healthier, happier, more well-informed lives.
Birmingham Urban League
Provides training, basic skills, job placement assistance, housing counseling services and youth development programs.
How UWCA Supports Seniors
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.
