Elderly / Disabled Resources
Welcome to the Elderly/Disabled resource page made possible by a dedicated group of SAHMA volunteers. As SAHMA’s Director for Elderly/Disabled Issues, I have the privilege of interacting with volunteers across the Southeast region who all share a common passion to serve our Elderly and Disabled residents in any type housing they choose to call home. We understand many residents may be fortunate enough to live in a community that benefits from a Service Coordinator or other in-house assistance, however, now that many of our residents are “aging in place” in family or elderly properties without the benefit of a Service Coordinator to assist them when there is the need for information, education and assistance, the ability to meet these needs becomes more critical each day. Our group of volunteers have researched some links and resources that we hope you find useful and informative. Naturally, these are not all-inclusive and this resource page will be updated periodically as new websites and/or information becomes available, so please check back often. The committee’s passion and commitment to help all SAHMA members be a part of SAHMA’s mission of “informing, educating and connecting” our community of affordable housing professionals has been realized by this resource database. If you have any suggestions or additional information you would like to share or you are interested in being a part of our committee, please email us by clicking here. We look forward to your response.
Respectfully, Anita Darnall, SAHMA Director, Elderly/Disabled Issues
General Resources
- Administration on Aging (Administration for Community Living) - ACL advocates across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers; funds services and supports provided primarily by states and networks of community-based programs; and invests in training, education, research, and innovation.
- Alzheimers.net - A community dedicated to education, advocacy and supporting those whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
- Child Support Enforcement - HHS partners with federal, state, tribal, and local governments to promote parental responsibility.
- Disabilities (Healthfinder.gov) - Information about disabilities from healthfinder.gov, a government website with information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. (en español)
- Disabilities (MedlinePlus®) - Information about disabilities provided by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. (en español)
- Discrimination on the the Basis of Disability (Office for Civil Rights) - Learn more about HHS’ role in enforcing non-discrimination requirements related to health care and social services programs.
- Eldercare Locator (Administration on Aging) - A public service connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
- Elder Helpers - a website is for senior helpers.
- FAQ: What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
- FAQ: What agencies advocate for persons with disabilities?
- Financial Assistance and Support Service for Individuals with Disabilities
- Get Help: People with Disabilities (Administration for Community Living) - Resources to connect people with disabilities, caregivers, families, and professionals to federal, national, and local programs and information.
- HUD Report Calls for Greater Action to Reduce Injuries to Seniors in the Home
- NIHSeniorHealth (National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health)
- Paying for Child Care - HHS provides access to affordable, high quality early care and after school programs.
- Senior Health (Healthfinder.gov) - Information about older adult health from healthfinder.gov, a government website with information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. (en español)
- Bullying among Seniors - A prevention and surveillance resource guide.
- SNAP Supplemental - Nutrition Assistance Program - USDA's SNAP program offers food stamp benefits to eligible low-income people and families.
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Find out how to get temporary financial assistance (welfare) in your state or territory.
- CaptionCall - Closed caption phone system
- 25 Steps for Estate Planning - Estate Planning
- Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids - A Complete Guide for Older Adults
Alabama Resources
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- Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc./Freedom Village III - 1br/2br apartments (HUD) for the elderly (62 years old and older) and/or disabled.
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- GRITS Transportation - A Service Of Audubon Area Community Services, Inc. Providing Transportation Services in partnership with: The Department for Medicaid Services, Office for the Blind, Public Transportation, Veterans, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
Funding for this program is provided through a grant from the Federal Transportation Administration administered by The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Transportation Delivery. - HOPE Calloway - Transitional Housing, HOPE First outreach program, Life Labs, Reunification, Homelessness Prevention.
- Kentucky Department of Community Based Services - Child/Adult Protective Services, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, Childcare Assistance, Domestic Violence Prevention.
- Kentucky Legal Aid: Paducah, KY - Provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income people in Western Kentucky.
Services: General Health Insurance Information/Counseling, General Legal Aid, HUD Approved Counseling Agencies, Will Preparation Assistance - Murray-Calloway County Need Line - Christmas Baskets, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Diapers, Disaster Kits, Easter Baskets, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Fans, Food Pantries, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Laundry Products, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Rent Payment Assistance, Street Outreach Programs
- Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens - Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Home Delivered Meals, Senior Center Bus Services, Senior Centers, Specialized Information and Referral, Telephone Reassurance
- Murray Calloway Transit Authority - Provides public transportation to Murray and Calloway County residents.
- Purchase Area Development District - The Purchase Area Development District (PADD) offers aging and disability resource center, elder abuse prevention, National Family Caregiver Support Program, KY Homecare Program, KY Veterans Directed Care, LTC Ombudsman, National Family Caregiver Program, Participated Directed Services, Senior Community Service Employment Program, State Health Insurance Assistance, and more.
- Soup for the Soul - Provides a free meal Tuesday - Friday 4pm-5:30pm.
- West Kentucky Allied Services - Calloway County - Adult In Home Respite Care, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Food Pantries, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Medicare Fraud Reporting, Scholarships, Senior Community Service Employment Programs, Weatherization Programs
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- Please submit your recommendation in the form below.
- Please submit your recommendation in the form below.
- Life Options of West Tennessee - Representative Payee
- Fayette Cares - Temporary Housing, Food Pantry, Women's Shelter
- Creative Aging - They provide music and art experiences, promote cognitive vitality, reduce isolation, and provide opportunities for community engagement.
- Addus Homecare - Home Care Services
- Alzheimer's Tennessee - Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource
- Asera Care Hospice - Hospice Services
- At Home Healthcare - Home Services
- Beech River Baptist Association Disaster Relief - Community Services During Disaster
- Briarwood Community Living Center - Rehab and long-term services
- Henderson County Department of Human Services - SNAP benefits
- Henderson County Easter Seals - Housing services, job training for developmentally delayed adults
- Handicap of Jackson TN - Durable medical equipment and wheelchair repair
- Henderson County Emergency Management Agency - Emergency management response and training
- Lexington Fire Department - Fire response and training
- Lexington Healthcare & Rehab - Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Library for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Nashville) - Audio Books
- Madison-Haywood Developmental Services - Assistance with a hearing test, and hearing aids for low-income persons
- Jackson Area for Independent Living - Peer support, advocacy, skills training, deaf/hard of hearing training, home modifications, the transition from the nursing home, equipment program, accessibility
- West Tennessee Healthcare / Jackson - Madison County General Hospital - Hospital 17 county area of rural West TN, rehab, The Lift offers exercise programs and each agency does speaker engagements for education
- Hope Ministries - Thrift store for low-income, quarterly food item donations to assist those in need
- My Ride of Henderson County - 60+ Volunteer drivers take seniors to doctor's appointments, shopping, pharmacy, etc.
- Perimeter Healthcare - Mental health geriatric unit
- Huntingdon Health & Rehab - Mental health geriatric unit
- Pathways - Mental Health Services
- TennCare Connect - Assistance for extra help for low-income persons
- Southwest Human Resource Agency - Commodities, help with paying utilities
- STAR Center - Services for any person with disabilities
- The Helping Hand of Humboldt - Mortgage/Rental, Utilities, Food, Clothing, Furniture, Alcohol/Drug, Mental Health, Physical Health, Transporation, Medication, Budgeting, Housing, Domestic Violence, Dental, Vision, Church/Religion
- Please submit your recommendation in the form below.
- Please submit your recommendation in the form below.