Lily McNair and Dr. Charlotte Morris/Source: Tuskegee University Tuskegee University says its president will take a second medical leave of absence starting this month. The university says Lily D. McNair will be on a six-month medical leave effective October 30. Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, former associate dean of the university’s Brimmer College of Business and Information Science, will serve as…
Eastdale Mall and the Alabama Department of Public Health are teaming up for a drive-up flu vaccination clinic this Thursday. It’ll take place from 9 am to 4:30 pm in the mall parking lot. You can also get your flu shot inside the mall at a station near the food court. This vaccination event is for people 19-years-old or older…
Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) administers statewide programs on aging that cover all 67 counties through the Regional Planning Commissions and the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Each of the AAAs provide comprehensive services through contracts and grants to a wide variety of local agencies, both public and private. Categories: Parenting Your Parents
Montgomery Public Schools is now releasing data showing the number of new positive COVID-19 cases in each school. The total number for each school include both employees and students who notified MPS that they tested positive for the virus. The system says the data is reported by the schools at the end of each school days and is provided to…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office offers many services for mental health as well as elderly care in our community including Operation ID, Are You OK? , Yellow Dot, Smart 911, Home Security Check and Project Life. Go to their website and click on the “public interest” tab for information on all of these programs. Categories: Mental Health Resources, Parenting Your…
CaraVita Village is a place for people to come and enjoy the lifestyle they deserve with the hardworking years behind them and a whole new life ahead of them. Our all-inclusive resort style active living village for seniors awaits! To find out more click on our logo! Categories: Parenting Your Parents
Choosing a Medicare Plan can be very confusing. Open enrollment starts October 15th and will continue through December 7th. This is the time that you can compare plans and make the best decision for you or your loved one. SHIP , the Alabama Senior Health Insurance Plan, provides counselors who are NOT affiliated with any health care plans. They will…
Being a caregiver is not always easy. About 50% of all caregivers get no outside help. When someone asked if there is anything they can do to help, most of us usually say, “Oh no, that’s ok, I’m doing fine”. Learning to accept help early in your transition to being a caregiver will make it easier down the road. There…
Being a caregiver is not always easy. About 50% of all caregivers get no outside help. When someone asked if there is anything they can do to help, most of us usually say, “Oh no, that’s ok, I’m doing fine”. Learning to accept help early in your transition to being a caregiver will make it easier down the road. There…
With 10,000 people daily turning 65, and age being the greatest risk factor for dementia, Alabama is committed to raising awareness throughout the state, striving to reduce stigma and fostering individual engagement through training and participation with a “dementia friendly community”. Imagine a community where people with dementia feel included, respected and valued, where they can participate in activities that…
