Testimonial

Ms. Pinkleton (not the client's real name) was a local gas company customer and had been for many years. One of the new policies, through the unregulated gas companies, was to charge all clients who did not maintain a certain amount of gas in their tank a “low consumption fee”.  Ms. Pinkleton only used her gas for heat and was very conservative, so she fell below the cut off and was charged the $100 low consumption fee.  To fill her tank above the cut off would have cost her well over $200. She did not have the $200 and did not feel that she should pay the $100 “low consumption” fee because she had been conservative.  Well, her biggest concern was running out of gas before the winter was over or getting her gas cut off for not paying the fee.  When she contacted M4A, we were able to talk with the gas company and set up an agreement that if Ms. Pinkleton filled the tank up they would drop the charge.  We contacted a local organization in St. Clair County, and they agreed to fill the tank well above the low consumption cut off. This, in turn, got the low consumption fee of $100 dropped and gave the client gas to get through the winter.
– Anonymous

Past Events

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Jul 28, 2011

2011 Caregiver Workshop- The Caregiver CanCan: Going from We Can't to We Did

Seminars and Workshops

Locatio: Pelham Civic Complex-500 Ampitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124

5.5 social work and nursing CEUS

Questions:  205-670-5770 – Stacy Farry or Jodi Beth Posey

May 19, 2011

Shelby County Senior Picnic

Health Fairs and other Booth Events
The Shelby County Senior Picnic will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM, at the Alabaster Senior Center, or in the Columbiana Exhibition Center if inclement weather.  Please call the Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (670-5770) to RSVP.
May 03, 2011

Health and Wellness Expo for Seniors

Health Fairs and other Booth Events
9 AM to 12 PM
May 02, 2011

Eat Healthy-Eat Smart

Seminars and Workshops

Jennifer Ropa will be presenting an hour long workshop about eating healthy on a budget.  It will be held at  Middle AL Area Agency on Aging, 15863 Hwy 25, Calera, AL, from 10-11.  Please call or email Christina Doege to register.

christina.doege@adss.alabama.gov

1-866-570-2998 or 670-5770

Apr 26, 2011

Blount County Blooming Benefits Day

Health Fairs and other Booth Events
Under M4A, the Aging and Disabilty Resource Center will be hostinig its first annual public benefits enrollment event for those who are 55 or older, and those who are disabled.  It will be held at the Frank Green Building in Oneonta.  Participants will be served with the following benefits: Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) and Medicare Savings Programs for Medicare assistance, SenioRx for Medication assistance, Food/Nutrition Assistance, employment assistance, legal and credit counseling.
Apr 12, 2011

Chilton County Blooming Benefits Day

Health Fairs and other Booth Events
Under M4A, the Aging and Disabilty Resource Center will be hostinig its first annual public benefits enrollment event for those who are 55 or older, and those who are disabled.  It will be held at the AL Power Conference Center in Clanton.  Participants will be served with the following benefits: Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) and Medicare Savings Programs for Medicare assistance, SenioRx for Medication assistance, Food/Nutrition Assistance, employment assistance, legal and credit counseling.
Mar 29, 2011

Shelby County Blooming Benefits Day

Health Fairs and other Booth Events
Under M4A, the Aging and Disabilty Resource Center will be hostinig its first annual public benefits enrollment event for those who are 55 or older, and those who are disabled.  It will be held at the Exhibition Center in Columbiana.  Participants will be served with the following benefits: Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) and Medicare Savings Programs for Medicare assistance, SenioRx for Medication assistance, Food/Nutrition Assistance, employment assistance, legal and credit counseling.