Alabama Department of Senior Services

ADSS announces statewide food contract with TRIO Community Meals

The five-year contract is scheduled to begin July 1, 2023. 

May 1, 2023

Senior Services, Commissioner Jean Brown awarded Outstanding Community Service Award

The Alabama Department of Senior Services and Commissioner Jean Brown received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award.

September 13, 2022

May 2022 proclaimed Older Americans Month

Many of the 335 Senior Centers across Alabama will hold events in May to celebrate Older Americans Month.

May 3, 2022

Opinion

Alabama Senior Services Department

Fortunate for us and those we love, we have an outstanding department of senior services with many benefits for those they serve.

Beth Chapman

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March 28, 2022

State employee combined charitable campaign tops goal

Thanks to the generosity of state employees across Alabama, the SCC raised $793,33.01, surpassing its goal of $780,000.

January 25, 2022

ADSS launches vaccine advocacy campaign

The Alabama Department of Senior Services is partnering with local Alabama Area Agencies on Aging and various disability organizations.

July 12, 2021

Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam

The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 12, 2021

Senior Services commissioner urges seniors to beware of scams, fraud during pandemic

Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Jean Brown is warning Alabama senior citizens to be diligent to avoid scams during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “This is the ideal time for a scammer to prey on fear of our seniors. Stay alert and do not respond to a text, email or phone call from a … Continued

April 20, 2020

Senior Services in need of help feeding Alabama seniors during COVID-19 crisis

On Tuesday, the majority of Alabama’s senior center’s closed down—a move designed to protect the state’s most vulnerable population from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  But while Alabama’s seniors might be better protected by not gathering in groups at the centers, they might also be hungry.  Alabama’s Department of Senior Services feeds more than … Continued

Josh Moon

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March 17, 2020