Helping you stay healthy, active and at home.
We are the Wiregrass area’s Area Agency on Aging, serving southeast Alabama by providing or linking seniors and individuals with disabilities to services, programs, and benefits. Let us help you, or someone you love, find the right path to leading a happy and independent life!
Call us today at 334-793-6843 to find out more!
Serving Southeast Alabama
Over 100,000 Seniors And Disabled
100+ Staff And Volunteers
SARCOA Honored With The John A. Hartford Foundation 2024 Business Innovation Award
SARCOA was recently awarded the John A. Hartford Foundation 2024 Business Innovation Award for its Community Care Solutions’ (CCS) population management contract with Southern Clinic P.C. providing chronic care and transition care management for patients attributed to the Statera Accountable Care Organization.
Current Events
SARCOA's support group for caregivers meets on the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Caregiver Compass is an informative opportunity for caregivers of those facing memory loss.
Older Americans Day is scheduled for May 6, 2026, when seniors converge at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan for an event full of games, prizes, food and entertainment.
SARCOA will hold an Advisory Council meeting and public hearing to establish priorities of service for persons age 60 and above on May 14.
Join us for the 2026 June Fraud Summit where speakers will be educating senior citizens on protecting themselves from scams, financial and other types of exploitation.
Our Programs
Remaining At Home
We can help you remain independent and at home with services that connect you with care and support.
Keeping Active
Get active and involved with your local senior center and check out the SARCOA annual events.
Living Healthy
Good health is important to aging and we have programming that points you in the right direction.
Legal & Insurance Assistance
Preparing your life planning activities and finding the right health insurance are important aspects of aging.
Aging & Disability Resources
Whether it’s finding the right care at home, qualifying for benefits, or learning about area nursing facilities, we can help.
Elder Rights
One of our most important responsibilities is to ensure your rights are upheld as you age.
Annual Events
Caregiver College
Caregiver College Helps families and professionals meet the needs of caregiving roles.
Older Americans Day
On the first Wednesday in May, area seniors converge at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds.
Santa For Seniors
Santa for Seniors is a grassroots volunteer project to bring Christmas joy to Wiregrass seniors.
Senior Citizen’s Fair Day
Each year during the National Peanut Festival a special day is set aside to honor senior citizens.
Valentine’s Day Concert
The Valentine’s Day Concert and Dance for Wiregrass Boomers and Seniors was held for the first time in 2013.
Fans For Life
This summer program helps seniors in the Wiregrass stay cool through donations of box fans and small air conditioners.
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