Senior Advantage

Addressing the needs and concerns of people 55 or older, Senior Advantage provides the latest medical and health information as well as exclusive benefits, a variety of activities and seminars for senior adults. When you join the Senior Advantage program, you're making a wise investment in your health. As a member, you'll benefit from the many Senior Advantage wellness programs and activities, all designed to help seniors stay healthy, happy and active. You'll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, services and discounts. To join you are required to have 70% insurance coverage.

There are three office locations with office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Baptist Medical Center South or Prattville Baptist Hospital     (334) 286-3400
  • Baptist Medical Center East                                                (334) 244-8308

The Senior Advantage program is composed of six components: Wellness, Involvement, Fun, Education, Help and Discounts.

The first three, Wellness, Involvement and Fun, can be grouped together through the activities and opportunities offered to the members.

  • Line Dancing - beginning and intermediate classes are offered in six weeks sessions for a nominal fee
  • Lunch Bunch - gives members an opportunity to experience different restaurants monthly with a group they know and enjoy (Dutch treat)
  • Volunteer Opportunities - come in many forms and activities such as quilters and teddy bear makers and The Fun Time Band
  • Travel – members have the opportunity to choose from a variety of trips from one day to foreign travel. Excellent prices, pampered service and wonderful destinations make traveling with Senior Advantage a care free way to see Alabama, the nation and the world.
  • Special Events – includes health fairs, entertainment, Red White, Blue and You program, bake sales and book fairs
  • Monthly Meetings – Fun gatherings that include informational speakers, fun and fellowship, refreshments and information of upcoming events

Education

  • Monthly Meetings – speakers on health issues and senior related topics are featured at each meeting
  • Classes and small seminars – subjects that would be needed by a more specific population are presented in a smaller setting, such as the 55 Alive driving course, Down Sizing Your Home and Computer Classes
  • Community Resources – current information is available for our members and their families
  • Health Screenings – screenings are available on a rotating basis. Screenings include: cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, eye, hearing, memory, prescription and over-the-counter drug interaction problems, osteoporosis and vascular problems.
  • Insurance counseling and assistance – help with unraveling bills from the hospital, doctors and insurance companies; also information on Medicare supplemental and Long Term Care insurance coverage.
  • Quarterly Newsletter - information about Senior Advantage programs and activities.

Help

  • Lifeline – a personal emergency response system. A way to get help when you can’t call for help yourself.
  • Notary – available for members and their families
  • Copying – copying of important papers
  • Accessing of the Aging Network – help for members and families in knowing services available in the community
  • Dementia counseling and information – the personnel is part of the Alabama Dementia Education and Training Program for the State of Alabama Department of Mental Health

Hospital Benefits

  • Courtesy admission and discharge
  • A discount of 50 percent off the cost difference between a private room and a semi-private room
  • One 25 percent discount meal coupon per day for a member's caregiver for the duration of the member's hospital stay
  • Free cot in a private room

Discounts

  • Prescription drugs
  • Long term care insurance

Cost for Membership

  • $15.00 – Single membership for one year
  • $25.00 – Single membership for two years
  • $25.00 – Family membership for one year
  • $40.00 – Family membership for two years