The Madison Village

05/05/2026

Please join us tonight for "All Things Senior" our weekly speaker series at 6 p.m. Tonight we will host TARCOG Senior Ombudsman, Alicia Roshelle Thomas-Howard.

Alicia is a native of Chicago IL. She has served the geriatric population within Northern Alabama for 28 years.
Ms. Howard received her bachelor’s degree in social work at Oakwood University in 1999 and received her master’s degree in social work from Alabama A&M University in 2009.
Career History
• Worked as a Social Service Director in two Long-term care facilities in Huntsville, Alabama
• Served as an Educator and Program Liaison for a local home health agency
• Served as a case manager for Home and Community Based Service Program (Medicaid Waiver).
• Currently serve as the Lead Community Long-Term Care Ombudsman for 5 counties within the Northeast Region in Alabama
• Served as Secretary for the State of Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Advisory Council from 2013-2014
• Currently serving as a board member of the Alabama Coalition for Culture Change.
Recent accomplishment: Recognized by The Alabama Department of Senior Services and won “Ombudsman of the Year” in January 2025

Alicia Howard has served as a volunteer for the Crisis services of North Alabama She has also served as a co-facilitator for a support group for survivors of Domestic Violence and a Sexual Assault Responder for the SANE program and a HELP line Counselor for the Crisis Services of North Alabama.

Alicia Thomas-Howard is married to Paul K. Howard of Fort Lauderdale FL. She has 4 children, Sha’ul Yeshurun Howard, Nazir Israel Howard and two stepchildren Raven Elijah Howard and Ashely Taylor Howard who live in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I’ve always had a burning desire to advocate on behalf of all vulnerable persons in particularly the aging, and individuals living in long-term care facilities which I’ve worked with for approximately 26 years. My mission is to continue to due my due diligence in protecting the welfare and rights of all individuals living in long-term care facilities and to assure that they receive fair treatment and the quality care that they deserve”.

Community Senior Life
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments

05/03/2026

🎟️🎟️ ADVANCE TICKET PRICES END TODAY 🎟️🎟️

There's a lot of excitement around the TARCOG office about this year's upcoming Senior Fun Fest with a Homecoming theme!!

TARCOG’s Senior Fun Fest is a day to celebrate Older Americans Month throughout the TARCOG Region, including those from DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties. This year’s event will be on Tuesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Road in Huntsville.

Advance tickets are $5 and may be purchased at any senior center or Council on Aging office in DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties through TODAY!!

Additionally, tickets are available for purchase at the new TARCOG office at 4976 Corporate Drive NW, in Huntsville.

05/02/2026

As I walked by the door, this scene warmed my heart. What a great way to end the work week. Dianne, our Director of Activities, has an endless well of love for people. Our residents are blessed to be recipient's of her heart.
Community Senior Life

04/28/2026

We are grateful to our local Ombudsman, Vernel Mitchell, BS, CLTCO, of TARCOG. She brought such great information to our All Things Senior speaker series tonight.

If you have not attended our speaker series, you are missing top notch professionals. They are here EACH week on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m.

Community Senior Life
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG)

04/21/2026

We had a great time reminiscing today thanks to Julie Grissom at Preferred Care at Home of Greater Huntsville, and Robin Watson of @ Beltone Hearing Aid Center of Madison, as well as Hope from Smart Spaces, LLC. They brought their vintage experience called Grandpa's Attic/Grandma's Kitchen. We cannot recommend it enough!
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04/21/2026

At The Madison Village, residents enjoy the flexibility to spend their days however they choose; whether that’s participating in activities or relaxing in the comfort of their own space.

Private apartments can be furnished and decorated to reflect personal style, creating a sense of familiarity and home within a welcoming community. Take a closer look at how independent living here blends comfort with connection 👉 https://www.communityseniorlife.org/communities/the-madison-village/

04/20/2026

04/15/2026

I cannot say enough about the knowledge, and compassion, that Casey Jaekle of Altruit Health Care demonstrated in his talk tonight. His heart was apparent the first time I met him. Tonight I learned more about his education and personal experience as a family caregiver. Thank you Casey & Portia!
Community Senior Life