“Each box will have a mixture of edible products and non-edible goods,” Stalnaker explained. “If you want to fill your pantry, your cleaning cabinet and your bathroom with Alabama made products, you can. If you want to feed your pet Alabama made treats, it’s possible. If you use it, there is a really good chance that somebody in Alabama probably makes it. These monthly boxes will give consumers exposure to all of these things and the ability to try them out in a cost-effective and convenient way.”

Bama in a Box is based in Troy, AL. Discover Bama in a Box Online.

Alabama is one of just 18 states that is refusing to publicly release infection data in real-time. During the current public health crisis, this information is essential to protect residents and for families to make safe and informed choices about where their loved ones will receive care. There are over 22,000 nursing home residents in the state. Alabamians deserve accurate and consistent data.

In addition to providing transparency of facilities with confirmed cases of COVID-19, much more is needed to protect residents and staff from this disease and keep families informed and engaged. AARP supports the immediate implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated and actionable plan to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other adult residential care facilities.

The plan should include the following:

• Universal testing of all residents and staff at Alabama’s nursing homes, regardless of whether or not they are symptomatic. The only way to truly protect the health and safety of residents and staff is for facilities to have ready access to testing.
• Immediately assess all licensed facilities to evaluate their needs and ability to provide necessary care to residents, ensure adequate staffing, and train staff on testing, infection control procedures and isolation protocols. Consider making use of ‘strike teams’ that include local health workers and National Guard members to carry out this mission, and expand the presence of the Department of Public Health.
• Require adult residential facilities to offer and facilitate regular virtual visitation between residents and family members in order to combat social isolation that may occur in the absence of in-person visits. Virtual visitation provides family members the ability to communicate by video and audio, which can increase the emotional well-being of the resident and provide comfort to family caregivers that their loved ones are receiving the care that they need.

Long-term care facilities are ground zero in the fight against the coronavirus. Families are looking for swift action to protect the health and safety of their loved ones living in adult residential facilities.

DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE LIVING IN AN ALABAMA NURSING HOME? – Tell us what is happening

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

Alabama is one of just 18 states that is refusing to publicly release infection data in real-time. During the current public health crisis, this information is essential to protect residents and for families to make safe and informed choices about where their loved ones will receive care. There are over 22,000 nursing home residents in the state. Alabamians deserve accurate and consistent data.

In addition to providing transparency of facilities with confirmed cases of COVID-19, much more is needed to protect residents and staff from this disease and keep families informed and engaged. AARP supports the immediate implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated and actionable plan to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other adult residential care facilities.

The plan should include the following:

• Universal testing of all residents and staff at Alabama’s nursing homes, regardless of whether or not they are symptomatic. The only way to truly protect the health and safety of residents and staff is for facilities to have ready access to testing.
• Immediately assess all licensed facilities to evaluate their needs and ability to provide necessary care to residents, ensure adequate staffing, and train staff on testing, infection control procedures and isolation protocols. Consider making use of ‘strike teams’ that include local health workers and National Guard members to carry out this mission, and expand the presence of the Department of Public Health.
• Require adult residential facilities to offer and facilitate regular virtual visitation between residents and family members in order to combat social isolation that may occur in the absence of in-person visits. Virtual visitation provides family members the ability to communicate by video and audio, which can increase the emotional well-being of the resident and provide comfort to family caregivers that their loved ones are receiving the care that they need.

Long-term care facilities are ground zero in the fight against the coronavirus. Families are looking for swift action to protect the health and safety of their loved ones living in adult residential facilities.

DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE LIVING IN AN ALABAMA NURSING HOME? – Tell us what is happening

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

Alabama is one of just 18 states that is refusing to publicly release infection data in real-time. During the current public health crisis, this information is essential to protect residents and for families to make safe and informed choices about where their loved ones will receive care. There are over 22,000 nursing home residents in the state. Alabamians deserve accurate and consistent data.

In addition to providing transparency of facilities with confirmed cases of COVID-19, much more is needed to protect residents and staff from this disease and keep families informed and engaged. AARP supports the immediate implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated and actionable plan to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other adult residential care facilities.

The plan should include the following:

• Universal testing of all residents and staff at Alabama’s nursing homes, regardless of whether or not they are symptomatic. The only way to truly protect the health and safety of residents and staff is for facilities to have ready access to testing.
• Immediately assess all licensed facilities to evaluate their needs and ability to provide necessary care to residents, ensure adequate staffing, and train staff on testing, infection control procedures and isolation protocols. Consider making use of ‘strike teams’ that include local health workers and National Guard members to carry out this mission, and expand the presence of the Department of Public Health.
• Require adult residential facilities to offer and facilitate regular virtual visitation between residents and family members in order to combat social isolation that may occur in the absence of in-person visits. Virtual visitation provides family members the ability to communicate by video and audio, which can increase the emotional well-being of the resident and provide comfort to family caregivers that their loved ones are receiving the care that they need.

Long-term care facilities are ground zero in the fight against the coronavirus. Families are looking for swift action to protect the health and safety of their loved ones living in adult residential facilities.

DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE LIVING IN AN ALABAMA NURSING HOME? – Tell us what is happening

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

“We’ve chosen to double down on our physical spaces and client experience during this time of shut down,” Walden said. “We can’t wait to welcome our members back to a completely renovated gym.”

On March 17, Iron Tribe, like many other area gyms, hosted its first online workout through Facebook Live. From there, the online Iron Tribe experience grew to include several online classes a day, a private Facebook group that now has close to 1,000 members, and a virtual membership that expands outside of Birmingham.

Despite their five gyms remaining closed today (the gym has diligently followed CDC recommendations and abided by state mandates), Walden says the brand has continued to grow and reach more members of the community. 

“Simply put, we’ve decided to pivot,” Walden said. “We’ve ramped up our online experience and scaled that experience so others can experience our gym virtually.” 

Watching other gyms close, Walden says, has not been easy. As a 20-year veteran of the fitness industry, Walden has worked as both a personal trainer, a small-group instructor and now a business owner. Fitness, Walden says, has always been a rapidly-changing industry.  Add in an unprecedented pandemic, and it’s easy to see how many would suffer.

“It’s heartbreaking to see other gyms close for good,” he said. “This means there are countless people who are no longer receiving the fitness and nutritional training they need to improve their lives.” 

As for the future, Walden says nothing is ever for certain except for one thing. “We will always adapt,” he says. “Tomorrow is not guaranteed and there will always be obstacles to overcome before reaching your goals. We will continue to strive to create fitness communities that change lives in and around Birmingham, no matter what.” 

To learn more about Iron Tribe, visit irontribefitness.com 

To join the gym’s 21-Day Virtual Challenge, visit 21dayathomechallenge.com 

“We’ve chosen to double down on our physical spaces and client experience during this time of shut down,” Walden said. “We can’t wait to welcome our members back to a completely renovated gym.”

On March 17, Iron Tribe, like many other area gyms, hosted its first online workout through Facebook Live. From there, the online Iron Tribe experience grew to include several online classes a day, a private Facebook group that now has close to 1,000 members, and a virtual membership that expands outside of Birmingham.

Despite their five gyms remaining closed today (the gym has diligently followed CDC recommendations and abided by state mandates), Walden says the brand has continued to grow and reach more members of the community. 

“Simply put, we’ve decided to pivot,” Walden said. “We’ve ramped up our online experience and scaled that experience so others can experience our gym virtually.” 

Watching other gyms close, Walden says, has not been easy. As a 20-year veteran of the fitness industry, Walden has worked as both a personal trainer, a small-group instructor and now a business owner. Fitness, Walden says, has always been a rapidly-changing industry.  Add in an unprecedented pandemic, and it’s easy to see how many would suffer.

“It’s heartbreaking to see other gyms close for good,” he said. “This means there are countless people who are no longer receiving the fitness and nutritional training they need to improve their lives.” 

As for the future, Walden says nothing is ever for certain except for one thing. “We will always adapt,” he says. “Tomorrow is not guaranteed and there will always be obstacles to overcome before reaching your goals. We will continue to strive to create fitness communities that change lives in and around Birmingham, no matter what.” 

To learn more about Iron Tribe, visit irontribefitness.com 

To join the gym’s 21-Day Virtual Challenge, visit 21dayathomechallenge.com 

“We’ve chosen to double down on our physical spaces and client experience during this time of shut down,” Walden said. “We can’t wait to welcome our members back to a completely renovated gym.”

On March 17, Iron Tribe, like many other area gyms, hosted its first online workout through Facebook Live. From there, the online Iron Tribe experience grew to include several online classes a day, a private Facebook group that now has close to 1,000 members, and a virtual membership that expands outside of Birmingham.

Despite their five gyms remaining closed today (the gym has diligently followed CDC recommendations and abided by state mandates), Walden says the brand has continued to grow and reach more members of the community. 

“Simply put, we’ve decided to pivot,” Walden said. “We’ve ramped up our online experience and scaled that experience so others can experience our gym virtually.” 

Watching other gyms close, Walden says, has not been easy. As a 20-year veteran of the fitness industry, Walden has worked as both a personal trainer, a small-group instructor and now a business owner. Fitness, Walden says, has always been a rapidly-changing industry.  Add in an unprecedented pandemic, and it’s easy to see how many would suffer.

“It’s heartbreaking to see other gyms close for good,” he said. “This means there are countless people who are no longer receiving the fitness and nutritional training they need to improve their lives.” 

As for the future, Walden says nothing is ever for certain except for one thing. “We will always adapt,” he says. “Tomorrow is not guaranteed and there will always be obstacles to overcome before reaching your goals. We will continue to strive to create fitness communities that change lives in and around Birmingham, no matter what.” 

To learn more about Iron Tribe, visit irontribefitness.com 

To join the gym’s 21-Day Virtual Challenge, visit 21dayathomechallenge.com 

“I’ve been racking my brain as a small business owner on how I can provide high-quality, healthy food in a time when people are stuck at home, while also helping people who are in need,” said Cox.

“Everyone has someone who is in need whether it be an elderly person, a single parent or someone who has been laid off because of the crisis we are going through. So from now until further notice, every time you order your Mealfit meals, we will give to a family in need,” Thomas stated.

Customers can order through the company website by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday and pick up food between 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday at one of 17 different locations in Birmingham. Once an order is placed the customer can simply respond to their confirmation email and identify the name, number of family members, phone number and email of the person they would like to have a free meal. Mealfit will handle the rest.

Cox only has one small request for the greater Birmingham community: “We ask that you spread the word. We can’t reach everyone on our own, but with your help, we can reach more of the people who are in need that we aren’t directly connected with.”

Go to this website and order food for you and your family. 

“I’ve been racking my brain as a small business owner on how I can provide high-quality, healthy food in a time when people are stuck at home, while also helping people who are in need,” said Cox.

“Everyone has someone who is in need whether it be an elderly person, a single parent or someone who has been laid off because of the crisis we are going through. So from now until further notice, every time you order your Mealfit meals, we will give to a family in need,” Thomas stated.

Customers can order through the company website by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday and pick up food between 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday at one of 17 different locations in Birmingham. Once an order is placed the customer can simply respond to their confirmation email and identify the name, number of family members, phone number and email of the person they would like to have a free meal. Mealfit will handle the rest.

Cox only has one small request for the greater Birmingham community: “We ask that you spread the word. We can’t reach everyone on our own, but with your help, we can reach more of the people who are in need that we aren’t directly connected with.”

Go to this website and order food for you and your family.