The Georgia Area Agencies on Aging maintain an extensive database of services of interest to seniors and persons with disabilities.

Elder Rights and Advocacy protects the rights of older adults through programs such as Elder Legal Services and to advocate for additional service options for older adults. For more information, call 1-866-552-4464 and select option 2.

Care Giver Support providing an evidence-based information and coaching service delivered by telephone which empowers people to understand options, manage care, and make decisions more effectively.

Support Options providing community dwelling consumers to actively participate in managing their own services within an established budget, so they may remain in their home for as long as possible.

Material Aid (Assistive Technology and Caregiver Incontinence Closet) providing limited assistance with the provision of assistive technology devices and incontinence supplies for individuals and caregivers.

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

The Wellness Program promotes healthy aging through education on nutrition, exercise, and safe usage of medication. The Area Agency on Aging is currently focusing its wellness efforts on several evidence based programs including Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, Matter of Balance, and Tai Chi workshops and leader training. Contact Nicole Gaither at 1-866-552-4464 option 2 for more information on wellness initiatives.

Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program

Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program

The Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP), a Medicaid funded program, provides in-home services to older adults at risk of nursing home placement. Services include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, respite care, emergency response systems, and/or 24-hour supervision. A client cost share may be required for this program. Contact the ADRC/Gateway, 1-866-552-4464 option 2, or via e-mail to the Area Agency on Aging.

Home and Community Based Services

Home and Community Based Services

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) includes home delivered meals, senior Center Meals and activities in a community setting, homemaker, personal care, and respite care services, Case Management, Caregiver Education and Material Aid Support. A client cost share may be required for some of these programs. Contact the ADRC/Gateway, 1-866-552-4464 option 2, or via e-mail to the Area Agency on Aging.

Nursing Home Transition

Nursing Home Transition

Nursing Home Transition (NHT) is the process of assisting and empowering consumers who want to move from a nursing facility back to a home of their choice in the community.  NHT provides the opportunity for individuals and their families or caregivers to be fully informed of all long-term services and supports options while eliminates barriers in service systems so that individuals receive services and supports in settings of their choice.

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