State & County Caregiving Resources

 

AgeWise Connection
Atlanta Regional Commission 's AgeWise Connection is your first stop in the Atlanta region for information about services and programs for older adults such as housing options, retirement planning, in-home services, leisure and recreation activities, volunteer, educational opportunities and much more.

http://agewise.atlantaregional.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-3F57FEE7-F990
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For more information contact:

Email: aginginfo@atlantaregional.com
Atlanta Regional Commission
40 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-463-3333

 

Alzheimer's Association of Georgia
The Georgia Chapter offers a variety of comprehensive programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Our programs and services are at the heart of what we do. If you are a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a caregiver, you will find a program specially designed for you. Visit the website to find the location and contact information of the office closest to you.

http://www.alzga.org/

 

Cobb County Senior Services
Recognized as one of the leading county-based senior agencies in Georgia. Cobb Senior Services, a department of Cobb County Government, provides an array of services including the operation of nine Senior Centers which include a senior day center, a combination multipurpose/neighborhood senior center, three neighborhood senior centers and four multipurpose centers.

http://seniors.cobbcountyga.gov/services.htm

For more information contact:

Geneva Eddington
Program Coordinator
Email: ruby.eddington@cobbcounty.org
32 North Fairground Street
Marietta, GA 30060-2160
Phone: 770-528-5352

 

Easter Seals of Southern Georgia
Easter Seals Southern Georgia creates solutions that change the lives of children, adults and families with disabilities or special needs by offering a variety of programs and services that enable individuals to lead lives of equality, dignity and independence.

http://southerngeorgia.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=G
ADR03_homepage

For more information contact:

1906 Palmyra Road
Albany, GA 31701
Phone: 229-439-7061
Phone 2: 800-365-4583

 

Georgia Division of Aging Services
The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services administers a statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers. We work with other aging agencies and organizations to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of elderly Georgians. DAS meets the challenge of Georgia's growing older population through continued service improvement and innovation.

http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DAS/menuitem.a2ad077
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For more information contact:

Two Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 9385
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Phone: 404-657-5258

 

Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
For more than 25 years, we have been serving the people of Georgia and the organizations that provide care to those with life-threatening illnesses, their family, friends and loved ones. GHPCO and our member organizations honor the sacred trust that is placed in us to ensure that every Georgian has access to excellent pain and symptom management, and that their physical, spiritual and emotional concerns are addressed.

http://www.ghpco.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

For more information contact:

Email: admin@ghpco.org
Five Concourse Parkway
Suite 3000
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 877-924-6073

 

Georgia Local Area Agencies on Aging
Visit this site to find the Area Agency on Aging that is closest to you. The Division of Aging Services (DAS) coordinates with 12 AAAs identified by geographical boundaries. All community-based services for older Georgians are coordinated through these agencies. AAAs are effective advocates for the needs of Georgia’s aging population.

http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DAS/menuitem.9e91405
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Georgia Ombudsman
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Georgia) seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities (nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, personal care homes, and community living arrangements). The State Office certifies and trains community ombudsmen who work to resolve concerns of long-term care facility residents statewide.

http://www.georgiaombudsman.org/

For more information contact:

2 Peachtree Street, NW
9th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Phone: 888-454-5826
Phone 2: 404-657-1929

 

Live Healthy Georgia - Seniors Taking Charge
Live Well Age Well promotes healthy aging and healthy living by focusing on chronic disease prevention and health promotion related to nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle management of older adults.

http://www.livewellagewell.info/

For more information contact:

Sudha Reddy
Chief Nutritionist & Wellness Program Director
Email: sureddy@dhr.state.ga.us
Suite 9.481
Two Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-657-5316

 

Piedmont Hospital Support Groups
It has been an honor to serve the Atlanta community for 100 years, and we're grateful to the families who have entrusted their care to us throughout the generations. We offer support groups for many conditions including stroke, memory loss, lupus, and a special caregiver support group.

http://www.piedmonthospital.org/piedmonthospital/classes/class_su
pport.html

For more information contact:

1968 Peachtree Road, N.W
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-605-5000