Administration on Aging (AoA)AOA is part of the Department of Health & Human Services, administers and funds programs and services for older people. The web site has a wealth of information, including government policy updates, fact sheets, health information, resources.
Area Agencies on Aging 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.
CCSP The Division of Aging Services (DAS) operates the The Community Care Services Progam and contracts with the 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to provide local program management and coordination. The Department of Community Health Division of Medicaid is the administrative and fiscal authority for the CCSP waiver program.
GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing of local-links of the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible.
Benefits Checkup helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Provides information on medications, health care and nutrition, as well as other information geared specifically toward older people.
GeorgiaCares Our dynamic network is Georgia's source for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), the Georgia Senior Medicare Patrol, help with prescription costs, and lifelong planning resources.
Medicaid is a program that provides health care services to individuals that meet the requirements for income, resources and citizenship. Individuals may apply for Medicaid at any local DFCS office, by mail, telephone, fax, e-mail, or at designated agencies.
Find your local Social Security Office by typing in your zip code. The Social Security Office can tell you about Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits, Medicare Part D, Medicare and Medicaid, and Survivors Benefits.
Georgia Division of Veteran's Affairs Complete listing of local VA offices in your county. The function of the Division of Veterans Affairs is to assist veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or local laws.
GA Long-Term Care Ombudsman's OfficesThis program helps improve the quality of life of residents in nursing homes and personal care homes by acting as residents’ independent advocate. Ombudsman staff and volunteers informally investigate and resolve complaints on behalf of residents. They visit long-term care facilities to be accessible to residents and monitor conditions.
Adult Protective Services Reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled adults or elder persons (who are NOT residents of nursing homes or personal care homes) should be directed to the APS Central Intake Unit of the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services.
Local Chapters of the Alzheimer's Association Chapters of the Alzheimer's Association learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops.
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