We are the single, trusted resource for older adults and adults with disabilities in our service area. Our large network of service providers and passionate staff allows us to provide comfort, clarity, and peace of mind to our participants and caregivers.
Georgia Council on Aging Chair, Patti Lyons and Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE) Chair, Eve Anthony, have both been announced as speakers for the upcoming Meals on Wheels Georgia Conference! Learn more about the conference HERE.
Los Angeles Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department. Note: This county is part of the Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI). Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Medicare Counseling (HICAP) ... Senior Employment Training (SCSEP) ... Legal Services. Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
The Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) streamlines access to long-term care by serving as a one-stop-shop for consumers' aging and disability-related information, counseling, referral, and planning needs.
The Director of Senior Services is Ladisa Onyilogwu, who has oversight of Fulton County's multipurpose and neighborhood centers.
Georgia has special laws to protect residents 65 years of age and older, disabled adults 18 years of age and older who are mentally or physically incapacitated or who have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and residents of long-term care facilities.
In addition to medical and health-related services, personal care and companionship services are highly requested by elderly individuals. These services go beyond physical health and focus on maintaining the emotional well-being of the elderly.
If you become concerned, go over and knock on the door. Listen and offer your support. Get help from Adult Protective Services if you are concerned an adult may be self-neglecting. Call 911 if the person needs immediate medical attention or is in danger of immediate harm.
In Georgia, caregivers must complete a state-approved training program. These programs often cover topics like emergency procedures, infection control, personal care techniques, safety, and communication skills. You can find these programs at community colleges, vocational schools, and some healthcare facilities.