Top States: Montana & North Dakota In evaluating which state has the best care for seniors, Montana and North Dakota emerge as the frontrunners, both boasting impressive "A+" scores for senior healthcare. Montana ranks first in the nation with an overall grade of 100.
The Director of Senior Services is Ladisa Onyilogwu, who has oversight of Fulton County's multipurpose and neighborhood centers.
The proportion of Georgia's population that is 60 and older is growing more rapidly than other components of the population. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 20 percent of Georgia's population will be 60 and older by the year 2030, an increase of almost 34 percent from 2012.
Senior centers provide social engagement opportunities, educational classes, fitness programs, and various supportive services for older adults in their communities daily. They are vibrant sources of physical and social well-being and essential services for older adults.
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.
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)
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.
The best-known American Association of Retired People (AARP) was founded by a retired teacher, Ethel Percy Andrus. The AARP advocates for seniors' rights and supports them in maintaining their lives as comfortably as possible following retirement.
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.