North Georgia Community Action, Inc. (Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, Walker, and Whitfield Counties unless noted otherwise.)

• Financial (help with the cost of food and shelter and heating bills when you're having an economic emergency )
• Food/Clothing/Housing
• Job Training & Employment
• Transportation
• Information Referral

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Senior Centers

Neighborhood Senior Centers (Throughout GA)
Senior Citizen Services manages eight centers that offer social, health and wellness and education opportunities for seniors.

Metro Atlanta Senior Center Locator
Shows you the senior centers in Cobb/Cherokee, Fulton, Dekalb, Gwinnett/Hall/Forsyth and the Southern Crescent (Douglas, Fayette, Clayton, Henry and Rockdale counties.)

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Home Matters

Minor Home Repairs-Free Fulton County (GA)
Structural issues identification and repair
- Accessibility modification
- Plumbing
- Weatherization
- Home and Exterior maintenance:

There is a waiting list for this service. It may take up to 30-45 days before the contractor makes an appointment.

Grants or Assistance For Seniors (GA and other states)
Home repair, utility help, food, employment, health medical, etc.

Making The Home Senior Friendly
How you can improve the safety and comfort of seniors and avoid household injuries.

Volunteers to Provide Non Medical Help (GA)
Meals On Wheels provides adults age 60 and older, living in North Fulton County, with the non-medical help and support they need to remain independent and in their own homes. There is no charge for services. Instead, when a senior member needs a service (for example, transportation to a doctor's appointment or help with grocery shopping).

In-Home Services For Cobb County Residents 60 and Up (GA)
Allows the senior citizen to remain more independent and able to reside in her/his own home. Technicians are trained in basic care giving. No skilled care. Eligibility and amount of services needed will be determined through assessment.  For more information, please call (770) 528-5364. Sliding scale fees based upon total household income.

Free Home Repair Services For Seniors (Metro Atlanta)
This program through Meals On Wheels, will utilize new retirees to perform minor home repairs for seniors who cannot do the repairs themselves. The senior-to-senior volunteers will do interior and exterior painting, yard clean up, and gutter cleaning, as well as other minor home repairs.

Meals on Wheels Atlanta
The Meals on Wheels Atlanta program provides 250 - 300 nutritious meals DAILY to seniors unable to cook for themselves.

Meals on Wheels-Cobb County
Delivers to homebound seniors, 60 and older, who are unable to cook for themselves. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call 770-528-5381.

Senior Homesharing Programs-Find A Roommate To Defray Costs (Many States)
Senior homeshare match-up programs bring together older home providers with individuals seeking a place to live. In exchange for providing a private room in their home, seniors receive household assistance or rent from their housemate, or a combination of the two.

Fayette Senior Services (GA) 770-461-0813
For people 60+ who live in Fayette County and want to remand independant, free or low cost services inlcude:

• Transportation to and from non emergency medical appointments, pharmacy, etc.
• Home Repair & Maintenance for helping older adults age 60+ with safety repairs including installation of grab bars in bathtubs, replace batteries in smoke detector’s, repair of minor household items (changing of light bulbs, weather stripping etc.)
• Resource & Referral using their state wide database of social services.

Long-Term Care & Assisted Living (Consumer-SOS)

Alternative Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from independent living facilities to long term care.

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Transportation

Fayette Senior Services (GA) 770-461-0813
For people 60+ who live in Fayette County and want to remand independant, free or low cost services inlcude:

• Transportation to and from non emergency medical appointments treatment centers and pharmacies (for adults 60 plus and disabled people from 18-59)
• Resource & Referral using their state wide database of social services.

Medical, Transportation and Financial Help For Seniors (All states)
Find the churches, charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low cost help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and financial assistance. See also Help with Bills.

Volunteers to Provide Non Medical Help (GA)
Meals On Wheels provides adults age 60 and older, living in North Fulton County, with the non-medical help and support they need to remain independent and in their own homes. There is no charge for services. Instead, when a senior member needs a service (for example, transportation to a doctor's appointment or help with grocery shopping).

North Georgia Community Action, Inc. (Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, Walker, and Whitfield Counties unless noted otherwise.)

• Transportation
• Information Referral

The National Center on Senior Transportation (866) 528-NCST or  (202) 347-7385 (TDD).
Our mission is to increase transportation options for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently within their communities throughout the United States.

Older Adults, Transportation and Longevity

License Renewal Procedures For Older Drivers (All 50 States & DC)

Fact Sheets For Seniors
The Government Administration On Aging has fact sheets on almost every topic.

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Other Topics

The Death of A Spouse (GA) 
Resources and check lists of who to contact and what arrangements to make after the death of your spouse.

Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)

Alzheimer's Resources, Referral & Support (GA)
The Alzheimer's Association offers informational brochures and a variety of comprehensive programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Call their HELPLINE on any day and at any hour to speak to one of their consultants.

Dealing With Death 
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.

Resource Directory For Older People 
An alphabetical list of links to every resource imaginable. 

Elder Care Topics (Nolo.com)
For information on Social Security, Retirement Plans, 
Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and Managed Care, Long-Term Healthcare, Estate Planning, Healthcare Directives and Powers of Attorney and more.

ElderCare Locator (Finding Community Assistance For Seniors)
The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with state and local information that enables older persons to find help
to remain independent in their own homes.

You will get information on how to locate a wide variety of services like meals, home care transportation, housing
alternative, home repair, recreation, social activities, legal and other community services. 

Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services (770) 730-6000
This Agency provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton County.

Age-Wise-Connection (404) 463-3333
For information and referrals for aging services and resources throughout Georgia.

Community-Based Services
Finding services for older people through government, non-profit or for-profit organizations. 

Government Services For Older Adults (All 50 States & DC)
Just one or two links per state, often to the Department or Bureau of Aging.

National Institute On Aging
Has health information and research programs for older people.

Administration On Aging Quick Index Of Elderly Topics

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Community Activities

Neighborhood Senior Centers (Throughout GA)
Senior Citizen Services manages eight centers that offer social, health and wellness and education opportunities for seniors.

Metro Atlanta Senior Center Locator
Shows you the senior centers in Cobb/Cherokee, Fulton, Dekalb, Gwinnett/Hall/Forsyth and the Southern Crescent (Douglas, Fayette, Clayton, Henry and Rockdale counties.)

Adult Day Care For Seniors With Memory Challenges
Senior Citizen Services provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that assists in delaying the effects of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Health & Medical 
Disabilities
Medicine & Treatments
Medical Directives/Living Wills
Doctors & Health Care
Long Term Care
Insurance & Benefits (Medicaid/Medicare, etc...)

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Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & other Options For Care 

Fayette Senior Services (GA) 770-461-0813
For people 60+ who live in Fayette County and want to remand independant, free or low cost services inlcude:

• Transportation to and from non emergency medical appointments treatment centers and pharmacies (for adults 60 plus and younger adults who are disabled)
• Meals On Wheels for those who live alone and are home bound or semi home bound (meals are free but donations are accepted). Inlcludes help with the cost & delivery of pet food!
• Home Repair & Maintenance for helping older adults age 60+ with safety repairs including installation of grab bars in bathtubs, replace batteries in smoke detector’s, repair of minor household items (changing of light bulbs, weather stripping etc.)
• Resource & Referral using their state wide database of social services.

The Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide range of Medicare-related issues, including how to reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an HMO or Part D plan.  Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law maker. 

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

Phone #'s For Long Term Care Ombudsmen (State By State & DC)

For More Help,
See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups 

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Fraud

Elder Fraud (GA)

Consumer Fraud Against the Elderly

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More Help, 

See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups 

You can also file a complaint with Federal Trade Commission using their Online Complaint Form or by calling the Consumer Response Center: toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: 202-326-2502. Although the Commission cannot resolve individual problems for consumers, it can act against a company if it sees a pattern of possible law violations.

For More On Preventing Scams,
See:
Consumer-SOS/Scams & Cons
Consumer-SOS/Mail & Postal Matters
Consumer-SOS/Phone Matters

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Free Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Independent Living Referral
It's extremely stressful trying to find the right senior care facility for an elderly parent. Should they go to a nursing home? An assisted living facility?  Independent living with some assistance? And how are you going to pay for such?

The good news is you don't have to do this on your own. There are senior housing advisors that will provide these services to you free of charge. And they may even know of government programs that will foot the bill for the care itself.

These placement services work just like realtors. They get their commission from the nursing home or assisted living facility that you choose. They'll also tell you how each facility is rated, and will even visit the facility with you and your loved one. Of course, you'll want to Google both the placement agency (along with the individual senior care advisor) and the care facility for complaints. Below are links and articles so you can make an informed decision.

Legal Hotlines & Other Help Groups
Legal Hotlines
Where Else To Get Help

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Legal Hotlines

Georgia Senior Legal Hotline 1-888-257-9519 (Statewide) 404-657-9915 (Metro Atlanta)
Free over the phone legal advice and assistance for those 60 and over. They can also refer you to other programs that help seniors in trouble. The Hotline welcomes calls from older Georgians, family members and service providers who need legal advice or assistance. Call from 9am -2pm Monday through Thursday.

Elderly Legal Assistance Program (GA)  866-552-4464 ext 7 or State Wide #s
The program tries to serve those in the most social and /or economic need, but any resident of Georgia who is at least 60 years of age and has a legal problem in any of the program's priority areas is eligible for assistance.

Georgia Advocacy Office (404) 885-1234  
Free help to disabled individuals who have problems related to their disability.  They can help you with issues concerning handicap accessibility, employment discrimination, nursing home abuse, and other disability matters.

The Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide range of Medicare-related issues, including how to reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an HMO or Part D plan.  Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law maker. 

Georgia Services For Seniors and Care Givers 866-552-4464 or 1-800-436-7442 (for live help)
List advocates and other agencies that partner with the state to help seniors and those who care for them.

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

National Fraud Elder Hotline (US Department of Justice) 833–372–8311
Financial scams and abuses that target older people. You will reach a case manager who will help you through the reporting process at the federal, state, and local levels. You will also be connected with other resources on a case-by-case basis.

Legal Hotlines For Older Americans  
Free legal help for people in 
AZ, CA, DC, GA, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MS, NH, NM, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, WA, WV.

Other Senior Hotlines (Google)
Has South Carolina and other states not listed above.

Elderly Services In All 50 States & DC
At least one and sometimes a whole page of links relating to senior issues, advocacy groups and legal help for seniors.

Senior Legal Hotlines
There more than 20 states that have them and most offer free legal telephone advice to persons over 60. The Pennsylvania and Florida Hotlines charge. Senior legal hotlines are in the following states: Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Maine, Florida, West Virginia, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, California , Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington, New Hampshire and Tennessee.  

Legal Services For Older Adults (Links With Descriptions)
Lawyers, Legal Help Orgs. & Consumer Tips (National)

State Long Term Care Ombudsmen (DC & 50 States)
Names, Addresses And Phone #s. No links.
Every state has an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long term care system. 

For More Help, See Complaints

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Where Else To Get Help

Grants or Assistance For Seniors (GA and other states)
Home repair, utility help, food, employment, health medical, etc.

Find The AARP Office Nearest You (All 50 States & DC)

Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services (770) 730-6000
This Agency provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton County.

Age-Wise-Connection (404) 463-3333
For information and referrals for aging services and resources throughout Georgia.

Medical, Transportation and Financial Help For Seniors (All states)
Find the churches, charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low cost help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and financial assistance. See also Help with Bills.

Better Business Bureaus (Links Throughout The U.S.)

Reporting Fraud & Scams

Senior Law Homepage (Brochures & Lots of Links)

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

United Way Help Line  (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of.  Just type in the words "Senior and (the name of your topic)" or "Elderly and (the name your topic)."

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

For More Help See, 

Complaints And
Lawyers/Courts & Self Help

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Wills, Retirement & Estates

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com) 
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

See Elder Care Topics (Nolo.com)
For information on Social Security, Retirement Plans, 
Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and Managed Care, Long-Term Healthcare, Estate Planning, Healthcare Directives and Powers of Attorney and more.

Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)

See Consumer-SOS Wills, Probate & Estates
See Consumer-SOS/Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security

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Healthlinkplus.org
Index of health topics grouped by subject.  Links are arranged under "Health Insurance", "General Health Information", "Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health Care Providers",  "Mental Health", and "Evaluating Health Information On the Internet".

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

See Consumer-SOS/Medicine & Treatments

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Insurance & Benefits

Medicare and Where To Get Help (GA)
How it works, expenses not covered and where to get help.

Grants or Assistance For Seniors (GA and other states)
Home repair, utility help, food, employment, health medical, etc.

Medicare/ Health Ins. Counseling Assistance & Referral For The Elderly (GA)

Legacy Link Aging And Disability Resource Connection For The Northeast GA Mountains

Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD) Medicaid (GA)
How it works, expenses not covered and where to get help.

The Aging Connection (404) 463-3333
For general questions about Medicaid.

Understanding Medicaid (GA)

Medicaid & Home and Community Services (GA)
Medicaid may pay for independent living and in home care.
Also has good contact numbers.

Social Security Disability Secrets
Advice, FAQS and in depth answers from a former Social Security Claims Examiner. Learn how to apply, how to prepare your case and more.

Insurance Counseling & Assistance (State By State & DC)
Provides free help with questions on long-term care costs. If you are confused about Medicare coverage of nursing home services, Medicaid eligibility requirements, private Long-Term Care Insurance, or have health insurance questions, contact them for help.

Government Benefits You're Entitled To
BenefitsCheckUp is a free, easy-to-use
service that identifies over a 1000 federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Requires you first fill out a confidential questionnaire.

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

The Three Medi's: Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid:

Healthlinkplus.org
Index of health topics grouped by subject.  Links are arranged under "Health Insurance", "General Health Information", "Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health Care Providers",  "Mental Health", and "Evaluating Health Information On the Internet".

Long-Term Care Insurance

The Medicare Website (U.S. Gov)

Viatical Settlements (FTC)

See Long-Term Care & Assisted Living 
See Consumer-SOS/Health & Medical
See Consumer-SOS/Insurance

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Children Of Aging Parents

Respite Care Links In All 50 States
Family caregivers may qualify for free respite support where trained caretakers can watch your dependents while you have a few hours to yourself. Some states provide respite services to:
Family caregivers providing care for individuals age 60 or older;
Family caregivers providing care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, regardless of age; or
Grandparents and other relative caregivers (not parents) 55 years of age and older providing care to children under age 18; or age 18-59.

Free Home Repair Services For Seniors in GA (Google)

Services For Caregivers To Seniors (Cobb County, GA)
You need all the help you can get! Program provides support groups, financial assistance through vouchers for adult day care, referral and more.

Volunteers to Provide Non Medical Help in GA (Google)

In-Home Services For Cobb County Residents 60 and Up (GA)
Allows the senior citizen to remain more independent and able to reside in her/his own home. Technicians are trained in basic care giving. No skilled care. Eligibility and amount of services needed will be determined through assessment.  For more information, please call (770) 528-5364. Sliding scale fees based upon total household income.

Georgia Senior Legal Hotline 1-888-257-9519 (Statewide) 404-657-9915 (Metro Atlanta)
Free over the phone legal advice and assistance for those 60 and over. They can also refer you to other programs that help seniors in trouble. The Hotline welcomes calls from older Georgians, family members and service providers who need legal advice or assistance. Call from 9am -2pm Monday through Thursday.

Legacy Link Aging And Disability Resource Connection For The Northeast GA Mountains

Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)

Alzheimer's Resources, Referral & Support (GA)
The Alzheimer's Association offers a variety of comprehensive programs and referrals for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Call their HELPLINE on any day and at any hour to speak to one of their consultants.

Alternatives To Guardianship
Explains your various legal options with your parent to help manage their assets. From power of attorneys to living  trusts and more.

The National Center on Senior Transportation (866) 528-NCST or  (202) 347-7385 (TDD).
Offers transportation options for older adults to enhance their ability to live more independently within their communities throughout the United States. Directs callers to additional resources and answers questions about ADA rights and responsibilities.

Meals on Wheels Atlanta
The Meals on Wheels Atlanta program provides 250 - 300 nutritious meals DAILY to seniors unable to cook for themselves.

Caring For The Caregiver
Resources for children who take care of their elderly parents.

Making The Home Senior Friendly
Tips and links on how you can improve their safety and comfort and keep them from household injuries.

ElderCare Locator (Finding Community Assistance For Seniors)
The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with state and local information that enables older persons to find help to remain independent in their own homes.

You will get information on how to locate a wide variety of services like meals, home care transportation, housing
alternative, home repair, recreation, social activities, legal and other community services. 

Other Helpful Articles & Brochures

See Long-Term Care & Assisted Living 
See Consumer-SOS/Health & Medical
See Consumer-SOS/Insurance

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Related Topics
Health & Medical
Insurance
Disabilities
Wills, Probate & Estates
Lawyers, Courts & Self Help
Scams & Cons

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Employment Opportunities (Age 50 & Up)

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (GA and Federal) 404-657-5258
Designed to provide, foster, and promote useful part-time work experience activities or training for economically disadvantaged persons who are 55 years old or older. See The Georgia Directory of Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Projects. Participants must be unemployed, and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level.

AARP Featured Employers Program (GA) 404-892-4446
AARP collaborates with companies that appreciate the talent mature workers bring to a job. To be eligible, all companies completed a long application about their hiring practices, benefits, and opportunities so that we can give you this information to help you make an informed choice about your future employment.

Retiredbrains.com 
About to retire and looking to find jobs after retirement? This site connects older workers with employers seeking to hire them. (focus is on temporary or part time work) They also provide important senior-focused information and links to charitable organizations and non-profits looking for volunteers. You may search for a part-time job, a temporary or project assignment, or a full-time job by entering the appropriate information below and running a job search or by clicking on one of the featured companies to see the jobs they have posted.

Silver Staffing (GA) 404-252-4088
Opportunities include part-time, full-time, temp work, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and retiree staff-back options. They staff for administrative jobs, customer service, marketing, patient care, and more. See their Employee Candidate Questionnaire.

Retirementjobs.com
Over 50 and looking for a job?

Workforce50.com
Dedicated to serving the 50+ workforce with a passion.
Job seekers can feel secure in knowing that all employers advertising on Workforce50.com
are truly interested in hiring those of us over 50.

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