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Jobs For People Age 50 & Up (Consumer-SOS)
Daily Money Management For Caregivers
Getting Credit When You're Over 62
When Your Social Security Benefits Are Taken to Pay Back
Money to the Federal Government
What type of benefits can be taken and how much. Applies only to federal
agencies and the IRS may be able to take more than other agencies can.
Preventing Fraud & Scams
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.
How To Help Older Americans Avoid Loss Of Utility Services
Government Benefits You're Entitled
To
Benefits Check Up 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.
North Georgia Community Action, Inc. (Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, Walker, and Whitfield Counties unless noted otherwise.)
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.)
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.
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.
GA Home Repair
& Other GA Community Services for Those Not on Medicaid (GA Dept of Aging)
for 60 plus (55 plus in some cases)
Includes a range of solutions to help older Georgians live safely, healthily,
and independently in their homes and communities.
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:
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.
Senior Transportation Via Uber or Lyft 404 612-4000 (Fulton County GA)
Program provides transportation to Fulton County seniors who are
60 years old and above. If you are eligible,
you will pay a one-time registration fee in the amount
of $15. Seniors must have a credit card, debit card, or prepaid debit card on
file to pay a $1 per ride charge. This charge is billed monthly.
Participants may have no more than 16 rides per month
with mileage limits of 15 miles for medical appointments and 10 miles for other
trips (shopping, banking, social activities, etc.). Participants may take
only one round-trip per day.
Mobility And
Transportation Options for Seniors in Metro Atlanta And Some Other Georgia
Counties
Find out if you qualify for free or low cost transportation. Eligible seniors
could get free rides or vouchers to purchase
transportation which best meet their needs for
medical visits, doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping and any other necessary
appointment.
Transportation resources for Seniors and Handicapped (National and some
states)
Gives an overview of what to look for in your own state!
Grants or
Assistance For Seniors (GA and other states)
Home repair, utility help,
food, employment, health medical, etc.
Get in Gear Program Gwinnett County
(678-377-4150)
Free transportation is available to seniors who need
assistance commuting to and from senior centers, medical appointments and
treatments. Vehicles used to transport seniors are wheelchair accessible.
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:
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.)
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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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
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
Neighborhood Senior Centers (Throughout GA)
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.
Health & Medical
Disabilities
Medicine
& Treatments
Medical Directives/Living Wills
Doctors
& Health Care
Long Term Care
Insurance & Benefits (Medicaid/Medicare, etc...)
Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & other Options For Care
Assisted Living | Independent Living & Other Accommodations |
Nursing Homes | Complaints |
Hospices | Insurance & Benefits (Medicaid/Medicare...) |
See Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)
Selecting A Personal Care Home (GA)
Finding Specific
Personal Care Homes & Community Living Arrangements In Georgia
Select the type of care and then choose your county or city.
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.
Choosing An Assisted Living Facility (BBB)
Selecting
A Geriatric Care Manager
A geriatric care manager specializes in helping older people and their
families with long-term care arrangements. GCMs often have training in
gerontology, social work, nursing or counseling and know about the cost, quality
and availability of services in an older person’s community.
Assisted Living
Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's
facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care
and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.
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.
Selecting A Nursing Home (GA)
Great general advice with GA and federal resources.
Find And Compare Nursing Homes (All 50 States & DC)
This tool has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified
nursing home in the country. Before you get started, you or your family member
may have other long-term care choices like community-based services, home care,
or assisted living depending on your needs and resources. For more information,
see
Alternatives to Nursing Homes. Otherwise, follow these steps when choosing a
nursing home.
Finding Specific Nursing
Homes In Georgia
Select the type of care and then choose your county or city.
Legal Rights Of Nursing Home Residents (GA)
Long-Term
Care In Georgia (FAQs)
The different types of long-term care and how to pay for it.
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.
Assisted Living Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's
facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care
and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.
The Rights of Nursing Home Patients (Not State Specific)
Death And Dying
Links dealing with death and dying issues such as hospice and palliative care,
various terminal illnesses, grief and bereavement, and healthcare decisions.
All About Hospices (Information Brochures & Links)
Dealing With Death
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.
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Independent Living & Other Accommodations
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).
Home Repair and Companion
Services For Seniors (Metro Atlanta)
Meals on Wheels supports senior independence through meals, shelter, education
and community. Programs including free or low cost home repair, senior day care
and companionship-light care. They also connect seniors to the other resources
they may need.
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.
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:
Finding Specific Nursing
Homes, Personal Care Homes & Community Living Arrangements In Georgia
Select the type of care and then choose your county or city.
Alternative
Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from
independent living facilities to long term care.
Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services (770) 730-6000
This Agency provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton
County.
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)
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. Call (404)
657-5319 or 1-800-669-8387.
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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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
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
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
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
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.)
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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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
Medicine
& Treatments
Grants or
Assistance For Seniors (GA and other states)
Home repair, utility help,
food, employment, health medical, etc.
Legacy Link Aging And Disability Resource Connection For The Northeast GA
Mountains
Health Care Report
Cards-How Does Your Hospital Rate?
Rates Thousands of Hospitals, Health Care Plans, Dentists, Physicians,
Hospices and more.
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
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
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.
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.
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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Dangerous Senior Drivers
Excellent tips on what you can do if you think they're
a danger on the road. See also the
License Renewal Procedures which examine a person's fitness to drive.
Grants or
Assistance For Seniors (GA and other states)
Home repair, utility help,
food, employment, health medical, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
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Assisted Living
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& Medical
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Help
Scams & Cons
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.
See also