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.)

Aviv Older Adult Services 770-677-9300
Assists caregivers and their loved ones through information and referrals, financial assistance, support groups, and hands-on help to access community resources such as free or low cost transportation. For those who qualify they offer free case managers to help family caregivers navigate their current situations with care plans and promote self-care and assistance. Also offers memory support services and free or low cost dental services through the Ben Massell Dental Clinic.

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Home Matters

Home Repair-Free or Low Cost (Consumer-SOS)
From minor to not so minor repairs.

Food Delivery-Meals & Groceries Consumer-SOS)
Send food to a loved one even when you're in another state!

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.

Downsizing, Decluttering, Packing & Relocating Services (Consumer-SOS)
These services (not free) can lift the burdens off seniors and their families when it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate unpack and i

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 770-528-5355. Sliding scale fees based upon total household income.

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.

Senior Home Repairs-Free or Low Cost

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.

Transportation For Seniors & Stopping Unsafe Driving

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.

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.

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.

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. Also has information on Support, Housing, Elder Rights, Insurance and Benefits, Health and Transportation. 

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

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.

Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services 770-993-1906
Provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton County.

Empowerline 404-463-3333
For information and referrals for aging services and resources throughout Georgia. We can help connect you to privately and publicly funded resources from more than 26,000 community-based providers.

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

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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 GA Seniors With Memory Challenges (Google)

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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 

Selecting A Nursing Home (GA)
Great general advice with GA and federal resources.

Free Help Choosing A Nursing Home/Assisted Living or Independent Living Facility-People Who Will Visit The Place With You (Consumer-SOS.com)

Long Term Care and Medicaid Waiver Options (GA)
For nursing homes and assisted living.

SeniorHousing.Net (50 States & DC)
Punch in your Zip Code and choose which type of care, to 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.

Legal Rights Of Nursing Home Residents (GA)

Long-Term Care In Georgia (Google)
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.

The Rights of Nursing Home Patients (Not State Specific)
Also provides state by state links to long term care ombudsmans, Office of Aging, and Medicaid Fraud departments.

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Top Nursing Homes
See how each nursing home is ranked in terms of quality, how such compares to others, and whether such accepts Medicaid or Medicare.

Find And Compare Nursing Homes, Hospices & More (All 50 States & DC)
The Medicare government website has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. Type in your Zip code, and you can compare the ratings and services of at least two facilities at once! See left index for similar ratings on Hospices, Home Health Services, In Patient Rehab, Doctors, Hospitals, Medical Equipment Suppliers and more. 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.

America's Top Nursing Homes in 2025-50-99 Beds (Newsweek)
Use their dropbox on the left to search state by state and tells you if they accept Medicaid and Medicare.  See also for 100-149 beds and 150 plus beds and don't forget the dropbox to select your state.  Assessed and ranked based on their performance data, recommendations of medical professionals, accreditations and resident satisfaction.

Georgia Top Nursing Homes in 2025-50-99 Beds (Newsweek)
See also for 100-149 beds and 150 plus beds. Top nursing homes ranked based performance data, recommendations of medical professionals, accreditations and resident satisfaction. Includes if if they accept Medicaid and Medicare.

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Ranked in the Last Year (Google)
Replace in Google search box "YOUR STATE" with the state you're looking for. Will only pull up hits from within a year. 

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Hospices & Palliative Care

Southwest Christian Care (Union City GA) 770-969-8354
Southwest Christian Care provides free healthcare for those facing end of life in our Hospice, nurturing intervention, education and respite care for medically fragile children at Hope House, and supportive comfort to Seniors as they are challenged with loneliness or memory loss. It remains our ultimate desire to reduce the stress, worry and financial burdens on families so that they may be in a stronger position to care for each other. We do not subject families to the rigors of navigating insurance, Medicaid or Medicare coverage while in our care—we just want them to focus solely on their loved ones.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (404) 688-9515 admissions@olphhome.org
The nuns provide free room, board and palliative care for those diagnosed with incurable cancer if they cannot afford nursing care elsewhere. All treatments must be completed before the patient is accepted, the patient must submit a valid “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Order prior to admission and they cannot have insurance coverage adequate to cover the cost of a stay in a nursing facility.

Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care (GA) 770-939-9179
A non-profit formed to support individuals and families of those individuals affected by a terminal illness. Serves the Covington, Atlanta & Roswell communities. Their foundation provides financial support to individuals and families that apply and are approved by the Longleaf Foundation Board. They offer crisis and inpatient hospice care, palliative care (with special Palliative care for Alheimer's patients), temporary respite options for caregivers (up to 5 consecutive days at a time), as well as grief and bereavement support groups.

Affinis Hospice (GA)
Affinis Hospice is a not-for-profit organization offering comfort and dignity to patients and their families. Hospice care is a covered benefit under many private health insurance plans, and is covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Affinis accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay. Locations throughout GA.   

Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization 404-323-9397
GHPCO promotes and supports quality hospice and palliative care for all residents of the state! Provides information, education, referral and advocacy.

All About Hospices (Information Brochures & Links)

Compare Nursing Homes, Hospices & More (All 50 States & DC)
See left index to compare and rate Hospices, Home Health Services, In Patient Rehab, Doctors, Hospitals, Medical Equipment Suppliers and more. Type in your Zip Code, and you can compare the ratings and services of at least two facilities at once! 

Death And Dying (Google) 
Links dealing with death and dying issues such as hospice and palliative care, various terminal illnesses, grief and bereavement, and healthcare decisions.

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Independent Living & Other Accommodations

Supporting Our Aging Relatives (S.O.A.R. Facebook Group) (GA Based)
This is hands down, the best free resource I've ever seen for seniors and their adult children. Ask a question for instant answers about medical professionals, senior housing options, caregivers, equipment, legal and financial advice, emotional support, life hacks and more. It 6.2K members (mostly children of aging parents and experts in senior related services), are knoweldgeable, and quick to respond with their own recommendatons and insights. I have used this resource many times for my own parents.

GA Community Care Services Program (GA) 866-552-4464
Allows seniors to remain in independent living when they may otherwise have to go to a nursing home. Special waiver where you may qualify even if your Social Security benefits are above the normal medicaid cut off point. This program is from the Georgia Department of Community Health, which may have other resources as well.

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.

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Fraud

Elder Fraud (GA)

Consumer Fraud Against the Elderly (Google)

For More Help, 

See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups 

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
These placement services work just like realtors and they get their commission from the nursing home or assisted living facility that you choose. They'll 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.

Senior Living Solutions of Atlanta  770-847-8471 (Recommended on S.O.A.R.)
They assist with choosing independant living, assited living and memmor care facilities. May also help with choosing a nursing home. Fee is paid by the facility, not the senior. See their FAQS section.

Senior Provisions (GA, AL, FL, TN) 888-979-8783
No cost senior placement services that help you decide the best providers that offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Personal Care Homes, Memory & Dementia Care, and Home Care in your community. See also other services.

CarePatrol (GA & other states) (Recommended on S.O.A.R.)
CarePatrol tour clients through their recommended communities and are ALWAYS at no cost to the family. They are paid by one of the partnered communities shown that the family will ultimately choose.See How We Help.

Google Search For Senior Housing Advisors, Assisted Living Locators and Placement Management Service For Seniors (Add YOUR STATE in the Google search box)Nursing facilities and other adult care homes typically pay the referral service a sizable commission for any placement. Make sure they give you the nursing home ratings so you know they're not just funneling you to their few select customers, without regard to quality. Also Google their name with complaint OR complaints.

A Warning About A Place For Mom (2024 Washington Post Article)

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

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Elderly Legal Assistance Program (GA) (866) 552-4464
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.

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. 

State Long Term Care Ombudsmen (DC & 50 States)
Every state has an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long term care system. 

Veteran & Military Legal Assistance (Consumer-SOS)
Not senior specific but can direct you elsewhere if needed.

Cherokee County Senior Center 770-345-5320
Free information and referral in the areas below:

Housing
Employment
Medicare
Medicaid
Social Security
Adult Day Care
Transportation
Health Care
Nursing Homes
Legal Services
In-Home Services
Financial Assistance

Women's Resource Center To End Domestic Violence office: 404-370-7670, Hotline 404-688-9436 info@wrcdv.org
Has a program for elder abuse advocacy. Consultation with Volunteer Attorneys through a free legal clinic one evening per week. Services are provided at our community office in Decatur. Childcare is provided.  Call their 24 hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline at (404) 688-9436

Immigrants & Refugees Who Need Legal Help (Consumer-SOS)
Some groups provide financial assistance or legal advice.

STARline Info & Referral Hotline For Fulton County (GA) 404-613-6000
Free information and referral service for Fulton County seniors aged 60 and above, their families, caregivers, and the community. The STARline helps seniors who want to remain in their homes to “age in place” through referrals to service providers and serves as a gateway for community resources. If you leave a voicemail your message should be returned in 24 hours.

Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)
Includes free forms. But forms can change so be careful!

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.

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.

Federal Trade Commission (Consumer Protection Agency)
Reach out to their Consumer Response Center. Although the Commission cannot resolve individual problems for consumers, it can act against a company if it sees a pattern of possible law violations.

Legal Hotlines For Older Americans  
Free legal help in over 30 states 

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

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

For More Help, See Complaints

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Where Else To Get Help

Benefits Checkup
Connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more.

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

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

EmpowerLine-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.

Downsizing, Decluttering, Packing & Relocating Services (Consumer-SOS)
These services (not free) can lift the burdens off seniors and their families when it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate unpack and interior decorate.

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

Reporting Fraud & Scams (Consumer-SOS)

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.

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 (Google Search of Nolo.com) 
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Nolo.com 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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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

What Medicare Does and Does Not Cover
How it works, expenses not covered and where to get more financial help in Georgia for extra coverage.

Medicare/ Health Ins. Counseling Assistance & Referral For The Elderly (Georgia SHIP) 866-552-4464 and select Option 4.
Provides free, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers with health and drug plans. Assistance available for health insurance related issues, including Medicare, prescription drug assistance, financial assistance programs, and long-term care insurance.

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

Applying for Medicaid (GA)

Other Benefits & Assistance

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

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. 

Benefits Checkup
Connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help pay for healthcare, medicine, food, utilities, and more.

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

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.

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: (Google search)

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

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Support Groups (for Caregivers and Seniors) (Consumer-SOS)
Caring for an aging loved one can be extremely stressful. Here are support groups for both caregivers and the seniors they care for. 

Benefits Checkup
Connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help pay for healthcare, medicine, food, utilities, and more.

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

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. 

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

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Food Delivery
Send food to a loved one even when you're in another state!

Naborforce  (GA , MD, NC, SC, TX, VA) 844-696-2267
Dubbed as occasional help for seniors, you must first set up an account by calling or registering online. Prices vary from state to state but services are usually $35-$38 per hour ($40 on weekends or off hours). You can request a visit for as little as one hour and services can include help with numerous things such as house chores, light cleaning, organizing, shopping, pharmacy pickups, and trips to the salon or for medical appointments. (Yes, they can wait for you at the doctor's office if needed). Check out if a Naborfoce is near you.  

A Guide to Food Delivery Services for Seniors
This guide will go over the different food delivery options and give you all the details of their favorite services.

Walmart Plus
Worth the $100 per year membership for free delivery and the ability to order almost anything at a good price. For more, see their FAQs

Instacart
Serves 14,000 cities in US and Canada with over 80,000 stores.

Amazon

Meals on Wheels Search By Zip Code
Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America through more than 5,000 independently-run local programs.

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.

Cherokee County Senior Services (GA) 770-345-5320
Home Delivered Meals
Information & Assistance

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.

Free or Low Cost Food (Consumer-SOS)
Food banks, soup kitchens and low cost buying food in bulk.

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Medical Equipment for Personal Care (Consumer-SOS)
Types of equipment can vary from day to day. Free or low cost for most.

Free or Low Cost Lifts, Walkers & Wheelchairs, etc. (FODAC)
First-come, first-served basis. Call to check availability at 770-491-9014 (press 2) or schedule with us on our contact page. (Walk-in requests are not recommended). If located in Savannah call 912-667-1552. A one-time $25 registration fee for each new client. Some equipment will require the purchase of batteries, too. The height and weight of a person using the HME are needed to be correctly matched to equipment. If we have the item(s) you need, you will have two business days to pick up the item(s).

Cherokee County Senior Services (GA) 770-345-2675 (Equipment Pickup)
If you or someone you know is in need of medical equipment to assist you with daily tasks, Senior Services often has the following FREE items available. Bedside toilets, shower chairs, walkers, pressure cushions and air mattresses, a personal care inflatable tub, a bed rise, pressure boots, a male urinal, heated seats, gait belts, and sliding boards are just a few of the items we currently have available. Please note that all equipment is FREE and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to schedule a pickup; delivery is not available.

Not Free or Low Cost But Useful!

Next Day Access (GA and Many States)
They sell and install wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, porch lifts, patient lifts, grab bar installations, auto lifts, pool lifts, mobility scooters, and other mobility equipment. We can also manage both minor and major home modification projects including bathroom safety modifications. Many of our products can be purchased for long-term use or rented for short-term use.

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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.)

Cherokee County Senior Services (GA) 770-345-5320
Nonprofit  which provides a range of services to the older adults in Cherokee County to meet the physical, social, emotional, and educational needs of our seniors and their families.
Services include

Caregiver Support
Case Management
Congregate Program
Homemaker Services
Respite Care
Home Delivered Meals
Transportation Voucher
Volunteer Transportation Services
Information & Assistance

Fulton County GA Senior Services-with Senior Centers
Services Include:
Meels On Wheels
Adult Day Care
Transportation
Resources & Referral
Nursing Homes
In-Home Services (Includes in Home Companion Program)

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.

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GrandParents Raising Grandchildren (GA Dept of Human Services-Aging Services)
Local resources for kinship caregivers.

Project Healthy Grandparents (GA) 404-413-1125
Various support services. To be eligible for services, a grandparent must be raising at least one grandchild age 16 years or younger, the grandchild’s parents must be absent from the home, the grandparent cannot be a past participant of the program, and the family must reside in South Fulton or South DeKalb County (20-mile radius of downtown Atlanta).

GA Grandparents Caring For Their Grandchildren (Google)
Find out what financial help and other assistance you can receive if you are the primary caregiver for your grandchildren.

Alzheimer's Resources, Referral & Support (GA) 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900
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.

Mindful Transitions (GA) (678) 637-7166
Geriatric support groups and counseling, both in person and video. See FAQs. and Locations.

Aviv Older Adult Services 770-677-9300
Assists caregivers and their loved ones through information and referrals, financial assistance, support groups, and hands-on help to access community resources such as free or low cost transportation. For those who qualify they offer free case managers to help family caregivers navigate their current situations with care plans and promote self-care and assistance. Also offers memory support services and free or low cost dental services through the Ben Massell Dental Clinic.

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.

Cherokee County Senior Services-Caregiver Support (GA)
Caring for an elderly loved one can make a person feel isolated and overwhelmed. If you're this person, we have a place for you in our Caregiver's Assistance Network. Come to our quarterly meetings and connect with others in your situation, hear experts in the field talk about things you need to know and find out what resources in the community are available to help. To find out more, call Amanda Hill at (770) 345-3297. Email: alhill@cherokeega.com

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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.

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Sensing It's Time (Metro Atlanta)
Detail oriented, full service concierge style estate sale company, committed with care and patience to assist you throughout your estate sale and relocation process, by offering professional insightful advice, hands-on support, and peace of mind. Call 404-867-7676 for a complimentary consultation.

Peace of Mind Transitions (Greater Atlanta Area)
Call 404-862-4271 for a free home visit. They can help with sorting and downsizing, home clear out, concierge moving support, packing, moving manaegment and unpacking and organizing, interior design and even home modification, if you want to remain in your home, but need to make some changes.

Naborforce  (GA , MD, NC, SC, TX, VA) 844-696-2267
Dubbed as occasional help for seniors, you must first set up an account by calling or registering online. Prices vary from state to state but services are usually $35-$38 per hour ($40 on weekends or off hours). You can request a visit for as little as one hour and services can include help with numerous things such as house chores, light cleaning, organizing, shopping, pharmacy pickups, and trips to the salon or for medical appointments. (Yes, they can wait for you at the doctor's office if needed). Check out if a Naborfoce is near you.  

Caringtransitions.com (National)
Relocation, Downsizing & Decluttering (support on what items to keep, sell, or donate), Estate Sales & Online Auctions, Home Clean-Outs (from sorting and organizing to selling, donating, recycling, or hauling away items). See Locations here or enter your ZipCode for the location nearest you.

NASSM (National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers)
Certified, and trained to help you downsize, organize and simplify your current home or move elsewhere. See FAQs for a list of their services.