Hospice information and resources
Medicare.gov
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
Georgia Senior
Living
association
State Affiliate of Argentum. GSLA is a non-profit trade association incorporated in 1998 representing Georgia's senior living industry and the growing population it serves. GSLA members range from freestanding assisted living residences and licensed personal care homes to retirement campuses where the assisted living may be a component.
medicare.gov-
Nursing
HomeCompare
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.
Northwest
Georgia Area
Agency on Aging
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) supports the larger goals of DHS by assisting older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to achieve safe, healthy, independent, and self-reliant lives.
Aging Parents
and ElderCare
Caring for an aging parent, elderly spouse, domestic partner or close friend presents difficult challenges – especially when a crisis hits and you are suddenly faced with the responsibilities of eldercare. Perhaps your aging mother has fallen, is hospitalized with a broken hip, and needs to go to a rehab facility or nursing home to recover.
American
association of
retired person
(AARP)
AARP represents the needs of nearly 38 million members with lifestyles and political views as diverse as any group in the United States. Developing public policy recommendations that serve such diversity is a formidable task. We concentrate on the issues most important to those in the 50+ community as they age: economic security; health care; access to affordable, quality long-term care; creating and maintaining livable communities; consumer protections; caregiving; and ensuring that our democracy works better for all.
social security
administration
Social Security has provided financial protection to the American nation's people for over 80 years. Chances are, you either receive Social Security benefits or know someone who does. With retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in our nation's history.
Second Wind
Dreams
The Virtual Dementia Tour simulates the effects of aging and dementia to give families, caregivers, and the general public an opportunity to walk in their shoes. This life-changing experience results in a better understanding of the physical and mental challenges faced by those living with dementia, which empowers us to provide them with better care and support. Caritas has a licensed facilitator on staff who can educate anyone on the depths of living with dementia.
Veterans
administration
Provides veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned — and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
Medical Alert
Options
Medical Alert Systems are a valuable investment for any aging adult and people who have special health needs. Medical Alert Systems is a world-leading organization that was created to help aging adults and those who need medical alert systems navigate the large, confusing industry.
Nursing Home
Abuse
information
If you think your loved one may have been abused while under the care of an elderly care facility or even at home, please use the link above to understand what your next steps may be. This website is a wealth of information for understanding the different levels of abuse.
Guide to Stress
and Burnout
If you are facing caregiver burnout here is a complete guide that will walk you through the symptoms, ways to recover, and where you can get additional support. Caregiver burnout, also known as caregiver fatigue, is characterized by mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion that arises when caring for someone else.