The Southern Georgia AAA develops, provides and coordinates
programs and services for older individuals, at-risk adults and
persons with disabilities in an 18-county region including Atkinson,
Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch,
Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner
and Ware Counties.
The AAA is located in Waycross, Georgia, and is a division of the
Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC).
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May is Older Americans Month
May is Older
Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for
the older adults in our communities.
Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month - a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans.
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Presidential Proclamation
100 Years! Honor a Centenarian
Do you know someone who will be 100 years of age or older this year? The DHS Division of Aging Services needs your help to identify and recognize Georgia's centenarians.
To request a certificate of recognition and lapel pin for the centenarian in your life, please follow the 2 steps below:
1. Send an email to the DAS CommunityResource Manager.
2. Complete the
Centenarian Recognition
Request Form.
You will be contacted within 2 business days to acknowledge receipt of your request. If you do not hear from DAS within 2 business days, please call the Community Resource Manager at (404) 657-1515.
Thank you for helping us to honor the men and women who have built Georgia's families and communities.
Arthritis Awareness Month:
Tips to Stop the Pain
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. If you suffer with arthritis, here are some ways you can learn to manage the pain.
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Become a Volunteer
"Volunteering is an American tradition, and I am pleased to celebrate the contributions of all volunteers, but especially those who serve older Americans and their families all across this country. Whether you deliver a meal, look out for the interests of nursing home residents, or help seniors recognize and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud, what you do makes a difference." - Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee
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Volunteer Resource Guide
Volunteer with LTCO Program
Need Help with Medicare?
Are you in need of assistance with Medicare? Georgia Cares is available to provide assistance with applying for Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help with drug costs. Call 1-866-55AGING.
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Money Follows the Person
In 2011, the AAA implemented the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program as part of its ongoing commitment to transition eligible individuals from nursing homes back into the community.
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Financial Abuse of Older Adults
Older adults who are isolated, lonely, physically or mentally disabled, or unfamiliar with financial matters are at a high risk for financial exploitation.
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Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness plans can work best when they’re tailored to individual needs. Such is the case for older adults, some of whom should take special precautions and may require extra help to stay safe in a disaster.
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Preparación Para Emergencias
Planes de preparación para emergencias puede trabajar mejor cuando están adaptados a las necesidades individuales. Tal es el caso de los adultos mayores, algunos de los cuales deben tomar precauciones especiales y pueden requerir ayuda adicional para mantenerse a salvo en un disaster.
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last updated on May 10, 2012