The Area Agency on Aging develops, provides, coordinates, and advocates for services that assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. The vision of the AAA is to assist these individuals in Living Longer, Living Safely, and Living Well.
 
The following programs and services receive federal and state funding through a contract between the Southern Georgia Regional Commission and the Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services. While some services are provided by AAA staff, most programs are sub-contracted to cities, counties, and other organizations that contribute local monies to provide services directly in their communities.

  • Intake and Assistance (I&A)
  • Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO)
  • Elder Abuse Prevention (EAP)
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)
  • Alzheimer's Adult Day Care (ADC)
  • Home Modification (Wheelchair Ramp Construction)
  • Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
  • Homemaker Services
  • Personal Care Services
  • Caregiver In-Home Respite
  • Telephone Reassurance
  • Kinship Care(Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)
  • GeorgiaCares (Information and Assistance for Medicare Recipients)
  • Wellness Program
  • Nutrition Services, including Senior Center Services, Home Delivered Meals (HDMs), and Nutrition Education
  • Coordinated Transportation

For information about these AAA Programs and services, contact your Gateway to Community Resources at 1-888-732-4464.

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