A brief description of Programs and Services available in the area is listed below.  For additional details on any program listed, click on the program name for an expanded description or contact the Southern Crescent Gateway.

 

Programs and Services Provided in the Southern Crescent Region Include:

Adult Protective Services (APS)  Professional staff are in place to accept and handle reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled adults or elder persons who are not residents of nursing homes or personal care homes.

Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection (ADRC) The ADRC program provides information and assistance to individuals needing public or private resources, coordination with professionals seeking assistance on behalf of their clients, and assistance to individuals planning for their future long-term care needs.

Alzheimer's Adult Day Care Assists Alzheimer's victims and their families by providing specialized adult day care activities, along with an opportunity to participate in peer-based support groups.

Alzheimer's Respite Care Assists caregivers of Alzheimer's victims by providing temporary substitute supports in order to provide a brief period of rest or relief for family members or other caregivers.

Community Care Services Program (CCSP Frail older persons receive services through a network of home based service providers. Services available include alternative living placements, emergency response systems, home delivered meals, personal support services, respite care, and care coordination as an alternative to nursing home placement.

Congregate Meals Senior centers provide a nutritious lunch meeting one third of the FDA Recommended Daily Intake (RDI).  Meals are prepared on site daily, Monday through Friday.

Elder Abuse Prevention Community education and training sessions designed to help prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Elder Legal Assistance Program Provides legal assistance, information, education, and counseling services to older persons.

Gateway The Area Agency on Aging is "Your Gateway to Community Resources."  Information and Referral services, as well as Intake and Screening services, are provided through the Gateway.

GeorgiaCares Trained volunteers provide counseling, education, and referral services to qualified Medicare beneficiaries on insurance issues.

Homemaker Services Provides assistance to frail, older persons in performing light housekeeping and home-related activities.

Home Delivered Meals Homebound older persons receive a nutritious, midday meal delivered to their home.

Information and Referral Provides assistance in accessing community resources and services available.

Intake and Screening Provided by the AAA, the intake and screening process helps determine services needed and eligibility.

Kinship Care Provided by the AAA, the Kinship Care Program assists grandparents raising grandchildren.

Lifelong Planning Provided by the AAA, the Lifelong Planning Program helps persons in the area prepare for retirement.

Long Term Care Ombudsman Provides assistance to residents of nursing homes and personal care homes to resolve complaints; assure quality of care; maintain residents' rights; and provide education, information and advocacy on long term care issues.

Personal Care Services Provides personal assistance, stand-by assistance, supervision or cues for persons with the inability to perform one or more of the following Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring in/out of bed/chair or walking.

Respite Care Provision of temporary substitute supports for older persons in order to provide a brief period of rest or relief for family members or other caregivers.

Senior Centers Centers serve as community focal points. Provision of nutritious meals and promotion of socialization of older persons by arranging for and encouraging their participation, either directly or as spectators, in activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, etc.

Senior Employment Host agencies provide temporary subsidized employment for adults 55 and older.  Enrollees are trained and prepared for unsubsidized employment.

Transportation Transports older adults to and from senior centers, medical facilities, shopping excursions, recreational activities, or in the event of a disaster.

Wellness Program Involves promotion of healthy living, healthy eating and exercise. Provides nutrition screening, education and counseling, as well as medications management services.