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This Week in GeorgiaGov: Aging
Transportation Options for the Elderly
Driving can be a huge burden for us as we grow older - it can be stressful and cause fear. Find out about safe and reliable transportation options available for the elderly around the state.
Help for Georgia’s Aging Population
Older adults require specialized attention and services. Find out what’s available to Georgia’s elderly population, and how you can help today!
Award for Accessibility: NASCIO Recognizes Improvements to Georgia's Web Platform
Georgia received a national award for making its state websites accessible to citizens with a range of disabilities. Georgia is the first state to implement strict accessibility standards to its enterprise platform.
Energy Assistance help with LIHEAP
If you are 65 or older, you can start applying for help paying your heating bill. All other eligible households must wait until Dec. 1.
Selecting a Long Term Care Facility
The Department of Community Health offers GaMap2Care to help you find personal care homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities near you.
Dementia Task Force Wants Your Input
In a recent study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 14.3% of older Georgians report increasing incidence of confusion or memory loss. A new state task force seeks your input to plan care for those who will later suffer dementia.
Senate Adopts Alzheimer’s Response Plan
Alzheimer’s prevention and awareness is a critical issue facing Georgia’s rapidly-expanding aging population.
Preventing and Reporting Elder Abuse
Every day, older adults suffer from abuse, neglect and exploitation. All have devastating and life-threatening consequences yet go undetected, under-recognized and underreported.