Programs & Services
Intake and Assistance
The I&A process may involve a telephone interview conducted by a Screening Specialist (a nurse or social worker) to determine an applicant's service needs. Upon determining the appropriate services needed, the applicant/client may be referred to a service provider for a face-to-face assessment.
Senior Centers and Nutrition Programs
The AAA oversees operation of 18 senior centers and two Home Delivered Meal Nutrition Sites in the Southern Georgia region. Approximately 1,000 seniors receive meals daily either through the Home Delivered Meals program or through the Congregate Meals Program provided at senior centers.
• The Home Delivered Meals program provides a hot, noon-day meal delivered to the home five days a week for seniors with functional limitations and nutritional needs.
• Congregate Meals at Senior Centers provide a hot, noon-day meal five days a week. The senior center also serves as a central point for a variety of aging services provided for seniors in the community.
Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP)
The AAA's ADRC provides intake for EDWP. EDWP provides community-based and in-home services as an alternative to nursing home placement for frail persons who meet Medicaid eligibility requirements. A case manager acts as a service broker and client advocate to ensure that services help the client maintain independence and avoid nursing home placement.
Community Transitions (CT)
Community Transitions is a joint effort between the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) that facilitates transitions through Medicaid waiver programs including the Community Care Services Program (CCSP), NOW/COMP, SOURCE and the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP). The goal is for states to develop alternative long-term care opportunities which will enable older adults and people with disabilities to fully participate in their communities.
Wellness Programs
The AAA's Wellness Programs are designed to improve the health and quality of life of the elderly and to prevent or delay disability and premature death from chronic disease. The program assists individuals in making better lifestyle choices and in taking a more active role in their own well-being through exercise, nutrition, health education and medication management.
Elderly Legal Assistance Program
The ELAP program provides legal assistance, information, education and counseling services for older adults.
Alzheimer's Adult Day Care (ADC)
An adult day care program designed specifically for persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their families is available in Lowndes County and the surrounding area.
Home Modification: Wheelchair Ramp Construction
This program is available to add safe and attractive wheelchair ramps to the homes of frail older individuals.
Homemaker Services
These services are available to individuals unable to perform one or more of the following activities: preparing meals, shopping for personal items, managing money, using the telephone or doing light housework.
Personal Care Services
This program provides personal assistance, stand-by assistance or supervision for individuals unable to perform one or more of the following activities: eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring in/out of bed/chair, and walking.
Caregiver In-Home Respite
The respite program is available to provide a brief period of rest or relief for family caregivers of older adults. Are you a caregiver?
Coordinated Transportation
The Southern Georgia Regional Commission is contracted with the Department of Human Services (DHS) to coordinate transportation for older individuals. SGRC serves aging, TANF, and mental health clients. Transportation is provided by- RMS, Inc. currently under contract with the RC. The service provide approximately 130,000 trips annually.
Dementia Care Specialist
Provides Dementia-Specific education to the community, family caregivers and individuals, and support for caregivers of persons living with dementia. Education includes Dementia Friends, The Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiver’s Dealing with Dementia, Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, and Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour.