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Finances

Daily Money Management

Getting Credit When You're Over 62

Preventing Fraud & Scams

How To Help Older Americans Avoid Loss Of Utility Services

Government Benefits You're Entitled To
Benefits Check Up is a free, easy-to-use service that identifies over a 1000 federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Requires you first fill out a confidential questionnaire.

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Home Matters

Making The Home Senior Friendly
Tips and links on how you can improve their safety and comfort and keep them from household injuries.

CareShare Volunteers to Provide Non Medical Help  
Provides adults age 60 and older, living in North Fulton County, with the non-medical help and support they need to remain independent and in their own homes. There is no charge for services secured through the CareShare program. Instead, when a senior member needs a service (for example, transportation to a doctor's appointment or help with grocery shopping), CareShare locates a volunteer who can provide that assistance.

Compeer Atlanta 678-686-5918
Free program that matches trained volunteers and at-risk individuals on a one-to-one basis in
supportive friendships. For Seniors or those with a mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Home Repair Program (404) 351-8103
For information on enlisting our help in repairs or maintenance work on your home, contact: Stephanie Suggs 
This program will utilize new retirees to perform minor home repairs for seniors who cannot do the repairs themselves. The senior-to-senior volunteers will do interior and exterior painting, yard clean up, and gutter cleaning, as well as other minor home repairs. They work in small, self-directed groups throughout metropolitan Atlanta.

Housemate Match (Metro Atlanta)
Home sharing program that matches mature adult homeowners who have extra room in their homes with adults (tenants) seeking a roommate in a beautiful and safe place to live in the Atlanta area. Service is free. Rents will vary.

Meals on Wheels Atlanta
The Meals on Wheels Atlanta program provides 250 - 300 nutritious meals DAILY to seniors unable to cook for themselves.

Long-Term Care & Assisted Living (Consumer-SOS)

Alternative Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from independent living facilities to long term care.

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Transportation

CareShare Volunteers to Provide Non Medical Help  
Provides adults age 60 and older, living in North Fulton County, with the non-medical help and support they need to remain independent and in their own homes. There is no charge for services secured through the CareShare program. Instead, when a senior member needs a service (for example, transportation to a doctor's appointment or help with grocery shopping), CareShare locates a volunteer who can provide that assistance.

Older Adults, Transportation and Longevity

License Renewal Procedures For Older Drivers (All 50 States & DC)

Fact Sheets For Seniors
The Government Administration On Aging has fact sheets on almost every topic.

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Other Topics

The Death of A Spouse (GA) 
Resources and check lists of who to contact and what arrangements to make after the death of your spouse.

Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)

Alzheimer's Resources, Referral & Support (GA)
The Alzheimer's Association offers informational brochures and a variety of comprehensive programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Call their HELPLINE on any day and at any hour to speak to one of their consultants.

Dealing With Death 
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.

Resource Directory For Older People 
An alphabetical list of links to every resource imaginable. 

Elder Care Topics (Nolo.com)
For information on Social Security, Retirement Plans, 
Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and Managed Care, Long-Term Healthcare, Estate Planning, Healthcare Directives and Powers of Attorney and more.

ElderCare Locator (Finding Community Assistance For Seniors)
The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with state and local information that enables older persons to find help
to remain independent in their own homes.

You will get information on how to locate a wide variety of services like meals, home care transportation, housing
alternative, home repair, recreation, social activities, legal and other community services. 

Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services (770) 730-6000
This Agency provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton County.

GAHSA
The Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (GAHSA) is the nonprofit association that represents 130 key providers of mission-driven, quality-focused organizations dedicated to providing services that people need, when they need them, in the places they call home.
(404) 872-9191

Age-Wise-Connection (404) 463-3333
For information and referrals for aging services and resources throughout Georgia.

Community-Based Services
Finding services for older people through government, non-profit or for-profit organizations. 

Government Services For Older Adults (All 50 States & DC)
Just one or two links per state, often to the Department or Bureau of Aging.

National Institute On Aging
Has health information and research programs for older people.

Administration On Aging Quick Index Of Elderly Topics

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Community Activities

Neighborhood Senior Centers
Senior Citizen Services manages eight centers that offer social, health and wellness and education opportunities for seniors throughout Fulton county. Neighborhood Senior Centers have approximately 700 seniors who are registered for the diverse programs offered at each center.

Compeer Atlanta 678-686-5918
Free program that matches trained volunteers and at-risk individuals on a one-to-one basis in
supportive friendships. For Seniors or those with a mental illness or developmental disabilities. Has community programs too.

Adult Day Care For Seniors With Memory Challenges
Senior Citizen Services provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that assists in delaying the effects of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Health & Medical 
Medicine & Treatments
Medical Directives/Living Wills
Doctors & Health Care
Long Term Care
Insurance & Benefits (Medicaid/Medicare, etc...)

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Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & other Options For Care 

See Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)

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Assisted Living

Selecting A Personal Care Home (GA)

Finding Specific Personal Care Homes & Community Living Arrangements In Georgia
Select the type of care and then choose your county or city.

Nursing Homes and Personal Care Homes (GA)
What to look for, what to ask, who regulates, etc.

Alzheimer's Resources, Referral & Support (GA)
The Alzheimer's Association offers a variety of comprehensive programs and referrals for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Call their HELPLINE on any day and at any hour to speak to one of their consultants.

At Home Care Services For Seniors (GA)

Choosing An Assisted Living Facility (BBB)

Selecting A Geriatric Care Manager
A geriatric care manager  specializes in helping older people and their families with long-term care arrangements. GCMs often have training in gerontology, social work, nursing or counseling and know about the cost, quality and availability of services in an older person’s community. 

Assisted Living Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

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Nursing Homes

Selecting A Nursing Home (GA)
Great general advice with GA and federal resources.

Finding Specific Nursing Homes In Georgia
Select the type of care and then choose your county or city.

Legal Rights Of Nursing Home Residents (GA)

Nursing Homes and Personal Care Homes (GA)
What to look for, what to ask, who regulates, etc.

Long-Term Care In Georgia (FAQs)
The different types of long-term care and how to pay for it.

The Nursing Home Guide (Georgia)

Alzheimer's Resources, Referral & Support (GA)
The Alzheimer's Association offers a variety of comprehensive programs and referrals for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Call their HELPLINE on any day and at any hour to speak to one of their consultants.

Assisted Living Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.

The Rights of Nursing Home Patients (Not State Specific)

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Hospices

Death And Dying  
Links dealing with death and dying issues such as hospice and palliative care, various terminal illnesses, grief and bereavement, and healthcare decisions.

All About Hospices (Information Brochures & Links)

Dealing With Death 
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.

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Other Accommodations

In Home Caregiving (Metro Atlanta)
In-Home Caregiving provides homeowners with live-in, non-medical services from qualified caregivers for reduced rent. Thus family caregivers are given respite, because the homeowners can live independently in their own homes. In return, the “tenant” caregiver lives there for a reduced rent.

Housing options offered in: Fulton County, City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Cobb County, and Gwinnett County.

Finding Specific Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes & Community Living Arrangements In Georgia
Select the type of care and then choose your county or city.

At Home Care Services For Seniors (GA)

Alternative Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from independent living facilities to long term care.

CareShare Volunteers to Provide Non Medical Help  
Provides adults age 60 and older, living in North Fulton County, with the non-medical help and support they need to remain independent and in their own homes. There is no charge for services secured through the CareShare program. Instead, when a senior member needs a service (for example, transportation to a doctor's appointment or help with grocery shopping), CareShare locates a volunteer who can provide that assistance.

Homes Program (404) 351-8103
For information on enlisting our help in repairs or maintenance work on your home, contact: Stephanie Suggs 
This program will utilize new retirees to perform minor home repairs for seniors who cannot do the repairs themselves. The senior-to-senior volunteers will do interior and exterior painting, yard clean up, and gutter cleaning, as well as other minor home repairs. They work in small, self-directed groups throughout metropolitan Atlanta.

Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services (770) 730-6000
This Agency provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton County.

GAHSA
The Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (GAHSA) is the nonprofit association that represents 130 key providers of mission-driven, quality-focused organizations dedicated to providing services that people need, when they need them, in the places they call home.
(404) 872-9191

Age-Wise-Connection (404) 463-3333
For information and referrals for aging services and resources throughout Georgia.

Assisted Living Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.

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Complaints

Georgia Senior Legal Hotline 1-888-257-9519 (Statewide) 404-657-9915 (Metro Atlanta)
Free over the phone legal advice and assistance for those 60 and over. They can also refer you to other programs that help seniors in trouble. The Hotline welcomes calls from older Georgians, family members and service providers who need legal advice or assistance. Call from 9am -2pm Monday through Thursday.

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

Phone #'s For Long Term Care Ombudsmen (State By State & DC)

For More Help,
See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups 

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Fraud

Elder Fraud (GA)

Consumer Fraud Against the Elderly

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More Help, 

See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups 

You can also file a complaint with Federal Trade Commission using their Online Complaint Form or by calling the Consumer Response Center: toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: 202-326-2502. Although the Commission cannot resolve individual problems for consumers, it can act against a company if it sees a pattern of possible law violations.

For More On Preventing Scams,
See:
Consumer-SOS/Scams & Cons
Consumer-SOS/Mail & Postal Matters
Consumer-SOS/Phone Matters

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Legal Hotlines & Other Help Groups
Legal Hotlines
Where Else To Get Help

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Legal Hotlines

Georgia Senior Legal Hotline 1-888-257-9519 (Statewide) 404-657-9915 (Metro Atlanta)
Free over the phone legal advice and assistance for those 60 and over. They can also refer you to other programs that help seniors in trouble. The Hotline welcomes calls from older Georgians, family members and service providers who need legal advice or assistance. Call from 9am -2pm Monday through Thursday.

Senior Citizens Law Project (GA) (404) 614-3962

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

Legal Hotlines For Older Americans  
Free legal help for people in 
AZ, CA, DC, GA, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MS, NH, NM, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, WA, WV.

Other Senior Hotlines (Google)
Has South Carolina and other states not listed above.

Elderly Services In All 50 States & DC
At least one and sometimes a whole page of links relating to senior issues, advocacy groups and legal help for seniors.

Senior Legal Hotlines
There are 20 states that have them and most offer free legal telephone advice to persons over 60. The Pennsylvania and Florida Hotlines charge. Senior legal hotlines are in the following states: Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Maine, Florida, West Virginia, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, California , Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington, New Hampshire and Tennessee.  

Legal Services For Older Adults (Links With Descriptions)
Lawyers, Legal Help Orgs. & Consumer Tips (National)

State Long Term Care Ombudsmen (DC & 50 States)
Names, Addresses And Phone #s. No links.
Every state has an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long term care system. 

For More Help, See Complaints

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Where Else To Get Help

Find The AARP Office Nearest You (All 50 States & DC)

Fulton County Senior Information and Referral Services (770) 730-6000
This Agency provides senior citizen referral & hotlines for residents of Fulton County.

GAHSA
The Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (GAHSA) is the nonprofit association that represents 130 key providers of mission-driven, quality-focused organizations dedicated to providing services that people need, when they need them, in the places they call home.
(404) 872-9191

Age-Wise-Connection (404) 463-3333
For information and referrals for aging services and resources throughout Georgia.

Better Business Bureaus (Links Throughout The U.S.)

Reporting Fraud & Scams

Senior Law Homepage (Brochures & Lots of Links)

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

United Way Help Line  (For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of.  Just type in the words "Senior and (the name of your topic)" or "Elderly and (the name your topic)."

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

For More Help See, 

Complaints And
Lawyers/Courts & Self Help

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Wills, Retirement & Estates

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com) 
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

See Elder Care Topics (Nolo.com)
For information on Social Security, Retirement Plans, 
Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and Managed Care, Long-Term Healthcare, Estate Planning, Healthcare Directives and Powers of Attorney and more.

Power of Attorney (Consumer-SOS)

See Consumer-SOS Wills, Probate & Estates
See Consumer-SOS/Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security

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