Here are some links to some information-filled websites. We do not endorse any of these organizations or guarantee the accuracy of their content. However, you may find resources that are helpful here.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – Georgia’s ADRCs serve older individuals, individuals with disabilities of all ages, families, caregivers and professionals.
www.georgiaadrc.com
Alzheimer’s Association- GA Chapter – The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
www.alz.org/georgia
Georgia Adult Day Services Association – Find providers, become a member, and learn about adult day service programs as well as their licensing standards and regulations.
gadsa.org
Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman – The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities.
www.georgiaombudsman.org
Good Pill Pharmacy – Good Pill Pharmacy is a Georgia nonprofit that provides affordable medicine to people with high medication costs, whether your insurance co-pays or deductibles are too high or you don’t have insurance. Good Pill is stocked with surplus medicine and asks patients to contribute $6 for a 90-day supply of most generic medications to help cover our operating costs.
www.goodpill.org
Leading Age Georgia – The trusted voice for not-for-profit and other mission-driven organizations dedicated to providing quality housing, healthcare and community-based services for Georgia’s seniors.
www.leadingagega.org
This article originally appeared in our April issue of EAST COBBER, on page 57. Click here to view the digital edition.
