Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia

a division of

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission * PO Box 1798 * Rome, GA * 30162-1798
Voice: (706) 802-5506 or 1-800-759-2963
Fax: (706) 802-5508

The Gateway to Community Resources in Northwest Georgia

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia serves the following 15 counties in Northwest Georgia:

Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield (click on map for larger image of service area)

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News & Notes

SCAM ALERT - The FBI has issued an alert regarding fund raising efforts for Haitian Relief. Please review the alert and help to spread the word.

Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert : The FBI and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) have established a telephone hotline to report suspected Haitian earthquake relief fraud. The number is (866) 720-5721. The phone line is staffed by a live operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also e-mail information directly to disaster@leo.gov.

For more information: http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel10/haiti011810.htm.

Click here to get information on the latest scams targeting senior citizens and other Medicare beneficiaries.

Did You Know?

Medicare Beneficiaries may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs and/or Extra Help with Prescription Expenses that provide up to $3900 in annual savings. Current income/asset limits are as follows:

If you think you qualify for any of these benefits, please click here to fill out the Extra Help application form online, or call Karen Nelson at 1-800-759-2963 for assistance in filling out the paper application for Medicare Savings Programs.

Attention Alzheimer's Caregivers: Do you know about the Alzheimer's Association's Special Care Plus Program? This program provides one-on-one personal and specific guidance for the family caregiver. A Care Consultant will assess the family situation and offer solutions to improve the safety of the home environment, educate the primary caregiver about the disease and equip the primary caregiver with facts, tips and information that will enhance their ability to care  for their loved one as well as themselves.  To receive a visit from a qualified Care Consultant,  please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900 or 706-275-0819, or email renae.gentry@alz.org.

What We Do

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia (AAA) provides information on and access to home and community-based services for elderly and/or disabled Georgians, their families, and other caregivers. The Gateway system seeks to remove barriers to information about and access to services, which support older and disabled Georgians remaining in their homes and communities.

The AAA provides seniors opportunities to maintain their activity, independence, and dignity through a comprehensive, coordinated system of services and support. The AAA assesses need, advocates for seniors, engages community support, coordinates program funding, and monitors and evaluates the work of service providers to ensure that seniors receive high quality assistance.

To refer someone for eligibility screening, please have them call our Gateway at 1-800-759-2963 or 706-802-5506, or download the referral form. The form is now fillable so that you can type the information directly onto the form for printing. Please submit completed forms by fax to 706-802-5508 or mail to the address on the form. Please note that the client and/or primary caregiver MUST sign the form to certify that they are interested in services. Faxed referrals are second priority to telephone calls and will delay the application process.

You can now search for services in your area online! Simply go to GeorgiaServicesForSeniors.org. Of course, if you can't find what you're looking for, you can still call our Gateway for more information. Just dial 1-800-759-2963.

DHR/DFCS has unveiled www.compass.ga.gov which is a web site that allows "pre-screening" for all DHR offered services, including Aging Services.  The only interactive application currently available is for Food Stamps.  Consumers can apply on line, check the status of their application on-line and, in some pilot counties, report changes to their food stamp worker.

Do you know that you can access information and applications for over 250 programs that can help you pay for prescription and other health-care costs, including state pharmacy programs, patient assistance programs, and your state's Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs with BenefitsCheckUp?  In general, most company-sponsored patient assistance programs are designed for people with lower incomes (if single, annual income up to $26,400, or if married, annual income up to $28,000). However, each program has its own set of guidelines and should be contacted directly for eligibility determinations.

Most application forms can be viewed online, printed out and filled out by hand. In most cases, you will have to mail them in an envelope to the address found on the form or the fact sheet. A few forms are fillable online—meaning you can fill them out while on your computer and print them. Click here for more information.

The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging is a proud member of the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging (SE4A).