Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia

a division of

Coosa Valley Regional Development Center * 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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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 download the referral form, complete it, and fax to (706) 802-5508.

News & Notes

06/04/2009 - The Northwest Georgia AAA would like to thank those of you who participated in our recent survey. The survey was limited to 100 responses, and we received them all in just three short days, so the survey is now closed! Survey results, as well as a follow-up survey will be posted soon. Thanks again for your participation.

06/01/2009 - 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.

5/22/2009 - Minutes have been posted from the Jan and Apr 2009 Elder Rights Council Meetings. To access the minutes or training materials, please click here.

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).