Athens Community Council On Aging Inc

The meals on wheels program fosters independent living and prevents premature or unnecessary institutionalization of older adults and those with disabilities.

The senior community employment service program provides older adults who are low-income, aged 55 and older, and unable to find employment with part-time work training opportunities. On-the job and bi-monthly training and assistance is provided.

The center for active living provides noonday meals, wellness programming, education and recreation. The center for active living is a multi-purpose center dedicated to offering a variety of opportunities to older adults in the athens area to participate actively in unique social, cultural, educational and health related services and programs. The transportation program provides door to door escort to acca programs and other medical, social services, and shopping trips in clarke county. The georgia state health insurance assistance program offers free, unbiased counseling on health insurance coverage and issues including medicare and medicaid. The long-term care ombudsman program advocates for the rights of nursing home and personal care home residents, provides educational opportunities, and investigates and resolves complaints in long-term care facilities. The dementia resource progam provides support for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.