Programs and Services Available to Seniors
Reference These Available Resources for More Help
There are many programs and services available to seniors in need. The VAC assists these programs by raising funds and supporting senior services, but we are not direct service providers. You can contact the Cherokee County Senior Services available at 770-345-2675 -Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm and also learn more below.
Resources for Cherokee County Seniors
Cherokee County
Cherokee County Senior Services: http://www.cherokeega.com/Senior-Services/
Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place Cherokee County: (link coming soon)
Must Ministries: www.mustministries.com
Veterans Affairs: https://www.cherokeega.com/Veterans-Affairs/
State of Georgia
AgeWise Connection - comprehensive senior resources: www.agewiseconnection.com
disABILITY LINK: www.disabilitylink.org
USDA-Rural Development - grants and loans: www.rurdev.usda.gov
Senior Resources Guide: www.atlanta-senior-resources.com
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC): www.FODAC.org
Federal Governmental Resources
Veterans Administration: www.VA.gov
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
Americans with Disabilities Act: www.ada.gov
Health Related
Preventing Falls at Home: (PDF file)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL): (PDF file)
Alzheimer's Association of Georgia: www.alz.org/georgia
Dementia Caregivers Resources: www.dcrinc.org
Service Related
AARP Georgia: www.aarp.org/states/ga/
Tools for Life: Assistive Living Technology: www.gatfl.org
Georgia Council on Aging: www.gcoa.org/
Georgia Division of Aging Services: www.aging.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/dhr-das
To report suspected elder abuse, neglect or exploitation in Georgia
866-522-4464 ( Central Access and Long Term Care Ombudsman )
888-774-0152 ( for suspected elder mistreatment in the home )
404-657-5250 ( for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Metro-Atlanta area )
800-878-6442 ( for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities )
404-657-5728 ( for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, Metro-Atlanta area )
Submit a complaint about a licensed facility.
Additional Information
State elder abuse statistics and /or other publications
State Government Agencies
Georgia Adult Protective Services
Georgia Council of Community Ombudsmen
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation
Georgia Division of Aging Services
Georgia Division of Aging Services, Elder Rights & Advocacy Programs
Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman
Georgia Office of Attorney General
Laws and Regulations
Ga. Title-30 Chapter 5 - Protection of Disabled Adults and Elder Persons