Resources and Advocacy for Georgia Senior Citizens

  • Georgia’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): ADRC houses information for and connections to long-term supports and services for elderly adults and people with disabilities.
  •  Division of Aging Services (DAS): DAS is a subdivision of the Department of Human Services (DHS) that works specifically with elderly individuals.
  • Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs): The Division of Aging Services (DAS) maintains 12 AAAs which coordinate community-based services for elderly Georgians based on location in the state.
  • Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA): GCOA works to educate and advocate for aging Georgians to improve their quality of life.
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: These ombudsmen are advocates for elderly Georgians both in inpatient facilities and in personal care homes in the community.

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