Community Resources for Seniors

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Last Updated on Monday, 10 June 2013 23:00

The Comminity Council on Aging.

The Gainesville Hall County Comminity Council on Aging was formed in 1985 to gather information, advocate for seniors and provide funding assistance for Meals on Wheels and other programs for seniors.  A 501C3 nonprofit organization, The Council meets monthly at the Gainesville Hall County Community Service Center.  The Council is made up of area professionals who work in Senior Care as well as Volunteers from the community who care about the issues of Aging and advocate for coordinated comminuty efforts. For more information contact Dana Chapman at The Guest House at

Legacy Link, Inc. – Area Agency on Aging

The Legacy Link, Inc. is designated by the Georgia Department of Human Resources as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the 13 county region including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White counties.  The AAA can provide advocacy for seniors and families.  Legacy Link is responcible for planning, administration of programs, coordination and monitoring services in the area.  
508 Oak Street, Suite 1
Gainesville, GA  30501
770-538-2650
1-800-845-LINK
www.legacylink.org

The Legacy Shoppe

Located in Colonial Lakeshore Mall, The Legacy Shoppe is an extension of Legacy Link’s “Gateway to Aging Services”.  Information is provided to all seniors and persons with disabilities in the region.  Counseling and assistance is also available on Medicare, Medicaid and prescription drug programs.
Colonial Lakeshore Mall
150 Pearl Nix Parkway
Gainesville, GA  30503
770-538-2700

Alzheimer's Association – Georgia Chapter

...your partner in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.  The Georgia Chapter offers a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease.  
1-800-272-3900
www.alzga.org

Eastside Heritage Center

Senior Mental Health Inpatient Program, a service of Emory Eastside Medical Center
...to restore the ability of older adults to live and function as fully as possible and to adapt to the complexities of aging.  The Senior Mental Health Inpatient Program is a comprehensive, psychiatrist-supervised service for older adults who are suffering from emotional problems.  The skilled professionals can help patients and their family members who are struggling with problems such as confusion, depression, memory loss, mood swings, anxiety, frequent medical problems, withdrawal or isolation from others.
2160 Fountain Drive
Snellville, GA  30078
770-985-6470

The Medical Center Foundation

2150 Limestone Parkway
Suite 115
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-219-8099 phone
770-219-8124 fax
www.TheMedicalCenterFoundation.org.