Area Agency on Aging - Southwest Georgia Council on Aging/SOWEGA
Sowega Council on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for 14 counties in southwest Georgia. It helps older adults and adults with disabilities find meals, transportation, in-home help, caregiver support, legal help, activities, and other services so they can stay independent.
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- Who they serve
- SeniorsAI-extracted, unconfirmed
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- None — all welcomeAI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 13
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Specialized Information and Referral * StutteringService
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Aging and Disability Resource ConnectionService
A phone-based entry point that gives information, screening, options counseling, and referrals for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Home-Delivered Meal ConnectionsProgram
Sowega connects eligible homebound seniors and adults with disabilities to partner organizations that provide meal delivery.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Senior Center Without WallsProgram
A congregate nutrition program that uses restaurants, community settings, activities, and virtual options instead of only a traditional senior center building.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Transportation ServicesService
Sowega connects seniors and people with disabilities to affordable or free transportation options for medical visits, pharmacy trips, grocery shopping, adult day care, community programs, and other needs.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Homemaker ServicesService
Partner homemaker services may help with light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation so seniors and people with disabilities can stay at home.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Adult Day CareProgram
Adult day care offers a safe daytime setting, activities, personal care, health monitoring, and caregiver relief for older adults with physical or cognitive challenges.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Family Caregiver ProgramProgram
This program supports caregivers of loved ones age 60 and older with assessment, emotional support, education, resources, and some material aid.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
CareABC Caregiver SupportService
CareABC gives family caregivers free, on-demand step-by-step caregiving instructions and short video guides for a limited time through a Sowega partnership.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Elderly Legal Services ProgramService
Through Georgia Legal Services Program, seniors age 60 and older can get information, community education, and referrals for reduced-fee legal services.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramProgram
Ombudsmen advocate for residents in nursing homes, assisted living, personal care homes, and other long-term care settings, including complaint investigation and rights education.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Ramp Building ServicesProgram
The Ramp Program provides free home ramps for qualifying seniors and people with disabilities, using volunteer ramp crews and donor support.
- Recently verified· Jul 1
Evidence-Based Wellness ProgramsProgram
Recurring programs include Chronic Disease Self-Management, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, and Diabetes Self-Management to help older adults manage health and prevent falls.
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