Senior Assistance Agencies
Gwinnett L.I.F.E.
As seniors it is important to stay active. Gwinnett County’s Parks and Recreation Department offers many cost effective ways to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. Check out the Gwinnett Life Program Guide. Leisure is for Everyone! Gwinnett L.I.F.E. is your complete program guide to exciting recreational activities.
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Gwinnett Senior Services
Gwinnett County Senior Services provides a variety of programs and services for our seniors. Some of these services also assist the families of seniors with their caregiving duties. Gwinnett County’s Senior Services are open to all Gwinnett citizens ages 60 and older. Some programs offered are based on a sliding fee scale depending on income. Check out this website to view the variety of services provided by the county.
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Senior Helpline
This is a free service which provides seniors and their caregivers answers to questions about senior issues. It offers up-to-date information on housing, nutrition, social security, legal aid, counseling, education, recreation, rehab services, health care, Medicare and Medicaid, adult abuse and neglect, nursing homes and much more. Call 678.377.4150 Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
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Resource Directories
These directories are to provide resource referrals for seniors in Gwinnett County. Please note however, the listing does not constitute any kind of endorsement of a Gwinnett County service or program. You may also contact our Information & Referral Specialist at 678.377.4150 for further assistance.
Other Senior Newsletters
Did you know that Gwinnett County does a on line newsletter each month? Check out this site and stay updated on county information.
ARC – Atlanta Regional Commission
There is tons of information on the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Age Wise Connection web site. This is a great place to get information about services and programs for older adults such as housing options, retirement planning, in-home services, leisure and recreation activities, volunteer, educational opportunities and much more. This site gives phone numbers and additional resource directories to assist Atlanta Area Residents with questions.
Georgia Council on Aging
This site is loaded with information and they also have a newsletter which you can have sent directly to your e-mail.
Gwinnett Helpline - connects citizens and the Gwinnett community to most all social service and non-profit resources. Just call 770-995-3339.
Legal Assistance
Atlanta Legal Aid
Atlanta Legal Aid as offices in Gwinnett County. This site has contact information as well as the types of concerns they may be able to assist you with.
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A Long-Term Care Ombudsman seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities. Check out this site for additional information. 404-371-3800
Other Resources
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Eastside Medical Center
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Gwinnett Medical Center
