Community partners

We are here to give our patients and their caregivers compassionate, holistic care that addresses any life factors, big and small, that impact health and happiness. To ensure we provide the highest level of comprehensive care, Sage Health works with outside organizations and community partners if there is a needed service beyond our scope of expertise.

Senior Services

Cobb Senior Services
770-528-5355
www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services

AARP
404-888-0077
www.aarp.org

CCSP, Community Care Service Providers
404-463-3333

Georgia Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
404-872-9191

Georgia Council of Aging
404-657-5343
www.gcoa.org
_{Researches and published materials to increase public awareness and understanding of issues of concern to Georgia’s adult population.}

Georgia Ombudsman Program
www.Georgiaombudsman.org
_{Provides long-term care resident advocacy and works to improve the lives of residents of long-term care facilities.}
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
800-222-2225
www.nia.nih.gov
National long-term care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC)
www.ltcombudsman.org
Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE)
www.dch.georgia.gov
_{A state plan enhanced primary care case management program that serves frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions, by linking primary medical care with home and community-based services. Georgians must be eligible for SSI/Medicaid to receive benefits.}

Elder Abuse Reporting

Adult Protective Services
404-657-5250
_{To report the abuse of individuals in private settings.}
Georgia Adult Victims Advocate Program
888-774-0152
Georgia Department of Human Services:
Division on Aging Services
404-657-5258
www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov
_{A statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families, and caregivers.}
To report Elder Abuse to the Georgia Department of Human Services: Division of Aging Services for an adult not in a facility including at-risk adults, disabled adults, their families, and caregivers.
888-774-0152
Office of Regulatory Services
404-657-5728
_{To report abuse in senior care facilities: nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living, and memory care facilities.}

Government Agencies and Services – National

American Red Cross
770-428-2695
www.redcross.org or www.redcrossatlanta.org
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
www.cms.hhs.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs
800-827-1000
www.va.gov
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
770-801- 5320
www.narfe.org
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
www.hhs.gov
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/
Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov

Government Agencies and Services – Local

Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)
404-463-3100
www.atlantaregional.com
_{The Atlanta Regional Commission has developed an extensive database of aging services in the Atlanta region to help older adults and caregivers find services. Those looking for services can call AgeWise Connection at 404-463-3333 to speak to certified information and referral specialist.
www.agewiseconnection.com}
Georgia Department of Human Services-Division of Aging Services
404-657-5258
www.aging.dhs.georgia.gov
_{A statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers.}

Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia Medicaid
404-463-4257
www.dch.georgia.gov

Insurance

GeorgiaCares
800-669-8387
www.mygeorgiacares.org
_{GeorgiaCares is a state-wide coalition of partners that seeks to educate and provide assistance to all Medicare beneficiaries. They provide information on Medicare, Medicare Managed Care, Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap), Long-Term Care Insurance, Medicare Savings Programs & Low-Cost Prescription Assistance Programs.}
Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office
404-656-2070
www.oci.ga.gov
Government Healthcare Information
www.healthcare.gov
_{The official government site provides information on finding insurance options, prevention, comparing care quality, and understanding the new laws along with FAQs.}
Medicare Help Line
800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov
_{The government website to help educate and manage Medicare.}
Medigap Insurance – Medicare supplement insurance
404-656-2056
National Council on Aging
www.benefitscheckup.org
_{Identifies federal and state assistance programs for the elderly in each community.}

Health or Disease Focused

American Parkinson’s Disease Association
404-728-6552
www.apdaparkinson.org
Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter
404-728-1181 or 800-272-3900 (24-hour helpline)
www.alz.org/georgia/
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
301-495-331 or 800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
866-232-8484
www.alzfdn.org
Association of Frontotemporal Dementias (AFTD)
866-507-7222
www.FTD-Picks.org
Lewy Body Dementia Association
404-935-6444 or 800-538-9767 (Helpline)
www.lbda.org