Senior Care Guide
Welcome to the Forever Home Atlanta Care Guide. It is designed to provide resources and support for older adults and the loved ones who care for them. Whether you’re looking for great way to share memories, need help downsizing and decluttering, finding home care or a helper, or making your home more accessible, we’ve got you covered!
Social Connection and Well-Being Community and Support Aging-In-Place Transitions
Social Connection and Well-Being
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Vivo
Vivo is the premier online, live and interactive fitness program designed specifically for adults 55 and older.
Vivo's certified trainers teach live over Zoom™ to small group classes (8 person max) ensuring individualized attention.
Vivo is scientifically designed to improve strength, balance, and cognition for older adults of any fitness level.
Whether you're very active or recovering from an injury, Vivo is tailored toward your specific fitness level and goals.
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ElliQ
ElliQ is an AI-powered companion designed to support and accompany older adults on the journey to age independently, while reducing loneliness and isolation.
No matter how much (or how little) experience you have with technology, ElliQ is simple and easy to use. Through voice command, on-screen instructions, and proactive suggestions, ElliQ interacts with you in a way that feels natural, effortless, and personalized.
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JOY FOR ALL Companion Pets
Joy for All’s mission is to positively impact the lives of older adults and their care partners through the Power of Play.
These innovative products help alleviate social isolation, loneliness, & cognitive decline, by delivering joy, fun and happiness to improve quality of life.
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DashStylists
With DashStylists check the mobile barbers and hairstylists around you, select the best fit for you, pick the service(s) you need and choose your date and time. Your mobile stylist will be traveling to you with all their equipment packed in a rolling case, ready to pamper you!
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Happy Talks
A social phone call service to alleviate loneliness and build connection.
Happy Talks knows that you love the older adults in your life and they get it - you may be managing work, kids, and more. You can't carry the load fully by yourself. Happy Talks is there to help so your loved one gets the emotional support and consistent engagement that will help them individually and the relationship between you both.
Tell Happy Talks about your loved one.
Get custom matched to your Call Buddy.
Your loved one receives contact, while you gain peace of mind.
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Naborforce
Naborforce is a new service that is bridging the gap between full independence and “home/companion care” by providing light support for older adults who just need a friendly hand from time to time. We connect our clients to a network of “Nabors” for social engagement and on-demand support for errands, transportation and help around.
It’s who to call for help with all those little things that keep your parents – or you – independent and happy. Whether you’re busy balancing your career, raising kids, live out of town or just need a little support, let Naborforce provide a backup son or daughter on-demand.
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Artifcts
Got ‘stuff?’
From saving memories while decluttering to preserving the value behind your things, Artifcts gives you a digital way to organize stuff and capture the meaning behind objects.
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CareAlert
CareAlert is the next best thing to being there. It’s an easy-to-install product that acts as a night light but looks after the well-being of seniors living independently.
CareAlert learns habits and uses advanced AI to detect anomalies. If something doesn’t seem right, CareAlert will alert you immediately, connecting you with its two-way communicator so you can check in.
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ONSCREEN
ONSCREEN connects older adults and their families, easily and safely through the use of the TV for video calls.
We make it easy to get connected and stay connected better than ever before.
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Zinnia
Zinnia Videos Help People with Dementia and their Caregivers.
Thousands of people and their caregivers use Zinnia to...Create meaningful connection
Reduce social isolation
Support activities of daily living
Soothe anxiety & lift the mood
Social Connection and Well-Being Community and Support Aging-In-Place Transitions
Community and Support
For older adults and family caregivers.
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SupportNow
Help Friends and Families in Tough Times
Through a single online experience, supporters can direct their compassion with money, meals, and more.
Available at no cost. Easy setup by a friend or family member.
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Empowerline
Your resource for aging, disability, and caregiver needs in metro Atlanta.
Empowerline’s phone and online counselors link people with trusted community services — such as meals, transportation, resources to help care for a loved one, housing, assistance at home, and healthcare providers — to help them live their best lives.
Find resources at www.empowerline.com or call (404) 463-3333
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American Parkinson Disease Association
The APDA Georgia Chapter works tirelessly every day to support and empower those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). We promote hope and optimism through innovative services, programs, education, and support, while also funding vital research. We are here to help you and your loved ones every step of the way.
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Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
The Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center believes that information is power for families and communities with loved one has Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer's) or other dementia. So they have provided resources to educate and support caregivers.
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Aviv Older Adult Services
With both expertise and compassion, Aviv Older Adult Services helps aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances. Together, we problem-solve to create the most appropriate, unique solutions for each of our clients — while most importantly, respecting their independence.
“Whether you are an older adult, a spouse, or an adult family caregiver, we will support you on your journey. Our licensed, clinical and master’s level social workers, geriatric care managers, and resource specialists are here to help.”
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Town Square
Town Square Sandy Springs provides an immersive, therapeutic, social experience designed to support those impacted by MCI, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia. However, people at all levels of cognitive function are welcome.
Town Square is the first adult day care with a model grounded in reminiscence therapy and other lifestyle interventions that may preserve cognitive function and postpone the need for long-term care in those diagnosed with dementia. Pioneered by the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, reminiscence therapy is a unique behavioral approach that uses prompts to stimulate long-term memories.
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Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter can help you in many ways. They offer a variety of local programs and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their family and friends. These programs and services provide information, education, support, and guidance for every stage of the Alzheimer’s journey. Due to the generosity of its donors, most programs and services are free.
Learn about the Alzheimer’s Association and be sure to check out the ALZNavigator
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Center for Movement Challenges (CFMC)
The Center For Movement Challenges (CFMC)™ is a non-profit organization focused on helping those affected by movement challenges. We are located in the heart of Sandy Springs, Georgia within the Walter and Estelle Strauss Wellness Center.
The organization's flagship Boxing for Parkinson's program has expanded its outreach to include other movement challenges, including Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD), Parkinsonism, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
The CFMC™ mission is to enhance and potentially prolong the lives of people with movement challenges with the goal of slowing disease progression, lessening symptom severity, enhancing safety, prolonging independence, encouraging socialization and promoting physical, emotional and cognitive well-being.
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Good Measure Meals
ATLANTA'S LOCAL KITCHEN - On a Mission
We cook delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals from scratch right here in Atlanta and deliver them to your door. Not only can we help you make healthy eating easy again, we help you do good by supporting the incredible work of local non-profit Open Hand Atlanta with every purchase.
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Open Hand Atlanta
Open Hand’s vision is to provide nutrition for all by improving access to healthy food and empowering people with the nutrition education they need.
As one of the largest community-based providers of home-delivered meals and nutrition services in the U.S, Open Hand provides all our services free to clients as more than 90% of Open Hand clients are from historically marginalized backgrounds, and 75% of those live at or below the federal poverty line. One-third of our clients recently reported that, if not for Open Hand, they would have no idea where their next meal would be coming from.
Open Hand delivers throughout Atlanta and the state of Georgia, and have a number of ways our neighbors can qualify for our meals.
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FODAC
With a strong network of volunteers and partners, FODAC provides refurbished equipment and services for adults and children with disabilities to improve their overall quality of life. Over the years, our model to assist individuals with disabilities has remained the same: to provide free or low-cost wheelchairs and other home medical equipment (HME), vehicle and home adaptations and more. Above all, our staff is like a family that works together to make every day a little easier, and a little more affordable, for people in need.
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Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP)
ACAP Atlanta launched in February 2023 with the sole purpose of supporting adults caring for aging parents. One in six Americans are caregivers to someone over the age of 50. ACAP Atlanta is here to support you in that role. Our monthly programs offer a supportive community that understands the emotional stress, financial strain, feelings of guilt, isolation and overwhelm that can be a huge part of your daily experience.
Products and services to help you live safely and comfortably as you age at home.
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Forever Home Solutions
Forever Home is a one stop resource for grab bars, handrails, ramps, lighting.fixtures, walk-in tubs zero-barrier showers, wall-mounted sinks, slip resistant flooring, and smart home automation and “age tech” products.
Services are available in the City of Atlanta and Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
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TheKey
For over 20 years, TheKey—formerly Home Care Assistance—has delivered quality in-home care, supporting older adults with a wide range of needs and age-related conditions. The Key has provided millions of hours of care to families just like yours.
TheKey is passionate about helping older adults live in their own home as they age, improving the quality of life for its clients—and those who love them.
TheKey offers private duty home care with PCA/CNAs, companionship, help at home, respite care, and 24/7 live-in care.
Amanda Swinburne, Senior Home Care Liaison 770-823-6904
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Mobility and accessibility experts.
Mobility Plus is a full-service mobility consultancy. They sell, rent, and service mobility scooters, ramps, stair lifts, lift chairs, home healthcare items, and fall prevention products.
Whether you are in need of mobility support or are caring for a loved one, Mobility Plus is your community mobility partner!
Mary Block, Owner 470-545-1827
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Ome
Ome Smart Stove Knobs help eliminate the stress of cooking by automatically turning off the burner if it is left on for too long, and notifying you if the stove is turned on while you're away. You can also set a timer using the Ome iPhome to automatically turn off the burner.
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myFloc
myFloc helps you manage money and safeguard against elder fraud. It lets you connect the people you rely on – no matter where they are – on a common platform and give them controlled access to a new account and a system of connected Visa® debit cards.
You control who has cards, how much they can spend and where. myFloc is easy to use and navigate, so you can track spending for your own expenses -- for things like shopping, errands and monthly bills -- and the spending of others when they are helping you, without the awkwardness of handling cash, writing checks, and trading receipts.
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Enable Home Solutions
Enable Home Solutions is a team of occupational therapist who specialize in home accessibility and have proven experience supporting and empowering our clients to embrace life despite their changing needs and abilities.
Cynthia “Cindy” Lourie, MS, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS is a licensed occupational therapist who specializes in healthcare for seniors.
As an occupational therapist, Cindy is clinically trained to assess a person’s ability to perform everyday activities despite any physical, cognitive, psychological or emotional limitations they may have. She evaluates the environment in which they live and identifies obstacles that hinder their ability to maintain or maximize their independence.
Cynthia Laurie, Owner 404-372-0850
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CareLinx
Get peace of mind by finding the right caregiver
Use CareLinx to find high-quality, affordable home care for improved quality of life and peace of mind.
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MedTrans Go
MedTrans Go uses technology to simplify care coordination for older adults. In minutes, older adults and caregivers can schedule non-emergency medical transportation to healthcare appointments and procedures, where our certified transporters provide the highest quality couch-to-couch care. We provide access to sedan, wheelchair, and stretcher vehicles to match any mobility needs and can provide concierge services for older adults seeking additional support.
We also offer medical interpretation, prescription delivery, and more.
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Silvernest
Homesharing made simple.
Find a compatible housemate. Make living where you want more affordable. Silvernest makes it easy to find a roommate you can enjoy day-to-day life with.
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Encompass Health
Encompass Health is the Trusted Choice in Rehabilitation
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision. Encompass Health is committed to helping patients get back to what matters most. As a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions, Encompass Health meet patients where they are in their recovery.
Megan Stevens, Rehab Liaison, 470-660-1450
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1 True Health
1 True Health is digital health company that offers an integrated and personalized AgeTech platform that connects and engages Seniors with their Care Network (family, caregivers, healthcare practitioners) and life-saving services.
One touch to speak with a doctor; One touch to reach a daughter; One touch to connect with a friend; One touch to obtain social services. Our platform also visualizes and audibly provides clinical care plan and health/wellness instructions, it has embedded notifications, and it delivers personalized content via video and messaging to the senior, their family members, and caregivers.
The results are clear and impactful: Health and wellness improvements, daily value offered to the senior via personalized content relevant to their interests, and improved connections to services and affinity groups.
For more information, please contact 1 True Health at info@1truehealthtech.com.
The resources you need when it's time relocate, downsize, or consolidate households.
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Serving Seniors
Serving Seniors, LLC was created to help families and their loved ones find the best possible solutions when seeking Senior Living Communities.
Often when putting together a jigsaw puzzle, we sort pieces by color, shape, work section by section creating order to see the big picture. That’s how Serving Seniors approaches its step-by-step process with families, reducing stress and worry, replacing with peace of mind.
They provide supportive, and highly proven senior living matching that meets the needs of your loved one at no cost.
Learn more about Serving Seniors
or call 478.278.7183
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Peace of Mind Transitions
Change is hard at any age and moving is one of the most difficult challenges we face.
Peace of Mind Transitions works with older adults and their families to make moving as stress-free and simple as possible. It all begins with a free consultation in your home, where they will discuss your needs and design a Move Plan customized just for you and your unique situation.
REQUEST YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
Call 404-862-4271
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The Eldercare & Special Needs Law Practice of Daniel D. Munster
Daniel Munster’s practice is primarily focused on cases that involve clients hoping to protect their assets through navigation within the intricate criteria governing Medicaid and/or Veterans Administration long-term care benefits.
Request a consultation online or call 404-920-0521
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Premier Care Management of Georgia
Premier Care Management of Georgia is a team of gifted and experienced Geriatric Care Managers who assist seniors through complex planning and decision making processes. They offer the most up-to-date expertise and guidance in managing a wide range of senior care issues, and bring real and practical solutions to seniors with issues related to aging as well as illness, injury or declining health.
Tracy Johnson, Founder and CEO 404-430-5307
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Nelson Elder Care Law
From estates and wills to trusts and Medicaid, we do it all! When you and your loved ones need legal care, it’s crucial that you leave the work to the team with experience. There’s no need to navigate the process on your own. Contact our estate planning attorneys in Holly Springs, GA and let us help you through each step. Legal matters don’t have to be stressful.
Schedule a consultation online or call (678) 904-0373
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Curbio
Curbio is the nation’s leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for home sellers that want to sell fast and for the most money. Curbio provides a white glove service enabling sellers to upgrade their home now and pay when it sells.
Unlike traditional contractors, Curbio is focused on profit-driven updates, speed to market, and a five-star customer experience, resulting in a 28% average sale price increase and 50% faster project times.
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QuickBuy
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to selling your home. QuickBuy offers you four ways to sell, with flexible options based on your goals and your life.
QuickBuy® options are for anyone interested in immediate, uncomplicated real estate solutions. Young families, individuals, empty nesters, whether you are downsizing or upsizing – all are welcome.
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Capstone Hospice
BRINGING COMFORT AND PEACE TO ALL WE SERVE
Serving patients and families throughout metropolitan Atlanta, Capstone Hospice facilitates the wish of those who wish to complete their life’s journey in a home-based environment surrounded family and loved ones.
24/7 Care Line (770) 558-6202