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What are the eligibility requirements to join a neighborhood senior center? | Members must be 60 years of age or older and a DeKalb County Resident | |||
Is there a charge for any activities or services? | There is no membership fee. However, there are fees for class supplies. | |||
Is Transportation provided? | Yes. Transportation is provided to the center located in the member’s community. | |||
What level of independence is expected from seniors who attend? | Members must be independent in ambulation and have no cognitive impairments (Dementia/Alzheimer’s). | |||
How can I receive information about Home-Delivered Meals for a senior in DeKalb County? | Please contact the Information and Referral Specialist at (770) 322-2950 or email CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov for more information. | |||
How can I receive information about homemaker, personal care or respite services for a senior in DeKalb County? | Please contact the Information and Referral Specialist at (770) 322-2950 or email CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov for more information. | |||
Who do I contact if I did not receive my Home Delivered Meals? | First, contact your assigned Case Manager. If needed, the client or caregiver can contact the Case Manager Coordinator at (470) 889-9598 or email CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov. | |||
How can I contact my case manager? | Please contact the Case Manager Coordinator at (470) 889-9598 or email CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov. | |||
How do I request transportation to a medical appointment? | Please contact the Transportation Division at (770) 322-2967 or email TransportationHS@dekalbcountyga.gov. | |||
CONTACT | ||||
Office of Aging Information and Referral Neighborhood Senior Centers Congregate Meals Case Management Home-Delivered Meals Homemaker, Personal Care or Respite Services Transportation |
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Charlotte Newton-Daniely Annette VanDevere Gertha Lowe-Ward Lance Jones Sandra Morrow |
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