AgeWise Connection is your first stop in the metro Atlanta region for information about services and programs for older adults and persons with disabilities. The website (www.agewiseconnection.com) is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Their purpose is to improve the life of seniors and persons with disabilities in the State of Georgia through education, information sharing, collaboration, and advocacy.

To find help, you can search their online database or information on services in metro Atlanta, such as:

>Transportation

>Medicare Help

>Meals & Nutrition Programs

>Housing

>Help for People with Disabilities

>Counseling

>Assisted Living

>Diabetes Education & Prevention

>Insurance Advice

>Retirement Planning

>Community Gardens

>Senior Centers.

The public is also encouraged to call 404-463-3333 to speak with a certified referral counselor. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This article originally appeared in the EAST COBBER September 2016 Issue.