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Senior Living Resources
Finding the right senior living resources can help ease the stress of caregiving. Senior Solutions Management Group has provided links to government entities and trusted organizations in the health and senior living industries as well as free eBooks to ensure that our residents and guests have access to a wealth of helpful information.
General Resources
Tennessee Resources
Georgia Resources
South Carolina Resources
The Importance of Senior Living Resources
As our loved one ages, the cost and stress of managing daily care can be overwhelming. Fortunately, senior living resources can be a huge help. If you ever find yourself in a caregiving situation, it is essential to research your options. Oftentimes, senior living communities provide the luxury of cherishing time with your loved one, rather than performing caregiving duties.
If you are searching for information about senior living resources, we’re here to help. If so, we encourage you to use our contact form to get in touch with us! Whether you are a current resident, looking for senior community options, or are not quite ready to take that step yet, we’re happy to provide any advice and direction we can to help you along your journey.
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CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
This site provides information about advance care planning.
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CONSUMERHEALTHRATINGS.COM
This is a comprehensive listing of organizations that rate/report on the performance of health care providers.
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CONSUMERSAFETY.ORG
This site offers a variety of information on senior safety topics, such as vitamins, medications, memory loss and more.
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ELDERCARE.GOV
Provides fact sheets, publications, links and other useful information for older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
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LEGAL BLOG
Legal Resources and Considerations for Seniors and Persons with Special Needs.
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MILITARY RESOURCES
Provides millions of active military, retired and veterans with benefits information including health, education, military discounts, jobs and more.
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NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON LONG TERM CARE INFORMATION
Go to this national website and click on your state for more information on assisted living options.
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NURSINGHOMEABUSECENTER.COM
The Nursing Home Abuse Center provides information about protecting seniors from nursing home abuse and neglect.
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SENIORRESOURCE.COM
This site describes itself as the E-cyclopedia of housing options and information for retirement, finance, insurance and care.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
This site provides information about advance care planning, with additional information for Veterans and their families.
Helpful Resources in Tennessee
Senior Solutions Management Group knows that it can be challenging to find helpful resources while researching senior living communities. We’ve provided a list of links that provide information about senior housing, health, and benefits that older adults can take advantage of in Tennessee.
Choosing the right senior living situation for you or your loved ones is a critically important job and these resources should help you sort through all the information.
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TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY
This commission’s stated mission is to “bring together and leverage programs, resources and organizations to protect and ensure the quality of life and independence of older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities.” It provides a wide range of senior living information, including caregiving, Alzheimer’s, elder abuse, and long-term ombudsman programs.
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TENNESSEE AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND DISABILITY
Nine area agencies on aging (AAADs) organized into regional county groupings across Tennessee provide “accurate and unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability.
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TENNESSEE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
This comprehensive site offers data on costs of assisted living communities, admission requirements and scope of care. Visitors can also search current Tennessee senior living license status and find out who owns a particular assisted living community center, last licensing survey date, how many beds, and other important pieces of information that help individuals make informed decisions about their or their loved ones’ senior care.
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NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON LONG TERM CARE INFORMATION
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides information to help you and your family plan for long-term care needs. Included is information on Medicare/Medicaid coverage, long-term care insurance, and senior living housing choices. Click on your state for more information on Tennessee senior living options.
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CONSUMERHEALTHRATINGS.COM
This is an extensive listing of organizations that rate and report on the performance of health care providers; search for the state of Tennessee.
Helpful Resources in Georgia
Having access to helpful resources while researching senior living communities can make the search much easier. Senior Solutions Management Group has shared a few links to explore so you and your loved ones can learn about what options are available to you and which kinds of assistance seniors are eligible for in Georgia.
The largest and most comprehensive state agency, the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (DAS), provides a statewide system of senior citizen services. Georgia has developed 12 regional multi-county areas you can see via the map at the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to help group service information geographically, by county.
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COASTAL REGIONAL COMMISSION
Counties of Bryan, Bullock, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh.
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GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
Counties of Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White.
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HEART OF GEORGIA ALTAMAHA REGIONAL COMMISSION
Counties of Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnal, Telfair, Toombs, Treutien, Wayne, Wheeler, Wilcox.
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RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION
Counties of Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster.
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ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION
Counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale.
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MIDDLE GEORGIA REGION
Counties of Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, Wilkinson.
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NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGION
Counties of Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton.
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NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGION
Counties of Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield.
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THREE RIVERS/SOUTHERN CRESCENT REGION
Counties of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriweather, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson.
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SOUTHERN GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION
Counties of Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charleton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, Ware.
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SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGION
Counties of Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Worth
Helpful Resources in South Carolina
If you or a loved one are looking for more information about which benefits seniors are eligible for, senior housing options, or resources that are specific to South Carolina, Senior Solutions Management Group has provided a list of helpful links that will help you and your loved ones along your journey below.
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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) offers information about medicare, applying for benefits, and the healthcare options available to seniors in South Carolina.
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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT ON AGING
The South Carolina Department on Aging provides a wealth of information about senior living resources such as rental assistance, nutritional information, and programs that are intended to provide support to seniors.
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CENTER FOR DISABILITY RESOURCES
The Center for Disability Resources at the University of South Carolina is an excellent resource for families that are caring for a disabled loved one. Learn more about their programs and resources by visiting their website.