Services
Services and Programs are also provided at each facility. To
view that information
click here or refer to the Facilities tab located on the
left of each page.
In-Home
Services
Clients must be Cobb County residents and 60 years or older.
Eligibility and amount of services needed will be determined
through assessment. Sliding scale fees based upon
total household income. For more information,
please call (770) 528-5364.
In-Home Services allows the senior citizen to remain more
independent and able to reside in her/his own home. Technicians
are trained in basic caregiving. No skilled care.
- Personal Care - One hour twice
weekly. Includes assistance with basic hygiene and dressing.
Light meal preparation, straightening of immediate surroundings.
Client provides personal items.
- Chore Care - One hour weekly
or two hours twice a month. Light and minimal chore service
for clients physically unable to do for themselves. May
include cleaning the bathroom, light mopping, vacuuming,
dusting, linen change and taking out the trash. Laundry,
if appliances are on premises. Client supplies all items.
* Please note: In-Home Services
is not a substitute for a Nursing Service.
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Nutrition Services
MEALS
ON WHEELS
Over
45,000 meals are served each year through Meals On Wheels.
All meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor
under contract with Cobb County Government. Volunteers are
needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors
Monday - Friday. A visit from a cheery volunteer can
do wonders! For more information on becoming a volunteer,
please call 770-528-5381.
Eligibility to receive Meals On Wheels:
Clients must be Cobb County residents, age 60 or older, and
must complete an assessment by calling 770-528-5364.
Sliding scale fees based upon total household income.
Adopt-A-Route
Your
company, church, or organization can Adopt-A-Route and deliver
a hot, nutritious meal to Seniors in your neighborhood!
Call 770-528-5381 for details.
Make
a secure online donation or purchase Treasured
Recipes:
E-Donations
to Meals on Wheels
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Neighborhood
Centers |
·
Austell
Senior Center
Marietta Senior Center |
·
North Cobb Senior Center
Smyrna Senior Center |
Each weekday, Cobb's
four Neighborhood
Centers: Austell, North Cobb, Marietta and Smyrna, serve hot,
nutritious lunches in a personal, friendly atmosphere. All
meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor
under contract with Cobb County Government.
These Centers also host activities such as music, arts and
crafts, games, exercise, trips and special events. Managed
by a program leader and assisted by volunteers and a site
council, these facilities maintain information on nutrition,
health, counseling and community resources.
Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to
4p.m. Door–to-door transportation is provided for Clients
who are eligible.
Eligibility:
Clients must be age 60 or older. For further eligibility information,
please call the Program Leader at the Center nearest you.
To link to any of the four Neighborhood Centers listed above,
click
here or go to the Facilities tab located on the
left of each page.
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Transportation Services
For information about senior transportation, please call (770)
528-5364.
Transportation is provided door-to-door to senior citizens in
Cobb County, who are eligible for service. Approximately 1350
clients are served annually.
Fixed Route - Transportation is provided to
the four senior Neighborhood Centers and to the Senior Day Center
on a pre-scheduled basis.
Demand Response - Appointments are pre-scheduled
to medical facilities. Clients are asked to make appointments
in advance.
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Senior Day Center
The Senior Day Center offers programs designed to enhance the
quality of life for the dependent senior. With the County's
senior population expected to double by the year 2030 much needed
services have been developed by Cobb Senior Services to provide
assistance to older persons, their families and caregivers.
With daily operations in Marietta, GA, the program is a combination
of health and social services designed to:
- help prevent the premature placement
into long term care facilities;
- help mentally or physically impaired
adults maintain and/or improve their self esteem;
- offer participants opportunities
to socialize, enjoy peer support, and receive medical and
social services in a stimulating environment while sustaining
independence; and
- provide assistance to families and
caregivers who are responsible for an impaired older adult
requiring 24·hour care.
The support given at Senior Day Center
allows participants to preserve their precious independence
while providing beneficial respite to family members and caregivers.
Additional benefits include monetary savings for families and
taxpayers by delaying placement into a long-term facility.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for enrollment in Senior Day Center, a participant
must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a legal resident of Cobb County,
GA.
- Be at least 55 years old.
- Not require constant one-on-one care
or display behavior that is disruptive to the group.
- Be mobile via a walker or personal
wheelchair.
- Have an annual physical examination.
- Participate in an interview with
the registered nurse/coordinator.
For
more information on eligibility or to receive a free handbook,
contact Senior Day Center at (770) 528·5399 or write to:
Senior
Day Center
277
Fairground Street
Marietta, GA 30060
(770)528-5350 fax
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