Office Of Aging Top Questions

  QUESTION   ANSWER  
  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
(770) 322-2950 | Aging@dekalbcountyga.gov

Information and Referral
(770) 322-2950 | DeKalbSeniorInfo@dekalbcountyga.gov

Neighborhood Senior Centers
(770) 322-2950 | NeighborhoodCenters@dekalbcountyga.gov

Congregate Meals
(770) 322-2950 | CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov

Case Management
(470) 889-9598 | CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov

Home-Delivered Meals
(470) 889-9598 | CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov

Homemaker, Personal Care or Respite Services
(770) 322-2950 | CaseManagement@dekalbcountyga.gov

Transportation
(770) 322-2967 | TransportationHS@dekalbcountyga.gov

 

Charlotte Newton-Daniely
Division Manager, Office of Aging

Annette VanDevere
Manager, Information and Referral

Gertha Lowe-Ward
Senior Center Management Supervisor

Lance Jones
Case Manager Coordinator

Sandra Morrow 
Division Manager, Transportation Manager