Elder Care Services of DeKalb County is on a mission to provide information and resources to the elderly and vulnerable adults so they can continue living in their own homes according to marketing manager Christi Coulter who spoke at this week’s Rotary meeting. Elder Care Services is a local non-profit contracted by the state to coordinate assistance. For example, Coulter said they typically handle 500 to 750 inquiries related to Medicare/Medicaid enrollments, assist about 500 clients with in-home caregiving, and last year investigated 314 concerns about elder abuse.
Other programs offered by Elder Care Services are:
- Money Management (such as budgeting, credit counseling, and representative payee services)
- Cognitive Behavioral Support (a comprehensive program for those experiencing memory or mood issues)
- Tech Savvy Seniors (classes about computers and wireless phones)
A full listing of programs and services offered by Elder Care Services is available on their website (www.ecsdekalb.org).