Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

10/20/2017

Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging participated in the Pike Community Resource Fair held at Pike County DFCS on 10/13/2017. Many local agencies shared community resources with families in the Pike County area. There was food, games, and prizes for those that attended. Pike County Senior Center also participated in this fun filled event. Many local volunteers came together to serve the citizens of Pike County on this day.

10/16/2017

On Saturday, October 14, the Alzheimer's Group of Carroll County participated in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's which was sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Pictured are Three Rivers staff LeeAnn Davis and Betty Pendleton.

10/09/2017

Second Dealing with Dementia Behaviors training on September 28 in Sharpsburg.

10/09/2017

Dealing with Dementia Behaviors training held on September 26 in Barnesville. Training conducted by Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging staff Emily Rogers and Amanda Komestat.

09/22/2017

09/20/2017

Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging staff will support CO-AGE by serving seniors, persons with disabilities, and caregivers in our ten county region.

09/19/2017

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09/18/2017

Three Rivers Aging and Disability Resource Connections, Toni Williams and GeorgiaCares, Belinda Hayes attended the 7th Annual Business Expo. The event had over 50 businesses and attendee from Upson and surrounding counties.

09/15/2017

This is the annual Senior Conference that would be held at the Spalding Senior Center that is designed to give information to seniors about topics that impact their lives. The event is free to the public, with food and door prizes available. Please pass on the information about this event to family members and friends. Come out and enjoy a day of fellowship with seniors in the community.

09/01/2017

Check out GeorgiaCares upcoming Events for September and October!
We hope to see you at the events!

GeorgiaCares is a private-public partnership, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS). GeorgiaCares is a volunteer-based program that provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol).

Local assistance is available for health insurance related issues including Medicare, Medicaid, financial assistance programs, error, fraud and abuse, and long-term care insurance.

September

September 7th – Upson – Business Expo – 101 Civic Dr. Thomaston
2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
September 8th – Butts – Senior Center 580 Ernest Biles Drive Jackson
9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
September 19th – Carroll – 118 South White St Carrollton -Alzheimer’s Resource Day – 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
September 22nd – Spalding Senior Center – 885 Memorial Drive Griffin
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
September 26th – Carroll – Whitesburg West GA Regional Library 800 Main St Whitesburg – 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
September 27th Upson – Senior Center 302 Bethel Street Thomaston
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
September 29th – Troup – Senior Expo – Callaway Gardens Convention Center – 220 Fort Drive LaGrange
8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.

October

October 10th Troup – Active Life – 140 Ragland St LaGrange
9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
October 19th – Butts- Jackson – Magnolia Grove Apartments 336 April Lane Jackson 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
October 10th – Heard Senior Center – 202 Lipford Drive Franklin partnering with Marketplace navigator 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
October 24th – Carroll – Open Hands – 505 Newman St Carrollton
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

08/31/2017

On August 23, 2017, Master Trainers of A Matter Of Balance, Emily Rogers, TRAAA Program Manager and Christin Bittle with Legacy Link taught A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Training class at Three Rivers Franklin location. Nine participants received their Matter of Balance Certifications that allows them to teach AMOB classes to those in the community who are interested. AMOB is an 8-week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. For more information about A Matter of Balance class or to find a class offered in your area please visit: http://livewellagewell.info/ then click on the “Evidence-Based Programs Tab” then select “Matter Of Balance”. You can also check out other Evidence Programs there as well!

Live Well Age Well promotes healthy aging and healthy living by focusing on chronic disease prevention and health promotion related to nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle management of older adults.