HABERSHAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Today we are showing some Local Love to the Habersham County Senior Center!

By Press release submission

Feb 24, 2022

Habersham County Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Feb. 24.

Today we are showing some Local Love to the Habersham County Senior Center!

The Habersham County Senior Center serves as a community hub for activities designed to help our county's aging residents maintain a positive quality of life, support their independence, and encourage them to stay active physically, mentally and in their communities.

They host fun activities such as shopping trips, crafts, live music, games, exercise classes, information sessions, the Habersham County's chapter of Little Free Libraries (LFL) exchange and so much more!

There are several types of programs offered at the Habersham Senior Center including:

• Congregate Meals: Hot lunch is served at the Senior Center Monday through Friday. Therapeutic meals are available upon request by the client's physician. Therapeutic meals are based on a 1500-calorie diabetic. Clients must live in Habersham County and be 60 years or older.

• Home-delivered Meals: Hot meals are delivered to clients' homes Monday through Friday, and frozen meals are delivered once a week to the homes of clients who live in isolated areas (or upon request), who are unable to prepare meals and are 60 or older. Pet food may also be received for those participating in our Home-delivered Meals program. Therapeutic meals are also available.

• Transportation: Two Senior Center vans operate Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., transporting clients to the Senior Center or to doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, prescription pick-ups, paying bills, and home. Vans are also used for recreational activities. Clients must be 60 or older and an active member.

• Wellness program: Comprehensive Wellness programs that address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life. Cardio equipment is available.

• Ombudsman: Available to nursing home and personal care residents, families, and staff to act as a mediator. 770-538-2685

• Outreach: Locating and identifying hard-to-reach older persons and assisting them in gaining access to needed services.

• Senior Community Service Employment Program: Work program for persons 55 or older with limited income.

• Community Care Program: Available to functionally impaired candidates for nursing home placement. Programs designed to keep clients independent and in their homes as long as possible. 770-538-2669.

• Information and Referral: Provides clients with information and follow-up concerning community resources.

• Legal Services: Attorney or paralegal consultations are available to individuals 60 or older at no charge.

• Adult Protective Services: Provides protective social services to vulnerable and elderly adults. 888-774-0152 or 404-657-5250. Their website is located at www.aging.georgia.gov/report-elder-abuse.