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Welcome to the Division of Aging Services
The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services administers a statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers. We work with other aging agencies and organizations to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of elderly Georgians. DAS meets the challenge of Georgia's growing older population through continued service improvement and innovation.
Our vision is to assist older Georgians in Living Longer, Living Safely, Living Well.
Contact us at: 1-866-55AGING or 1-866-552-4464
2009 Winner of the Georgia Oglethorpe Progress Award
2011 Winner of the U.S. Administration on Aging Excellence in Action Award for Innovation in Community Living Initiatives
Search for Services
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is your Gateway to Information & assistance, referral to community services/ resources, and consumer eligibility screening may be found by telephoning your Area Agency on Aging.
To find your regional AAA, click here. These services may be available in your geographic area. Contact your AAA for more information.
- Help at Home
- Nutrition & Wellness
- Caregiver Programs
- Protecting Rights and Safety
- Medicare and Insurance Answers
- Other Programs & Services
For descriptions of these services, click here.
News Releases
New DHS Medical Director to Provide Clinical Oversight - 01/12/12
January 12, 2012 - ATLANTA – Alka Aneja, M.D., a board certified adult and adolescent psychiatrist, has been named Medical Director of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). In this role she will be responsible for providing medical direction and clinical oversight of reviews for cases handled by the Department. She most recently served as an Assistant Professor at John Hopkins University School of Medicine for the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
| 10/24/11 | Medicare Open-Enrollment Period Begins |
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| 09/28/11 | Georgia Senior Medicare Patrol Program Receives National Awards |
| 08/26/11 | Georgia to Help Caregivers Reduce Stress |
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