Programs in Northwest Georgia are provided by the Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging.
Serving the following counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield
Regional Offices: 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161
Telephone: (706) 295-6485
Toll Free: 1-800-759-2963
Website: http://www.nwgrc.org/services/area-agency-on-aging/
Wellness Coordinator: Rogena Walden
Phone: 1-800-759-2963
Email: rwalden@nwgrc.org
Caregiver Specialist: Tiffani Holbrook (1-800-759-2963)
Focus of Wellness Programs
These programs focus primarily on improving the health and quality of life of seniors; preventing/delaying disability and premature death from chronic disease; assisting individuals in making better lifestyle choices and taking a more active role in their own well-being through nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
Current Programs Offered in Northwest Georgia:
- Diabetes Self-Management
- Chronic Disease Self-Management
- A Matter of Balance
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- Dealing with Dementia
