How does the Center for Positive Aging help consumers?
What services does the Center for Positive Aging provide?
Does the Center provide any direct services to consumers?
How can consumers search for aging services providers on the Center's website?
How does my organization become an affiliate of the Center for Positive Aging?
What is Aging Services of Georgia?
How is the Center for Positive Aging Connected to Aging Services of Georgia?
What is the Culture Change movement?
What is a non-profit / not-for-profit organization?
What are the Center’s "Initiative" programs?
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When older adults and their families call the Center or request information through our online Contact form (e.g. regarding housing options, nursing care, meal delivery service, home repairs, low-income elderly options, etc.), we refer them to aging service providers dedicated to excellence within their communities. Organizations who are affiliates of the Center are listed in our database for consumers to search and choose from.
If we cannot answer your questions or immediately provide you with the information you need, you'll be referred to the appropriate source.
The Center does not provide any direct services to consumers. We refer consumers to providers of aging services within their community who can offer the services they need or assist them. These services are from organizations dedicated to excellence within the aging services network.
Educational programs such as Modern World 101 and Positive Aging Lifestyles (PALS) are taught in a train-the-trainer model. In the Train the Trainer structure, the Center first develops a cadre of skilled community-based trainers who in turn train and teach others in their community these educational programs. Trainers can be people from your organization's staff or community volunteers.
No, we do not provide any direct services to consumers.
Go to the Quick Search tab on the main menu above and choose the category you want to search. Providers of aging services are listed in each category. Choose the provider you want from the table and contact them.
If your organizations want to become a Center for Positive Aging affiliate, visit the new affiliate webpage for information about how to join.
Because of negative stigmas behind the words senior, elderly, and old, the term "elder" is used instead. It refers to people above the age of 65 and has been adopted within the aging services community.
Aging Services of Georgia, formerly GAHSA, is the 501(c)6 umbrella organization for the Center for Positive Aging, its consumer arm, and the Georgia Institute on Aging, its education arm. Aging Services of Georgia mission is to serve every aspect of elder care both from the perspective of the consumer and from the perspective of the provider.
The Center for Positive Aging serves as the consumer arm of Aging Services of Georgia. Over 150 provider members of Aging Services of Georgia function as resource centers throughout the state to assist consumers and aging communities find the products and services they need.
Culture Change Network of Georgia / Culture Change Network is a grassroots movement dedicated to transforming elder adult services, based on person-directed and person-centered values and practices, where the voices of elders and those working with them are honored and respected.
LeadingAge is an organization composed of 5,400 non-profit organizations in the United States, various business and research partners, and a global network of aging services organization in over 30 countries. Their goals revolve around advocacy, leadership development, and applied research/promotion of elder care.
An incorporated organization which exists for educational or charitable reasons, and from which its shareholders or trustees do not benefit financially. Any money earned must be retained by the organization, and used for its own expenses, operations, and programs. Many non-profit organizations also seek tax exempt status, and may also be exempt from local taxes including sales taxes or property taxes.
To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.
The Center’s Initiatives or educational programs were adopted by the Center for Positive Aging to help aging communities. From Positive Aging lifestyles (PALS) whose curriculum focuses on the mind, body and spirit, to Modern World 101 which helps grandparents understand modern technology and the challenges of raising grandchildren today, our programs target many weaknesses within our elder community. The Center educates and train elders and community leaders to teach our educational programs in their communities. This type of training is known as a Train-the-Trainer session. The Center may also supervise or serve as a liaison for a program originally created by another organization. Please visit the "Education" portion of our website to learn more about the Center’s Initiatives.
