Georgia Division of Aging Services
Statewide information on programs and support for older adults, family members, and caregivers.
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Planning guides and educational tools for families
This page restores the resources destination from the original site and gives families a place to continue learning before or during the care-planning process.
How to know when it is time for home care
A practical guide to recognizing when daily routines, safety, or caregiver strain suggest it is time to explore support at home.
Questions to ask during a care consultation
A planning checklist for families evaluating schedules, service needs, coverage goals, and communication expectations.
Preparing the home after a hospital discharge
Key steps that can help a return home feel smoother, safer, and less overwhelming for the family.
How respite care protects the whole family
An overview of why caregiver relief matters for sustainability, safety, and peace of mind.
Care planning
When may it be time to call Koi?
You do not have to wait for a situation to become a crisis. An early conversation can help your family understand in-home support options across Georgia.
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Daily routines, mobility, or safety at home are becoming harder to manage.
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A family caregiver is stretched by meals, appointments, medication reminders, or supervision.
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A hospital discharge, fall, stroke, or memory change means more support may be needed at home.
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Your family needs a clear conversation about private pay, EDWP, GAPP, or long-term care insurance.
Atlanta family care planning
Choose a helpful next conversation
Atlanta families do not have to solve everything at once. Identifying the most immediate challenge helps make the next in-home care conversation clearer.
Daily support and safety
When bathing, mobility, meals, or everyday routines need more practical help at home.
Explore personal careMemory changes and supervision
When confusion, changes in routine, or ongoing supervision begin to affect safety at home.
Explore dementia supportAfter a hospital stay or surgery
When a transition home needs a more structured routine, observation, and practical coordination.
Explore nursing careFamily caregiver relief
When a family caregiver needs time to rest, work, or manage other responsibilities with confidence.
Explore respite careNot sure which path fits? Koi can help your family compare support options during an initial care conversation.
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Official resources to compare options
For neutral information about aging programs, caregiver support, and long-term support options, these official Georgia resources can be a helpful next step. Links open in a new tab.
Georgia Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Independent information about long-term supports, referrals, and planning for families across Georgia.
Explore ADRC guidanceQuick Guide to Care Costs & Coverage Options
Understanding how in-home care is funded in Georgia helps families plan with clarity and confidence.
Private Pay & Hourly Care
Private pay may offer flexibility to build a schedule around a family’s needs, routines, and budget. Scheduling and availability are confirmed during a care conversation.
Medicaid EDWP & GAPP
These Georgia programs may be relevant for some families. Eligibility, approved services, and the process are determined by the applicable public program.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Benefits, requirements, and reimbursement depend on each policy. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer and use the detailed guide to prepare helpful questions.
Family guide
How to pay for home care in Georgia
Compare private pay, long-term care insurance, Georgia Medicaid, and Medicare with official sources and helpful questions.
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