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COVID-19 Resources
ACCA friends, We continue to think of our extended ACCA family during this time and miss seeing all of you! It’s important for you to stay informed, stay active and stay connected during this time you are at home. We have compiled a list of resources for you and your […]
WOO-HOO! ACCA Party Buses Rolled Through Athens!
We are in the dog days of summer and it is hard to believe that it is August already. Our work at ACCA continues and we are so proud to have provided nearly 99,000 emergency food relief meals to over 1,900 seniors since March 16. Woo-Hoo! We often email or yell […]
ACCA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – A Resource for You and Your Family
Although disruption of our normal routine is happening all around us, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is still available to advocate for the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents of Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities. I used to work in long-term care facilities and can […]
Senior Moments
A collection of feel-good stories and videos to illustrate that sometimes the best moments happen in life’s second act! 80-year-old retiree takes his rescued dogs on a train ride twice a week 81-year-old graduates college, fulfilling decades old promise to his mother 89-Year-Old Sews 600 Masks While Listening to the […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
As we collectively work to keep our friends and families safe and well by social distancing, we are thinking of creative ways to stay connected to one another. During challenging times, reassurance is an important part of the equation and we want to ensure social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. […]
ACCA In Action
Dear ACCA Friends, As the public health crisis emerged, we ensured that those we serve, those who are the most vulnerable to the covid-19 virus, will not be left behind. In 48 hours, we closed the majority of our programs and shifted our daily operations with an abundance of precaution, […]
A Measure of Reassurance
Dear ACCA Friends, I want you to know that ACCA is closely monitoring communications from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) so that we can stay on top of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are determined to be a voice of calm and strength […]
It’s National Intern Day!
What a treasure it has been to have Jack, Katy and Cameron intern with ACCA this summer. From delivering meals, implementing virtual support groups and providing a lifeline and reassuring voice to our clients, these three have been a bright addition to our daily operations. Check out what their supervisors […]
National Employ Older Workers Week 2020
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “National Employ Older Workers Week recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and aims to increase awareness of this labor segment and develop innovative strategies to tap it.” Here at ACCA, that is exactly what we are doing through our […]
Connections, Winter 2020
Our newest issue of Connections is out! Click on the link below to learn about our partnerships with local organizations and businesses, virtual trips and the risk of social isolation during a pandemic. It’s a great issue that we hope you enjoy!
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Programs & Services
135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (706) 549-4850
Bentley Adult Day Health
135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone: (706) 549-7301
Winder Adult Day Health
63 Lee Street, Winder, GA 30680
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Phone: (678) 425-0718
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