Case Management Resources

Case Management at Atlanta Neuroscience Institute

At ANI, we provide in-house Case Management services to help our patients and their families navigate challenges that may arise due to their diagnosis. If you have any questions or need any assistance with accessing resources and services, do not hesitate to contact our Case Management team.

Debbie Means

Sydney Barnes

Community Resources / Nonprofit Organizations

Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

For aging/disabled individuals, AAA serves as an access point for information and connection to community-based programs and services. If you live in the metro Atlanta region, your designated AAA is Empowerline. For all other Georgia counties, you can find your AAA at https://aging.georgia.gov/locations.

Empowerline

Phone: 404-463-3333

Locations: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fulton, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale County

Alzheimer’s Association

Helpline: 1-800-272-3900

Providing: Support Groups, Social Engagement Program, Free online library and virtual education programs

Meals on Wheels

Cobb County: 770-528-5364
Cherokee County: 770-345-5320
Clayton County: 770-603-4050
DeKalb County: 770-322-2950
Douglas County: 770-489-3106
Fulton County: 404-351-3889
Gwinnett County: 770-881-2134
Hall County: 770-503-3330
Henry County: 770-288-6974

For all other counties, you can go to the MOW website to find a program in your area

Respite Care Atlanta

Phone: 404-591-4365

Adult day respite program for individuals with dementia. This program operates three days a week from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Call RCA for info on how to apply)

Sixty Plus Services @ Piedmont Atlanta

Helpline: 404-605-3867

Providing: Geriatric Social Work, Dementia Support Program , Educational workshops , Support groups for caregivers

Durable Medical Equipment

Offer: 3 in 1 bedside commode, Canes, Hospital bed, Hoyer lift, Shower chair/tub transfer bench, Walkers and Rollators, Wheelchairs and Scooters

For wheelchair orders, patients are required to go through a seating clinic. This includes a physical therapy evaluation, technology therapist evaluation, and a face to face appt with our Nurse Practitioner. Please contact your case manager for wheelchair orders or further information regarding this process.

Not all DME is covered by Medicare. Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) is a nonprofit organization that sells refurbished medical equipment. FODAC can be a great resource for accessing equipment at a lower cost.

FODAC

Phone: 770-491-9014

Website: https://fodac.org/

At Home Care

At home care offers nursing care, personal care assistance, and companion/sitter services. These services include assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, etc.), nursing services, transportation, and help with household tasks. At home care is an out-of-pocket cost. The only at home care that is typically covered by insurance is skilled nursing care, which requires a doctor’s order. For questions about coverage, please contact your case manager.

Below is a list of home care providers in the Atlanta area. Additional home care providers can be found through your county Area Agency on Aging.

Complete Care Atlanta
770-551-9533

Right At Home
404-522-0029

Senior Solutions Health Care
404-266-8773

Visiting Nurse
404-215-6000

Long-term Care

Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)

Assisted living communities provide services including medication management, meals, and assistance with ADLs like grooming, bathing, and toileting. Assisted living is private pay. For lower income individuals, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging for information on Medicaid programs that can provide financial assistance for assisted living.

Memory Care

Some ALF have designated memory care units. There are also facilities that are entirely memory care communities. In a memory care environment, the same basic services as assisted living are provided. However, memory care offers specialized care to seniors with memory loss, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia. Like assisted living, memory care is private pay. You can search for memory care communities at the ALF link above.

Family Medical Leave Act

Family members caring for a loved one may qualify for up to 12 weeks of FMLA, which is time off from work to assist with transportation and provide help with activities of daily living. Please contact your case manager for more information or assistance with applying for FMLA through your employer.

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes offer a higher level of care than assisted living by providing 24-hour nursing care to individuals with severe cognitive or physical conditions. Nursing homes may also offer rehabilitative services, including occupational, physical, speech and respiratory therapy. Nursing homes generally accept Medicaid or private pay. To check eligibility requirements or begin the application for nursing home Medicaid, you can contact your county DFCS office.