Budget Cuts Hurt Seniors – Senior Day at the Capitol

Like so many other states, Georgia has made many budget cuts that affect seniors.  If you live outside of Georgia, and you care for an elderly person who depends on state funds, you may want to check and see how those cuts will affect your family.

The following information is from a flyer that I received from the Cobb Senior Day Center that my sister Gladys attends.  The program director asked me to share this information on A Caregiver’s Journal.  If you live in the metro Atlanta area, you might want to make an effort to attend this event or contact your legislator.

Be There 4 Seniors

Eliminating vital supports that keep older adults active and healthy costs Georgia more money.  Limiting support for family caregivers overburdens families who then turn to the State for care.  When informal caregiving is not supported, Georgia’s burden increases through:

• Lost productivity in the workplace
• Increased demands on Medicaid
• Increased demands on long-term care systems

Senior Day @ the Capitol
Wednesday, February 25
9 AM – 2 PM
(Bus will board at 9 AM, Lunch on your own)

Free transportation provided for participants of Cobb Senior Services’ programs.  Reservations on 1st Come, 1st Served basis.  Call 770-528-1447 for reservations and information.

Georgia Council on Aging encourages seniors, adult children and caregivers of senior services to contact your State Representative and State Senator to voice your concerns about budget cuts that will affect programs and services for the 55+ population.

To find your legislator in Georgia, log onto:  www.sos.georgia.gov/elections/polllocator/PollLocator.aspx.  Click your district and the Senator’s name will pop up.  Click on District # and look up your representative.

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