Providing Positive Lifestyles for Adults 55 and Older
Golden Opportunities is an innovative
non-profit service of The Medical Center of Central Georgia committed
to a better quality of life for people 55 and older. Combining the
expertise of professional staff and volunteers, our goal is to help
older adults and their families enhance their lifestyle by remaining
independent, healthy and active. Golden Opportunities offers a wide
variety of services such as educational programs, information and
referral services, plus volunteer services, most of which are free to
the community. Golden Opportunities also offers free membership to
those who participate in their activities, which includes local
merchant discounts, benefits at The Medical Center and special
activities.
Educational Services
"Learning for Life" programs and activities
include:
Health education classes and seminars
Community, church and civic group presentations
Exercise classes
Defensive Driving classes
Free health screenings
Social activities
Resource Library Travel
Volunteer Services
Services available include:
Transportation to healthcare appointments
Grocery and pharmacy shopping
Checkbook maintenance
Telephone "checkup" calls
Medicare and supplemental health insurance counseling
Assistance with living wills, durable medical, and power of attorney
Information and Referral Services
Information and Referral Services include:
Community resources
Care options for those caring for older family members
Retirement planning
Issues of concern in the aging process
Medicare and long term care insurance
Physician referrals
So, get the
"advantage." Call Golden Opportunities at (478) 757-7817 or go by the office at
3797 Northside Dr. (Wellness Center), Macon, GA 31210 for your
application.