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COVID-19 Coronavirus Information for People in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19 and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public.
Pandemic Planning
Nancy Messonnier, director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases on the topic of the Coronavirus, “It’s not so much of a question of if this will happen in this country anymore but a question of when this will happen.” What can you do to protect your family from a pandemic?
Holiday Hours for Health Force of Georgia
During the 2019 Holiday season, the office schedule for Health Force of Georgia is as follows:
Dec. 24th Christmas Eve:
Closed at noon
Dec. 25th Christmas:
Closed all-day
Dec. 31st New Year’s Eve:
Closed at noon
Jan. 1st New Year’s Day:
Closed all-day
We can still be reached 24/7 by calling the office number and leaving a message with the answering service: 770-458-8500.
Planning for Care Over the Holidays
The holidays are the time to gather, celebrate, and plan the care for your loved ones. How can you help if you live far away? Stop feeling guilty or worrying about the care your loved one needs. Health Force of Georgia fills the gaps in care so that your family member can remain in their home. Gift Cards from Health Force of Georgia are a great gift for when you cannot be there or to give respite to daily caregivers when they need a break.
Health Force of Georgia Honors and Serves Our Veterans
To serve our country is one of the greatest honors ever. Let us remember that not all who served made it home and many who made it home need to be served. Health Force of Georgia is honored to serve our veterans.
2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Georgia Chapter
Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic. Here are some of the facts from the national Alzheimer’s Association:
- Every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States
- More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s
- One in 3 seniors dies from Alzheimer’s or another dementia
What Can You Do?
You can help the Alzheimer’s Association by sponsoring a participant or becoming a walker for the 2 to 3-mile event.
Are You Looking for a Rewarding Caregiver Career?
Are you a nurse, certified nursing assistant, patient care technician or assistant, certified medical assistant? Do you have an MA or MS in Nursing? Are you looking for a rewarding caregiver career? Health Force of Georgia has opportunities for you to work full-time, part-time, weekdays, nights or weekends with flexible shifts close to your home…
We Honor the Alzheimer’s Caregivers on The Longest Day
On June 21st — the summer solstice — we honor and acknowledge what the caregivers do to help our loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. It is never an easy task taking care of a person who has memory impairment…
Deaths Caused by Alzheimer’s Disease Rising Rapidly in Georgia
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating illness that progresses over time. Its impact is felt across the state of Georgia by thousands of families. In fact, the number of Georgia residents dying from Alzheimer’s is growing at a rapid pace that exceeds the national average.
