Knowledge Is Power
Family Resources & Guides
Navigating senior care can be overwhelming. These resources are here to help, whether you choose Front Porch or not.
Free Download: West Georgia Aging Resource Guide
A 20-page guide written by Front Porch of Bowdon, Aging Handbook: A Family Guide to Supporting an Aging Parent, for adult children who are noticing changes in an aging parent and are not sure what to do next. It will not tell you what decision to make. It will help you understand what you are seeing, how to talk about it, and what your options actually are.
What is inside:
- A self-assessment worksheet: which signs mean your parent may need more support now
- Word-for-word conversation starters for the talk most families keep putting off
- Plain-English cost ranges for every type of care, from in-home help to dementia care ($1,500 to $10,000+ per month depending on the level of support)
- What Medicare actually covers for long-term care, and what it does not (most families are surprised)
- A sibling coordination guide for when everyone has a different opinion
- A legal and financial planning checklist: Power of Attorney, Advance Directive, HIPAA release, and more
Helpful Articles for Families
Practical guidance written for Carroll County families navigating senior care decisions.
For Healthcare Professionals
For Discharge Planners, Case Managers, Social Workers, and Physicians
If you are placing a patient in West Georgia, here is what you need to know.
Who we accept: Seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, or significant cognitive decline who are medically stable. We are a secured building appropriate for residents who wander or are at fall risk. Residents do not need to be fully mobile, but we are not a facility. We do not provide IV medications, complex wound care, or ventilator management.
Who we do not accept: We are private pay only. Residents on active Medicaid are not eligible for placement.
Referral process: Call (770) 258-8600 directly. We will complete a phone screening and, if appropriate, arrange a rapid assessment and tour. Admissions decisions are typically made within 48 hours of initial contact for appropriate candidates.
Current availability: Limited. Call to verify before initiating a referral.
Senior Care Glossary
Senior care comes with a lot of terms. Here are the ones you’ll encounter most often, explained plainly.
Helpful External Resources
We recommend these reputable organizations for Georgia families navigating senior care decisions.
Georgia Department of Community Health: Healthcare Facility Regulation
Look up inspection records for any Georgia licensed personal care home.
Georgia Area Agencies on Aging
Free counseling to help Georgia seniors and families navigate care options and financial assistance programs.
Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter
24/7 helpline, local support groups, and caregiver education resources.
Veterans Benefits Administration: Aid & Attendance
Eligibility information for the VA pension benefit that helps pay for assisted living.