A resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Maureen Muoneke earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology from the University of Maryland Medical Systems. Dr. Maureen Muoneke serves as a medical consultant to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency within Georgia’s Division of Aging Services (DAS).
The division exists to provide support to people with disabilities, at-risk individuals and the elderly, helping them live healthy and productive lives. A range of volunteer opportunities are presented by the DAS to assist elders including raising awareness about elder abuse. For example, volunteers who wish to be involved in providing community education are encouraged to contact the DAS to access materials and arrange speakers. Similarly, GeorgiaCares SHIP is a volunteer opportunity that involves educating the public. This role requires training and involves teaching people how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud and abuse.
The DAS encourages volunteers to work in the area of elder abuse and consumer fraud prevention through 12 programs offered by local state agencies focused on aging. Volunteers are needed to work at health fairs, act as an information resource over the phone, and to facilitate community presentations.
Prospective volunteers are encouraged to contact the DAS and speak to a volunteer coordinator to learn about the many volunteer options available in their local area.
