FaceTime Story Time, and Other Ways to Connect with Technology
I often wonder how people stayed in touch and felt connected with faraway family and friends before email and smartphones became so commonplace. Communications were… Read More
Here We Go ‘Round the Roundabout
Roundabouts. Traffic circles. Road circles… Whatever you want to call them, they’re on the rise across the United States and potentially in a community near… Read More
Refresh and Recharge on a Road Trip: Packing 101
So often when we drive to go on a trip, we are focused on getting to the destination in a timely manner that we forget… Read More
Empowerline Now Offers Ability to Search for Select Services
Empowerline’s website has a new look—including a feature which makes it easier for older persons, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers to find the information, resources,… Read More
Walk-a-what? What Walkability Means, and Why It’s So Important
You may have heard people talking about how walkable an area is (or isn’t) and how this impacts them. Then, you may have wondered what… Read More
The A-B-Cs of Advocacy: Stand Up for Aging Issues that Affect Us All
When you feel passionately about an issue, whether it’s housing, transportation, the needs of caregivers, or something else that affects the lives of people who… Read More
Older Americans Month 2019 – That’s a Wrap!
On May 7th, we gathered with over 80 others at the High Museum of Art to share food, drinks, and conversations about how we can… Read More
You’re Invited to Reimagine Aging at the High Museum of Art
Every May, we celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM), and this year, the theme is “Connect. Create. Contribute.” Personally, I love a good theme, whether it’s… Read More
Don’t Be Fooled: That’s Not a Real Email
We all know how important it is to keep yourself safe online, but scammers are becoming so sophisticated that it can be challenging to decipher… Read More
Dementia: What’s the Latest?
This person is Victoria Helmly, and I had the opportunity to ask her a handful of my biggest questions about Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias…. Read More
Event Highlight: Profiles in Positive Aging
Every year, Leading Age Georgia compiles profiles of individuals from all socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds who exemplify positive aging.
Driverless Cars – the Future is Near
While we might not be in the Jetsons’ version of the future with flying cars yet, we are getting closer to a future with driverless vehicles.
