Empowerline Blog

Celia Williams works for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) in Aging and Independence Services as an information and referral counselor for empowerline, which includes ARC’s Aging and [...]

Looking for ways to improve your overall health and well-being is essential, especially if you’re an older person. The good news is that living healthier doesn’t mean you have to completely [...]

What comes to mind when you hear the term “senior hunger”? I imagine, like most of us, you think of people over the age of 70 not having enough food. If so, you’re at least partially right. [...]

Why do I need a passcode? There are many reasons why you may want to put a passcode (sometimes called a pin) on your smartphone: it can help protect your data if your phone is stolen; it can keep [...]

Most of us want to stay in our communities as we age. We cherish our routines and connections with friends and services nearby. In a recent Metro Atlanta Speaks survey, 79% of residents 65 or [...]

What does it mean to be dementia friendly? One group of people from around the state, the Dementia Friendly Georgia Strategy group, is hoping to encourage communities, groups, and individuals to [...]

Nail salons defy any distinctions between women. Female paradigms crumble as women of every color, shape, age, and fashion orientation intersect while getting manicures and pedicures. During a [...]

For much of the United States, July brings hot and humid temperatures: the dog days of summer. Most people remember to heed safety tips when they are setting off fireworks or diving into a lake, [...]

You’ve heard of a caregiver. In fact, some of you may already be serving in this capacity. Caregivers are the “boots on the ground”, providing much needed services to those who are very young, [...]