Lonely No More
When Lisa Dietrich first heard about Empowerline’s One2One Program, she thought it just might be the answer to shaking the loneliness she’d been experiencing recently…. Read More
Atlanta Regional Commission Strengthens Commitment to LGBTQ+ Older Adults
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Aging & Independence Services Department, the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Strengthens Commitment to LGBTQ+ Older Adults… Read More
How Senior Week at the Capitol Contributed to New Funding for Aging Services
It’s no secret that Georgia’s population is growing older and it’s doing so quickly. In fact, by 2030, more than 20 percent of Georgians will… Read More
I Cannot Walk, But I Am Lucky
Note: Nora Super is a respected thought leader, frequent speaker, and prolific writer on the ups & downs of aging, mental and physical health, and… Read More
Glaucoma Awareness, History, and You
It’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a perfect time to go get those eyes checked. More than 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and… Read More
ARC’s Home and Community Based Services Retreat
Earlier this month, ARC’s Aging and Independence Services Provider Network team hosted its first Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) retreat in about eight years with… Read More
Redetermination for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® Taking Place in Georgia
Millions of Georgians rely on Medicaid to stay healthy. If you are one of them, you should know that the state is currently reviewing the… Read More
Serving Caregivers in Honor of Ms. Rosalynn Carter
On November 4th, ARC’s Empowerline and the Georgia Care-Net Coalition co-hosted an event with Second Wind Dreams and the Rosalynn Carter Institute called “Help for… Read More
Debunking Common Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. While many people use the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, they are not the same. Dementia is the umbrella… Read More
ARC and Empowerline Celebrate First Year as Participant at Pride Festival
It was a fabulous event as ARC and Empowerline participated in the 2023 Atlanta Pride Festival in October. Despite the unusually cool temperatures, thousands were… Read More
Break Your Fall: Falls Prevention Week 2023 Tips
September was Falls Prevention Month, and we’re taking the opportunity to highlight this urgent issue and provide tips for reducing the risk of injury. Much… Read More
United States Capitol Hill Visits
The USAging Policy Briefing and Capitol Hill Visits were held in April 2023 with attendees from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Legacy Link Area… Read More
