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Christine Carroll with mixed media artwork

May 25, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Community

Aging My Way: Talking Retirement with Christine Carroll

May is Older Americans Month (OAM), and the theme this year is “Age My Way.” That’s why we are bringing you stories from across metro… Read More

A man stands with his hands on his hips in the middle of a verdant rose garden. The roses that surround him are yellow, pink, and red.

May 18, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Community, Your Home

Aging My Way: Vijay Perumbeti Stays Curious & Learning

May is Older Americans Month (OAM), and the theme this year is “Age My Way.” That’s why we are bringing you stories from across metro… Read More

A group of hikers in jackets and carrying hiking poles poses for a photo in front of a bunch of trees. It looks cold outside.

May 11, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Community

Aging My Way: Dave Bohanon and the East Cobb Hiking Group

May is Older Americans Month (OAM), and the theme this year is “Age My Way.” That’s why we are bringing you stories from across metro… Read More

An older woman holds a tablet in front of her face. Behind her, a younger woman reaches out to point out something on the tablet.

April 20, 2022 • In Caregiving, Managing a Chronic Disease, Managing a Disability, Resources, Your Home

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Georgia’s Caregiving Shortage

Did you know the United States is experiencing a caregiving shortage? Paid caregivers, such as personal care aides, home health aides, and nursing assistants all… Read More

Mildred sits cross legged on a yoga mat with her eyes closed. Her hands are pressed together in front of her.

April 6, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Community

Active Atlantan: A Conversation with Mildred Schmelz

Portraits of Resilience: Metro Atlantans Share their Stories of Life during the Pandemic For adults ages 65 and older, the past two years have been… Read More

Brenda stands surrounded by her friends at the senior center. Everyone stands side by side.

March 30, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Community

Finding Social and Spiritual Outlets with Brenda Barber

Portraits of Resilience: Metro Atlantans Share their Stories of Life during the Pandemic For adults ages 65 and older, the past two years have been… Read More

Salvador stands in front of his painting of poppies on a grassy background

March 23, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Home

A Portrait of Tranquility: A Visit with Salvador Soltero

Portraits of Resilience: Metro Atlantans Share their Stories of Life during the Pandemic For adults ages 65 and older, the past two years have been… Read More

A group of people stand outside of a red brick building and pose for the camera.

March 16, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Community, Your Home

Forging New Connections: a Conversation with Lois Ricci

Portraits of Resilience: Metro Atlantans Share their Stories of Life during the Pandemic For adults ages 65 and older, the past two years have been… Read More

Two women wrap their arms around each other for a picture in their living room.

March 9, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Home

“Sister, Can We Talk?” a Chat with Jonell Clark

Portraits of Resilience: Metro Atlantans Share their Stories of Life during the Pandemic For adults ages 65 and older, the past two years have been… Read More

March 2, 2022 • In Aging in Place, Your Community, Your Health

Aging and Independence Services: a Q&A with Becky Kurtz

As Metro Atlanta’s Area Agency on Aging, ARC Serves Needs of Older Residents As the planning agency for the Atlanta region, the Atlanta Regional Commission… Read More

A MARTA Reach van sits with its doors open in a parking lot.

February 23, 2022 • In News, Transportation Options, Your Community

Expanding Horizons: MARTA Reach & Accessible Transit

MARTA ridesharing may be coming to a community near you! This upcoming March, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) plans to unveil its newest… Read More

A group of three older adults gather around a desktop computer. They look intently at the screen.

February 9, 2022 • In Your Community

Connecting All Ages in All Places: Grace Clucas & the American Connection Corps

To address multifaceted issues like the digital divide, a diversity of tactics is required. That’s why programs like the American Connection Corps (ACC), which trains… Read More

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