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Before we knew about COVID-19, I was living the life of a grad student at the University of Florida, where I am pursuing an MBA. I volunteered with the Gator track team, was active with my [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Here’s how it works: Instead of just visiting amazon.com, you’ll have to type smile.amazon.com into your internet browser. Everything about the site is the same, except that for any purchase you [...]

It’s the end of a workday in Atlanta. I meet Karen Varsha, a 67-year old semi-retired photographer, at our old stomping grounds: the Einstein Bagels in Midtown. It was here that Karen gathered [...]

February is American Health Month! While February is almost over, it is never too late to take small steps towards improved heart health. Get outside to stroll around your neighborhood, walk the [...]

Twenty-six years ago, Karen Gross and Marg Lambert cut the ribbon to an Atlanta location of the maker-to-market store known as Ten Thousand Villages. Together, they sometimes traveled to retreats [...]