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A woman wearing an orange vest uses a grabber to pick up trash in a park and put it in a trashbag.

August 17, 2022 • In News, Resources, Services, Your Home

City Angels: Saving the Day for Jonesboro Seniors

April showers bring May flowers, but it also brings grass and weeds that grow all summer long. What happens when you can no longer mow… Read More

August 3, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Caregiving, Managing a Chronic Disease, Managing a Disability, Your Health

Protecting My Brain

Americans of all ages value their independence, including older adults. Specifically, older adults value the ability to age in the place they call home rather… Read More

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

A Daughter’s Experience with Caregiving: Lewy Body Dementia

Before her mother died at age 83 in January 2021, Bonnie Manns Roache spent years caring for her. Following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia,… Read More

The photo is of someone performing diamond painting. A hand holds a small tool and transfers plastic jewels from a shallow tray onto a picture of a tree.

July 6, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Your Home

Diamond Painting – An Easy to Learn Crafting Project

I was visiting a senior center and observed a lady working on a craft I had never seen before. The picture she was creating was… Read More

Lupa and her husband pose for a photo.A little dog sits in her lap.

June 22, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Managing a Chronic Disease, Your Community

Aging While Trans

In recent years, public understanding and support of transgender (also known as “trans”) people and the issues that impact them has generally grown. However, misconceptions… Read More

Row of colorful houses with street trees in front of them

June 8, 2022 • In Aging in Place, Resources, Services, Your Health

Pinkie’s Success Story

Empowerline receives hundreds of calls each week from, caregivers, professionals, and other callers seeking information and resources on an expansive array of topics. One of… Read More

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

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