Widow Support Group
Everyday a wife, who may be your sister, mother, daughter, aunt, friend, or yourself, encounters the sudden reality that their loved one is no longer… Read More
A Conversation with Carolyn: A Look at Life After Downsizing
Carolyn Roper, an active member of the Atlanta Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, spent some time chatting with me about her personal experience with downsizing…. Read More
The Wonders of Music!
American musician Billy Joel once said “It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from,… Read More
COVID-19 is Here: How Older People and Caregivers Can Reduce Their Risk
You’ve likely heard the news: it’s no longer a matter of if we should expect a metro Atlanta outbreak of the disease caused by the… Read More
Are You a Superwoman Caregiver?
There is much to admire in Superwoman’s qualities but during a recent conversation with Dr. Kalisha Bonds, PhD, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Emory University Nell… Read More
The A-B-Cs of Advocacy: Stand Up for Aging Issues that Affect Us All
When you feel passionately about an issue, whether it’s housing, transportation, the needs of caregivers, or something else that affects the lives of people who… Read More
It’s Not Your Fault: Surviving the Devastation of Financial Exploitation
The poster in the hospital room was jarring. It asked: “Does your partner or caregiver take your money or Social Security, make you ask for… Read More
Voice Your Opinion on Important Issues for Older Persons
As the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the 10 county Atlanta region, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) administers comprehensive aging and disability services that… Read More
A Spotlight: Cherokee County’s Services for Older People
I recently chatted with Tim Morris, the Director of Cherokee County Senior Services, about his leadership style and future plans for Cherokee County. Morris embodies… Read More
What Social Isolation and Depression Look Like in Older People…and How to Help
Retirement. It’s a stage of life that many of us anticipate eagerly, complete with visions of re-dedicating our lives to passions like travel, the outdoors,… Read More
Gain Independence and Self-Empowerment with Travel Training
The RSVP program trains adults ages 55+ to share knowledge on important subjects with their peers to help them to make informed decisions and choices… Read More
The Truth About Opioids
We often hear “Opioid Epidemic” on the radio and read about it in the news headlines. The health field is now realizing the potential dangers… Read More
