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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

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

November 17, 2021 • In Active Aging, Home

Ginger Finds Joy in Grandparenthood

Ginger Schilling, 71, is a former library aid at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic School in Hapeville, GA. She has dedicated over three decades at… Read More

Women exercise in a group aerobics class

September 22, 2021 • In Active Aging, Health, Managing a Chronic Disease

Learn about Living Well

The holidays are right around the corner, and this year more families will gather, more parties will be planned, and more holiday treats baked. The… Read More

July 14, 2021 • In Active Aging

Go Take a Forest Bath

When I am in a forest, I view the world with wonder. I wonder how a tree can grow so crooked and still thrive. I… Read More

April 22, 2021 • In Active Aging, Community, Your Community

Volunteer David Bohanon Loves Taking Groups for Long Hikes

This past year, the hiking group for older adults that Empowerline volunteer David Bohanon started in 2018 has grown in popularity. In the early months… Read More

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