Aging in Place Archives - Empowerline

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

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

little kid sitting on a couch looking at a laptop computer on the coffee table

December 29, 2021 • In Aging in Place, Your Community

FaceTime Story Time, and Other Ways to Connect with Technology

I often wonder how people stayed in touch and felt connected with faraway family and friends before email and smartphones became so commonplace. Communications were… Read More

October 13, 2021 • In Aging in Place, Home, Managing a Disability

A Day in the Life of Ms. Esther

Ms. Esther, a 90 year-old retired Language Arts teacher, once enjoyed reading and needle work; activities she can no longer do because of glaucoma. Ms…. Read More

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