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
Here We Go ‘Round the Roundabout
Roundabouts. Traffic circles. Road circles… Whatever you want to call them, they’re on the rise across the United States and potentially in a community near… Read More
Communities of Strength Spotlight: Elisa Lassiter of ARC Connects Older Adults
In her day job at ARC, Elisa Lassiter works to connect older adults with community supports and services. And when she’s off the clock, serving… Read More
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
Volunteer Shirley Yearwood Enjoys Connecting One-on-One with Older Adults
Since retiring from the federal government a few years ago, Shirley Yearwood has found the time to volunteer at a food pantry and at a… Read More
Volunteer Jeff Bonnell Educates Fellow Older Adults on Hearing Loss
Empowerline volunteer Jeff Bonnell loves educating older adults about hearing loss. He has been doing this through Empowerline over the past five years. Older adults… Read More
What Happens When I Call Empowerline?
When you make a free phone call to Empowerline at (404) 463-3333, you will talk with a certified professional counselor who is trained to help… Read More
Volunteers are the Key to Success
Note from Empowerline: With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that people follow all CDC guidelines, including washing hands, wearing a mask, maintaining social… Read More
Connecting with Older People through Music
The Roswell Arts Fund is delivering a little bit of joy to local senior living centers with mobile musical performances. The performances deliver a moment… Read More
