United States Capitol Hill Visits
The USAging Policy Briefing and Capitol Hill Visits were held in April 2023 with attendees from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Legacy Link Area… Read More
Regional Snapshot: Exploring Aging Trends in Metro Atlanta
May 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the first national celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). In honor of this momentous occasion, the Regional Snapshot… Read More
Everyday Makeup for Aging Skin
Looking for some basic tips on how to apply everyday makeup to mature skin? Many people assume that just because they’re older that makeup will… Read More
Updated Booster Is Newest Tool to Fight COVID-19 for Adults Ages 60+
The COVID-19 pandemic has been around for so long that we can sometimes forget that Americans are still being hospitalized with COVID-19 and dying every… Read More
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
Expanding Horizons: MARTA Reach & Accessible Transit
MARTA ridesharing may be coming to a community near you! This upcoming March, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) plans to unveil its newest… Read More
An Artist’s Journey
I recently visited Fredericka (Freddie) Flynt to learn about her life as an artist. I was particularly intrigued to hear about her traveling the world… Read More
Partnering to Improve Diabetes Care
Chronic diseases, diabetes, and arthritis contribute to 95% of healthcare expenditures among older adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cardiovascular… Read More
Staffer Embraces Her Hispanic Heritage
Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Aging & Independence Services Group liaison engages clients with her bilingual skills, celebrates the country where her parents come from. Growing… Read More
Refresh and Recharge on a Road Trip: Packing 101
So often when we drive to go on a trip, we are focused on getting to the destination in a timely manner that we forget… Read More
Communities of Strength Spotlight: Joy Hutcherson of ARC Lends a Helping Hand
For the past three years, ARC staffer Joy Hutcherson has been visiting regularly with her neighbor, who is in her 80s. Her neighbor’s son is… Read More
COVID-19 Reflections: When Will It Be My Turn for the Vaccination?
Somewhere around the age of two years old, we start to learn the necessity of patience and waiting your turn. It was a hard lesson… Read More
