Senior Hunger: What It Means, and What You Can Do
What comes to mind when you hear the term “senior hunger”? I imagine, like most of us, you think of people over the age of… Read More
How-To: Lock Your Smartphone
Why do I need a passcode? There are many reasons why you may want to put a passcode (sometimes called a pin) on your smartphone:… Read More
What It Takes to Create Lifelong Communities in the Atlanta Region
Most of us want to stay in our communities as we age. We cherish our routines and connections with friends and services nearby. In a… Read More
Dementia Friendly Communities Taking Shape in Georgia
What does it mean to be dementia friendly? One group of people from around the state, the Dementia Friendly Georgia Strategy group, is hoping to… Read More
An Encounter with Greatness: Training Beside the US Dragon Boat 60+ Team
We all stopped and watched as they flew by our boat. Their boats literally sliced through the water leaving a wake as they passed. Their… Read More
Older Americans Month 2019 – That’s a Wrap!
On May 7th, we gathered with over 80 others at the High Museum of Art to share food, drinks, and conversations about how we can… Read More
Rides to Wellness in Atlanta
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that “health is not merely the absence of disease, but is the state of complete physical, mental and social… Read More
You’re Invited to Reimagine Aging at the High Museum of Art
Every May, we celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM), and this year, the theme is “Connect. Create. Contribute.” Personally, I love a good theme, whether it’s… Read More
Preventing Homelessness in Atlanta: Back on My Feet
It’s the end of a workday in Atlanta. I meet Karen Varsha, a 67-year old semi-retired photographer, at our old stomping grounds: the Einstein Bagels… Read More
Preventing Homelessness in Atlanta: Gateway Center
Gateway Center’s lobby was abuzz with activity one rainy February morning in Atlanta. A group of regular volunteers were serving hot food to residents and… Read More
Smart Growth: Why You May Want Apartments in Your Neighborhood
During a recent visit, my friend Deb felt very disgruntled with the mayor of her city. “He said my town’s new proposed development is ‘Smart… Read More
Antiquing in Atlanta
Twenty-six years ago, Karen Gross and Marg Lambert cut the ribbon to an Atlanta location of the maker-to-market store known as Ten Thousand Villages. Together,… Read More
