Events

Sugar Hill Open House: Learn about and share your thoughts on the latest update to the Atlanta Region’s Plan.

Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP) program educates and trains adults to share knowledge and resources related to Aging.

Calling all family Caregiver! Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month by taking a moment for YOU! Pull back from your everyday responsibilities and connect with others who walk in your shoes. Season of HOPE and the Black Healers Collective present Caregiver Day Out Thanksgiving Experience, celebrating and giving thanks to the family caregivers doing marvelous works in their families. This free event includes a catered brunch, massages, art therapy, mindfulness exercises and self-care goodies!

In this half-day forum, participants will learn how to spot and prevent elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Think BIG is a conference for healthcare professionals. It is presented by Shepherd Center and the Brain Injury Association of Georgia (BIAG). This conference will provide clinical tools that rehabilitation professionals can use to improve their care of individuals with brain injury – from acute care through the transition back to the community. The day will conclude with a panel of providers discussing long-term care topics, such as family/caregiver considerations and how to plan for long-term special needs and financial…

As the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the 10 county Atlanta region, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) administers comprehensive aging and disability services that enable people to live in their homes and communities. The ARC AAA is adopting a new area plan for July 2020 through June 2024 to address the needs of the region's older persons, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. Attend a public hearing on February 4, 2020, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Atlanta Regional Commission,…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Area Agency on Aging’s Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP) program trains adults ages 55+ to present information on important topics that provide their peers with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions and choices. You do not have to be 55 to serve with us, but older adults are the focus of the work that we do. Our volunteers are educators or advocates – we seek people of passion, purpose, and energy to aid in our…

Visit this MARTA Pop-Up location to purchase reduced fare cards and Breeze cards and tickets. Eligible riders can also complete and submit applications for MARTA Mobility services. The following services will be available: Reduced Fare Cards (for eligible persons age 65+, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders)*, Breeze Cards, Breeze Tickets, Mobility Applications, and Scheduling and Route Information MARTA pop-up locations offer a more convenient option for bus-only riders, older persons, and commuters with disabilities who prefer not to wait…

The Emory Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Cascade UMC hosts a special screening event of the documentary, In Our Right Mind: Alzheimer's and Other Dementias' Impact in Communities of Color. It's written, produced and directed by journalist and lawyer, Renee Chenault Fattah. The film portrays stories about caregivers, people living with the disease, researchers and how it impacts communities of color along with what we can do to reduce the risk and how early diagnosis is the key.  …

The 2020 Barbara Pittard Payne Lectureship in Gerontology is free and open to the public. This event was established in honor of Dr. Barbara Payne-Stancil, founder and Director Emeriti of the Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University. The lectureship is pleased to announce Dr. Marie Bernard as this year's Distinguished Lecturer. Marie. A. Bernard, M.D., is the Deputy Director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), of the Department of Health and Human…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Area Agency on Aging’s Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP) program trains adults ages 55+ to present information on important topics that provide their peers with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions and choices. You do not have to be 55 to serve with us, but older adults are the focus of the work that we do. Our volunteers are educators or advocates – we seek people of passion, purpose, and energy to aid in our…

The theme for the 2020 conference is Aging 2020: Examining the Needs of Today’s Diverse Older Adults. We will focus on issues impacting our increasingly diverse and multicultural older adult population. We will examine current policies and explore challenges for the future. Nearly 3,000 attendees from across the nation and abroad attend the annual American Society on Aging (ASA) Aging in America Conference to learn, network, and participate in the largest multidisciplinary conference covering issues of aging and quality of…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Area Agency on Aging’s Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP) program trains adults ages 55+ to present information on important topics that provide their peers with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions and choices. You do not have to be 55 to serve with us, but older adults are the focus of the work that we do. Our volunteers are educators or advocates – we seek people of passion, purpose, and energy to aid in our…

Visit this MARTA Pop-Up location to purchase reduced fare cards and Breeze cards and tickets. Eligible riders can also complete and submit applications for MARTA Mobility services. The following services will be available: Reduced Fare Cards (for eligible persons age 65+, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders)*, Breeze Cards, Breeze Tickets, Mobility Applications, and Scheduling and Route Information MARTA pop-up locations offer a more convenient option for bus-only riders, older persons, and commuters with disabilities who prefer not to wait…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State, and AARP Georgia are partnering together to host a tele-town hall on May 21, 2020. Learn about tips on how to identify and avoid COVID-19 related scams. You will get the opportunity to connect with the speakers who will provide guidance on fraud prevention. Register free here.

Join the National Center on Elder Abuse as they host a webinar on June 15 which is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This national conversation will include partners throughout the Federal government voicing their innovations. Elder abuse is a global issue with global solutions. Several speakers will discuss trends and resources available to promote awareness on the topic, along with providing support and offering solutions in upholding justice for older Americans. Registration is required.

Register now for this free virtual conference! Family caregivers and elder care professionals are invited to join to network and discover resources in rural communities. It will take place on July 9-10 via Zoom at 10:30am and 2:00pm. There will be recorded presentations and a LIVE roundtable discussion. AARP Georgia is the presenting sponsor.