Resources for Older Driver Safety Month
According to National Institute on Aging, there are four main challenges that older drivers (ages 65+) may face on the road: Trouble seeing Trouble hearing Dementia’s effects on driving Slower […]
Things You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s
Did you know that 6.5 million Americans, or 1 in 9, are living with Alzheimer’s disease right now? Of those, 73% are ages 75 or older, and two thirds of […]
AgeWell Atlanta Supports Family Caregivers
Every November, the world celebrates National Family Caregivers Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing and honoring caregivers across the country. Caregiving is a tireless, often thankless job, and those […]
Common Myths About Hospice Care
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month. If you or a loved one in your life is considering hospice or palliative care, it’s important to know the differences […]
AgeWell Atlanta Celebrates Active Aging Week 2022
AgeWell Atlanta is celebrating Active Aging Week! Taking place October 3 through October 9 this year, Active Aging Week is meant to empower and inspire, and show the world that […]
Meet Lauri Cohen, New AgeWell Atlanta Concierge
Happy Rosh Hashanah! In honor of the New Year, we are thrilled to spotlight the newest AgeWell Atlanta team member: Lauri Cohen! A New Year means New Beginnings, but Lauri […]
High Holy Day Memories: Yes, it is the food!
Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain Memory plays a big role for the Jewish people. Several of our holidays, I.e., Hanukkah and Passover, give us the opportunities to recall and […]
Grandparents Day 2022: How AgeWell Atlanta Helps
We all love our grandparents. From their storytelling skills, to their warm hugs, and their love of their grandchildren, grandparents give so much back to the world and their families. […]
In Person Senior Day is Back for 2022!
Senior Day at the MJCCA, one of AgeWell Atlanta’s most popular and beloved events, is finally back in person! On Monday, September 12 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, attendees […]
The Magic of Music and Memory
By JF&CS Marketing Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) Atlanta, a partner of AgeWell Atlanta, is proud to offer Music and Memory as part of their programs for memory support […]
6 Ways a Caregiver Can Care for Themselves
More Americans than ever before are caring for an older adult spouse, family member or friend. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, almost a third of American households include a […]
Top Exercise Programs To Keep A Seniors Heart Healthy
February is the month of love and romance. Valentine’s Day brings to mind images of paper hearts, heart-shaped balloons, heart-shaped candy, etc. It’s no wonder that Congress and the American […]
Four Tips When Looking for a Place to Rent
By JF&CS Marketing: In Conversation with Jean Cohen, HomeShareAtl The Manager of HomeShareATL, Jean Cohen has a lot of experience with coordinating rental housing. She gave us some tips of […]
JF&CS’ Brain Health Bootcamp Keep Seniors Sharp and Social
By JF&CS Marketing Our brain is at the center of everything we do. Whether we are doing work that we love, enjoying hobbies, playing with our children or enjoying time […]
5 Ways To Help Seniors To Socialize
According to the National Institute on Aging, nearly 13.8 million Americans 65 and older live alone. That’s 30% of the country’s senior population. On one hand, it’s terrific that they […]
ElliQ: Offering At-Home Health, Companionship, and Empowerment to Older Adults
Aviv Older Adult Services at JF&CS is excited introduce ElliQ to Atlanta as another tool to help older adults live at home independently. 90% of adults choose to be able to […]
Five Resources for Older Drivers
Five Resources for Older Drivers and Options for When It’s Time to Stop Driving When people think of December, they think of holiday shopping, winter vacations, and the cold weather […]
Fall is a Time For Seniors to Get Active
The fall season is known for many things—the changing leaves, football, holidays, and more. In the AgeWell Atlanta community, it’s also full of fun events for older adults! Staying active […]
When to Consider Assisted Living
Aging isn’t easy. Caring for an older adult isn’t easy either. There are the health challenges, managing medications, keeping them safe and occupying their time. Because of these stressors, at […]
Against the Odds
The Best Things You Can Do Right Now to Prevent Falling Every second of every day an older adult falls. One out of five of these falls results in a […]
