Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging

We have a wonderful Center for Active Living class coming up with the Aging and Disability Resource Connection on March 5th. We hope to see you on the 5th! Join us on the 5th by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81232135912

Please join us during our virtual public hearing on Wednesday, 1/6/2020 at 10:00am.

Did you miss the CO-AGE meeting today? Don't worry!! You can still watch below to hear more about our 2021 Priority Issues and for an update from DHS Commissioner, Robyn Crittenden, and DAS Director, Abby Cox.

Georgia’s churches, synagogues, masjids, temples and other faith-based organizations are aging as the state’s population grows older. Tell us how the Georgia De...partment of Human Services and your local Area Agency on Aging can help you meet the needs of your older members. Take our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DZCGPB See more

Join us for a "Talk with the Experts: How What we Eat Affects our Brains", live webinar on June 18! Panelists include Chef Hugh Acheson, Dr. Lisa Renzi-Hammond ...with UGA College of Public Health , Renae Brown, dietitian from @GeorgiaDeparmentofHumanServices. To register, call 800-272-3900. Or learn more at https://bit.ly/2ARz41p See more

The Georgia shelter-in-place order for older adults, and those who are medically fragile, continues through June 12. We have a comprehensive list of resources a...vailable to help you. And, as always, please reach out to us at 706-549-4850 should you need any assistance during this time. https://www.accaging.org/covid-19-resources/ See more

This May, we celebrate Older Americans Month. #TellYourStory #OAM2020

https://www.smpresource.org/Handler.ashx COVID-19 Consumer Tip Sheet Tips for Protecting Yourself and Medicare

Alzheimer’s Association offers virtual programs The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is now offering virtual programs, such as yoga and a monthl...y luncheon. There’s no reason we can’t still enjoy these activities together, said Early Stage Program Manager Mary Caldwell. Social engagement and support is critical to our attendees and an essential element of what we do here. The first virtual picnic occurred Friday, March 26 and was set up through a cloud-based video conferencing service called Blue Jeans. Virtual sessions of gentle yoga with Kathy Alvarez focuses on fundamentals such as meditation and breathing techniques. Caldwell is also working with the High Museum of Art to offer virtual tours of the museum. To help family caregivers navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association has also offered additional guidance to families at alz.org/COVID19 The Alzheimer’s Association remains committed to doing our part to provide much-needed access to education and other resources while we are all in this crisis, said Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter Director Linda Davidson. In addition to the virtual classes, the Alzheimer’s Association offers online community resources at alz.org. According to the organization, More than 150,000 Georgia residents are living with Alzheimer’s, which is the fifth-leading cause of death in the state. In 2019, friends and family of those with Alzheimer’s in Georgia provided an estimated 615 million hours of unpaid care. The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides patient and family services, education, and advocacy throughout. For more information, visit www.alz.org/georgia or call (800) 272-3900. See more