More Local Produce Please!
There are few things I like more than a farmer’s market or roadside farm stand. My husband knows this well, and when on trips together,… Read More
Here We Go ‘Round the Roundabout
Roundabouts. Traffic circles. Road circles… Whatever you want to call them, they’re on the rise across the United States and potentially in a community near… Read More
Go Take a Forest Bath
When I am in a forest, I view the world with wonder. I wonder how a tree can grow so crooked and still thrive. I… 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
Communities of Strength Spotlight: Elisa Lassiter of ARC Connects Older Adults
In her day job at ARC, Elisa Lassiter works to connect older adults with community supports and services. And when she’s off the clock, serving… Read More
Volunteer David Bohanon Loves Taking Groups for Long Hikes
This past year, the hiking group for older adults that Empowerline volunteer David Bohanon started in 2018 has grown in popularity. In the early months… Read More
Volunteer Shirley Yearwood Enjoys Connecting One-on-One with Older Adults
Since retiring from the federal government a few years ago, Shirley Yearwood has found the time to volunteer at a food pantry and at a… Read More
Volunteer Jeff Bonnell Educates Fellow Older Adults on Hearing Loss
Empowerline volunteer Jeff Bonnell loves educating older adults about hearing loss. He has been doing this through Empowerline over the past five years. Older adults… 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
What Happens When I Call Empowerline?
When you make a free phone call to Empowerline at (404) 463-3333, you will talk with a certified professional counselor who is trained to help… Read More
Empowerline Now Offers Ability to Search for Select Services
Empowerline’s website has a new look—including a feature which makes it easier for older persons, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers to find the information, resources,… Read More
