2007 News Archives
Wear Purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 13, 2007 – The Division of Aging Services (DAS) Adult Protective Services program is encouraging Georgians to wear purple June 15 to promote the second annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is an international observance and Georgia is joining other states, countries and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in recognizing, honoring and raising awareness of disabled adults and persons 65 and older who suffer in silence because of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
The new Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare replaces Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney
October 16, 2007 – The Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) informs Georgians that as of July 1, 2007, the new Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare has replaced the Georgia laws on the Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. This document combines the characteristics of both the living will and the durable power of attorney for healthcare and still allows people to choose for themselves the medical care they want when they are no longer able to communicate with doctors or family. Those persons who already had living wills and/or durable powers of attorney for healthcare are allowed to keep the forms that they have and they are still legally binding until they are revoked.
Seniors' opinions help shape Community Care Services Program
May 30, 2007 – A state program that helps seniors continue living in their own homes will use feedback from recipients, their families, and other Georgians to plan services for the next five years, according to the Georgia Division of Aging Services (DAS). DAS’ Community Care Services Program helps Medicaid-eligible individuals who cannot perform activities of daily living to continue living in their homes and communities and avoid placement in a nursing home.
Remember safety while keeping warm this winter
January 16, 2007 – (Editorial) I was sadden by the death of two Polk County residents from carbon monoxide poisoning as reported in Heath Hooper’s article in the Rome News-Tribune January 3 ("Officials: Heating care urged especially carbon monoxide safety"). Some safety tips and information on heating can help our older adults stay safe and healthy this winter.
Planning for long-term care is very timely
February 1, 2007 - Mary MacDonald’s article “DeKalb’s haven for senior citizens looks for independence” (Metro Section, January 24) is very timely, coinciding with Georgia’s launch of “Own Your Future,” a campaign to educate midlife Americans about the importance of long-term care planning.
October is Protecting Older Americans from Fraud Month and GeorgiaCares is offering tips to seniors on avoiding being victims
October 17, 2007 - October is Protecting Older Americans from Fraud Month and the Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) GeorgiaCares program is offering tips to seniors on how to avoid being victims. Seniors are often the targets of identity theft involving Social Security and Medicare numbers, with fraudulent charges appearing on their bills.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and DHR is urging Georgians to report elder abuse in the community
October 18, 2007 – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is urging mandatory reporters and all Georgians to report any known or suspected incidents of abuse against elderly and disabled adults living in the community to Adult Protective Services (APS) toll-free at 1-888-774-0152 or 404-657-5250 in Metro Atlanta.
November is National Diabetes Month and DHR is offering tips to help older adults manage diabetes
November 14, 2007 – November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death and it affects millions of Americans of all ages. There isn’t a cure yet, but it can be managed by individuals taking an active role in their own health. Nationally, there are 20.8 million children and adults with diabetes. The disease affects 10.3 million aged 60 or older, or 20.9 percent of all people in this age group, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Fact Sheet. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is offering tips to help older adults manage their diabetes.
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November 15, 2007 – There are more than 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and an estimated 11 to 16 million will have Alzheimer’s by the year 2050. Over 160,000 people in Georgia have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and 70 percent of them are cared for at home. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and the Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) urges Georgians to reflect on those suffering from the disease, their families, and caregivers.
Ninety-four percent of Georgia's nursing homes have signed up to participate in the Advancing Excellence Campaign
June 20, 2007 – Ninety-four percent of Georgia’s nursing homes have signed up to participate in the "Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes" campaign that is being promoted by the Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program to improve quality of life and care in nursing homes. The campaign promotes excellence in caregiving, acknowledges the critical role staff have in providing care, and monitors key indicators of quality. The Georgia LTCO program advocates for residents rights in long-term care facilities, and is participating in the campaign by encouraging residents and their families to join these quality improvement efforts.
National Adult Protective Services practitioners and business leaders to meet in Atlanta for 18th Annual NAPSA Conference
August 31, 2007 – Business leaders and practitioners who share the common goal of protecting older adults and persons with disabilities who are victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation will meet for the 18th annual National Adult Protection Services Association (NAPSA) Conference September 4-7, 2007, in the International Tower at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta. There will be more than 35 workshops, two plenary sessions, and an opening pre-conference event.
Medicare beneficiaries can contact the GeorgiaCares Ship Program with their health insurance questions
Novermber 8, 2007 - The Division of Aging Services (DAS) GeorgiaCares program is encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to contact their State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) before making any changes to their prescription drug plan or health care insurance. SHIP can provide information about all options available to help them make the most informed decision. Medicare Part D open enrollment starts November 15, 2007.
Medicare Part D may be in your future if you are nearing age 65
October 30, 2007 - As older adults get closer to age 65, they will need to make choices about their Medicare coverage and prescription plan options, because Medicare Part D may be in their future. Enrolling in Medicare will depend on an individual’s circumstances. Part A is for hospitalization, Part B is for doctor’s visits, and Part D is for prescription drug coverage. The Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services’ (DAS) GeorgiaCares program is encouraging older adults nearing age 65 to consider their options for prescription drug coverage during the Medicare Part D open enrollment period, November 15 through December 31, 2007.
Local Georgian receives NAPSA President's Award
September 17, 2007 – Mary Martha Rugg of Atlanta was honored during the awards ceremony at the 18th annual National Adult Protection Services Association (NAPSA) Conference September 4-7, 2007 in Atlanta. She was presented the 2007 NAPSA President’s Award for her exemplary leadership, commitment, and countless contributions to NAPSA, to the Adult Protective Services (APS) in Georgia, and throughout the country. Rugg is program administrator of Georgia’s APS, which is a program of the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Aging Services (DAS).
Home-based services to consumers increase 15 percent compared to 10 years ago
June 7, 2007 – A state program that helps people stay in their homes longer before going to a nursing facility has increased the number of consumers it serves by 15 percent compared to 10 years ago. The Georgia Division of Aging Services (DAS) Community Care Services Program (CCSP) annual report shows that in FY 2006, CCSP served 14,534 consumers for an average length of 41 months, helping them stay at home years longer.
GeorgiaCares will help beneficiaries renew their Medicare Part D Drug Plan Options for 2008
October 3, 2007 – It’s the season for seniors to start thinking about their Medicare Part D Drug Plan Options for 2008, and GeorgiaCares is offering help. Beginning October 1, 2007, companies will start marketing their prescription drug plans , leading up to the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which begins November 15, 2007. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services’ (DAS) GeorgiaCares program are advising people who wish to make a change to do so as close to the opening date as possible to ensure that their coverage will be available on January 1, 2008.
GeorgiaCares urges seniors to be aware of Medicare scams
November 7, 2007 – October, November and December are the typical months that seniors become prey to Medicare scams because of open enroll for Medicare Part D prescription drug options. The Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) GeorgiaCares program urges seniors to be aware of Medicare scams this season. They should be cautious of anyone who calls claiming that they are from Social Security or Medicare and requesting their social security or bank routing numbers , because Medicare and Medicaid do not participate in telemarketing or door-to-door sales.
GeorgiaCares reminds beneficiaries to get vaccinated against flu and pneumococcal disease
October 2, 2007 – October through May is flu season and the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) Georgia Cares program is reminding Medicare beneficiaries to talk to their healthcare providers about getting vaccinated to prevent them from getting the flu and the pneumococcal disease, which is the cause of the most common form of pneumonia.
GeorgiaCares informs beneficiaries of price changes in Medicare Part D Drug Plan Options
December 4, 2007 – Pricing for Medicare Part D Drug Plan Options is going up along with most other things in 2008, so it’s time to have a conversation with your parents, grandparents, relatives or neighbors about their prescription drug plan. Some plans have changed what they include as benefits, and many have increased their premiums, while a few have decreased.
GeorgiaCares encourages beneficiaries to make informed healthcare decisions before enrolling into a plan
July 12, 2007 – After receiving statewide complaints from Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, GeorgiaCares is encouraging Georgians to use caution, make informed healthcare decisions, and use the resources of GeorgiaCares. Beneficiaries are complaining that insurance agents are not making them fully aware of MA benefits and are not informing them that enrollment may require changing doctors, specialists or hospitals.
GeorgiaCares SMP encourages beneficiaries to make informed healthcare decisions before enrolling into a plan
February 6, 2007 – After receiving complaints from Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, GeorgiaCares SMP is encouraging Georgians to use caution, make informed healthcare decisions, and use the resources of GeorgiaCares SMP during the open enrollment period, January 1 – March 31.
GeorgiaCares SHIP program encourages Medicare beneficiaries to contact them with their health insurance questions
August 7, 2007 – With the Medicare Part D open enrollment period around the corner, the Division of Aging Services (DAS) GeorgiaCares program is encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to contact their State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) before making any changes to their prescription drug plan or health care insurance. SHIP can provide information about all options available to help them make the most informed decision, including answering such questions as "How much is my Medicare Part B premium? What is Medicare Part A? What do I do to make sure I have full Medicare coverage? Which pays first: Medicare or my retirement plan? I am retiring and I am not going to have coverage from my company, what do I need to do?"
Georgia ranks high in consumer response to "Own Your Future" long-term care planning campaign
May 8, 2007 – Georgia has the second highest response rate among the six states participating in a campaign to get more citizens thinking about and planning for their futures healthcare, self-sufficiency and living arrangements. Of the more than 1,184,000 Georgians who received letters from Governor Sonny Perdue earlier this year offering free tool kits for long-term care planning, more than 74,000, or 6.27 percent, requested the information. South Dakota ranked the highest with 6.56 percent of its residents ordering free tool kits so far this year.
Georgia is No. 1 in consumer response to "Own Your Future" Long-Term Care Planning Campaign
May 30, 2007 – Georgia has moved to first place in response rate among the six states participating in a campaign to get more citizens thinking about and planning for their future healthcare, self-sufficiency and living arrangements. Of the more than 1 million Georgians who received letters from Governor Sonny Perdue earlier this year offering free tool kits for long-term care planning, more than 75,000, or 7.04 percent, requested the information.
Editorial: Georgia receives great response to "Own Your Future" long-term care planning campaign
May 8, 2007 (Editorial) - With health care costs rising and seniors living longer, have you ever wondered if you will be able to manage long-term care costs in your senior years? Will you have enough resources set aside to remain in your own home? Will you be able to cover the costs of assisted living arrangements and rising nursing home costs?
Division of Aging Services provides tips to older adults on managing diabetes
July 19, 2007 – Diabetes is a serious disease that doesn’t have a cure yet, but it can be managed by individuals taking an active role in their own health. There are over 170,000 adults over the age of 65 in Georgia with diagnosed diabetes. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services is providing tips to older adults on managing their diabetes.
Division of Aging Services provides tips to older Georgians on preventing dehydration this summer
August 17, 2007 – During hot summer days like the ones we are having in Georgia, it is easy to become dehydrated, especially when you are an older adult. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services’ (DAS) Live Healthy Georgia Seniors Taking Charge program is offering tips to help older individuals avoid becoming dehydrated.
Division of Aging Services launches statewide access line to the Aging Network
July 11, 2007 -- There is now one single toll-free number that people can call to connect to Georgia’s Aging Network and services for seniors. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) launched the new statewide access line on July 1, 2007. The number, 1-866-55-Aging (1-866-552-4464), connects Georgians automatically to their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Gateway, GeorgiaCares, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Adult Protective Services Central Intake, and the DAS state office.
Division of Aging Services is preparing for the resource needs of baby boomers who will soon turn 65
May 21, 2007 - The article in USA Today (05/14/2007) on "Cities brace for the elderly: Changes make way for surge in those 65, older" was very timely considering the number of baby boomers who will reach 65 soon. Georgia, like most states, is anticipating a substantial increase in our elder population. This makes it vital that we know what issues are important to mid-life and older adults so we can be a resource for them.
Division of Aging Services highlights services to Family Caregivers
November 27, 2007 – Across the state, older Georgians rely on family caregivers for support, but who can those caregivers turn to? Over the past year, the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) and the aging network have provided over 358,000 instances of help for such family caregivers, including respite care, adult day care, information and assistance, caregiver education and training sessions, care management, and material aid in the form of assisting with purchasing transportation, food or groceries.
Division of Aging Services gives older adults tips to protect themselves from mosquito bites
July 26, 2007 – Because adults age 50 and older are more at risk of severe illnesses from mosquito-borne viruses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV), the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is giving tips to older Georgians to protect themselves from mosquito bites throughout the summer and into the fall. State health officials recently confirmed that horses in Bibb and Lowndes counties have tested positive for EEE, and two pools of mosquitoes carrying WNV have been found in Fulton County.
Division of Aging Services encourages older adults to get immunized against the flu this year
July 26, 2007 – In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is encouraging older adults to protect themselves from the flu this year by getting vaccinated with the flu vaccine. The flu season usually runs from late fall into March. On average, the flu is responsible for more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths each year in the United States. Adults aged 50 and older are among those who are encouraged to get flu shots, starting in October and November.
DHR warns Georgians that their telephone number registration on the Do Not Call Registry may have expired
September 18, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) is warning Georgians that their telephone number registration on the Do Not Call Registry may have expired. The registration was for five years, and individuals who registered their telephone numbers on the Do Not Call Registry in 2002 are urged to renew their registrations.
DHR urges seniors to remember safety and keep warm this winter
January 16, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Aging Services (DAS) is urging seniors to remember safety and keep warm this winter. Older adults and families should check their smoke alarm batteries and keep electric and kerosene heaters away from flammable materials.
DHR urges older adults to protect themselves from mosquito bites
September 14, 2007 - Of the 20 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Georgia this year, 15 have been over age 50, according to state health officials. An 80-year-old Clayton County resident has died from complications associated with the West Nile Virus this month, according to the Clayton County Board of Health. Since adults age d 50 and older are more at risk of developing severe illnesses from mosquito-borne viruses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and WNV, the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS), and Division of Public Health (DPH) are giving tips to help Georgians protect themselves from mosquito bites this fall.
DHR receives a $200,000 grant to expand 'one-stop shopping' resource connections in Georgia
August 29, 2007 – It will soon be even easier for more aging parents of children with developmental disabilities to access services, thanks to a $200,000 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging (AoA) received by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) to help expand its Aging and Disability Resource Connections (ADRCs) network.
DHR offers tips to shoppers on how to avoid becoming a victim of purse snatching and pick pocketing
December 7, 2007 - The holiday season is a active time of year for purse snatchers and pick pocketers, looking for an easy opportunity to cash-in on someone else's joy. Older adults and the disabled are often seen as easy prey, but anyone who is carrying a purse or wallet is a potential target. The Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is offering tips to shoppers on how to avoid becoming a victim
DHR is urging Georgians to document their end-of-life preferences during Health Care Decisions Month
November 1, 2007 -- November is Health Care Decisions Month and the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is urging Georgians to document their end-of-life decisions this month, and to talk about them with their family members.
DHR is encouraging older adults to take steps to avoid developing cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month in August
August 22, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is encouraging older Georgians to take steps to avoid developing cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month this August. About 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have a cataract. By the time they reach 80, more than half of all Americans develop cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives.
DHR hosts press conference to launch national "Own Your Future" long-term care planning campaign in Georgia
January 19, 2007 – Many people don’t think about long-term care during their young adult and mid-life years, but they should. To help educate individuals and families around the nation, the federal government is working with states to kick off a national long-term care campaign.
DHR honors Atlanta residents for innovations and suggestions
May 3, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) will honor the Aging Information Management System (AIMS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Team of Atlanta, Georgia at the 2007 Public Employee Recognition Week Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. at the Freight Depot located at 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in Atlanta, Georgia. DHR’s Commissioner, as well as the Executive Management Team will present the awards.
DHR has established resource centers in one-third of the state to assist the elderly and persons with disabilities
July 23, 2007 – More aging parents of children with developmental disabilities are finding it easier to access services because "one-stop shopping" resource centers are established in two-thirds of the state. Now, 55 of Georgia’s 159 counties have resource centers to integrate long-term care options for seniors and people of all ages with developmental disabilities into a single coordinated system. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services now has five centers, which are operated by the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). They provide information, referrals, screening, assessment, crisis intervention, short-term case management until people are connected with services, and help with planning to meet people’s needs so they can continue living in their communities.
DHR encourages Georgians to think about long-term care planning during 'Own Your Future' campaign
April 17, 2007 – More young and mid-life Georgians are now thinking about providing for their long-term care thanks to the “Own Your Future” Long-Term Care Planning Campaign, which kicked off this past January in Georgia. The GeorgiaCares program and the local Area Agencies on Aging have been helping individuals understand the importance of planning for their long-term care needs and inviting them to order a free “Own Your Future” Long-Term Care Planning Kit.
DHR encourages Georgians to help children and the elderly through State Income Tax donations
February 1, 2007 - The Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is encouraging Georgians to contribute to their local community through the Georgia Fund for Children and Elderly by checking the appropriate box on the State of Georgia Income Tax Form. The donations are tax deductible.
DHR develops checklists to preserve evidence of elder abuse
March 29, 2006 - Law enforcement, health care providers, and other professionals who work with cases of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation will soon receive checklists and information to help them identify elder abuse and preserve evidence. The Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) has compiled these educational documents and is making them available to professionals who respond to elder abuse cases.
DHR announces new website for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
August 7, 2007 – Georgia has more than 92,000 grandparents raising their grandchildren, and to make it easier for them to find services to help them, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) has launched a website dedicated to assisting them at http://dhr.georgia.gov/grg. The website offers information on community support services, financial s ervices, health and wellness, legal services, subsidized childcare and accessing Vital Records.
DHR receives new nursing home diversion program grant to help seniors remain in their homes longer
October 3, 2007 - A federal grant will allow the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) to provide more choices to older individuals, at-risk adults and persons with disabilities who are struggling to remain in their homes and the community longer before entering a nursing home. Georgia is one of 12 states receiving grants from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to improve what the state is doing to assist individuals avoid being placed unnecessarily in nursing homes. The Georgia grant includes $500,000 in federal dollars and more than $166,000 in state funds.
Clinical depression not a normal part of aging
July 30, 2007 – In Georgia, the elderly account for 20% of all suicides. Suicide among white males aged 85 and older is nearly six times the suicide rate in the U.S. As many as two million of the country’s thirty-five million seniors, age sixty-five and above, suffer from major depression, and five million have depressive symptoms according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Studies also show that that less than 3% of the elderly receive treatment from mental health professionals. Much like the general population, stigma is often a factor. The Georgia Crisis & Access Line, 1-800-715-4225, is one service that can make a difference.
Celebrate National Older Americans Month by "Making Choices for a Healthier Future"
May 1, 2007 – May is National Older Americans Month and the Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is encouraging older Georgians to make healthier choices by eating fresh fruits and vegetables daily, becoming active, and avoiding tobacco. The national theme is "Making Choices for a Healthier Future."
Aging report shows that only a few baby boomers have plans for long-term care
May 21, 2007 – A recent statewide report shows that of the 815 baby boomers ages 50-60 surveyed, only 34 percent said they already have or plan to have long-term care insurance. Forty-eight percent expect their retirement income to be less than 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level which is less than $2,553 per month. The current average nursing home private pay billing rate is $4,358.57 per month.
Aging Services sponsors 10th Annual Healthy Aging Summit
June 5, 2007 – The Georgia Division of Aging Services is sponsoring its tenth annual healthy aging summit, "Living Longer, Living Stronger with Food, Fun and Fitness," June 6-8, 2007, at Marriott Augusta Hotel and Suites in Augusta, for dietitians, nurses, care coordinators, health educators, senior center managers, nutrition service providers, caregivers and other professionals who provide care for older adults.
Aging Services shows appreciation for the work of local senior center managers
June 28, 2007 – Some people devote years of their lives to providing services for Georgia’s older population and at-risk adults. Even though their services are appreciated, sometimes they don’t receive the recognition they deserve. To honor individuals for the great work they have done at senior centers, the Georgia Division of Aging Services (DAS) established an "Outstanding Senior Center Manager of the Year Award." The first recipient of the award was Josephine B. Brown, manager of the Newton County Senior Services at Turner Lake, 6183 Turner Lake Road in Covington.
Aging Services schedules Georgia Public Guardians training
February 1, 2007 – Volunteers interested in becoming legal guardians for vulnerable adults will have the opportunity to attend an informational session in Albany, February 8-9, and in Valdosta on February 10. Guardians are appointed by the probate court to make decisions for an adult who has been found to be incapacitated and unable to make or communicate decisions concerning his or her health or safety, and who have no one else willing or able to serve as their guardians.
Aging Services offer tips to help older Georgians avoid heat-related illnesses this summer
July 6, 2007 – As temperatures rise, people become concerned about older persons and young children because they do not adjust well to sudden changes in temperature and are more prone to heat stress. Individuals who are 65 and older are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that affects their normal body responses to heat. Some of them take prescription medicines that impair the body’s ability to regulate its temperature or that stops perspiration. Approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat each year.
Aging Services educates consumers on how to report suspected cases of elder abuse
June 28, 2007 – Older Georgians deserve respect and dignity, but many times they experience the opposite. They are easy prey for scams and are increasingly becoming victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation. The Georgia Division of Aging Services (DAS) Adult Protective Services (APS) program received an average of 937 calls a month between July 1, 2006 and March 31, July 2007, with an average number of 539 calls being referred for an APS investigation of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
A Georgia Aging advocate receives highest honor in the MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards
June 20, 2007 - Ann G. Williams of Atlanta received the highest honor in the MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards, during a ceremony on June 8, 2007, in Washington, D.C. The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) announced the award recipients and celebrated the contributions of 28 outstanding older volunteers.
10th Annual Healthy Aging Summit
April 5, 2007 - Registration information and program agenda for the 10th Annual Healthy Aging Summit. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Sudha Reddy at 404-657-5316 or Gwenyth Johnson at 404-657-8779 or Angela Johnson at 404-657- 5323.
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