More than 140,000 Georgians live with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, and African Americans are at a greater risk of developing the condition.
More than 3.2 million Georgians live in medically underserved areas, meaning there are not enough health care professionals to tend to their needs. The problem is especially acute in rural areas.
It’s springtime in Georgia, and that means the 82nd annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival will soon be in bloom. The festival is a popular local tradition, with music, food, prizes and a marketplace featuring the works of hundreds of artists.
AARP Georgia is hosting an event in Savannah this month that celebrates the theme of Disrupt Aging, which involves changing the way society views older adults.