Social media and the technology sector have long been a daunting aspect of daily lives for those over the age of 65. Pop culture has turned this struggle into a joke but while it may be amusing for those who understand the intricacies of the digital age, it became a scary obstacle in the wake of the 2020 pandemic. The[...]
Jeff Smythe, executive director of Meals on Wheels Atlanta, is today’s Around Atlanta guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Meals on Wheels Atlanta, which is currently celebrating 50 years of service, is an independent nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults and senior citizens stay in their own homes and communities for as long as it is safely possible. Started with[...]
According to a new report in Forbes, the city of Atlanta has had the largest increase in its senior population since 2000. Overall, the senior population in America has grown 29 percent, while overall population growth is just 12 percent. In contrast, Atlanta’s senior population grew by a whopping 73.5 percent from 2000 to 2013! According to the article Aging America:[...]