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Northeast Georgia Health Matters The Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging provides many wellness programs to empower you to live healthy, live better, and enjoy an enriched life.

The Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging provides a variety of wellness programs to empower older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families and caregivers to live healthy, live better, and enjoy an enriched life. We currently host the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program and Powerful Tools for Caregivers, as well as Maine Health's Matter of Balance workshop. If you would

like more information about these workshops, or would like to become a lay leader, please contact Whitney Bignell (706-542-4507, e-mail [email protected]).

On behalf of the Northeast Georgia Health Matters team, we want to wish you all a very happy new year and hope 2026 is a...
01/01/2026

On behalf of the Northeast Georgia Health Matters team, we want to wish you all a very happy new year and hope 2026 is a wonderful and joyful year for you all!

Making New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise, watch your weight, see your healthcare provider regularly, or quit smoking once and for all, can help you get healthier and feel better.

A positive attitude about aging may help reverse memory loss
07/20/2024

A positive attitude about aging may help reverse memory loss

When it comes to age-related memory loss, an upbeat outlook about getting older may help reverse mild cognitive decline, a new study suggests.

Are you looking for a refreshing summer treat? Try these raspberry yogurt ice pops!
06/11/2024

Are you looking for a refreshing summer treat? Try these raspberry yogurt ice pops!

9 engaging summer activities for seniors
06/11/2024

9 engaging summer activities for seniors

The summer season often brings lots of sunshine, but it can also bring dangerously high temperatures and extreme weather. Older adults are more prone to heat stress, so they should be exceedingly careful with activities in the heat.This summer, find activities that keep aging adults

Try this fiesta bean salad as a side dish for your next get together!
03/28/2024

Try this fiesta bean salad as a side dish for your next get together!

How sleep affects your health
02/12/2024

How sleep affects your health

Learn more about the connection of poor sleep and unhealthy weight gain, and how adopting a nighttime ritual makes for better rest and quality of life.

Try making these blueberry protein muffins for your next breakfast to incorporate more protein into your day!
02/07/2024

Try making these blueberry protein muffins for your next breakfast to incorporate more protein into your day!

Try this apple walnut salad recipe to spice up your lunch!
01/31/2024

Try this apple walnut salad recipe to spice up your lunch!

Debunking the myths of older adult falls
01/19/2024

Debunking the myths of older adult falls

Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Learn more about the 10 common myths—and the reality—about older adult falls.

Happy new year! Get back into the swing of things with these easy veggie dip cup snacks!
01/04/2024

Happy new year! Get back into the swing of things with these easy veggie dip cup snacks!

Safe travel tips for older adults
12/28/2023

Safe travel tips for older adults

recommendations from the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation. Whether you are traveling overseas or just a short distance from home, it is important to plan ahead for your healthcare needs.

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