Georgia Council on Aging

10/14/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Take a walk. Notice the details. Capture something beautiful! 📸

This week, try a photo walk! Bring your phone, a disposable camera or an old favorite, and photograph the colors, plants and interesting things you notice along the way. Go at your own pace, invite a friend and enjoy a little time outdoors. 🍂

What would you photograph first?

10/09/2026

Stronger communities start with connection. 💬 When older adults, advocates and community partners come together, shared experiences spark ideas and strengthen our collective voice.

At GCOA, we’re building relationships that help older Georgians feel heard, valued and supported.

10/07/2026

🍂 The October Senior Issues Newsletter is here!

This month, we’re turning your voice, your priorities and your impact into meaningful conversations for older Georgians.

Catch up on the latest from the Georgia Council on Aging and CO-AGE, including advocacy updates, upcoming opportunities to get involved, healthy aging resources and more.

📖 Subscribe to our newsletter at www.gcoa.org

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay engaged. 💗

10/01/2026

Why should YOU attend the Regional Listening Session on Transportation? 🚌💬

Because your experience matters!

Whether you’re an older adult, caregiver, service provider, community leader, advocate, or someone who has seen transportation challenges firsthand, we want you at the table.

Come ready to:
🔹 Share your transportation experiences
🔹 Help identify practical solutions
🔹 Connect with others across the region
🔹 Help inform future conversations and priorities

📅 October 15, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Gainesville Civic Center
💲 $10 | Breakfast included

Space is limited to 50 participants—don’t wait to register at https://www.gcoa.org/event-list

Your Voice. Your Experience. Our Shared Future.

09/30/2026

Take a seat and get in the game! 🏐💚

This Wellness Wednesday, try chair volleyball at your local senior center or bring the fun to your next family gathering!

Grab an inflatable beach ball, pull up some chairs, and put together a tournament full of smiles, movement, and laughter.

Looking for a senior center near you?

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to learn about senior centers and activities in your community. Find yours at https://aging.georgia.gov/locations

09/24/2026

Every voice carries a story, and every experience can help shape a stronger Georgia.

At GCOA, we believe older Georgians deserve to be heard, valued and included in the conversations and decisions that affect their lives.

When we listen, we learn, and elevate voices!

09/22/2026

🚦The Transportation Listening Session is coming up—don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the conversation!

Share your experiences, ideas and transportation needs with GCOA and CO-AGE. Sign up today at www.gcoa.org/event-list. We look forward to seeing you there! 🚌

09/21/2026

Happy World Alzheimer’s Day! 💜

We’re taking it back to this special moment at the Georgia State Capitol, where the Georgia Council on Aging joined Governor Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Human Services, the Alzheimer's Association and other partners to raise awareness and recognize the importance of brain health across Georgia.

Today and every day, GCOA stands with individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their families, caregivers and the organizations working to support them worldwide.

World Alzheimer’s Month is led by Alzheimer's Disease International and brings communities together to challenge stigma, increase understanding and encourage important conversations about dementia.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, more informed and dementia-friendly Georgia.

The Georgia Council on Aging team was honored to join Governor Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DAS), the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Alzheimer's Association on, and other partners at the Georgia State Capitol in recognition of Alzheimer’s awareness and the importance of brain health across Georgia.

While June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, our commitment to raising awareness, supporting caregivers, encouraging early detection, and reducing the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias continues all year long.

And we’re not stopping here! 💜

Next up: September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign led by Alzheimer's Disease International that brings organizations and communities around the world together to challenge stigma, increase understanding of dementia, and encourage conversations about Alzheimer’s disease.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, more informed, and dementia-friendly Georgia.

09/16/2026

It’s Wellness Wednesday!

Turn on a favorite song and add a little joyful movement to your day. Whether you’re standing, seated or moving with support, go at a pace that feels comfortable and have fun with it.

Caregivers and family members, join in! Movement is even better when it’s shared.

What song would be on your dance-break playlist?

09/15/2026

🚌 Your voice. Your experience. Our shared future.

Join GCOA and CO-AGE for a Regional Listening Session focused on transportation and the needs of older Georgians.

📅 October 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Gainesville Civic Center
💵 $10 per person, including continental breakfast

Older adults, caregivers, advocates, transportation providers and community partners are encouraged to participate. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

Register today: https://www.gcoa.org/event-list