Holiday Meals for Homebound Seniors

Good nutrition is essential to anyone’s well-being, yet for many seniors who live on a limited source of income, maintaining a healthy diet is a challenge. Many also suffer from health conditions that make preparing a hot, nutritious meal difficult. For more than 30 years, Fayette Senior Services Meals On Wheels program has ensured that [...]

The Legacy of Joan Neal

The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta recently recognized Joan Neal as Fayette County’s longest loyal contributor to United Way. This award is a long line of “firsts” for this Fayette County resident who pioneered for the expansion of our education system and championed for great causes such as the county’s first hospital and new senior [...]

Frances Meaders: A Zest for Life

Frances Meaders. For more than 40 years, her name has been one of the most recognized in Peachtree City. Her photo is the only one besides those of city mayors to hang in Council Chambers. Her signature authorized every building permit issued during the town’s fastest-growing years. She was City Clerk through the administrations of [...]

Keeping Busy: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Fayette County is home to an advocacy organization called FACTOR. This group tackles a number of difficult issues, ranging from drug abuse to child abuse. One of their support programs comes in the form of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG), which aims to provide not only emotional support but also education and assistance to grandparents who [...]

Give the gift of yourself this Christmas

Volunteer. Decorate. Cook. Gather family and friends. Watch the smiles, hear the laughter, and feel the love that runs from heart to heart.

Debbie Britt paves the new way to age: With attitude!

She’s a high octane woman on a daily mission. The Executive Director of Fayette Senior Services, Debbie Britt challenges our conventional attitudes toward aging. This is not your Grandma’s senior center.

Project love provides holiday meals for seniors

You can make the comfort and joy of a holiday meal possible for homebound seniors in our community through Project Love.

The importance of senior fitness

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), exercise and physical activity are some of the best things older adults can do to stay healthy. Even moderate exercise can improve the health of those who are frail or who have age-related diseases.

Staying healthy at 50+

Life expectancy has grown dramatically over the last century, but not all those living longer now are living well. What many people don’t realize is that behavior changes and preventive screenings can help them live better and longer lives.

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