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Aging in Atlanta: March 27, 2026, special edition

Aging in Atlanta: March 27, 2026, special edition

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Aging in Atlanta stories

Rock City

America at 250: Taking the scenic route through family memories

Many healthcare expenses, including some prescription costs, may be negotiable, making it worthwhile to ask questions and compare options. (Janie Osborne/The New York Times)

Rising healthcare costs don’t have to derail your budget after 50

Castle Hill Inn & David Tutera

HEALTHY TRAVEL

Coastal retreats for rest, reflection and renewal

Delta Flight Museum

5 Atlanta museums that are fun at any age

AAJC 032126 farmers markets

Food, family and fun: 6 ways to enjoy Atlanta in June

Summer gardening tips

Smart summer gardening tips to get through Georgia’s heat

Gift shop volunteers

AGING IN ATLANTA

After retiring, these volunteers found something more valuable than a paycheck

Visit Maine

Looking for a cooler summer vacation? Try these 5 states.

These five states might not be where you’d typically go for a summer vacation, but they’re worth exploring if you want to beat the Georgia heat.

Healthy Atlanta

Lil Nas X

PULSE

Lil Nas X on his bipolar disorder diagnosis: ‘I’m smelling the roses’

Early screenings can help

Father’s Day: Knowledge is power when it comes to men’s health

Dr. Mari Chiles reacts to her family holding up signs for her after receiving her diploma during the graduation ceremony at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta in May. In 2023, the medical school partnered with Ernst & Young and Fulton County to examine healthcare access across the region. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

GUEST COLUMN

Morehouse medical school CEO: Health and wealth go hand-in-hand in Atlanta

Alt Med

RISKY MEDICINE

Who’s providing alternative medicine in Georgia, and what they can, can’t do

Nursing shortage-Catherine Costner

Two new nursing schools aim to ease Georgia’s nursing shortage

Alt Med - Doctors

RISKY MEDICINE

Why you will have problems checking out your Georgia doctor

Alt Med - Underfunded Agency

RISKY MEDICINE

Underfunded Georgia medical board does little to stop doctors who cross the line

Ask The Experts

Aging in Atlanta panelist highlight video

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Upcoming Medicare updates you need to know for 2026

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The high cost of long-term care: Why Medicaid planning can’t wait

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Ask the expert: Why do I need Powers of Attorney?

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Successfully aging in place: The importance of proactive planning

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How to invest in retirement without stock market risk

Photos: March 2026 Aging in Atlanta event

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