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April 22, 2026

Cancer Navigators’ Daisy Drop Set For April 26 In Rome

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Cancer Navigators will hold its annual Daisy Drop on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m., giving the community a chance to honor loved ones affected by cancer during a special afternoon in downtown Rome.

February 28, 2026

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AARP Georgia Honors 21 Lawmakers Who Serve as Family Caregivers

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AARP Georgia recently recognized 21 members of the Georgia General Assembly who are also family caregivers, highlighting the personal responsibilities many lawmakers carry while shaping policy at the Capitol.

February 8, 2026

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Red Cross Urges Caregivers in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to Get CPR/AED Training During Heart Month

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Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, millions of Americans are balancing the role of caregiver — often caring for young children and aging loved ones at the same time. Yet many caregivers say they are not prepared to respond to a medical emergency like cardiac arrest, even though it can happen suddenly and without warning.

February 7, 2026

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Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging to Hold Public Quarterly Meeting Feb. 24

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The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging (NWGAAA) will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, at the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Conference Room, located at 1 Jackson Hill Drive. The meeting is open to the public.

January 11, 2026

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Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging Hosts “Dementia Friends” Program at Rome Library Monday

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The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging will hold a Dementia Friends presentation at the Rome-Floyd County Library on Monday, Jan. 12, giving residents an opportunity to learn more about dementia and the resources available for those living with the disease and the caregivers supporting them.

The agency serves 15 counties in Northwest Georgia, including Floyd and Chattooga, as well as nearby counties such as Walker, Gordon, Polk, Whitfield, Catoosa, Dade, and Murray, connecting older adults and families to services and support.

Leah Gentry, the agency’s dementia care specialist, said the program helps link people to senior resources such as in-home care options, home-delivered meals, and community organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association.

The session runs 4 to 5 p.m. and will cover what dementia is, what it can look like day to day, how to better communicate with someone who has it, and the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Gentry said her goal is to expand awareness while reminding families that help is available.