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GGS is The Georgia Gerontology Society is a statewide multidisciplinary professional network that educates, serves and advocates for older adults and their families.
GGS is happy to welcome Andrea Valdez as the new Executive Director in Training. She will work alongside Amanda James through May and will take over as the Executive Director on June 1st.
Andrea Valdez , a graduate of Howard University and the Medical College of VA with both degrees in Gerontology - has worked in the field of aging as a Gerontologist in both public and private sectors for 20 years. She is the current Director of Marketing for a Hospice Agency. She is the past Regional Administrator for a Senior Home Care Agency in Coastal Georgia. She previously worked in LTC settings in M
May is the observance of Older Americans Month
Dear Editor,
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2021 theme, “Communities of Strength” encourages older adults and their communities to:
Reinforce their strengths.
Connect with others.
Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives.
While raising families and building careers, older Americans also gave back to their communities in a variety of ways. In their lifetime, times have changed, and they continue to volunteer and serve their neighborhoods in their own ways. Whether they mentored a child, volunteered at a soup kitchen or served their country, each one deserves recognition for their commitment.