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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
NEW Durable Power of
Attorney Law in Georgia
O n July 1, 2017, a new law affecting Georgia durable
powers of attorney (for financial matters) will go into
effect. The Uniform Power of Attorney Act is designed
to minimize financial fraud and exploitation. Thus,
“general” powers allowing an agent to “do anything the
principal could do” may no longer be accepted by banks and oth
er financial institutions. Banks do not have to accept any power of
attorney; however, we have been assured that if a customer presents a
power of attorney on the new statutory form, the banks will honor it
unless there is evidence of fraud, misrepresentation or undue influ
ence over the principal.
Although the statutory form, along with the Georgia code (law), is
much better than the one before it, it does not specifically include
protections for seniors who are aging and want to take measures to
protect their assets in the event they could qualify for government
assistance programs, like Veterans Benefits or Medicaid. In order to
completely protect yourself, your new power of attorney must include
certain “Special Instructions.” Thus, a “standard” form, even on the
new statutory form, will not be enough for most seniors who care
about protecting their families and their assets.
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JUNE 2017
ATLANTASENIORLIFE.COM
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
PROFILE OF AN ACTOR:
LINDA DANZIG
By Judi Kanne
Linda Danzig’s smile lights the
room when she talks about her
time onstage with Jerry’s Habima
Theatre, Georgia’s only theatrical
company directed and produced by
professionals that features actors
with special needs.
Earlier this year, the company,
based at the Marcus Jewish
Community Center of Atlanta
(MJCCA), marked its 24th season
with the staging of “The Wizard of
Oz.” Danzig, age 66, played two roles,
Robot Person and Jitterbug.
Danzig says she’s taken part in the company’s programs for 19 years. It
only took one person (years ago) who suggested “people with disabilities
could [and should] act.” And, immediately, Danzig decided to “give it a try.”
Since that moment, Danzig says she’s been in every show. Today,
Jerry Habima’s Theatre plays to sell-out crowds.
With learning disabilities or physical challenges, Danzig likes to see
people do more than what’s expected of them. Her colleagues on stage
have Down syndrome, autism and other physical challenges (such as
vision impairment) to overcome. She works at getting her theatrical
friends to “come out of their shell,” she said.
Danzig learned to the best of her ability to overcome a speech
impediment and some learning disabilities. She is proud of the nine
years she worked at Chick-fil-A.
Currently, she also stays active by volunteering at Brighton Gardens
of Buckhead, an assisted living facility. She said she “talks to the
seniors and helps them with their projects” if she’s able.
Former special education teacher Susie Davidow has worked with
the MJCCA programs for more than 16 years. At age 70, she’s already
in retirement, but hopes to continue participating with some projects
and volunteering as often as she can.
“Jerry’s Habima Theatre has my heart,” said Davidow in a
telephone interview. The 2017 season of eight performances had
just ended the night before.
The theater production is just one of the activities in the Blonder
Family Department for Special Needs. Today, the Blonder Family
Department comes through a generous endowment by (the late)
Jerry and Lois Blonder.
The theater program, named for Jerry, creates a place for
individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to socialize, learn, grow
and deepen their connections to one another and the community.
“The word “habima” means “the stage” in Hebrew,” said Davidow.
But for Jerry’s group, it means much more.
Danzig agrees.
Acting, she says, is one way to keep her from watching too much
TV, and allows her to get to know other people. These are people who
Danzig and her stage friends may not have otherwise met.
Every performance includes local actors and other stage
professionals who offer to work with people with special needs.
The audience’s reward is the opportunity “to open their eyes, ears
and hearts,” said Davidow.
When asked about Danzig, Davidow said, “I adore her and she’s
incredibly kind. She always takes time to ask about my family and
looks out for others, whether on or off the stage. She’s a wonderful
advocate for people with special needs to have more opportunities.”
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