About Atlanta senior life. (Sandy Springs, GA) 2016-2023 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 2022)
APRIL 2022 I ATLANTASENIORLIFE.COM 0 domains are community and healthcare, transportation, social participation, outdoor spaces, housing, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, and communication and information. Fellow Tucker Lifelong Community volunteer Tommy Lupo is a biking and walking advocate. In fact, he has never owned a car. Lupo said since his hip replacement three years ago, walking has become his main mode of transportation. He prefers walking around parks, particularly the trails at Johns Homestead in Tucker. Lupo’s role in the America Walks program is to map out walking routes by length and difficulty for people of all abilities, using tools like AllTrails.com and Safe Routes to School. The goal of America Walks? To make walking safer, to engage more residents in exercise and to socialize. Education is a big part of the movement, too. “Walkers and bikers can be mutually respectful by calling out to each other, and drivers can be more aware of blocking sidewalks when they’re pulling out,” said Lupo, who is a proponent of Complete Streets, a policy to ensure safety, comfort and access for all people. “Cities can improve walkability with sidewalks, lighting and slower speeds.” Ricci and Lupo said they’re actively recruiting individual walkers, walking groups and volunteers. The team is working on a website linked to Tucker Civic Association with information on walking routes, scheduled events, supporting information and more. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, Ricci said. It’s the most underrated, fat-burning, brain-boosting, healthy thing you can do at no cost. “Physical fitness leads to mental fitness,” Lupo said. For more, go to americawalks.org or contact Tommy Lupo at wolfl069@aol.com or Lois Ricci at loisricci@bellsouth.net. Our assisted living is accredited for two reasons. You. And your family. Because having the confidence and peace of mind of accreditation is important. That’s why The Piedmont is accredited by CARF International, an independent organization that sets exceedingly high standards for care, service & safeguards. It’s a lot like an accreditation for a hospital or college. Or a five-star rating for a hotel. So if you’re looking for assisted living services, take a good look at The Piedmont at Buckhead. We think you’ll find that our accreditation is only one of the many reasons you’ll like what you see. Call 404.369.7523 today to schedule a personalized tour! PIEDMONT CARF-ACCREDITED INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES IN BUCKHEAD AN SRG SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IS* EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 650 Phipps Boulevard NE • Atlanta, Georgia www.ThePiedmontatBuckhead.com • 404.369.7523
