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Forum: Top aging issues are affordable housing, transportation, health care

Ayesha Rockett talks with people at her table Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Legacy Link in Oakwood during a forum discussing the state of Georgia’s plan on aging. The event included state officials talking with area residents and groups about aging-related issues. - photo by Scott Rogers

04272018 AGING 2.jpg — Ayesha Rockett talks with people at her table Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Legacy Link in Oakwood during a forum discussing the state of Georgia’s plan on aging. The event included state officials talking with area residents and groups about aging-related issues. - photo by Scott Rogers

Affordable housing, transportation and care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia were ranked as top issues related to aging by an audience attending a public hearing Thursday, April 26, in Oakwood. And several of the issues blended as people talked about their concerns.