Resident Spotlight: Alice Isreal
Alice Isreal, an Atlanta native, worked at Morehouse College for many years before she retired from there....
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Horticultural Therapy Participants Ask, “Does it Bloom?”
Horticultural Therapy Participants Ask, “Does it Bloom?” Smiling women frequently asked that question sitting around the table full of succulent desert plants at a recent session of Horticultural ...
Read MoreFlu Safety this Spring: What You Need to Know
It's a common misconception that once springtime is here, the flu is no longer a threat. Health care providers everywhere continue seeing cases of the flu emerge, and we urge you to follow these flu s...
Read MoreMusic Therapy May Hold Quality of Life Benefits For Some Seniors
Today, scientists around the world devote research attention to assisting patients suffering from dementia. Conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease frequently create challenges for caregivers....
Read MoreA.G. Rhodes Continues Transforming Nursing Home Care
In another significant step toward transforming and improving nursing home care, A.G. Rhodes’ Cobb home became the first stand-alone nursing home in the state to be accepted into the Eden Alternativ...
Read MoreThe Difference Between Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Care
You may hear people refer to skilled nursing care and long-term care interchangeably, but it’s important to understand the distinction. While there are many types of facilities and agencies that off...
Read MoreSenior Care 101: Senior Care and Housing Explained
Senior care facilities range from in-home solutions, to assisted-living environments, to 24/7 skilled nursing care such as nursing homes. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the large number of senior car...
Read MoreAugust 4, 2016-A.G. Rhodes Homes accepted into Virtual Dementia Tour program
The A.G. Rhodes homes were recently accepted into the Second Wind Dreams' Virtual Dementia Tour program....
Read MoreAugust 1, 2016-A.G. Rhodes staff members observe long-term care in the Netherlands
Three A.G. Rhodes staff members traveled to the Netherlands in June as part of an exchange program that A.G. Rhodes has with Marga Klompé, a non-governmental organization that operates nursing homes ...
Read MoreTips for Connecting to Someone with Dementia
When caring for a loved one with dementia, it might be difficult knowing how to best connect with them....
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