Many people, regardless of their age, aren’t comfortable facing their mortality. It can be especially jarring for some seniors, who, after decades of life, love and happiness, now must consider “t...

The physical limitations we face as we age can significantly alter the lifestyles we lead. Driving may be more difficult. Carrying groceries can be a pain. Fatigue may even lead us to blow off dates w...

Being a caregiver—whether you’re providing full-time, in-home care to an aging friend or family member, or as a profession—can be stressful and overwhelming. There are bills to pay, doctor’s a...

Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), visited A.G. Rhodes of Atlanta on December 4th for a forum with long-term care professionals concerning regulation c...

Managing Joint Pain in the Winter
The dry and cold winter climate can cause an increase in joint pain and stiffness. Here are some excellent ways to relieve those unwanted aches and pains....

Modern medicine has made great strides in healing joint erosion, pain and injuries in hips and knees that would’ve proven debilitating and extremely painful centuries ago. Even though modern procedu...

In October 2017, our Atlanta home recognized employees who have worked at A.G. Rhodes for 20 or more years at a long-service awards celebration, including one employee who has been at A.G. Rhodes for ...

The Benefits of Pet Therapy
A pet companion presents many health benefits to their owners. Being around animals makes people feel better, healthier and happier. For these reasons and more, animals ar...

As we age, we may need more help carrying out basic everyday tasks. Though it may begin with something small, such as being unable to carry the vacuum up and down stairs, our loved ones’ trouble wit...