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The Therapeutic Value in Staring Out the Window

The Therapeutic Value in Staring Out the Window

A temporary stay at a nursing home is a lot more than recovery care. It's an opportunity to be pampered while working to regain strength. It's taking a load off to clear mental clutter and lighten the...

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4 Reasons Why Short-Term Senior Care Is Important

4 Reasons Why Short-Term Senior Care Is Important

When a loved one begins to show signs of needing extra assistance, it can be not easy to know what to do. Should you take care of them yourself? Try to find a long-term care facility? What about senio...

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A Threatened Plant Thrives with Help from Nursing Home Residents

A Threatened Plant Thrives with Help from Nursing Home Residents

It has been several years since A.G. Rhodes nursing home residents began participating in a unique preservation effort to save the American starvine, a threatened plant found in less than 30 known sit...

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Senior Care: Improving Memory Through the Art of Photography

Senior Care: Improving Memory Through the Art of Photography

A senior can do many things to boost mental capacity and memory, and trustworthy senior care centers know this.

This is why things like the following are offered:

Dancing classes
Social act...

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Short-Term Senior Care Benefits: Physical, Mental and Environmental

Short-Term Senior Care Benefits: Physical, Mental and Environmental

Entering a senior care facility after an illness or an injury can be extremely beneficial to elders who just need time to rebuild their strength. However, short-term care can also be a time to regroup...

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Overcoming the Great Resignation in Long-Term Care

Overcoming the Great Resignation in Long-Term Care

By: Deke Cateau, CEO
A.G. Rhodes

Employees from industries spanning all types and sizes are leaving their jobs in unprecedented numbers—a nationwide phenomenon popularly coined as “the Great R...

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Short-Term Care or Destination Spa? It’s Just What the Doctor Ordered

Short-Term Care or Destination Spa? It’s Just What the Doctor Ordered

You love being home, but as John Lennon sang, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” That means having a backup plan. Many people try to get away from it all for a l...

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3 Differences Between Short- and Long-Term Care

Senior care often falls into two buckets: Short-term care and long-term care. However, it can be difficult for seniors, their families, and their friends to know which is more appropriate for meeting ...

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Senior Living: The Therapeutic Benefits of Cooking More Often

Senior Living: The Therapeutic Benefits of Cooking More Often

Cooking can be an enjoyable activity, but it can be more if you let it, especially for seniors.

The following are some reasons seniors need to make it a priority to cook. This is especially true if...

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Black History Month Spotlight: Alexis Scott, Member of the Board of Advisors

Black History Month Spotlight: Alexis Scott, Member of the Board of Advisors

At A.G. Rhodes, we celebrate the diverse histories, cultures and widespread contributions of our team members, including our board members who advocate for our mission. In honor of Black History Month...

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Songs for Seniors brings music, and memories, to our elders. ...

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PlayThe Peach Pipes Perform ABBA at A.G. Rhodes

Be honest, can you hear Mamma Mia without singing along? 🎶😂 The Peach Pipes are bringing a little ABBA magic to A.G. Rhodes, and this is exactly the kind of performance that makes you want to turn up the volume! ...

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“Thank you for calling A.G. Rhodes. How may I haunt you today?” 🎃👻 ...

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Our latest e-newslet

Our latest e-newsletter is filled with stories from across our communities, including celebrations, employee highlights, and other updates from A.G. Rhodes.

Take a few minutes to catch up on what we’ve been up to: rebrand.ly/5i0legq

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Vote by October 31!

Vote by October 31!

There are still a couple days left to help A.G. Rhodes earn a spot again this year on the Georgia Business Journal’s Best of Georgia list!

If you haven't voted yet, we'd love your support! And if you have, remember that you can vote once a day through Oct. 31.

Just visit the link below, scroll to Transitional Care and Rehab Facilities under Health & Medical, and select A.G. Rhodes.

Vote today: gbj.com/best-of/vote/health-medical

Thank you for helping us finish strong!

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From Dietary Aide to

From Dietary Aide to Receptionist to Business Office Assistant, Jamesia Hardeman has found many opportunities to grow since joining A.G. Rhodes Atlanta in 2021.

Along the way, she's gained new skills, built meaningful relationships with elders and discovered a confidence she didn't know she had.

Read more about Jamesia's experience and what makes A.G. Rhodes such a special place to work: rebrand.ly/4oup3uv

Interested in growing your career with A.G. Rhodes? Explore opportunities at agrhodes.org/careers.

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PlayThe Little Victories Deserve a Big Thank You

There's a special kind of person who can make a challenging day feel a little less overwhelming. ❤️ To the occupational therapists at A.G. Rhodes, thank you for showing up with encouragement, creativity, and the occasional much needed laugh as you help people through short-term rehabilitation for seniors. You deserve to be celebrated! 👏 ...

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Have you nominated A.G. Rhodes for Best of Cobb yet?

We're hoping to continue our winning tradition in Cobb Life Magazine's Best of Cobb awards, and we need your help!

Thanks to our community's support, A.G. Rhodes has earned this recognition for several years. Now, we're asking you to help us get on the ballot again!

Here's how to nominate us:

1. Visit the link below.
2. Scroll to the Health & Wellness category.
3. Find Nursing Homes and nominate A.G. Rhodes.

Remember, you can nominate once a day! Every nomination helps as we work toward the voting round in December: rebrand.ly/ewut86y

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🏀 Dreaming of a championship! A.G. Rhodes residents are cheering for the Atlanta Dream as they take on the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals! With the Dream chasing their first-ever WNBA championship, there’s never been a better time to show some hometown pride. ❤️🩵

Let’s go, Dream!
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- 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 3 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢. -

🏀 Dreaming of a championship! A.G. Rhodes resident 🏀 Dreaming of a championship! A.G. Rhodes residents are cheering for the Atlanta Dream as they take on the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals! With the Dream chasing their first-ever WNBA championship, there’s never been a better time to show some hometown pride. ❤️🩵

Let’s go, Dream!
@atlantadream 
 #AtlantaDream #WNBAFinals #AGRhodes
A mixing bowl, a whisk, and a recipe made with lov A mixing bowl, a whisk, and a recipe made with love! Our resident is whipping up homemade cornbread and sharing a little kitchen tradition along the way. At A.G. Rhodes, moments like these are part of the personal connections behind skilled nursing in Atlanta. Tell us, do you like your cornbread sweet or savory? Recipe is in the comments!
Supporting a great cause while staying active! Se Supporting a great cause while staying active!

Several A.G. Rhodes care partners recently participated in a breast cancer awareness 5K, combining community involvement with a healthy activity.

Through our Live Well employee wellness program, we regularly offer opportunities like this for care partners to stay active, connect with colleagues and give back to the community.

Want to be part of our team? Explore career opportunities at the link in our bio or visit agrhodes.org/careers.

#EmployeeWellness #BreastCancerAwareness
Being a father comes with a lot of responsibility, Being a father comes with a lot of responsibility, and David believes it's a role worth embracing with pride. At A.G. Rhodes, conversations like these give us a chance to hear the experiences and perspectives of the people who call our homes their own. What advice would you share with a new dad?
The value of care goes beyond a paycheck for DJ. I The value of care goes beyond a paycheck for DJ. It's the culture at A.G. Rhodes that makes each day feel rewarding through the relationships built and the difference made in others’ lives. Learn more about compassionate care in Atlanta at agrhodes.org
Elders at A.G. Rhodes Cobb enjoyed a little taste Elders at A.G. Rhodes Cobb enjoyed a little taste of Oktoberfest with a traditional German-inspired meal featuring pretzels, sausage and sauerkraut.

It's always fun to celebrate different traditions and bring a little variety to the table. Cheers to good food and good company!

#Oktoberfest
Mr. Barnett looks forward to the fourth Thursday o Mr. Barnett looks forward to the fourth Thursday of each month, when music and praise bring people together. It is one of the meaningful moments that makes his days special.
A little music, dancing and a whole lot of fun! A little music, dancing and a whole lot of fun! 

A few A.G. Rhodes Atlanta elders and care partners had a wonderful time at the Mayor’s Senior Ball earlier this month, a special opportunity to get dressed up, enjoy time together and celebrate alongside older adults from across Atlanta.

Thank you to the @cityofatlantaga and Mayor @andreforatlanta for hosting this wonderful tradition and making our elders feel so special!

#PositiveAging
Seven years in a row! A.G. Rhodes DeKalb (formerl Seven years in a row!

A.G. Rhodes DeKalb (formerly A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods) has once again been ranked the No. 1 nursing home in Georgia in the 150+ certified beds category in Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 rankings!

This marks the seventh consecutive year earning this distinction, a testament to our dedicated care partners and their commitment to person-directed care and the elders we serve.

Congratulations to our entire DeKalb team! 

Want to join this amazing team? Explore career opportunities at the "Work here!" link in our bio.

#AmericasBestNursingHomes #AgingServices
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