Benefits of Horticultural Therapy
Therapeutic gardening keeps the participantโs mind sharp by:...
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Horticultural Therapy and Preparations for Spring
Plants and gardens have long been recognized for their rehabilitative power. Most of us would agree that, no matter our age, sitting back and relaxing in a beautiful and fragrant garden is an excellen...
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016-Lifelong Learning Through Horticultural and Music Therapies
A.G. Rhodes' Horticultural Therapist, Kirk Hines, andย Music Therapist, John Abel, demonstratedย to a group of about 20ย older adultsย at Lifespan Academy how music and horticultural activities can be...
Read MoreThe Aftermath: What to Expect After a Stroke
A stroke can affect a person's mobility, speech and cognitive functions. Because the brain has an excellent capacity to regenerate and re-learn, stroke rehabilitation can provide therapies that help a...
Read MoreRehab and Therapy Exercises for a Healthy Heart
If you or a loved one has experienced a cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke, or undergone cardiac surgery, chances are your doctor will recommend pursuing rehabilitation and therapy after dis...
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2016-A Therapy Session with Marmalade
Professional Chef Tamie Cook joined patients, residents, staff and a volunteer at A.G. Rhodes of Cobb as they made marmalade during a Horticultural Therapy session....
Read MoreWhy More Senior Care Facilities are Implementing Innovative Therapy Programs for Residents
Therapy programs are an important part of senior care and are designed to improve a patient's motor skills, awareness, balance and coordination as well as his or her emotional well-being....
Read MoreWhat Types of Clinical Benefits Does Music Therapy Offer?
From the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to thousands of senior homes and centers throughout the country, music therapy continues to demonstrate what a valuable resource and tool it can be in the fi...
Read MoreTransitioning to a Nursing Home: Tips & Amenities for a Smooth Move
If an older loved one is having trouble living at home, moving into a nursing home may be the best choice for the whole family....
Read MoreAugust 4, 2014-New nurse stations give residents greater access to staff
New nurse stations that were recently constructed at our Atlanta location, and that will soon be constructed at our Wesley Woods location, are helping to create an environment that is better equipped ...
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