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June 12, 2020

A.G. Rhodes > In The News > June 12, 2020

McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: We have always been essential

Author Mary NewtonPosted on June 12, 2020July 20, 2020Categories In The News

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Our last (but not least!) National Volunteer Week feature is Dr. Nathan Grigsby, longtime director of Agnes Scott’s Joyful Noise Gospel Choir.

Dr. Grigsbys visit to A.G. Rhodes in 2015 after his mother-in-laws rehab stay recovering from an injury opened the door to a decade of shared joy, music, and ministry. During his visit, he ran into a former music student who was participating in a monthly sing-along. That chance encounter sparked two ideas for how he could bring his love of ministry, music, service, and teaching to A.G. Rhodes.

Dr. Grigsby began bringing the Joyful Noise Gospel Choir, which is comprised of Agnes Scott college students who like to sing gospel music, to perform at A.G. Rhodes twice a year. And, he also started volunteering monthly at A.G. Rhodes playing piano alongside fellow musicians from local churches, offering praise and worship to residents.

Dr. Grigsby says he can see that the choir performances have a profound impact on his students as they witness the impact the concerts have on the elders.

“It’s an honor for them to be able to spread the good news at A.G. Rhodes. To see the residents’ expressions—them raising their hands, clapping, and even crying—it’s a very tangible and meaningful experience.”

And during his monthly visits leading praise and worship with other volunteers, Dr. Grigsby said it further exemplifies the importance of serving others, especially seniors. “I’ve had countless encounters with the residents to tell us how much they appreciate us coming out every month,” he said. “It is a priceless experience. The feeling that you get in serving and ministering to our seniors is like no other.”

Thank you, Dr. Grigsby, for your decade of service (and counting)! And Happy National Volunteer Week to all our wonderful volunteers who do so much for our communities. We appreciate you this week and every week!

Our last (but not least!) National Volunteer Week feature is Dr. Nathan Grigsby, longtime director of Agnes Scott’s Joyful Noise Gospel Choir.

Dr. Grigsby's visit to A.G. Rhodes in 2015 after his mother-in-law's rehab stay recovering from an injury opened the door to a decade of shared joy, music, and ministry. During his visit, he ran into a former music student who was participating in a monthly sing-along. That chance encounter sparked two ideas for how he could bring his love of ministry, music, service, and teaching to A.G. Rhodes.

Dr. Grigsby began bringing the Joyful Noise Gospel Choir, which is comprised of Agnes Scott college students who like to sing gospel music, to perform at A.G. Rhodes twice a year. And, he also started volunteering monthly at A.G. Rhodes playing piano alongside fellow musicians from local churches, offering praise and worship to residents.

Dr. Grigsby says he can see that the choir performances have a profound impact on his students as they witness the impact the concerts have on the elders.

“It’s an honor for them to be able to spread the good news at A.G. Rhodes. To see the residents’ expressions—them raising their hands, clapping, and even crying—it’s a very tangible and meaningful experience.”

And during his monthly visits leading praise and worship with other volunteers, Dr. Grigsby said it further exemplifies the importance of serving others, especially seniors. “I’ve had countless encounters with the residents to tell us how much they appreciate us coming out every month,” he said. “It is a priceless experience. The feeling that you get in serving and ministering to our seniors is like no other.”

Thank you, Dr. Grigsby, for your decade of service (and counting)! And Happy National Volunteer Week to all our wonderful volunteers who do so much for our communities. We appreciate you this week and every week! ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you called to provide exceptional care? At A.G. Rhodes, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others as part of a dedicated, supportive team.

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Next up in our National Volunteer Week feature is 16-year-old Oliver Chen! Oliver is a junior at The Westminster Schools and volunteers every Sunday, delivering treats on the mobile ice cream cart in the summer, serving hot chocolate in the winter, leading games like Uno, and participating in various holiday events. Oliver is open to volunteering in any way that will support the elders. He even shares his singing talents through his school’s music service club.

“I just love getting to know all the people there, and I feel like I've made a lot of friends. From the people who work there to the people who live there and their families, it’s good getting to know their stories and what they like, and also, being able to help them out.”

Oliver was born in the United States, but until he moved back three years ago, he spent his childhood in China in a multi-generational home where his grandparents also lived; a cultural norm for Chinese families.

“It’s like being around my grandparents again,” Oliver said as he reflected on his close relationship with his grandparents and his time volunteering at A.G. Rhodes.

Oliver says that volunteering at A.G. Rhodes is also therapeutic.

“It’s so much fun to go there every Sunday,” he said. “As a high schooler, it can get pretty stressful and taking these three or four hours out each week and spending it on something I'm passionate about, I just think it's good I get to help others while also getting to relax myself.”

Thank you, Oliver, for spending time with us!

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Happy National Volunteer Week! We are so grateful for our wonderful community of volunteers who do so much to enrich the lives of our elders. This week, we have the pleasure of featuring a volunteer from each community, starting with Russell Wohl, who volunteers during Music Therapy at our Wesley Woods home.

Russell is an Emory University senior studying chemistry and Spanish. He says, “It’s touching whenever residents communicate their gratitude for the music therapy sessions; it makes me realize the impact of what we’re doing and how we are enhancing their experience.”

He says his time at A.G. Rhodes has given him a deeper appreciation for elders, and he encourages others to consider volunteering with older adults.

“People should consider volunteering with elders because the time spent with them is incredibly fulfilling, both for them and for us. I think it also provides a new perspective on life and the importance of building a strong community.”

Thank you, Russell, for sharing your time and your talent with us and our elders!

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🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We are so fortunate to have such a lively and impactful Horticultural Therapy program, volunteers who help support our programs, and gorgeous outdoor spaces to enjoy nature!

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Graduation is around the corner—are you ready to launch a career with growth potential? When you join the team at A.G. Rhodes, you will have access to mentorship and leadership development programs, in-house training and nursing education scholarship opportunities.

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We are so excited to kick off the summer with Generation Connect 2025! Generation Connect is a one-of-a-kind summer service camp for teens and elders that promotes intergenerational relationships. It is a week-long experience full of volunteer activities, oral history projects, fun social activities, a field trip (last year we toured Truist Park!), workshops to learn about careers in healthcare and more!

This unique experience is open to rising 9th-12th grade students and will be held at our A.G. Rhodes Cobb community in Marietta from June 23-27.

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