April 2024

Thank You, Volunteers!

It's National Volunteer Week and the perfect opportunity to thank our dedicated volunteers for their service to our residents and communities. Volunteers are integral to the happiness and well-being of our elders and we could not provide the variety of meaningful activities and programs we do without them.

Click here to read a few spotlights of volunteers and volunteer groups who recently shared what inspires them to serve at A.G. Rhodes.

We love our volunteers all the time but we especially love them this week!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER: You might be surprised at all the fun and important ways our volunteers impact our communities, and we're always open to new ideas based on a volunteer's interest! Visit www.agrhodes.org/volunteer for more information and to fill out a volunteer application.

Another Dream Fulfilled!

Earlier this year, A.G. Rhodes partnered with the Georgia Health Care Association and Second Wind Dreams to make A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods resident Anne Bowden's dream of cheering on the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Truist Park a reality. Ms. Bowden recently enjoyed her big day at the ballpark, and we are thrilled to report that our favorite Braves fan was all smiles as she enjoyed the game, ate pizza and popcorn, sang Take Me Out to the Ballgame, and even got a foul ball!

Apply Now: Generation Connect Service Camp for Teens

Do you know a teen who will be a rising 9th-12th grader this summer? Encourage them to apply for our Generation Connect Service Camp, a week-long camp June 24-28 at A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods near Emory University. Offered in partnership with Pebbletossers—a youth development nonprofit—this fun and unique service opportunity promotes intergenerational relationships between high school students and A.G. Rhodes elders. Below are pictures from last year's camp.

Space is limited so click here for more details and to apply now!

APPLY

Celebrations Honor Long-Service Employees

We recently honored our newest Legacy Care Partners as they celebrated 20 years at A.G. Rhodes. They join a growing list of employees who have served our residents and communities for decades - from 20 to 40 years. Thank you to these outstanding Care Partners for your longtime commitment and compassionate care delivered at A.G. Rhodes!

We also honored two beloved long-service employees who recently retired. They compassionately served elders at A.G. Rhodes for decades, and we wish them all the best!

Legacy Care Partners at A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

Legacy Care Partners at A.G. Rhodes Cobb

Retirees Jessie Evans and Carolyn Ford with CEO Deke Cateau

Motivated by Results

Employee spotlight: Janeen Cooper, LPN, Unit Manager, A.G. Rhodes Cobb

Growing up, Janeen Cooper and her three siblings watched their mother take care of their grandmother while being a full-time mom and working full-time as a preschool teacher.

“My mother took care of her because she was afraid of the treatment my grandmother would get in a nursing home; this was in the 1970s and 80s.”

The experience had a significant impact on Janeen and shaped the course of her professional career. She wanted to help improve care for people living in nursing homes.

Read more.

Commemorative Bricks

Purchase a brick and commemorate our Legacy of Care project that includes a new Skilled Nursing and Memory Care building and the transformation of the existing building at A.G. Rhodes Cobb in Marietta. Bricks will be placed along the path in the therapy garden and can be for yourself, your family, to honor a loved one, or to make a memoriam. Bricks will be installed on an ongoing basis. The first round of bricks is being installed this week!

Click here for more information and to order your brick.

BUY A BRICK

Happenings in Our Homes

We've had a great month with lots of fun activities and getting out to enjoy some gorgeous spring weather! Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission through your volunteer service, community engagement, programs and planned activities.

And if you see our A.G. Rhodes Cobb bus around town with its fresh new look, give us a friendly honk and wave!

Team Updates & Accolades

We're delighted to welcome new team members to A.G. Rhodes! See our latest staff updates. And here's what our family members have to say about their care experience at A.G. Rhodes!

"The best thing about this community is the people who love and support you and your family members during the most difficult stage of life. I am so thankful my grandmother was here at the end of her life for all of the caring and sweet people she met and also who helped my mom at this very difficult time." ~ Isabel A.

Are you or someone you know interested in being part of our caring and compassionate team at A.G. Rhodes? Check out our latest job openings and apply online today!

In Memory Of...

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of our residents who have recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dena Gilbert, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

Fannie Kate Shelling, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

Lillian Mullins, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

If you have a loved one who was an A.G. Rhodes elder who recently passed away, email us at communications@agrhodes.org if you would like to include his or her name and link to the obituary in the next issue.

Manage your preferences | Opt out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.

3715 Northside Pkwy, Bldg. 200, Ste. 725
Atlanta, GA | 30327 US

This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.