February 2022

Physical Improvements at Cobb

Several years ago - long before we could have foreseen something like COVID-19 - A.G. Rhodes began exploring ways to not only improve our model of care to one that is person-directed, but we also began exploring how we could improve the physical environment where our elders live.

Several months ago we launched a Legacy of Care campaign, and we have been raising funds from generous foundations and donors in our community to help support our plans to build a new home on the A.G. Rhodes Cobb campus and renovate the existing building. These improvements will take some time, but we are excited to begin in the next few months. Read more.

Dementia Care Through Every Stage: A Virtual Event on February 24

Join us online on Thursday, February 24 at 2 p.m. for our annual Living Well event hosted by the A.G. Rhodes Board of Advisors, and hear from featured speaker Dr. Lea C. Watson, board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist, as she presents Dementia Care Through Every Stage: 10 Ways to Nurture Compassionate, Dignified, Individualized Care.

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Leadership Training Program Celebrates First Graduating Class

A.G. Rhodes launched its inaugural Leadership Training Program in 2021, and we celebrated our first class of graduates at a ceremony earlier this month. The purpose of the Leadership Training Program is to promote equity and inclusion at A.G. Rhodes by providing mentorships and advancement opportunities for care partners, specifically frontline staff. Read more.

Employee Spotlight: Nancy Kamau, RN

This month’s employee spotlight features a testimonial from Nancy Kamau, an RN at A.G. Rhodes Cobb and one of A.G. Rhodes’ first class of Leadership Training Program graduates.

"I have learned that a person can achieve their dream through hard work."

Read Nancy's testimonial.

Black History Month Spotlight: Alexis Scott

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, we highlight Alexis Scott, a member of our Board of Advisors.

The legacy of Alexis Scott and her family runs deep in Atlanta, with far-reaching impact beyond the city. In 1928, her grandfather, William Alexander Scott II, founded the Atlanta Daily World newspaper, which was the nation’s first successful black daily newspaper. It also became the first black newspaper to have a correspondent assigned to the White House. Read more.

HeART for Seniors

When COVID-19 hit in March 2020, Katherine Andrews—an eighth-grader at the time—wanted to do something to lift the spirits of those most impacted, including residents living in senior care communities.

She combined her passion for art and community and created HeART for Charity, including HeART for Seniors, which was inspired by her grandmother’s love of receiving handmade art. HeART for Seniors creates and distributes art to residents living in senior care communities across Atlanta. Read more.

Welcome to the Team!

We’re thrilled to welcome new Care Partners to the A.G. Rhodes family. See our staff updates.

Are you or someone you know interested in working at A.G. Rhodes? Check out our latest job openings and apply online today!

In Memory Of...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of elders who have recently passed away.

Bessie Jamerson Dowdy, 93, of Dillwyn, VA, resident at A.G. Rhodes Cobb.

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

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