April 2022

Happy National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and is a time to "shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve" (Points of Light). So we dedicate this issue to celebrating the many ways volunteers impact our community. Volunteering may not look the same as it did before, but we are so glad to welcome volunteers back into our homes after two very long years!

Chef Doug serves up delicious treats at Cobb!

Our 4-legged volunteer Rosie loves visiting Wesley Woods!

Music Therapy volunteer John is a fan favorite at Atlanta!

Employee Spotlight: Sylvia Marshall, Laundry Aide and Community Volunteer

When you encounter Sylvia Marshall, she’s usually in the middle of doing something to help or serve someone in some meaningful way.

“We’re here to serve,” Sylvia said. “That’s the way I was raised.”

Read more about Sylvia.

Resident Volunteers

A.G. Rhodes residents stay active by volunteering their time and talents. They contribute to their own community by passing out mail, writing birthday cards to fellow residents, volunteering as a community store clerk, and helping hand out snacks. But they especially love being able to give back in other ways like assembling hygiene kits or crocheting afghans for local shelters.

Staff Volunteers

A.G. Rhodes Care Partners have not only dedicated their careers to caring for our residents; they volunteer their time to caring for others in our community. It is this spirit of giving back that helps promote a culture of compassion and generosity.

Volunteer Partnerships

An important component of life in a nursing home is volunteer support and partnership opportunities that keep elders connected with the community.

Read more about a longstanding partnership between A.G. Rhodes and Pebble Tossers, a nonprofit youth service organization and family volunteering resource that organizes service opportunities throughout metro Atlanta.

In Other News...

Our very own Horticultural Therapist, Kirk Hines, and Cobb elder, Carolyn Gibson, were featured in a recent article about the "Blooming Effects of Flowers on Mind and Body" in Next Avenue, a national publication dedicated to meeting the needs of older adults.

And CEO Deke Cateau was recently featured on 11Alive's Atlanta and Company to talk about his new book, Brush Fire: COVID-19 and Our Nursing Homes, and A.G. Rhodes' Legacy of Care Campaign. Watch the segment.

Congratulations!

A.G. Rhodes Cobb has won Best of Cobb 2022 for Best Nursing Home in Cobb County! More than just a contest (though we always like winning!), it's a reflection of the quality of care we provide our elders and the dedication of our professional care partners. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

See the latest issue of Cobb Life Magazine, which features all the "Best of" winners.

We're glad to have you back

After two long years, we're so glad to welcome back volunteers and visitors into our homes. Please contact us at volunteer@agrhodes.org if you are interested in volunteer opportunities.

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...

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.

For information on how you can help support our residents and staff, visit www.agrhodes.org/ways-to-help.

Follow the latest COVID-19 updates at www.agrhodes.org/coronavirus.

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