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Gloria Mims, Ms. A.G. Rhodes
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Fourteen residents from all three homes came together to compete for the crown at the annual Ms. A.G. Rhodes pageant. This year, we crowned four wonderful winners - an overall Ms. A.G. Rhodes and a winner from each home.
Congratulations to:
- Gloria Mims, Ms. A.G. Rhodes
- Annie Moore, Ms. A.G. Rhodes Atlanta
- Marilyn Epelbaum, Ms. A.G. Rhodes Cobb
- Essie Bailey-Demic, Ms. A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods
And congratulations to all our beautiful contestants who participated in this beloved event!
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Pictured left to right: Essie Bailey-Demic, Ms. A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods; Jocelyn Dorsey, event emcee; Gloria Mims, Ms. A.G. Rhodes; Annie Moore, Ms. A.G. Rhodes Atlanta; and Marilyn Epelbaum, Ms. A.G. Rhodes Cobb.
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Bridging Generations: Teens and Elders Connect Through Shared Stories and Experiences
Last week, A.G. Rhodes Cobb hosted a week of learning and connection during the Generation Connect annual service camp, held in partnership with youth nonprofit Pebble Tossers. The camp brought together teens and elders for intergenerational engagement, offering both groups the chance to learn from and with one another.
Throughout the week, teens conducted oral history interviews, participated in hands-on activities, and gained valuable insight into aging and elder care—including a Virtual Dementia Tour that deepened their understanding of memory loss. They also explored career paths in long-term care and enjoyed a special outing thanks to the Georgia Aquarium.
The week wrapped up with a celebration where teens shared reflections and stories they gathered from the elders, highlighting the intergenerational connections made throughout the week.
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A.G. Rhodes Honored for Excellence in Media Outreach
A.G. Rhodes once again received the Terry J. Bryant Media Award, which is awarded by the Georgia Health Care Association to organizations that have made outstanding efforts in sharing the story of long-term care through impactful media and community outreach. From engaging news features to creative partnerships, A.G. Rhodes has gone above and beyond to highlight the meaningful work happening in its communities. Click here to see the media stories resulting from our efforts.
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A.G. Rhodes CFO Christina Phangestu (left) and A.G. Rhodes Atlanta Administrator Loretta Barnes (right) accept the award.
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Serving and Learning
Employee Spotlight: Roschelle Hughes, Social Services Assistant, A.G. Rhodes Cobb
Roschelle Hughes’ career is a testament to compassionate service and lifelong learning. Since starting her career in 1998 as a CNA, she has worn many hats in various roles. And while working in different positions at A.G. Rhodes, she has also made impressive strides in her professional development, earning her associate’s degree in business management HR, graduating from A.G. Rhodes’ Leadership Development Program, obtaining her med tech certification, and now she’s back in school pursuing a nursing degree—all while working full-time.
For her, this is more than just a job; it’s a calling.
“You’ve got to have the passion and the heart for it, and you have to have empathy."
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Honoring our CNAs: The Heart of Compassionate Care
National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Week is celebrated annually in June, and it's a time to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of CNAs in health care. The majority of our care partners at A.G. Rhodes are CNAs so we honored them with special CNA Week celebrations in our homes to thank them for their tireless commitment to our elders' comfort and well-being.
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Pride in Practice: Fostering Inclusion at A.G. Rhodes
Inclusivity is a part of our everyday culture at A.G. Rhodes. For Janeen Cooper, LPN and Unit Manager at our Cobb community, she says that sense of belonging is one of the many reasons she likes working at A.G. Rhodes.
“Celebrating Pride Month is important for the sake of representation of my community, but in my everyday life here, I’m just Janeen—a Unit Manager, a nurse,” she shared. “I work in a place that sees me and celebrates me while simultaneously respecting my humanity.”
Janeen’s experience demonstrates A.G. Rhodes' commitment to creating a supportive, welcoming environment for everyone. This month and every month, we’re proud to celebrate the people who make this such a special place to work and live.
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Remembering Glen Skipwith
August 3, 1959—June 6, 2025
One of our beloved team members, Glen Skipwith— lovingly known as "Skip" among his colleagues—recently passed away. Glen, an Army Veteran, worked at A.G. Rhodes Cobb as a Maintenance Assistant for nearly two years, and he will be remembered fondly for his warm and humble spirit, constant smile, giving nature, and the camaraderie he brought to A.G. Rhodes.
"He was a really hard worker and overall great guy," said Angel Rolon, A.G. Rhodes Cobb Maintenance Director and Glen's supervisor. " He was always happy and smiling, had a great attitude, and the elders really liked him. He talked about his family a lot, and was so proud of his children and grandchildren."
We extend our deepest condolences to Glen's friends and family, including his wife and fellow A.G. Rhodes Cobb Care Partner, Brenda Skipwith.
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Team Updates & Accolades
We're delighted to welcome new team members to A.G. Rhodes! See our latest staff updates. And here's what a family member has to say about A.G. Rhodes:
"There are times God allows us special blessings and we received a special blessing with the staff."
~ Sonny D.
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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!
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Our condolences go out to the family and friends of our residents who have recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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.
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