December 2021

We did it!

Thanks to the generosity of our caring community of friends, GAgives on Giving Tuesday was an amazing success! We raised over $6,000, completely surpassing our goal of $5,000 for A.G. Rhodes’ Songs for Seniors Music Therapy program! This special program helps our elders retain their precious memories through the joy of music, and we humbly thank those who helped us give the gift of song to those we serve.

Watch A.G. Rhodes CEO Deke Cateau and Director of Music Therapy John Abel talk about Songs for Seniors on 11Alive's Atlanta & Company.

Board Member, Volunteer, and Friend Honored for Distinguished Service

Jocelyn Dorsey is a household name in Atlanta. Most of us have seen her on television at some point throughout her 45-year-plus career as a journalist for WSB-TV. During her career—and now in retirement—Jocelyn has devoted her time to many causes throughout metro Atlanta, including at A.G. Rhodes. Jocelyn recently received the LeadingAge Georgia Distinguished Service Award for her service at A.G. Rhodes and for advancing important initiatives to support the aging population in our community. Read more.

Plant Project Makes Positive Impact

Marlie Petite and Maliyah Morris are proving that there are no age or creativity limits when it comes to giving back. Both Girl Scout Cadettes in the seventh grade, Marlie and Maliyah met when they were seeking an opportunity for community service to earn the distinguished Silver Award, one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting. Their journey led them to A.G. Rhodes. Read more.

Resident Spotlight: Hermina Levy

We celebrate the diverse histories, cultures, religions, and contributions of our diverse residents, families, and staff, including Hermina Levy, an A.G. Rhodes resident who recently shared memories of Hanukkah. Read more.

Resident Featured on 11Alive

Long-time A.G. Rhodes Atlanta resident, Willis Bivins, was recently featured on 11Alive for World AIDS Day for his work as an LGTBQ activist and historical preservationist. Thank you, Mr. Bivins, for advocating for equality and inclusion. Watch the segment.

Employee Spotlight: Carolyn Ford

When Carolyn Ford started her first day of work as a dietary aide at A.G. Rhodes Atlanta more than 39 years ago, the cook didn’t show up and the dietary manager was off that day. With less than an hour on the job, Carolyn found herself cooking for all the residents. She made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, turnip greens, and cornbread. The residents loved it. Read more and get her recipe for Chocolate Lust, a favorite treat at A.G. Rhodes!

Employees Recognized for Service to A.G. Rhodes

A.G. Rhodes Cobb and A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods each held special ceremonies to honor their long-service employees who have served 20 or more years. We are proud to have so many collective years of care and experience in our homes and congratulate everyone on their milestones.

We also congratulate Patrick Kimono, Restorative CNA Care Partner at A.G. Rhodes Cobb, for winning the "Unsung Heroes Award" at the Atlanta Regional Commission State of the Region event.

A.G. Rhodes Cobb

Unsung Hero Award

A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

A.G. Rhodes Voted "Best of Georgia"

We are proud that A.G. Rhodes has been named by Georgia Business Journal as a Best of Georgia winner in the Transitional & Rehab Facilities category. Congratulations to our Therapy & Rehabilitation Services staff!

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.

Ron Struchtemeyer, 82, of Roswell, GA, 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.

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season. The next round of News & Updates will return in February. Happy New Year and see you in 2022!

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