Reading Time: 2 minutes What, exactly, does “old age” mean? Well, chronologically, of course, it’s celebrating lots and lots of birthdays. Socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally, the term “old age” can have many different meanings. Traditionally, we’ve viewed old age as a time of limitations, but we’re seeing more and more people who are challenging the traditional notions of Read More
Reading Time: < 1 minute Congratulations to Dondreia McCraw, our February 2017 Employee of the Month! Dondreia has been a caregiver in our Friends for Life memory care neighborhood for 2 years. She says she’s always loved taking care of people, so becoming a caregiver was a way to make a career doing what she loves. Dondreia especially enjoys doing Read More
Reading Time: < 1 minute Neither snow, nor rain . . . That’s right–nothing will stop us from being here to care for our residents. We want to thank two of our dedicated managers who packed their bags and stayed overnight when we had the threat of ice and snow in January. Keeta Keeton, our memory care manager, and Debra Read More
Reading Time: 2 minutes In this age of online dating and electronic connections, it may be hard for some to imagine an old-fashioned romance. How did people meet and fall in love before cupid’s arrow was launched from the worldwide web? Grandma and grandpa most certainly met offline, and they sure do have some great stories! We asked residents Read More
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s time for New Year’s resolutions once again! Starting a new year reminds us that we can start new activities, re-focus our energies on new goals, and develop a brand new attitude for the coming year. It’s common at this time of the year, in particular, to focus on New Year’s resolutions to improve our Read More
Reading Time: < 1 minute Each year, Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care awards one special staff member with the Wanda Braziel Award. We are pleased this year to name Jesse Harden as our 2016 Wanda Braziel Award recipient and Employee of the Year! Over the course of 2016, Jesse was named employee of the month twice on an Read More
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you attended our Thanksgiving dinner in November, you’ll understand why our dietary team have been named Employees of the Month for November. Chef Debra Vaughn and her assistants Jesse Harden and Tamica Gordon and staff members Liyah Vaughn and Alexandria Mendoza worked many hours to provide a delicious feast for our residents and families. Read More
Reading Time: 5 minutes Yes, the Christmas season is here, and everyone is looking forward to a “Holly Jolly Christmas.” As the season approaches, the Santa Claus inside us all starts searching for the perfect gifts for seniors in our families. How special it is to see young children unwrapping presents at Christmas with a sense of wonder and Read More
Reading Time: < 1 minute Congratulations to Jennifer Bernard, our December Employee of the Month! Jennifer has been with Woodland Ridge for a little over two years as our administrative assistant. Jennifer, originally from New Orleans, moved to the Atlanta area a few years ago. She says she loves her job and enjoys the team spirit among her co-workers. Jennifer Read More
Reading Time: 2 minutes Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care is proud to announce our partnership with Legacy Healthcare Services! Legacy Healthcare Services will be opening an on-site clinic to provide full-time rehabilitative therapy services for residents at Woodland Ridge beginning in January 2017. Beth Cayce, owner of CaraVita Home Care, the management company for Woodland Ridge, says, “We’ve Read More