Veronica Peal – May Employee of the Month
It takes a very special person to be a caregiver in a memory care neighborhood. Veronica Peal is a very special person, which is why she is our Employee of the Month! Veronica is one of our med techs and has been with Woodland Ridge for six years! Veronica was born in Liberia, Africa with […]
Respite Care: A Short-Term Care Option in Smyrna, Georgia
With the number of seniors living with Alzheimer’s in America increasing, there is also an increasing need for caregiving. Whether formal or informal, taking care of another individual with deteriorating cognitive abilities can take a toll on the caregiver. For most adult children, their parent’s needs will fall on them, and the weight of caregiving […]
Nestor Kamgang – April Employee of the Month
The Republic of Cameroon is a French-speaking country in central Africa located near Chad and Nigeria, and it is also the home country of our Employee of the Month, Nestor Kamgang! Nestor first came to the United States about three years ago. In Cameroon, he was an accountant, but since he has been in Atlanta, […]
Opal – April Resident of the Month
We are so lucky to have this wonderful resident of the month living with us! Opal went from being a faithful volunteer at Woodland Ridge to an eventual resident. For many years, she came to visit a neighbor that lived here, and she also came on Saturdays with a group from her church, King Springs […]
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living Spring Activities
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the breeze is warm, those are all beautiful effects of springtime. Getting out into the fresh air after being cooped inside all winter long is so rejuvenating for the soul, mind, and body. Spring is the perfect season to dust off your bike or clean out the […]
Regenia Arnold – March Employee of the Month
Woodland Ridge is proud to announce Regenia Arnold as our March Employee of the Month! Regenia Arnold, a native of Chicago, Illinois, went to Simeon Vocational High School in the Chatham area on the south side of Chicago where she studied Marketing and Data Entry. Regenia’s ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to do the hard work […]
Gay B. – March Resident of the Month
We have a resident in our memory care neighborhood that exudes a peacefulness and offers a sweet smile that greets you every time you walk by her. She has been with Woodland Ridge for over three years now, and it is high time that we showcased Gay B. as our Resident of the Month! Gay […]
Three Ways Assisted Living Differs from a Skilled Nursing Facility
We live in a world of opportunity, where there are many options all around us. Want to order something online? Hop on Amazon which offers well over 1 million items and has it delivered by drones right to your doorstep. While convenience like this and multiple options can be wonderful at times, there can also […]
Elizabeth – February Resident of the Month
Just north of Knoxville, Tennessee is the small town of Mascot. This mill town was formed in the early 1900’s due to the discovery of a vein of zinc and limestone that ran through it. The American Zinc Company started soon after, and they subsequently created housing, a park, tennis courts, a drug store and […]
Kamal Dixon – February Employee of the Month
Kamal Dixon, from Dietary, is our February Employee of the Month. Kamal was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and went to Florida A&M where he earned a criminal justice degree with a minor in social work. Kamal did work as a Child Investigator in Orlando but ended up transferring here to Atlanta to work […]
