Honoring Our Veterans
Roswell Rotary Club’s Honor Air trip recently gave us a wonderful way of honoring our veterans. Two Woodland Ridge residents, Mr. William Smith and Dr. Ray Swords, accompanied the group on a whirlwind tour of military memorials in Washington, D.C., including the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam memorials along with the Tomb of the Unknown […]
Vanessa Roberts – May 2016 Employee of the Month
Join us in congratulating Vanessa Roberts as our May 2016 Employee of the Month! Vanessa’s colleagues nominated her for this award, and she was recognized at our monthly staff meeting in May. Executive Director Amy Brannen says, “Vanessa brightens our days with her great smile and bubbly personality.” She’s been caring for seniors for over […]
The Basics About Macular Degeneration
The eyes have it . . . unfortunately. We’re seeing more and more people with macular degeneration as the population ages, and the Macular Degeneration Foundation gives some alarming statistics about the disease. According to the foundation, a new case is diagnosed every three minutes in the United States. The older a person is, the […]
Granny? Are You Talking to Me?
You may have noticed that fewer grandmothers are actually willing to be called anything remotely resembling grandma or granny—usually not even nanny. Shakespeare’s Juliet posed the question, “What’s in a name?” a long time ago, and her thoughts were “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Ask the […]
Spring Cleaning for Seniors: 10 Things to Throw Away Now
Spring is in the air! If you’re like us, you’ve been loving the warmer weather and the budding trees and flowers. Along with the spring air come pollen and dust, though, which is probably how we got the phrase “spring cleaning”! Spring is the perfect time of the year to take stock of what we […]
How Can Caregivers Cope with Early Stages of Dementia?
We’ve worked with many family caregivers over the years, and we’ve learned how common it is for these caregivers to feel frustrated and alone. Often, family caregivers intuitively know their loved ones have had a change of some sort, but sometimes there is not a clear diagnosis to explain the changes. Those feelings of isolation […]
It Can Happen in Any Town, USA
What first pops into your mind when you hear the term “elder abuse”? If you’re like many people, you may be confused when you hear that phrase. Many people don’t want to think of older love ones as vulnerable targets for abuse, and most people don’t understand the scope of abuses that can—and do—occur. Last […]
Your Health Care Director
Do you have a primary care doctor you love? Are you happy to see your physician at least once a year for your annual physical exam? If you answered “yes” to those questions, you are already ahead of the game. There are many reasons why people avoid seeing a doctor at all costs, but […]
A Month for Hearts: February is American Heart Health Month
A dozen roses and some chocolate are good for your health! Yes, it’s true, eating chocolate can be heart-healthy if you choose the right chocolate—dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao. The best gift you can give your loved one this Valentine’s Day, though, is heart-health awareness. We hope you’ll take a few minutes during […]
Ring in the New: Welcoming 2016
Welcome to 2016! Welcome to the season of everything new—from new plans for staying healthy to new plans for education or jobs or other lifestyle changes. The new year brings with it a sense of adventure and a sense that we once again have a blank slate to design a brand new vision and life […]
