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Elder Care with Heart

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Ruth and Vince share a love of dogs at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church during the Happy Hearts Hearts Respite Care Ministry. Photo courtesy of Susan Kearns.

Susan Kearns, Director of Happy Hearts Respite Care, would like to spread the word about a ministry held at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church Mondays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can drop off their live-in aging loved ones and have time to run errands, rest and reboot.

Meanwhile, elders enjoy breakfast, conversation, devotions, music, games and exercise in Fellowship Hall. Sports like balloon volleyball, beanbag and basketball toss get everyone moving. Visits with the preschool babies, lunch and crafting are all part of the fun-filled day.
The second graders from

Cornerstone Christian Academy regale them with performances and work on projects with the seniors. Canine friends, Pancake and Pork Chop, present their tricks during pet therapy sessions, bringing smiles to all. Email Susan Kearns at Snraek@comcast.net.

Buddies Joe and Rocco enjoying some St. Patrick’s Day festivities during the Happy Hearts Respite Care Ministry held at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church.

Kiana Mills, Memory Care Director of The Mansions at Sandy Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care, is happy to shed light on the positive behavioral outcomes that daily goings-on and engagement can provide for seniors. Residents at The Mansions, located in Peachtree Corners, enjoy participating in a structured day with meaningful activities and opportunities to make good use of their time. Activities include trivia, group games, sensory engagement, gardening, music therapy and cooking.

104 Year old resident, Gertie prepares to get her nails-done, a weekly activity at The Mansions Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Charles Nash just won a Bingo game
Christine hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree
Doug Bar learning about new plants at the indoor Elder Grow Garden at the Mansions Assisted Living & Memory Care.
Dr. Magee and Charles Marratt reading in the Men’s Book Club
Kiana Mills, Memory Care Director of The Mansions at Sandy Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care advocates for giving residents interesting and meaningful activities to occupy their days. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mills.
Oldest resident, Gertie (104) tending to the outdoor garden at The Mansions Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Oldest resident, Gertie, during a baking class at The Mansions Assisted Living and Memory Care
Ruth working on a puzzle

“We go the extra mile by tailoring our activities to the interests and abilities of our residents. This has allowed us in many ways to reduce some of the difficult behaviors displayed by seniors with dementia so that they have a wonderful quality of life,” Mills said.

Email Mills for more info at KMills@themansionsatsandysprings.com.

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