Seniors Answer Book 2019

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Welcome to your 2019 Seniors Answer Book!

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his is our fourth edition of the Seniors Answer Book, which along with the Community, Education and Medical editions, forms a family of guides for readers to acquaint themselves with the North Atlanta area.

We decided to create a booklet specifically for seniors, because the demographics of our readership area show that the number of people age 65 and older is on the rise, and we wanted to give them something focused on their lives.

In this guide, you’ll learn about some of the organizations that provided service to seniors, from social clubs and recreation, to health and financial management. You can also find updates from the major healthcare providers in the region. We’ve highlighted the accomplishments of some local seniors who are also veterans. And you may walk away with fun ideas for how to spend time with your grandchildren.

Toward the back of the booklet, you’ll find maps of nearby assisted living communities, memory care providers and other senior services.

Feel free to jump right in. And if you find something is missing, pleas reach out to me at carson@appenmediagroup.com and let me know what you would like to see next year.

If you feel your business would be perfect for advertising in our Seniors edition, reach out to us at 770-442-3278 to get information on the next installment.

The Answer Books are available to most chambers of commerce, cities, homeowner associations and real estate companies. We also home-deliver 40,000 copies throughout North Atlanta.

So grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy the 2019 Seniors Answer Book.

Happy reading!

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Local nonprofit provides support and care for seniors

By Heather Terry Community Relations Director, Senior Services North Fulton

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ince 1992, Senior Services North Fulton has been at the forefront of efforts to provide essential care and support to the region’s growing population of older adults. In 2018, Senior Services North Fulton, the only nonprofit solely dedicated to adults age 60+ in North Fulton, celebrated 27 years of service to the community.

Senior Services North Fulton provides a critical lifeline of services to older adults living in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. Over the coming years the nonprofit hopes to eliminate senior hunger in North Fulton and will strive to ensure home-bound seniors have transportation available to get them to every medical appointment.

Senior Services North Fulton provides a number of programs and services aimed at caring for seniors in the North Fulton community. Their Meals on Wheels program delivered tens of thousands of meals to local seniors last year. They also have a transportation program that provides rides to medical appointments.

The agency operates four senior centers located in Alpharetta/Crabapple, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs. The senior centers are a great place to meet friends, stay active, and take part in a wide range of activities.

Transportation can be provided to and from the centers for seniors who no longer drive. In addition, Senior Services North Fulton can arrange care management to include personal care, light housekeeping, and respite care. They even have a Meals on Wheels for Pets program.

All of the programs are available at no cost to the clients. As a nonprofit organization these services are supported by corporate donations, community groups and private donors. They also rely on the gracious generosity of over 500 volunteers who help carry out their mission.

For more information on their programs or to make a donation, please call 770-993-1906 or visit www. ssnorthfulton.org.

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Senior centers • Alpharetta Senior Center 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta 30004 770-751-9397 • Milton Senior Center: Thomas Byrd Sr. House 15690 Hopewell Road, Milton 30004 770-475-7500 • Roswell Senior Center 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell 30076 770-640-1583 • Sandy Springs Senior Center 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs 30328 404-612-2345

Veteran Organizations Veterans find comradeship and purpose in the company of fellow veterans. Contact the organization that fits your needs.

• Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 Web: legion201.org Phone: 770-475-9023 Post commander: Pete Esker Club: Open 7 days, 1 p.m. weekends, 3 p.m. weekdays Post meetings: Third Tuesday monthly at 7 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.

Address: 201 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009 • North Fulton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12002 Web: northfultonvfw.org Phone: 770-891-9526 Commander: Joseph Ferrell Meetings: Second Tuesday monthly at 7 p.m.

Location: Alpharetta First Baptist Church, 44 Academy St., Alpharetta, Ga.30009 • Johns Creek Veterans Association Web: jcvets.org President: Victor Ackerman Meetings: Fourth Wednesday monthly at 6 p.m at Park Place in Newtown Park., dinner and social hour followed by business meeting Lunch Social: Second Wednesdays monthly at 11:30 at various restaurants Meeting location: Park Place Center at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022

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Forsyth County Senior Services — The place to go for those 50+

By RUTHIE BREW Director of Forsyth County Senior Services ife is to be enjoyed and there’s no better place to go for fun and support than one of the three active adult centers operated by Forsyth County Senior Services.

Those ages 50 and over are invited to participate in a wide variety of programs and activities to pursue interests, get fit, make friends, gather in community and receive supportive services.

Hearthstone Lodge 7305 Lanier Drive, Cumming, Ga., 30041 Located in the northern end of the county and focused on fitness Hearthstone features an indoor heated pool, an exercise equipment room and space for classes and activities. There are aquatics classes and lap swim, fitness classes of all types, a men’s club, a hiking club, and bridge, mahjongg and canasta playing. The lodge and pool are available for rentals and provide space for gatherings of all types. The environment at Hearthstone is warm, friendly and inviting.

Forsyth County offers three diverse centers: Sexton Hall 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming, Ga., 30041 Located in the south end of the county and focused on life enrichment, the center offers fitness, art, technology classes, day trips, dances, and a full schedule of card and game groups. Featuring a large auditorium, the center hosts community concerts and events.

There’s a special activity program with lunch for older adults called Congregate.

A memory support day program provides a safe, stimulating environment for those with dementia, providing relief for their caregivers.

Rooms are available for rental for parties and events.

Charles Place 595 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, Ga., 30040 Located near downtown Cumming and geared to providing supportive services to older adults, Charles Place is a traditional senior center, providing a daily program of group activities and a nutritious lunch for older adults. Participants enjoy games, fitness activities, day trips and seasonal parties. The Meals on Wheels program operates from this center, with volunteers delivering meals to homebound seniors. An initial interview and assessment is necessary to participate at the center. Door-to door transportation service may be provided, based upon availability.

For more information, please call 770-781-2178 or visit www.forsythco.com/seniors

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New home healthcare service opening in Alpharetta With 23 years of home healthcare experience, Loved Ones opens new office and offers services in Alpharetta

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Your loved ones will be in the best of hands. Our trained Nurses and Caregivers understand that the best outcomes are realized by treating more than just physical symptoms.

“Our 23 years of experience has helped us to understand how important in-home healthcare is to provide the specific care for each person’s health needs. We also want to provide hope to each person in our care” said Brendan Skeen, CEO of Loved Ones. “We are delighted to open our newest office in the Alpharetta area.”

Loved Ones Home Healthcare services include: • Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care • Unique Never Alone program. One push of the emergency pendant button summons first responders and notifies your nurse in seconds

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Skincare for the ages Mature skin requires new beauty care regime

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northsidewoman.com

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he reality of aging hit me with the most honest sign of all: the unfiltered selfie photo.

Even worse, I was cheek-to-cheek with my teenaged daughter in a genetic before and after picture of my life.

As we advance in years, many women want their outer appearance to reflect their inner “feel” — where our 50s are truly the new 30s, and the word “senior” only applies to school yearbooks.

Mother Nature, on the other hand, has different ideas.

Aging is inevitable. The sun is your enemy. Unless you’ve spent your life in an underground bunker, your face will bear much of the brunt of aging.

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posed of red, blue, yellow and brown pigments, and exposure to ultraviolet rays (sunlight) changes the balance of the pigmentation. “[Over time], the result is a mottled, older skin appearance made up of darker and depigmented areas,” said Dr. Diana Howard of The International Dermal Institute. “This overall skin discoloration is often accompanied by an increase in broken veins.”

Skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin that provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone; the dermis, which contains connective tissue, hair follicles and sweat glands; and the deepest layer, the hypodermis, which is made of fat and connective tissue.

Most age-related changes in skin occur in the dermis, which can lose from 20 to 80 percent of its thickness over time. Collagen and elastin gradually produce at a slower rate, resulting in a loss of skin tone and elasticity and ultimately wrinkles. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can speed up this process.

The good news is it’s never too late to slow the process of aging, and repair some damage done in earlier years.

Tiffany Bioski, an esthetician at SkinReMEDI (skinremedi.com) by Natural Body in Alpharetta, said the issue of aging is often brought up by her clients.

“One of the most common questions I receive from

those with mature skin is ‘how can I bring radiance back to my complexion?’” said Bioski, who has been a licensed esthetician, laser tech and cosmetologist for more than a decade.

Here are her tips to get the glow back: Exfoliate: The best way to renew radiance is through “cellular turnover,” more commonly known as exfoliation. There are many ways to exfoliate, but the best way is through chemical exfoliation. Skin essentially acts like a brick wall, so the mortar that holds it together needs to be removed. Old cells slough off and new cells have space to come forward. Exfoliating with harsh scrubs or brushes is the equivalent of taking sandpaper and scraping the mortar between bricks — and you will end up damaging and abrading the surrounding areas. Chemical exfoliation, on the other hand, dissolves the mortar for a gentle way to turnover those cells and get glowing.

Mask it up: As old skin cells turn over, be sure to also nourish and feed the new skin. A great way to do this is by using an enzyme mask at least one to two times a week after washing skin in the evening. (Bioski likes Cosmedix Pure Enzymes Mask.) As a bonus on the nights you use your enzyme mask, you can also follow with a deep moisturizing mask =and sleep overnight in it. Limit this to once a week.

Say yes to serum: To help cellular turnover, apply a nightly retinol serum that addresses wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, congestion and dehydration — the main four categories holding back your glow. Apply retinol serum in the evening all over from décolletage to forehead and even to the top of hands if skin looks lackluster there as well. In the morning, apply a serum that suits your skin goals, such as brightening, hydrating, redness reducing and so on.

Toner time: As skin ages, pH levels change, making toners extra crucial for maintaining balance. Apply toner on damp skin in the morning and evening just after washing, as products applied to damp skin will penetrate deeper and absorb more product.

Moisturizing mania: Moisturizing is also key for mature, glowing skin. Apply a thin layer of a moisturizer all over the face in the evening at the end of your skin routine.

Eye cream: Create an occlusion around the eye by pressing eye cream around the entire eye area in the evening and again in the morning, stimulating collagen production and preventing wrinkles.

Shade from sun: Don’t forget to use sunscreen of SPF 40 or higher daily to shield from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Using a moisturizer with an SPF — applied with a pressing technique — is a great way to combine benefits into a single product!

Develop a custom plan: Bioski said every client has unique needs, so it’s important to individually create a skin treatment plan to bring out the natural radiance of each client.

Makeup for mature skin As skin tone changes through the years, so should the makeup. What works great in your 20s, may seem harsh or “costumey” in your later years. Here are tips from makeup artist Chandler West (chandlerwestmakeup.com), on how to adjust your makeup strategies as you age.

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Less is more. Find products that are thinner in consistency if they are liquid, and sheer and light if in powder form.

This will prevent the product from falling into fine lines.

Moisturize every time before applying any makeup products. This will help create a barrier on your skin to protect it from the makeup, while making sure your skin stays hydrated all day.

Use SPF daily. There are many primers, moisturizers and makeup products that include SPF, so make sure at least one product you’re using has SPF in it. Sun is one of the top causes of aging. Protect yourself from it.

Most clients with mature skin have a problem with the under-eye area — whether it’s dark circles, dry skin or makeup settling into the creases. Find a concealer that prevents all three of those common problems. (My absolute favorite is the Kevyn Aucoin Skin Enhancer.) Use a concealer that is one to two shades lighter than your natural skin tone. With any concealer, remember to use a very small amount and find one that also moisturizes.

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Avoid heavy or drying formulated products Don’t be heavy-handed when applying. Start with light coverage and build in areas that might need a little extra coverage.

Nix the sparkly eyeshadows or highlighters, as they tend to exaggerate fine lines.

If you don’t want an all matte look, lean toward products with more of a sheen than a sparkle.

Chandler West, a native of Alpharetta, studied at Studio Crush School of Makeup in Atlanta, and received her first feature film credit at age 19.

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Lisa Wilson, left, and Sherri Selman, co-founders of NexSeason Transitions in Alpharetta, share their excitement after receiving the One to Watch Award at the 7th annual Best of North Atlanta Gala held Oct. 24 at Alpharetta’s Metropolitan Club. The event, hosted by Appen Media Group, drew some 450 members of the business community and honored those businesses voted the best by close to 30,000 readers.

NexSeason Transitions named the ‘One to Watch’

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

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here was dancing, dinner and air of celebration as some 450 members of the business community gathered at Alpharetta’s Metropolitan Club for 2019 Best of North Atlanta Gala awards ceremony.

The event, hosted each year by Appen Media Group, recognizes the best businesses in North Atlanta as determined by readers. Voters cast ballots for their favorite businesses in 114 categories, but only two businesses walk away with a premier award.

Each year the One to Watch Award recognizes a new business that has already left a positive impact on the community. In 2019, this award honored Sherri Selman and Lisa Wilson, co-founders of NexSeason Transitions, a firm that coordinates housing and care services for seniors and their families.

“To be recognized in our second year of business is astounding,” Selman said. “It just confirms the community response that what we are doing is a much needed service.”

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the right active adult community or assisted living facility, to downsizing and selling their home, to liquidizing other assists and more. They have compiled vetted resources together in one place and offer an a-la-carte approach, so clients pick only the services they need.

Selman and Wilson founded the company in 2018, both knowing from experience how stressful transition periods can be without compassionate guidance.

After retiring from a 30-year career as a Delta Airlines flight attendant, Selman’s world was turned upside down in 2014 when her husband, Mark, suffered a massive stroke. The diagnosis that he was totally disabled and would need intense care and rehab was devastating to both of them.

“My world was thrown into chaos by Mark’s sudden health crisis,” she said.

After Selman’s father suffered a debilitating stroke the next year, she had to find full-time care for him in Alpharetta while liquidating her parents’ home and its contents in Missouri, where the family had lived for more than 45 years. As the full-time caregiver for both Mark and her father, she also helped relocate her elderly mother to Arizona.

“I spent countless hours looking for qualified com-

Timeline of medical appointments

panies and individuals to help me with the daunting tasks I faced,” Selman said.

Wilson found herself in a similar situation, moving her own mother to Georgia after her father dies unexpectedly. Her expertise as a Senior Real Estate Specialist made her a natural fit to join forces with Selman and form NexSeason Transitions.

Both women say their experiences have given them the empathy and experience they need to provide their clients with the highest level of service.

“My experience showed me another side of being a caregiver responsible for creating a new and safe home environment for a loved one,” Selman said.

“Life is the best teacher and I feel the compassion and understanding I can offer clients as someone who has walked in their shoes is invaluable.”

“There are so many layers of responsibilities as we approach these seasons of life,” she added. “It is gratifying to know I can make a difference.”

This year, more than 30,000 people voted for the Best of North Atlanta in any of 114 categories, from cosmetic surgery to auto service repair.

“We hold this gala every year in an effort to recognize the best businesses our communities have to offer as decided by our readers,” said Appen Media Publisher Hans Appen. “And wow, our readers had a lot to say this year. We shattered the record for total number of voters with just over 30,000 people voting.”

The reader engagement in the survey says a lot about the appreciation residents have for the high-quality businesses they patronize, Appen said.

“It also says a lot about the enormous honor it is to receive one of these awards,” he said. “It’s a competitive contest, and winners should be proud of the recognition.”

The other premier award, the Pillar Award, was presented to Ron and Terrie Altman of Alpharetta BurgerFi.

40s for Men: The American Urological Association recommends a first PSA (prostate specific antigen) test at the age of 40 for most men. In a man’s mid-40s, doctors recommend a screen for Type-2 Diabetes as well.

40s for Women: Guidelines for mammograms change often, but as of now, doctors recommend a mammogram every year or two for women who are 40 and older. Beginning at age 45, doctors also recommend a cholesterol check for women and a blood pressure check every other year. A bone density scan may be performed if the patient is concerned about their specific risk of osteoporosis.

50s for Men: By the age of 55, doctors begin to recommend testing for glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve. Both men and women at this stage will most likely be checked for thyroid imbalances, eyesight deficiencies and blood sugar issues.

50s for Women: Once women reach the age of 50, doctors recommend that in addition to the battery of screens used in their 40s, women also begin colon cancer screenings.

60s: Doctors are beginning to recommend the Shingles vaccine around the age of 60 for both men and women. This is a once-in-a-lifetime shot that provides protection against the emergence of Shingles. Hearing evaluations are also important at this age, since nearly 33 percent of the population age 65 and older experiences hearing loss.

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65 and Older – Men: Men are now encouraged to undergo testing for abdominal aortic aneurysms. This screening only occurs once, and is typically done after the age of 65.

65 and Older – Women: In addition to all of the previous tests, doctors may now begin to perform a bone density test. With age, women lose calcium, which causes bone breakage and weakness.

A bone density scan will provide information on the strength of a woman’s bones. Since the incidence of falls also increases at this age, doctors highly recommend this test. Doctors can also administer a pneumococcal vaccination, which is a one-time shot, providing protection against pneumonia.

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Talking to your parents about legacy planning A t some point in our lives, most of us will experience taking care of aging parents. It can be difficult to realize that you will be the main decision maker over their lives moving forward, especially when they have always taken care of you. When that time comes, it is important to discuss a few key topics with your parents in order to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Here are a few questions to ask your parents to start this difficult conversation: • Do you have a living will or advanced medical directive? If your parent becomes incapacitated, these documents will ensure their wishes are kept and that someone is in charge of helping navigate any medical decisions that need to be made.

• Do you have a will? I wouldn’t advise approaching this as a “how much am I getting?” question.

Rather, you should stress the importance of having a guide for your parents’ estate to limit the stress on the family that is left behind.

• How will you pay for care? Learn a little about your parents’ income streams and savings. If needed, explore long-term care insurance. The av-

erage cost for assisted living is $3,628 per month, and it’s important to be prepared to pay for that out of pocket or insure the cost.

• Where is everything? If something suddenly happens to your parents, it’s important to know where the important documents are kept so you can make quick decisions. If Allison Baines your parents have a power of attorney, you may have to present that at the hospital to make medical decisions. Knowing where these documents are located is crucial.

Remind your parents that you are on their side, want the best for them and want their wishes to be granted.

This is a tough conversation to have, but in the long run, you will be glad you were prepared.

Allison Baines, CFP® Wealth Plan Design Specialist at oXYGen Financial Co-Host of “They Don’t Teach You This” Podcast

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New fitness center opens in Alpharetta designed for 55 and over 55 Fitness is a new fitness center designed for ladies and gentleman 55 and over with equipment to help members achieve their health and fitness goals “

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his is our first fitness center of many that will be opening in the Atlanta area and across the country.

We realize how important the right type of exercise program is to help each member achieve individual fitness goals” said Brendan Skeen, CEO of 55 Fitness.

“Each member will receive the personalize attention needed to accomplish fitness goals in a safe friendly atmosphere”.

If you want to continue enjoying the benefits of good health or need an exercise program to build your flexibility and increase energy, you’ll feel at home and will enjoy every workout. You’ll enjoy an invigorating workout with personal attention, immediate access to the equipment and without the crowds of standard fitness clubs.

Join the community of your friends and neighbors here in Alpharetta for a great workout and fun…at 55 Fitness located at 8470 Holcomb Bridge Rd in the Ellard Shopping Center.

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Northside, Gwinnett health systems complete merger

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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fter more than four years of negotiations and clearing regulatory hurdles, Northside Hospital and the Gwinnett Health System have completed arrangements to combine their health care operations. The merger takes effect Aug. 28.

The expanded Northside Hospital system will have 1,636 inpatient beds; more than 250 outpatient locations throughout Georgia; and nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff.

Debbie Mitcham, longtime chief financial officer and 25-year veteran of Northside Hospital, will be the new president and CEO of Northside’s Gwinnett health care campuses.

Phil Wolfe, who served as president and CEO of the Gwinnett system for the past 13 years, has announced his retirement effective Aug. 28. Other important leadership changes are expected to be announced soon as the combined healthcare networks begin service as one entity.

The merger agreement was approved by the Georgia Office of the Attorney General in November 2017, and in February 2019, the Federal Trade Commission completed its review of the combination and gave its approval to move forward.

Northside Hospital is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with more than 240 locations across the state, including three acute care, state-of-the-art hospitals in Sandy Springs, Cherokee County and Forsyth County. It leads the nation in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care and surgical services.

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facilities include the Gwinnett Women’s Pavilion, the Gwinnett Extended Care Center, Glancy Rehabilitation Center, and outpatient health centers including surgi cal, imaging and physical, occupational and speech therapy facilities.

Northside is by far the larger of the two operations.

It has $1.8 billion in annual revenues through its three hospitals and various care facilities, according to Dun & Bradstreet. Gwinnett has revenues of about $731 million annually.

Hospital officials said patients of the Gwinnett Health System will notice virtually no changes in their regimen of treatment and care.

However, they may notice changes to some naming: • Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville, located at 1000 Medical Center Blvd., will be called Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

• The Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth, located at 3620 Howell Ferry Road, will be called Northside Hospital Duluth.

• The Gwinnett Extended Care Center at GMC-Lawrenceville, located at 650 Professional Drive, will be called the Northside Gwinnett Extended Care Center.

• The Glancy Rehabilitation Center, located at 3215 McClure Bridge Road in Duluth, will be called Northside Gwinnett Joan Glancy.

Changes to the signage at the facilities will occur in stages.

For care provided at Gwinnett locations beginning August 28, patient bills and statements will be addressed from Northside Hospital, and payments will be made to the same. For care received at Gwinnett locations prior to August 28, patient bills will come from and be payable to Gwinnett Medical Center.

More information about the billing process can be found at northsidegwinnett.com.

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WellStar North Fulton opens new catheterization lab

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

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ignitaries from around the region were on hand March 4, 2019 to celebrate the official opening of WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s new cardiac catheterization lab in Roswell.

The roughly $5 million facility, located on the hospital’s third floor, allows doctors to perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease.

“Our new cath lab brings many firsts to our community,” said Jon-Paul Croom, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital. “It is the first cath lab for robotic procedures in the metro Atlanta area, the first electrophysiology procedures at WellStar North Fulton Hospital and the first catheter procedures completed in under 10 minutes at North Fulton.”

The wing includes two cath labs, private waiting rooms for families and some of the latest technology in the field. It also includes a renovated rehabilitation facility to assist patients in their recovery.

The lab features robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary interventions, whereby a balloon is inflated in the coronary artery to remove plaque. It is the first hospital in Metro Atlanta to employ the technology and one of only 50 sites worldwide.

Croom said the new cath lab reflects the hospital’s commitment to keeping up with the latest technology.

“Healthcare is changing rapidly. WellStar is leading the way,” he said. “Across our system, we had notable accomplishments from expansions, national recognition, new programs and technologies.”

The cath lab also allows physicians to perform electrophysiology procedures to treat abnormal heartbeats, as well as a procedure known as cardiac swing, which reduces exposure to radiation from X-ray equipment by limiting the number of images taken during a diagnostic catheterization.

Aside from the technology, one of the key elements of the facility is its attention to process, providing patients and their families the best care available, said Jeffrey Penton, director of cardiovascular services.

“I wanted to develop a whole setup where the patient has complete care in one setting,” Penton said. “They come in here, they’re cared for by cardiac specialty nurses. They go to the cath lab and come back to recover and are cared for by the same nurses that worked with them at the beginning.”

At right, Jeffrey Penton, director of cardiovascular services for WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, stands beside the facility’s new Corindus Vascular Robotics CorPath GRX system, which allows physicians greater precision in performing coronary intervention procedures.

The wing includes complete facilities for pre- and post-procedure, so that the same staff is working with patients throughout.

The patient begins the journey in a private waiting room with family where a workup is performed. There, images of the heart are displayed to examine the area for blockages, and if any are found, how they should be addressed.

From there, the patient goes a short distance down the hall to the actual cath lab where the procedure is performed. Even then, the family in the waiting room can ask the nurse for any updates on the procedure.

Following the procedure, the patient is returned to the room and the physician speaks with the whole family, using images displayed on the monitor in the room.

Penton said he had been working on the design for about two years before final plans were adopted.

Throughout the whole process, he said, it was important to keep patients attached to the same nurses and staff who know their special history.

“So, the people who take care of you beforehand, they know exactly what you’re going through in that cath lab, and they’re able to take care of you afterwards with greater care than going to a floor where nurses may see one or two of them in a month,” Penton said. “We see them every day, all day, so you get great care from those nurses because that’s their specialty.”

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Annual 55+ Lifestyle Expo draws record crowds JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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undreds flocked to the fourth annual Appen Media Group 55+ Lifestyle Expo on April 13, 2019.

The four-hour expo, held at the Metropolitan Club on Windward Parkway, surpassed last year’s crowds, with more than 500 registered attendees and 40 vendors. It was a free event that allowed visitors to meet, greet and gather information on every stage of senior life, from retirement planning to empty nest lifestyle to caregiving.

Although it is geared primarily toward the 55-andolder demographic, the expo provided information for anyone with aging parents and provided information on healthcare professionals.

Senior Advertising & Events Executive Paul Flowers said the event was a huge hit.

“Everyone seemed to enjoy the event, from the various vendors, to the food and the entertainment,” he said. “The overall favorite was the drawing of various

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prize donated by the various vendors.”

The expo provided information on topics such as active-adult lifestyle options and communities, senior services providers, home-care services, healthcare services and providers, and assisted living communities.

“The vendor mix changes each year,” Flowers said.

“We had smart home vendors and CBD vendors this year, as well as entertainment. Luke, the certified comfort dog, was a huge hit to all our attendees.”

In 2019, the expo changed its giveaway format from a bingo game to a passport, which encouraged attendees to meet with each vendor.

Dozens of lucky attendees walked away with drawing prizes.

The T Tones, an acapella musical act and favorite from last year’s expo, returned in 2019 to serenade visitors with songs from the ’40s and ’50s.

The title sponsor was Johns Creek Physical Therapy, which held three exclusive informational talks and Q-and-A sessions with experts in pain management, Sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, and physical therapy.

Four ways your kids may be ruining your retirement

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t’s a general rule of thumb that parents want the best for their children, and they want their kids to achieve more than they achieved.

However, we’ve seen a trend over the years where parents are helping their kids to their own retirement’s detriment. Here are four ways that the help your are providing to your children can unknowingly be ruining your retirement.

1. Paying their debt: Many parents feel responsible to ensure their children graduate from college debt-free. But at what cost? Remember, your college-aged children can borrow for school, but you cannot borrow for retirement.

There have been instances in which parents have taken personal loans and gone thousands of dollars into debt for their kids’ college education. Meanwhile, paying that debt off may force the parents to retire later — or not at all.

2. Moving back home: It’s common for parents to allow their kids to move back after college while the recent graduates get on their feet.

Even I did this for a year after I graduated.

However, remember that every year they are at home is another year you are covering their expenses. It’s a good idea to set up parameters and a time frame around this, so you don’t end up with a freeloader for more years than you initially thought.

3. Grandchildren: I’ve only been married for three weeks, and my parents are already asking when they can expect grandkids. Welcoming a

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new generation into your family is a very exciting thing, but it’s also easy for the grandparents to end up footing the bill for their education and vacations.

Make sure your adult children understand where you are financially, so they have an understanding of how you can help and Allison Baines how you can’t.

Sibling vs. sibling: Don’t think that your children aren’t keeping score. Be very careful about what you give your kids if you aren’t willing to be equal. If you buy your first child a car, will the second want the same? What about the down payment on a house? Paying for a wedding? This is something crucial to pay attention to so you don’t overspend.

The key here is communication. Life is about living and helping those you love. This article isn’t meant to shame you out of giving your kids a helping hand; however, it is key to communicate to your kids how you will and will not be able to help them to make sure your “freedom years” aren’t in jeopardy.

Allison Baines, CFP® Wealth Plan Design Specialist at oXYGen Financial Co-Host of “They Don’t Teach You This” Podcast Seniors Answer Book 2019 | 19

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Flying rainbows at Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

By STEVE HUDSON “Get Outside, Georgia” columnist

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hat is it about butterflies? Like most folks, I enjoy watching them flutter around the flowers in the yard or the hanging baskets on the porch.

But there’s nothing like seeing butterflies up-close and personal (as in sitting on your shoulder) — and a great place to do just that is the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm on Castleberry Bridge Road just north of here near the gold rush town of Auraria.

The Dahlonega Butterfly Farm is the brainchild of Jo Ann Goldenburg. She’s passionate about nature, but especially about butterflies.

As a child, Jo Ann raised plants to attract butterflies.

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would feed the caterpillars, tending them until they formed pupae and adult butterflies eventually appeared.

Years later, and well into a career in Atlanta television, she realized that she still had a fondness for butterflies. She had an idea too — an idea for a full-scale butterfly garden — and so she sat down and put together a 17-page Steve Hudson plan outlining her vision.

“Then,” she says, “I put it aside and let it sit for a year to make sure I wasn’t crazy.”

Meanwhile, she had become interested in the Dahlonega area.

“Dahlonega had always been my getaway spot,”

she says. So she acquired 8 acres and then got to work, and the result is the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm.

It opened just over three months ago, and it’s been drawing a steady stream of visitors ever since.

Where do the farm’s butterflies come from? They’re hatched from pupae (acquired from growers in Florida) in the so-called containment room next to the office and gift shop — and because butterflies typically live only two to three weeks, a steady stream of new residents is required. It takes about two weeks for new butterflies to emerge from the pupae in a process known as “eclosing.” After eclosing, the butterflies spend about 10 minutes pumping up their wings and then another four hours waiting for their wings to dry so they can fly. Then they’re transferred to the fully enclosed conservatory where they fly free — and where visitors like you and me can enjoy one-on-one interaction with these colorful delegates from the insect world.

At any given time, Jo Ann says, there are roughly 200 adult butterflies flitting about in the warm air of the conservatory, where the temperature is kept in the butterflyfriendly range of 86 to 90 degrees.

That’s a little on the warm side for most folks, but the butterflies are so captivating that you won’t mind at all.

Inside the conservatory, a footpath loops through lush plantings of nectar plants (where the

butterflies go to drink nectar) and resting plants (where they alight to rest) — and butterflies seem to be everywhere.

Most have alighted on plants.

But one, a golden beauty about two inches across, lands on my ballpoint pen while others land on “butterfly sticks,” small foam paintbrushes that have been dipped in nectar. Kids love the butterfly sticks. So (judging from the smiles and laughter) do adults.

This is fun, to be sure, and Jo Ann delights in the joy that butterflies bring to visitors’ faces. But she envisions even more. One of her goals is to develop what she calls a “science and education center” where people can experience nature up close, learning to appreciate and protect it with butterflies as the catalyst to spark interest in and awareness of the natural world.

The magic of butterflies, she explains, “is one of the first things we learn about nature,” and she wants to capitalize on that to encourage a broader appreciation of nature in folks of all ages.

My daughter, now grown and visiting us for a few days, has come with me to the butterfly farm. Like everyone else I see there, she is mesmerized by the dance of winged color that flutters all around.

“Dad,” she says to me, “you’ve got to bring the grandkids here!”

I will. You can count on that.

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Two local military veterans inducted into Georgia Hall of Fame

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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wo local military veterans have been selected to join a handful of veterans statewide who have been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

2019 is the seventh year that the nonprofit has honored Georgia veterans after it was established in 2013 by the Georgia State Senate. Fifteen veterans, chosen by an independent selection commit- Roger W. Wise, Jr., a former U.S. Army medical specialist tee, are inducted each and a Roswell resident, has November. been inducted into the GeorThe 2019 inductees gia Military Veterans Hall of include former Staff Fame.

Sgt. Richard F. Dundon, a Vietnam veteran living in Johns Creek, and former U.S. Army medical specialist and Roswell resident Roger W. Wise, Jr. Hall of Fame Co-Director and Chairman of the Board Col. Rick White said they were chosen for demonstrating one of three categories: valor for heroic action in combat; outstanding achievement while in service; or significant local, state or national contributions after leaving active duty.

Wise said the nomination came as a shock.

“When I received the call from Col. White, at first, I thought he was playing a joke on me,” Wise said. “But when I found out he was serious and advised me that I would be inducted in the class of 2019, I started crying… I felt humbled reading the resumes of the membership of the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

You see great patriots, those that have given much for their country. I feel honored to be part of their team.”

Wise has kept busy after he was honorably discharged in January 1967. Since then, he has dedicated himself to volunteering and supporting various charitable enterprises. Some of the causes he has worked with include children’s healthcare, senior’s aftercare and veteran’s affairs.

Former Staff Sgt. Richard F. Dundon, Vietnam veteran and Johns Creek resident, has been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

He has been commended by former Gov. Nathan Deal, Sen. Johnny Isakson and former House Rep. Tom Price for his help in streamlining the state veteran’s hospital system.

Some of Wise’s recognitions include Outstanding Georgia Citizen in 2014, Senate designated Roger Wise, Jr. Day on March 13, 2014 and Rotary District 6900 Club Builder Award in 2015.

“I am humbled to be selected to serve with these great patriots,” Wise said. “God has blessed me in many ways, and this is but yet another blessing from Him for me and my family.”

Dundon, who was drafted in 1968 right out of college, served in the lst Cavalry Division when it was ambushed in 1969 in the Song Be Province.

“Disregarding his own safety, he crawled through

enemy lines to direct accurate fire support, resulting in the retreat of hostile forces and the capture of a wounded enemy soldier who would later provide vital intelligence of enemy positions and munitions caches,” said Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame spokesperson Marilyn Weitzel. “For this feat of heroism, he was awarded the Silver Star.”

Dundon again came under intense hostile fire the next year to ensure the successful completion of his mission, Weitzel added. His actions earned him the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, the fourth highest military decoration for valor.

“All I can recall is fear and trepidation — in Vietnam it was more of the same,” Dundon said. “I remember coming home and getting off the plane and kissing the ground. I do not consider myself a heroic military veteran… I am a survivor who carries the scars and memories of those we lost and what I went through. It never goes away.”

Photos of the two new inductees will hang on the Heroes Wall of the Floyd Building in the State Capitol Complex in Atlanta along with the previous 100 inductees.

The ceremony and banquet honoring this year’s inductees was Nov. 2 at the St. Luke Ministry Center.

For more information about the Hall of Fame, visit GMVHOF.org.

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Card players congregate at Park Place

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

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ark Place at Newtown School in Johns Creek offers recreational and social programs for active adults.

Card games, social singers, knitting and crocheting are just some of the clubs that meet each week at Park Place.

A group of 62 and older canasta players meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30, and occasionally they compete in tournaments, like at the annual Fulton Golden Games.

The canasta games bring together long-time players and novices.

“We played in Arizona about 60 years ago every Saturday with neighbors,” said Jim, one of the regular players. “It comes back like riding a bike. You just have to know which rules they’re using because there are about 1,000 ways to play.”

“I had never played until I started going here about a year ago after I retired,” Amber said. “If you’ve played any kind of cards like rummy, it’s very easy to pick up.

But don’t go straight to bridge.”

Some of the canasta player prided themselves for being more relaxed than the group that plays the relatively complicated bridge. However, some said they enjoyed both games.

“We spend a lot of time getting together [at Park Place],” Jim said. “People come every day. We’re a good group. We all have a lot of fun, and we look out for each other, which is important when you have a group of seniors.”

Canasta is just one of many activities hosted by Park Place. The senior center also hosts classes and workshops, ranging from cooking and painting to technology or yoga. Partnering with Silver Sneakers, Park Place offers plenty of options for adults 62 and older to stay active.

“It’s anything to get involved and meet more people,” Park Place Recreation Aide Amy Hall said. “If you’re not sure if it’s something that is for you, as far as a card game or one of the exercise classes, you come and check it out and if doesn’t work for you, you move on to a different thing.”

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Sue, Peggy and Jim enjoy themselves at the canasta tournament at Park Place senior center.

Each month, Park Place plans daylong excursions for its participants. Destinations have included the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Blue Ridge Mountains and Georgian wineries.

“Our trips are usually full,” Hall said. “We normally have it for 25 seniors, and most of the time we have to increase the bus size to 35 because we have such a large number of people on the wait list. They’re pretty popular.”

All activities are designed for Johns Creek residents 62 and older. Non-residents are given the ability to register as there is availability for an extra fee. Johns Creek residents are given first priority for all programs.

Park Place is in Newtown Park at 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. The historic building was once a one-room schoolhouse. Now the comfortable meeting space is always stocked with newspapers, magazines, coffee and tea. The building includes a kitchen, a small library and some classrooms.

“It’s a very active senior center,” Hall said. “We have a large screen TV. They’ll do a Super Bowl party. They usually get together on New Year’s Eve.” The Park Place calendar can be found at johnscreekga.gov/calendar. Seniors can register online, by mail or in person. They can also sign up for program announcements and reminders by email.

Residents are encouraged to suggest activities and programs at Park Place. They can contact Park Place staff at parkplace@johnscreekga.gov or 678-512-3430.

Park Place Hours Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to noon First and Third Thursday of the month open until 8 p.m.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon Park Place is closed on city holidays.

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Local pharmacist inspires patient-choice state law

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

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ver the past year, Jennifer and Mike Shannon, owners of Lily’s Pharmacy in Johns Creek, have worked with state legislators to pass a law to prevent conflicts of interest in the pharmacy industry.

The Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act, which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, prohibits insurers and benefits managers who have ownership in a pharmacy from steering patients to that business. The law endeavors to reduce conflicts of interests, increase transparency and give patients more choice.

The law was inspired in part by local pharmacist Jennifer Shannon, who saw first-hand how coercive steering practices can negatively impact patient care.

Jennifer and Mike created Lily’s Pharmacy, named after their first daughter, in 2013. While Jennifer is the head pharmacist, Mike handles business affairs, and both pride themselves on the customer service and level of care offered at the pharmacy.

“Patients should know their pharmacist,” Jennifer said. “We’re the last person that checks that their medication is safe for them. We realized there were no local pharmacies in the area – there were so many chains everywhere – so we decided to do it in Johns Creek where we live.”

Lily’s Pharmacy works closely with Emory Johns Creek Hospital and other nearby healthcare providers to ensure a quality continuum of care.

“We know them well,” Mike said. “We get a lot of referrals from the local providers because we’re out front talking with our patient and not just treating them like a prescription going across the desk.”

As with any mom-and-pop shop, competing with larger chain pharmacies can be challenging for Lily’s Pharmacy. But the biggest challenge, the Shannons said, was not attracting patients to their neighborhood pharmacy, but retaining them because of steering campaigns or restrictive insurance plans.

“A doctor can never tell you ‘Hey, you have to go to the lab, and you have to go to the one that I own,” Mike said. “That’s illegal. But in pharmacy, the [pharmacy benefit managers] are allowed to say ‘You have to go to this specialty pharmacy’ or ‘You have to use my wholly-owned, mail-order pharmacy.’”

This is not only a conflict of interest, they said, but it hurts small businesses and can be detrimental to the

Johns Creek pharmacist Jennifer Shannon and Gov. Brian Kemp celebrate the signing of the Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act on May 8, which will give patients more freedom in choosing their pharmacist.

patients.

“You would be surprised how many people, mostly Medicare patients, are forced or coerced,” Jennifer said. “They will get letters in the mail, phone calls saying ‘You’re due for this medication. Why don’t we just send you 90 days,’ when they probably have no business getting 90 days of anything because their meds change.”

Jennifer said she has spent hours on the phone fighting with insurance companies and mail-order pharmacies to grant her clients the ability to have their medication filled at the pharmacy of their choice.

Frustrated by the system, Jennifer reached out to the lobbyist with the Georgia Pharmacy Association,

Mike and Jennifer Shannon say they view patrons of Lily’s Pharmacy as part of the family, along with their children, from left, Abbey, Lily, Violet and Mikey. and along with the Medical Association of Georgia and Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology, they developed the bill that would become the Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act. While mandating mail-order pharmacy was already illegal in the state of Georgia, many patients have been the target of steering campaigns that remove or complicate their ability to choose their own pharmacist.

Under the new law, the practice of steering patients, whether through insurance plans or misleading marketing materials, to a pharmacy that is owned by the insurance company or pharmacy benefit manager is now illegal and punishable by fines and possible loss of license in Georgia.

Jennifer testified before legislative committees to help ensure the bill’s passage. With unanimous support in the Senate and one dissenting vote in the House, Georgia became a leader in ensuring patients can chose their pharmacist.

Jennifer said she is incredibly proud of the new law and hopes similar laws will be passed in other states.

“To have the choice and not be coerced will save so many patients, especially the elderly,” Jennifer said.

For more information about Lily’s Pharmacy, visit lilyspharmacy.com.

Lily’s Pharmacy is at 11670 Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

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Marjorie and Perry Greene, center, present a check to the Johns Creek Veterans Association and Johns Creek City Council on Oct. 7.

Wall That Heals comes to Johns Creek

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hanks to an outpouring of community support, the Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, has been installed in Johns Creek at the Veterans Memorial Walk in Newtown Park.

The first stage of the installation was unveiled Nov. 16, 2019 at the city’s Veterans Day celebration.

“Johns Creek through the Veterans Association has, I think — and I got a big personal tie to this — the best veterans memorial of any city in the state of Georgia that I’ve seen,” said then Councilman Steve Broadbent, a Navy veteran himself. “It has individual plazas starting with World War I through the current war in Afghanistan, with special plazas for POW/MIAs (Prisoners of War and Missing in Action) and women in service.”

The Wall That Heals is a 250-foot replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Like the original monument in Washington, the memorial is a black chevron with the names of more than 58,000 U.S. service men and women who lost their lives or were missing in action in Vietnam.

Since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund began the “Wall That Heals” project in 1996, the monument has toured nearly 600 communities, including Johns Creek in spring 2017. Every few years, the organization retires a monument and replaces it with a new replica for tours.

In May 2018, the city announced it would become the permanent home of the recently retired replica.

“I want to thank the city and others for bringing this thing back and installing it so veterans can come to the wall and start the healing process,” said Roger Wise, a member of the Johns Creek Veterans Association.

In the initial bid, the city promised $80,000 to the installation of the wall made possible by the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau and through a donation by local residents John and Cori Davenport.

Over the past year, the Johns Creek Veterans Association, Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Johns Creek have worked to raise money for the installation, lighting and landscaping for the wall.

The city also accepted three large corporate donations.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation granted the city $10,000 through its Operation Round Up project. With this program, Sawnee EMC members can voluntarily have their electric bill rounded up to the nearest dollar. The change then goes to local nonprofits.

The city also accepted $10,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation, which also works to secure housing for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and from Jacob’s Engineering, which oversees the city’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments.

“On behalf of Jacob’s Engineering, we are so happy and so excited to continue the partnership we currently have with the city,” Public Works Director Lynette Baker said. “This one is very special in my heart. We have some great staff who are both veterans and excited to be project managing and getting this project actually built.”

The city also accepted a donation from Marjorie Greene, owner of Taylor Commercial, for all of the concrete needed for the project.

“They graciously agreed that they would fund all of the concrete that’s going to be used for the Wall That Heals,” Councilman John Bradberry, a Marine veteran, said. “[Saying] the concrete doesn’t really do it justice. It’s about $18,000, so this is really going to push us to where we need to be to make this happen.”

Greene, who is running in the Republican primary for the 6th U.S. Congressional District, said the donation was in honor of her father, a Vietnam veteran, and her husband, who served in the Navy.

“I’m honored to present this check to the Johns Creek Veterans Association and the City of Johns Creek, and I’m very grateful that we have such an incredible community that is able to have the Wall That Heals right here at Newtown Park,” she said.

Veterans Association officials say the new monument will live up to its name and help veterans heal, while also honoring a group that was once neglected.

“One of the reasons I and many other people feel so strongly about honoring our Vietnam veterans is that they were truly the forgotten veterans in the ’60s and ’70s,” Broadbent said. “It took our nation a couple of decades after the conclusion of the Vietnam War to recognize this important group of veterans.” gym!

Increase strength to be healthy and fit at 50

By Karen Escobar Contributing Writer

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one are the days when super-skinny fashion models had the most idolized figures. Now, it is all about “fitspiration” and having a body that is healthy and capable of taking you where you want to go later in life.

The fact is, being skinny doesn’t necessarily equate to being healthy. Being strong is healthier than simply being slim, and strength is especially more important as we age Change your focus from ‘skinny’ to ‘fit’ Constant striving to achieve a build that is a million light years away from your own body can lead to dangerous obsession and unhealthy choices. You may also feel as though you will never achieve your goals, which can result in frustration and depression.

It’s fine to set a goal of losing a few pounds or fitting into clothes the next size down, but working toward the blanket term of “skinny” may actually backfire. Instead, change your focus to becoming more fit. This shift in focus from skinny to fit will propel you to make healthier food choices and increase your exercise. This new mindset can lead to a new healthy lifestyle change.

Give your body the food it needs Often, working to attain a certain weight on the scale means restricting calories, forgoing carbs and cutting out entire food groups. Again, this can cause health issues, and you could end up denying your body some of its basic needs.

As we age, our metabolism slows down, hormone levels change and our bones lose density. The best diet is actually no diet at all.

Women in their 50s should have “strong” in mind. When you think strong, you may be more calculated about what you eat, but you will also focus on the right balance of nutrients to help you achieve more. You will not simply eat less, but will include in your diet slow-burn carbs, plenty of protein-packed nuts, a rainbow of fresh vegetables and the right amount of meat for your body.

Get fit so you can do more Women usually spend the first half of their lives taking care of the family and nurturing their career. It is easy to become so wrapped up in a fast-paced, hectic life that you don’t even realize how much you have neglected yourself.

As you approach 50, life begins to slow down. You start to think about the next chapter in your life.

Having a strong, healthy and fit body will allow you to do all the things you want to do without doubting your capability. You will be able to go on hikes, play with the grandkids, take vacations and plan an active retirement that will keep you feeling fulfilled year after year.

So get out, and get after it ladies. I’ll see you in the gym!

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Hospital, business and community leaders ceremonially break ground on the hospital’s two-story, 40-bed expansion Nov. 7.

Emory Johns Creek ceremoniously breaks ground on expansion

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ell over 100 hospital employees, local business leaders and elected officials turned out to celebrate the groundbreaking of Emory Johns Creek Hospital’s $61 million expansion Nov. 7, 2019.

The 84,000-square-foot expansion will add two floors to the existing hospital building, allowing for 40 new beds.

Emory Johns Creek is the largest employer in Johns Creek and a cornerstone of its business community.

CEO Marilyn Margolis was the last chair of the Chamber of Commerce.

It’s fitting that so many community members attended the ceremony including Mayor Mike Bodker, three council members, Chamber President Kent Davies and religious leaders from across faiths.

“There’s an incredibly diverse crowd from the community supporting what I think is a really great step forward,” Emory Healthcare Group President Dr. Bryce Gartland said. “On behalf of the entire Emory Healthcare executive team, it’s truly an honor and privilege to be here celebrating this expansion.”

The mayor said he was excited to see the hospital expansion finally reach the construction phase after a year of clearing regulatory hurdles, and he praised Margolis for her leadership.

“It was very interesting to start a city and a hospital at the same time,” Bodker said. “I have literally watched this hospital from its inception through all of Marilyn’s predecessors. I am so proud that we have Marilyn at the helm.”

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staff and board members, the broader Emory Healthcare system and the hospitals partners, including the city, chamber and Rotary Club.

“We love having partners that care about healthcare and care about making this facility what it needs to be,” Margolis said. “One of the things I know for sure is: This facility is beautiful. It’s going to be more beautiful, but without the people who work here, without the people in this community, it would just be a lot of bricks and mortar.”

The hospital expansion is expected to open in April 2021. The sixth floor will provide additional clinical space, including 21 inpatient medical beds and 19 observation beds.

The fifth floor will primarily provide non-clinical space, such as offices, conference rooms, physician sleep rooms and storage space.

A two-chair inpatient dialysis room will also be constructed on the fifth floor to treat patients with kidney disease.

In maintaining Emory Healthcare’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the addition will feature natural daylight with large windows, LED lighting and controls, low-emitting interior finishes and waste and reduction efforts throughout construction.

Though the building was originally built to accommodate a possible two-story expansion, work to make the addition a reality began in earnest about two years ago.

The number of patients the hospital sees has grown rapidly over the past few years, and hospital leaders say the addition is a necessity to keep up with the needs of the community.

“As our community continues to grow, so must we as a hospital,” Gartland said.

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Emory Women’s Center at Findley Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Emory Saint Joseph’s

As part of Emory Healthcare, the largest and most comprehensive hospital system in Atlanta, Emory Women's Center offers women the highest level of care. Our physicians provide general gynecological care for women of all ages including all dimensions of pregnancy and prenatal care, as well as preventative women's health education and management. Make an appointment today to discuss your gynecological and obstetrical options.

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Emory Clinic doctors specialize in different areas of women’s care, but they all share a single focus: Your health and well-being.

You can depend on unparalleled medical care delivered by specialists who work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.

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Emory University Clifton Campus

Building A, 4th Floor 1365 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30322 404-778-3401

Emory Saint Joseph’s 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30342 404-778-3401

Emory Women’s Center at Findley 12000 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097 404-778-3401

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Medical Office Tower, 8th Floor 550 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 404-778-3401

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Ingram Funeral Home Is Ingram Funeral Home a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the National Funeral Directors Association?

Yes, as a member of both, our funeral directors are trained the highest standards set by the association.

Does Ingram Funeral Home have a crematory on site?

Yes, we have the newest crematory in Cumming.

Does Ingram Funeral Home guarantee prices on prepaid funeral plans?

Yes, we will guarantee your funeral prices until the time of need.

What is Veterans Funeral Care?

Ingram Funeral Home is a member of a nation-wide network of funeral providers that specialize in Veterans affairs and services.

Is Ingram Funeral Home owned by a big corporation?

NO! Ingram Funeral Home is proud to say that we are and have been family owned since 1928! The Allen family currently owns Ingram Funeral Home and invites you to come and visit our newly modernized facility and meet our staff.

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An interview with Dr. Taylor

By Alyssa McNamara Premier Dermatology Alpharetta, GA - 678.345.1899

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had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win and again this week after his 3rd consecutive Best of win to talk about his continued success. The DR. TAYLOR following is a compilation of both interviews.

Last year’s interview took place while Dr. Taylor held his newborn son Broderick or “Bodi.” As we discussed his practice’s progress, he laughed at the “happy chaos” that is his home life. Even without a newborn in his arms, he is as I remember him – warm and likeable.

I looked back at my notes from my last interview and my observations still apply: “After speaking with him for an hour, I am well aware of the reasons for his renown. He is warm, instantly calming, respectful and shockingly intelligent. Despite having a youthful face that, at first glance, might make you question his experience, his knowledge and surgical ability are well established: both are touted in patient reviews and displayed in a vast surgical portfolio. He is loved and respected by his patients and his staff, and it is easy to see why. He is, to say the least, a genuine individual and accomplished physician.”

Congratulations on winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Atlanta yet again! You must be proud. It is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone several years in a row! To what do you attribute to your success?

Dr. Taylor: Well thank you very much! You’re right.

It is an honor to win and I am extremely appreciative of the accolade.

I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that has exceptional healthcare including outstanding dermatologists and remarkable Mohs surgeons. Moreover, residents of North Fulton are smart consumers, who do their research on their potential physicians. Given this, I truly value the confidence that my patients have placed in me.

I don’t have any hidden secret to Premier Dermatology’s success per se. I have been trained by exceptional physicians and I work with exceptional people. I strive to always be patient-centered, to put the patient first, to read up, perform extra research for my patients and advocate for them. Quality controls, back-up systems and patient care processes are an area of special interest for me. I have been an airplane pilot for over ten years, and I believe that the strategies for safety 36 | Seniors Answer Book 2019 | Sponsored Section

and quality that aviation emphasizes have translated into improved processes within my own practice.

But most importantly, I really owe so much to our amazing staff! We have the same amazing staff that we did last year with one excellent addition. Given that, we are a small practice with only 8 staff members, I am beyond thankful for their expertise, compassion and the concern that they have for our patients. We spend a lot of time together given our 10 to 12 hour work days, so it is invaluable that we all get along and not only like our jobs but strive to excel and improve our processes. We have been open over two and half years now and are constantly trying to improve wherever we can. I think that’s part of our success: patients recognize our genuine concern and commitment to excellence.

Is there something that you feel sets you apart?

Dr. Taylor: Actually I do believe I spend an unusual amount of time with my patients. As a procedural dermatologist, I am used to a smaller volume of patients with longer visits so that translates over to my general dermatology patients. Granted sometimes that means my schedule runs behind, but ultimately our patients leave knowing that they received thorough, high quality care. And I appreciate the understanding my patients show me, because I think that they can tell that if I am running behind that it is because I chose to give a prior patient the time he or she needed rather than run on schedule.

Regarding Mohs surgery and vein care, my fellowship covered multiple aspects of surgical dermatology, so I feel that I am able to address some of the extra concerns that patients may have that would otherwise be referred to other specialists or simply not be handled, and I perform these services at the level you would expect from someone who is fellowship-trained and board-certified. For example, I can treat medically significant vein disease with various procedures such as laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy then, once resolved, clear up the cosmetic vein issues with sclerotherapy or laser treatments. I am also one of the only physicians in Georgia with a lab that allows me to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques.

Anything else you’d like to say?

Dr. Taylor: I really just want to say thank you very much! Thank you to our staff: you are valued and wonderful and we wouldn’t be continuing to excel without each and every one of you! Also thank you so very much to all of our patients and our community! Your confidence and support is greatly appreciated and rewarding.

I look forward to continuing to strive to provide patients with exceptional care.

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Active Adult Communities 1. Ashwood Meadows 11190 Medlock Bridge Rd Johns Creek Ga. 30097 www.seniorlivinginstyle.com 770-476-4429 2. Atria North Point 100 Somerby Dr. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.atrianorthpoint.com 770-872-0423 3. Brickmont Assisted Living 2925 Webb Road www.brickmont.com 678-765-9882, Temporary Respite Stays also available 4. Celebration Village 3000 Celebration Boulevard, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.CVillage.com 800-791-4987, Independent Living; Concierge Living 5. Cottonwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living 255 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.cottonwood-estates-ga-1.hub.biz/ 678-242-0334 6. Emblem Alpharetta 1000 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.emblemalpharettaapts.com 678-274-6135 7. Gardens of Roswell 9212 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 www.gardensofroswell.com 404-599-7323 8. Hearthside Johns Creek 11340 Medlock Bridge Road Johns Creek, Ga. 30097 www.hearthside communities 770-418-0555, 62 and Better 9. Inspired Living at Alpharetta 11450 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 InspiredLiving.care 470-539-8290 10. Orchards Group at Big Creek 4420-4440 Atlanta Highway Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 www.orchardsgroup.com 678-513-8879

11. Park at Johns Creek 55+ Active Adult 4345 Alta Drive Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.ParkatJohnsCreek.com, 770-952-9222 12. Piedmont Corners 1615 Rolling View Drive, Cumming, Ga. 30040 www.piedmontcorners.com, 770-240-2005 13. Sanford Estates 500 Walton Way, Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.seniorlivinginstyle.com, 770-679-2172 14. Soleil Laurel Canyon 102 High Mountain Trace Canton, Ga. 30114 SoleilLaurelCanyon.com 678-880-3071 15. St. George Village 11350 Woodstock Rd. www.stgeorgevillage.com 770-645-2340, Life plan community 16. The Georgian Lakeside 1070 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.georgianlakeside.com 678-367-4744 17. The Mansions at Alpharetta 3675 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 www.MansionsSeniorLiving.com 470-755-6800, Personal Care and Memory Support will open in 2017 18. The Oaks at Hampton 5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, Ga. 30041 www.oaksseniorliving.com 678-965-5700 19. The Orchards Group at Stoney Point 1236 Stoney Point Road, Cumming, Ga. 30041 www.orchardsgroup.com 678-513-8879 20. Towne Club Windermere 3950 Towne Club Parkway, Cumming Ga. 30041 TowneClubWindermere.com 770-844-7779 21. Vickery Rose Retirement Resort 295 E. Crossville Road, Roswell, Ga 30075 470-242-6816 rlcommunities.com/vickery-rose-retirement/ 22. Village Park of Alpharetta 12300 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 www.villageparkseniorliving.com 678-740-3499, Bungalows and Cottages 23. Village Park of Milton 555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.villageparkseniorliving.com 470-509-4557, Bungalows and Cottages

If your community was not included, contact 770-442-3278 or carson@appenmediagroup.com.

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Assisted Living Communities 1. Alto Alpharetta 4125 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30022 www.allegroliving.com 678-866-3296 2. Alto Buckhead 4804 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs GA 30342 www.allegroliving.com 404-410-0469 3. Antebellum James Burgess 1520 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.antebellumjamesburgess.com, 678-807-7350 4. Atria North Point 100 Somerby Dr. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.atrianorthpoint.com, 770-872-0423 5. Arbor Terrace at Crabapple 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 www.at-crabapple.com, 770-649-1009 6. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek 3180 Karen White Dr., Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.at-johnscreek.com, 770-999-9577 7. Addington Place Johns Creek 5050 Kimball Bridge Road Johns Creek, Ga. 30005 symericasl.com, 770-754-5446 8. Addington Place Alpharetta 762 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 symericasl.com, 770-319-3000 9. Brickmont Assisted Living 2925 Webb Road www.brickmont.com 678-765-9882, Temporary Respite Stays also available 10. Brookdale Big Creek Roswell 655 Mansell Road, Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.brookdale.com, 678-341-2346 11. Brookdale Chambrel Roswell 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.brookdale.com, 678-461-7515 12. Brookdale Historic Roswell 75 Magnolia St., Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.brookdale.com, 770-650-7688 13. Celebration Village 3000 Celebration Boulevard, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.CVillage.com 800-791-4987, Independent Living; Concierge Living 14. Charter Senior Living 4125 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 www.charterseniorlivingalpharetta.com 678-366-7700 15. Crabapple Hall 200 Pine Valley Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.crabapplehall.com, 770-364-9423 40 | Seniors Answer Book 2019

16. Discovery Village at Sugarloaf 1220 Satellite Blvd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024 www.discoveryvillages.com, 770-239-6227 17. Dogwood Forest of Alpharetta 253 North Main St., Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.dogwoodforest.com, 770-410-9169 18. Elmcroft Assisted Living of Roswell 400 Marietta Highway, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.elmcroft.com, 770-650-0555 19. Heritage House Senior Living 390 Mary Alice Park Road, Cumming, Ga. 30041 www.senioradvisor.com/the-heritage-house 770-781-1128 20. Highland Manor Senior Apartments 198 North Corners Parkway, Cumming, Ga. 30040 www.highlandmanorsenior.com, 770-889-6449 21. Ivy Hall Assisted Living 5690 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Ga. 30022 www.premierseniorliving.com, 770-814-0114 22. Johns Creek Senior Living Care 10220 Jones Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 www.jcseniorlivingcare.com, 770-559-1059 23. Manor on the Square 550 Barrington Drive, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.symericasl.com/communities/manor-on-thesquare/, 770-993-8040 24. Mayfield Oaks Senior Living 143 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.mayfieldoaks.com, 770-667-6078 25. Morningside of Alpharetta 253 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 www.fivestarseniorliving.com, 770-410-9169 26. Oaks Senior Living at Post Road 3875 Post Road, Cumming, Ga 30040 www.oaksseniorliving.com 770-886-2630 27. St. George Village 11350 Woodstock Rd. www.stgeorgevillage.com 770-645-2340, Life plan community 28. Sunrise at Ivey Ridge 2950 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022 www.sunriseseniorliving.com, 770-475-6622 29. Sunrise of Johns Creek 11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097 www.sunriseseniorliving.com, 770-814-0505 30. The Cohen Home 10485 Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30022 www.cohenhome.org, 770-475-8787 31. The Mansions at Alpharetta 3675 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 www.MansionsSeniorLiving.com

470-755-6800, Personal Care and Memory Support will open in 2017 32. The Phoenix at Dunwoody 4484 North Shallowford Road Dunwoody, Ga. 30338 www.phoenixsrliving.com, 770-350-2393 33. The Phoenix at Milton 13943 Highway 9N, Milton, Ga. 30004 www.phoenixsrliving.com. 470-238-6400 34. The Phoenix at Roswell 11725 Pointe Pl, Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.phoenixsrliving.com, 770-521-9913 35. Towne Club Windermere 3950 Towne Club Parkway, Cumming Ga. 30041 TowneClubWindermere.com, 770-844-7779 36. Village Park of Alpharetta 12300 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 www.villageparkseniorliving.com 678-740-3499, Bungalows and Cottages 37. Village Park of Milton 555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.villageparkseniorliving.com 470-509-4557, Bungalows and Cottages 38. Villas At Canterfield 815 Atlanta Rd, Cumming, Ga. 30040 www.thevillasatcanterfield.com, 770-888-4929 39. White Oaks at Lanier 3875 Post Road, Cumming, Ga. 30040 www.oaksseniorliving.com, 770-886-2630

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Memory Care Communities 1. Alto Alpharetta 4125 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta GA 30022 www.allegroliving.com 678-866-3296 2. Alto Buckhead 4804 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs GA 30342 www.allegroliving.com 404-410-0469 3. Antebellum James Burgess 1520 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.antebellumjamesburgess.com 678-807-7350 4. Arbor Terrace at Crabapple 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 www.at-crabapple.com 770-649-1009 5. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek 3180 Karen White Dr., Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.at-johnscreek.com, 770-999-9577 6. Atria North Point 100 Somerby Dr. Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.atrianorthpoint.com, 770-872-0423 7. Autumn Leaves Windward 3300 Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 www.autumnleaves.com 770-291-6263 8. Benton House of Johns Creek 5050 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30005 www.bentonhouse.com, 770-754-5446 9. Brickmont Assisted Living 2925 Webb Road www.brickmont.com 678-765-9882 Temporary Respite Stays also available 10. Brookdale Big Creek Roswell 655 Mansell Road, Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.brookdale.com 678-341-2346 11. Brookdale Historic Roswell 75 Magnolia St., Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.brookdale.com 770-650-7688 12. Celebration Village 3000 Celebration Boulevard, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.CVillage.com 800-977-6026 Independent Living; Concierge Living 13. Dogwood Forest of Cumming 7955 Majors Road, Cumming, Ga. 30041 www.dogwoodforest.com 678-929-4842

14. Elmcroft Assisted Living of Roswell 400 Marietta Highway, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.elmcroft.com 770-650-0555 15. Gracemont Senior Living 4940 Jot Em Down Road, Cumming, Ga. 30041 www.fivestarseniorliving.com/gracemont 770-887-2000 16. Manor on the Square 550 Barrington Drive, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.sywmericasl.com/communities/manoron-the-square/ 770-993-8040 17. Morningside of Alpharetta 253 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 www.fivestarseniorliving.com 770-410-9169 18. Oaks Senior Living at Post Road 3875 Post Road, Cumming, Ga 30040 www.oaksseniorliving.com 770-886-2630 19. St. George Village 11350 Woodstock Rd.www.stgeorgevillage.com 770-645-2340, Life plan community 20. St. Ives Memory Care 5835 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek Ga. 30022 www.premierseniorliving.com 770-476-1777 21. The Memory Center Atlanta 12050 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, Ga. 30097 www.thememorycenter.com 770-476-3678 22. The Phoenix at Dunwoody 4484 North Shallowford Road Dunwoody, Ga. 30338 www.phoenixsrliving.com 770-350-2393 23. The Phoenix at Milton 13943 Highway 9N, Milton, Ga. 30004 www.phoenixsrliving.com 470-238-6400 24. The Phoenix at Roswell 11725 Pointe Pl, Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.phoenixsrliving.com 770-521-9913 25. Towne Club Windermere 3950 Towne Club Parkway, Cumming GA. 30041 TowneClubWindermere.com 770-844-7779

If your community was not included, contact 770-442-3278 or carson@appenmediagroup.com.

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Other Senior Communities 1. Brickmont Assisted Living 2925 Webb Road www.brickmont.com 678-765-9882, Temporary Respite Stays also available 2. Celebration Village 3000 Celebration Boulevard, Suwanee, Ga. 30024 www.CVillage.com 800-977-6026, Independent Living; Concierge Living 3. Cottonwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living 255 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.cottonwood-estates-ga-1.hub.biz/ 678-242-0334 4. Country Gardens Duluth 3450 Duluth Park Ln. NW, Duluth, Ga. 30096 www.plantationduluth.com 770-623-0617, PERSONAL CARE HOME 5. Country Gardens Lanier 255 Elm Street, Cumming, GA 30040 www.countrygardenslanier.com 770-889 - 7889, PERSONAL CARE HOME 6. Country Gardens Senior Living Dunwoody 4594 Barclay Drive, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338 www.countrygardensdunwoody.com 770-936-9857 Personal care home & memory care 7. Emblem Alpharetta 1000 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, GA 30009 www.emblemalpharettaapts.com 678-987-8439 8. Hearthstone Assisted Living 350 Market Place, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.hearthstoneofroswell.com 770-552-1091 9. Hearthside Johns Creek 11340 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30097 www.onestreetres.com/hearthside-johns-creek 770-418-0555 10. Mayfield Oaks Assisted Living 143 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.mayfieldoaks.com 770-667-6078 11. Providence Senior Living 12775 Providence Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.providenceal.com 770-410-9447

12. St. George Village 11350 Woodstock Rd. www.stgeorgevillage.com 770-645-2340, Life plan community 13. Tapestry House 2725 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 www.tapestryhouseassistedliving.com 770-649-0808 14. The Georgian Lakeside 1070 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075 www.georgianlakeside.com 678-367-4744 15. The Oaks at Hampton 5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, Ga. 30041 www.oaksseniorliving.com 678-965-5700 16. The Villas at Willow Lake 4830 Jot Em Down Road, Cumming, GA 30041 www.senioradvisor.com/willow-lake-cumming-ga 866-869-2135 17. Towne Club Windermere 3950 Towne Club Parkway, Cumming Ga. 30041 TowneClubWindermere.com 770-844-7779 18. Village Park of Alpharetta 12300 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 www.villageparkseniorliving.com 678-740-3499, Bungalows and Cottages 19. Village Park of Milton 555 Wills Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 www.villageparkseniorliving.com 470-509-4557, Bungalows and Cottages 20. White Oaks at Lanier 3875 Post Road, Cumming, Ga. 30040 www.oaksseniorliving.com 770-886-2630

If your community was not included, contact 770-442-3278 or carson@appenmediagroup.com.

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Emergency + Community

Resource Table ORGANIZATION

PURPOSE

PHONE #

WEBSITE

United Way

To find help

211 or 404-614-1000

211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/

North Fulton Community Charities

Help in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton

770-640-0399

nfcchelp.org

Community Assistance Center

Help in Sandy Springs/Dunwoody

770-552-4015

ourcac.org

DFACS

Food Stamps/TANF/Medicaid

404-252-2180

dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov

FACAA/LIHEAP

Energy Assistance

404-320-0166

facaa.org

St. Vincent de Paul

Financial Assistance

770-458-9607

svdpatl.org

Housing Authority of Fulton Co.

Section 8 and Public Housing

404-730-5841

hafc.org

Homestretch/Housing Initiative

Transitional Housing

770-642-9185

homestretch.org

Roswell Public Housing

Public Housing

770-993-6226

roswellhousing.org

The Drake House

Emergency housing women with children

770-587-4712

thedrakehouse.org

Metro Fair Housing

Housing Discrimination

404-524-0000

metrofairhousing.com

Salvation Army

General Assistance

404-352-3597

salvationarmy.org

Gateway Center

Emergency Shelter

404-215-6600

gatewayctr.org

Travelers Aid/Hope Atlanta

Homeless prevention, newcomers

404-817-7070

hopeatlanta.org/

EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Com)

Employment Discrimination

800-669-4000

eeoc.gov/field/atlanta

Department of Labor

Unemployment Office

866-873-5676

dol.state.ga.us

Pregnancy Counseling

678-893-5290

abeaconofhope.com

HOUSING & HOMELESS

EMPLOYMENT

FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES A Beacon of Hope Child Abuse and Neglect

To report abuse

404-699-4399

dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/ child-abuse-neglect

GA Council on Child Abuse

Info, resources

800-532-3208

preventchildabusega.org

Child Support Assistance

Child Support Enforcement

877-423-4746

dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/

Families First

Counseling

404-853-2844

familiesfirst.org

Fulton County Schools

General Information

404-678-3600

fultonschools.org

Fulton Co. School Social Workers

Information

404-763-6774

fultonschools.org

G.E.D.

Enrollment Opportunities at NFCC

678-387-4458

nfcchelp.org/education

Head Start

3-4 Year Olds

678-585-9100

georgiaheadstart.org

Child Dev. Center North Fulton

Child Care

770-992-4006

cdakids.org

Family Haven (NF & Forsyth)

24 Hour Hotline-Domestic Violence

770-887-1121

forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info

PADV (Partnership Against Domestic Violence)

24 Hour Hotline-Domestic Violence

404-873-1766

padv.org/

Jewish Family and Career Services

Family and Career Counseling

770-677-9300

yourtoolsforliving.org

Senior Services North Fulton

Meals on Wheels, Transportation

770-993-1906

ssnorthfulton.org

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ORGANIZATION

PURPOSE

PHONE #

WEBSITE

CREDIT COUNSELING/ LEGAL/ POLICE CredAbility

Consumer Credit Counseling

404-527-7630

credability.org

NID Housing Counseling Agency

Foreclosure Information/ assistance

404-612-0405

atlhca.com

HOPE

Foreclosure assistance

888-995-4673

995hope.org

Atlanta Legal Aid

Legal Assistance

404-524-5811

atlantalegalaid.org

Anonymous Police Tip Hotline

Roswell – Crime/Drugs

770-641-3959

roswellgov.com

City of Alpharetta

Alpharetta – Crime/Drugs

678-297-6307

alpharetta.ga.us

City of Johns Creek

Johns Creek – Crime/Drugs

678-474-1610

johnscreekga.gov/services/ police.aspx

City of Milton

Milton Police Department General

678-242-2570

cityofmiltonga.us

Rape Hotline

24 Hour Hotline

770-887-1121

fultoncountyga.gov/contact-ussolicitor

Grady Rape Crisis Center

Crisis line

404-616-4861

gnesa.org/content/grady-rapecrisis-center

Fulton County Records

Birth/Death Records

404-613-1260

fultoncountyga.gov/dhw-vitalrecords

Social Security

Social Security, Disability, SSI

800-772-1213

ssa.gov

Tags/Titles

Fulton County Office

404-730-6100

motor.etax.dor.ga.gov

Veterans Administration

VA Health, Housing, Benefits

800-827-1000

va.gov

Fulton County Housing & Human Services

Info on County programs

404-613-7944

fultoncountyga.gov/divisionsand-programs

MARTA

bus, rail schedules, fares

404-848-4711

itsmarta.com

Georgia Crisis & Access Line

24 hour -mental health, addiction & crisis service

800-715-4225

bhlweb.com/tabform/ fultoncountyga.gov

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

North Fulton Regional Health Center

Public Health (in Alpharetta)

404-332-1958

North Fulton Service Center

Common Ground (co-located svcs)

404-612-3917 or 404-6126372

North Fulton Health Center Grady

Primary Care clinic in NF (Sandy Springs)

404-616-1550

gradyhealthsystem.org/

Northside Behavioral Health

Mental Health

404-851-8960

northside.com/medical_ services

Children’s at NorthPoint (Mansell Rd)

pediatric primary care

770-643-1792

choa.org/About-Childrens/ Locations-and-Directions

Good Samaritan Atlanta

primary care clinic downtown

404-523-6571

goodsamatlanta.org/

Georgia Highlands

primary care clinic serving North GA

678-887-1668

georgia highlandsmedical.org

North Fulton Hospital

Hospital - Roswell

770-751-2500

nfultonhospital.com

Grady Memorial Hospital

Hospital

404-616-1000

gradyhealth.org/

Scottish Rite (Childrens Hospital)

Pediatric Hospital

404-785-5252

choa.org/

Emory Johns Creek

Hospital - Johns Creek

678-474-7000

emoryjohnscreek.com/

Northside Hospital

Hospital - Sandy Springs or Forsyth

404-851-8000

northside.com/

St. Joseph Hospital of Atlanta

Hospital - Sandy Springs

404-581-7001

stjosephsatlanta.org

Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth

Hospital

678-312-6800

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