Personalized Care for All Stages of Aging

Transitional Care

This specialized program is ideal for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early memory loss. Our industry-leading transitional care program is built around an inclusive “open campus” model. It is specifically designed for residents experiencing the early symptoms of memory loss or MCI but may not require the full attention or secure environment of a traditional memory program. Residents who are appropriate for transitional care continue to reside in the Assisted Living area of the community while receiving additional support with daily activities.

Memory Care

An enriching and supportive program designed for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

Based on the latest research, Varenita’s memory care program offers a truly compassionate approach to care designed for those residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. This living option combines an engaging, secure memory care neighborhood with a stimulating, person-centered lifestyle often missing from other cognitive care programs.

ON-SITE THERAPY SERVICES

Unlike many other senior living communities, Varenita offers comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for all our residents without the hassel of having to leave the community.

FIVE-STAR RESTAURANT-STYLE DINING

Varenita offers residents and their families an impressive mix of delicious cuisine and rich dining experiences. Our accomplished chef and culinary team create an ever-changing menu of delicious entrees made with organic, locally sourced ingredients across three beautiful dining venues. These include vegetarian, gluten-free, and specially designed dishes for residents with specific dietary needs. In addition, we have a registered dietitian available to help with residents’ nutritional needs.

The Value Of Connection

At Varenita, we offer an impressive mix of activities, classes, and events that foster engagement, stimulate the mind, and provide a rewarding sense of purpose.

• Arts & Crafts

• Daily Gardening

• Group Outings

• Move & Dance

• Animal Activities

• Cooking Classes

• Music & Song

• Live Concerts

• Exercise Classes

• Family Events

• Guest Speakers

If you have lived in Georgia for a little while the odds are pretty good that you have at the very least heard of “The Kimmer”. This former Marine, named Kim Peterson, has been on the radio and television since 1972, with ups and downs and numerous stops along the way. He has honed his craft at well known local stations such as WSB and WGST.

After being “retired” now for a few years, The Kimmer Show is back. XTRA 106.3 FM (1230AM), the sister station of 680 the Fan, right here in Cobb County, has announced that the rambunctious 77-year-old will fill their 3-6 PM time slot.

I caught up with this lively veteran and you can’t help but feel the emotion.

JH: Welcome back to the air and congratulations on the new gig. Tell everybody who the Kimmer is.

KP: Oh man where do I begin? When I got out of the Marines, after college at Arizona State and Michigan State, I came here and began my first job in 1972 at WSB. I was thrilled doing morning news at what was known as thee station of the South. It was so much different then. It was serious journalism. You would wear a suit and tie. I then went to New Orleans as a news guy and that’s where I started my show. I even got into some tv in Chicago and San Francisco for a few years. I was on Nightline, Good Morning America and the Phil Donahue Show. I came back to radio in 1991 at WGST which was great. I was no more a news guy. I was a talk show host. They left me alone and we were having a ball. We were having fun and people enjoyed it. (Long story short and eventually) They all went syndicated and we were blown out.

JH: Your radio shows are pretty wild. Have you modeled yourself after any of the other radio legends like a Don Imus or a Howard Stern or anybody?

KP: I’m a Marine, I’m a Conservative. It’s hard to label me. I’m a moderate, “Live and let live.” I’m certainly not a Rush Limbaugh. I actually predated Rush and all of those guys. I did the fake interviews and the fake commercials first. Imus was an old curmudgeon. I’m too high energy for that. I used to like Stern but he seems to have gone off the deep end. Rodney Ho (of the AJC) used to call me “the Rogue troublemaker”. To be honest, I’m high energy and obnoxious but I’m also a cry-baby. I cry at the Clydesdales commercials.