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$2195EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED

EXCEPT PERSONAL PHONE

PRICES START AT JUST

EVERYTHING IS INCLUDEDEXCEPT PERSONAL

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Come on over — we’d love to have you join us for a complimentary chef-prepared meal. Call or stop by anytime, and let our home-made meals speak for themselves. Bring a friend if you’d like ... Dinner’s on us!

For more information about our gracious retirement lifestyle, please call 770-476-4429

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Enjoy the best food in town at Ashwood Meadowst Ashwood Meadows, the delicious food is just one of the many

benefits you will enjoy. Our food is truly made from scratch, and served right to your table along with a smile from our friendly staff. Our menu offers a variety of nutritional choices at every meal, snacks and beverages are available any time, and you will definitely want to save some room for dessert! The time saved by not having to cook, clean and do yard work is now time well spent on family, friends and hobbies.

Whether it is continuing to do what you love or learning a new leisure activity, you can

now have the freedom to pursue your passions without the worry of everyday tasks. Ashwood Meadows supports our resident’s desire for a fulfilling, fun and active lifestyle. Whether it is gardening, painting, dining or dancing, we offer our residents the opportunity for fun. With hot air balloon excursions, day trips to museums and even thrill-seeking helicopter rides, our residents always have the chance to try something new and exciting. If you prefer rolling up your sleeves and working with your hands,

we have jewelry making, art classes, a resident chef club and lots of additional hands-on activities.

With free local transportation, scheduled outings and on-site daily activities, our retirees

have monthly calendars brimming with things to do. As with every excursion and activity, it

is up to our residents to get involved in as little or as much as they would like. Not to mention, our caring staff is always open to suggestions and feedback for fun new activities, outings and even meal options.

Ashwood Meadows offers studio, one bedroom and two bedroom/two bath suites with no buy-ins or leases. We know

that many older adults live on a fixed income, and that’s why Ashwood operates on a month-

to-month rental basis with no hidden costs, expenses, or add-ons. Meals, transportation, weekly housekeeping and all utilities except phone are always included in the flat monthly rental. Plus, pets are welcome too. Our residents breathe easy knowing their budget will be balanced and easy to manage every month.

Ashwood Meadows is located at 11190 Medlock Bridge Road. We invite you to drop in for a personal tour, talk with our residents and enjoy a complimentary meal with us. Please call us at 770-476-4429 to arrange your visit. We look forward to meeting you!

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Join us for an educational seminar

NAVIGATING THE SENIOR YEARSThursday, May 5 • 6 p.m.

Dinner Will Be Served

Call the team at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple to RSVP: (770) 649-1009

Sponsored by:Safe Solutions Transportation • Family Private Care

Amity Care Hospice • Lifetime Transitions

Cindy Nelson of Nelson Elder Care Law will discuss helping seniors and their families “Navigate the Senior Years.” Topics for the seminar include how to aff ord care without going broke, choosing a senior housing option, protecting assets and critical estateplanning and decision making.

Location:Arbor Terrace at Crabapple

12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Navigating the senior years

Many of us have spent more time planning a vacation than we have plan-ning our “senior years”. With life expectancies extending well into our eighties, it is more crucial than ever to plan for care and living arrangements as we age. At-torney Cindy Nelson of Nelson Elder Care Law will be hosting a fun and informa-tive session at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple explaining the decisions that need to be made along with legal documents required to protect you and your loved ones. (80) We will tell you how you can protect your assets, possibly qualify for benefits and plan for retirement without going broke. You will also become familiar with signs that indicate that you are not safe living on your own. If you need additional help, you will learn what type of help is available and how to find the best place based on your needs and financial situation. Experts will be on hand from Family Private Care Senior Advisors, Lifetime Estate Liquidation & Transitions and Safe Solutions Transportation. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.. Please RSVP to Arbor Terrace at Crabapple (770)649-1009. 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, GA.

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We at Village Park Senior Living would like to welcome you to where days are for rediscovering and reconnecting. Recreation is an art worth mastering and relaxation is always deserved.

It’s time to start living the life you’ve earned. We call it next level senior living. You’ll just call it home.

At Village Park we encourage independence and diversity of daily activities. We accomplish this by offering numerous amenities an options to give everyone an opportunity to participate in making the most of each and every day.

You will be able to choose from our distinctive collection of residences including Bungalows, Cottages, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will find lots of purposely designed walking spaces where you can walk your pet, meet with friends or just enjoy a nice stroll. If you just want to relax you can enjoy a break in the bistro or a service in the spa. We are committed to working with you to find the best option for you, your spouse or family member. We realize that everybody’s needs may be different. We believe our residences and our continuum of care options offer you the ability to have many different needs met all at Village Park.

Ultimately Village Park is about independence when you want it and assistance if you need it. A lifestyle for today with a solution for tomorrow.

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• Alzheimer and Dementia Care• Transportation and Errands• Bathing, Dressing and Light Housekeeping• Fall Risk Care

• Caregivers Available from 1 hr./day to 24/7 and Live-in• Assisted Living Placement Assistance• Custom and Flexible Schedules

Senior Helpers: Matt Fredenberg, Elizabeth Jackson, Pam Hodgson, Hutch Hodgson

770.442.2154 Your Local Senior Care Expert.

There’s no getting around it: dementia is hard on everyone involved. But it is possible to lessen the load. We’re here to help with a progressive approach to assisted living for memory loss that redefines the traditional idea of memory care, bringing peace of mind to everyone in your family. Our two neighborhoods of memory care provide just the right amount of assistance at just the right time.

Schedule a private tour with our trained senior care counselors to learn how we can help.

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Ask Pam, your local expert in senior home care since 2006Please send your questions to: Askpam@seniorhelpers.com

Spring is here and with it beautiful warmer days but also some weather related sickness. We have noticed that our elderly population has really been affected by the unpredictable weather that we have been experiencing. The warmer days can be confusing when combined with cold nights. Make sure to check on your elderly loved ones and give Senior Helpers a call to get them the care that they deserve!

Q: My mom has lived alone since my father passed in 2006 and I have been noticing some behavior changes. She is very quick to reassure me that everything is fine but I can't help but to believe that she has some memory issues. What's the best next step? Lori, Milton.

Pam: I'm so sorry about this. Watch-ing a parent decline is one of the harder things in life. I would suggest that you take her on a coffee date and simply share your concerns and see how she reacts. The good news is that there are now lots of resources that can help her safely age in place in her own home! Q: My wife and I live in Johns Creek and we have promised each other that we will do everything we can to remain at

home. My wife, Carol, has Parkinson's and I don't feel good about leaving her home alone. I still enjoy playing golf twice a week and we still go to church (though it takes us both so long to get ready now!). Can you help us? -Don

Pam: First of all, Don, I'm very proud of you for seeking out help. I would love to meet with you and your wife and come up with a care sched-ule that allows you to continue to play golf and expedites the getting ready for church process. Our loving caregiv-ers can help with both and we can see what special things your wife would like to restart doing as well!

Senior Helpers is your hometown solution for all your Senior Care needs. Since opening in 2006, Senior Helpers has helped so many families with one-on-one care. Senior Helpers employs loving and experienced caregivers that are passionate about serving. All Senior Helpers caregivers are Alzheimer & De-mentia Care certified and have passed strict hiring and background checks.

Senior Helpers is locally owned and managed by Pam Hodgson and her grown children, Elizabeth Jackson, Greg Rosinksi & Matt Fredenberg.

Senior Helpers Home Care770-442-2154

Www.seniorhelpers.com/northatlanta

The new signature in assisted livingRetirement living should be excep-

tional living. Situated in one of the most desirable spots in Johns Creek, this new 100 apartment community is within close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities, cultural venues, fine shopping and dining.

Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is a one-of-a-kind community offering a lux-urious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term commitment.

“We are changing the way people live,” says Beth Richardson, Executive Director at Arbor Terrace. “Working with strong on-site partners in health-care, including 24 hour nursing staff and on site therapy, we can provide as much or as little care as our residents

need.”Arbor Terrace’s goal is to provide

the residents with comfort, security and peace of mind. This beautiful com-munity will have all the amenities you would expect including a fitness center with a variety of exercise and educa-tional offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar.

As Judd Harper, President of the Arbor Company points out, “We con-sider it our priority to help you stay fit and healthy. Our dedicated staff is committed to facilitating our residents’ physical, intellectual and cultural well-being.”

For more information on Arbor Ter-race of Johns Creek, please call (770)-999-9577 and visit our website at www.at-johnscreek.com.

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