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Celebrate the Holidays with New Friends

in Your Beautiful New Home! 770-476-4429

11190 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA

Experience the warmth of the gracious retirement lifestyle you deserve. Make your move to Ashwood Meadows and become a part of something special ... a sense of family, friendship, and belonging that welcomes you home each day. Please call to arrange your complimentary meal and personal tour!

Celebrate the Holidays with New Friends There comes a time in

your life when you would rather spend

more time doing the things you enjoy and spend less time worrying about the upkeep of your home. A growing number of retirees prefer the active lifestyle of an independent retirement community such as Ashwood Meadows in Johns Creek. 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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Th e New Signatureof Senior Living has

arrived in Johns Creek!Arbor Terrace is the newest

assisted living and memory care community in the area.

Visit us today to see for yourself why so many

call us the best.

Contact us today to learn more.

(770) 599-2068

3180 Karen White Dr., Suwanee(770) 599-2068

www.at-johnscreek.com

• 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.

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Ask Pam, your holiday expert in senior home care since 2006

Q; My wife and I spent more time than usual with my parents over Thanksgiving and they need extra help. They aren't ready for an assisted living yet but cannot be left home alone. Can Se-nior Helpers keep my parents safe at home?

Pam; Yes! We help many families who are in your same situation; Mom and Dad aren't ready for a move quite yet but living at home without help isn't safe. Often times it is best to start off with just a few hours a few times a week and adjusting this as their needs change.

The wonderful thing about our care is that it is flexible and can change with your parents!

Senior Helpers of Alpharetta is a Family Owned & Managed Company

that has been helping families since 2006. Senior Helpers is your Hometown solution for Private Home Care and Transportation.

Pam Hodgson owns Senior Help-ers with her adult children, Elizabeth Jackson and Matt Fredenberg. Having lived in North Fulton for the past 30 years, Pam has a tremendous heart for helping families with caring for their loved ones.

Senior Helpers has specially trained Caregivers (Certified Nursing Assistants mostly) that can provide care anywhere from one hour a day to live-in and 24/7. Senior Helpers is Licensed in the State of Georgia and all employees are bonded/licensed and insured and have passed all background checks.

Call Senior Helpers today to learn more about caring for an elderly parent or loved one at 770-442-2154. Or visit Senior Helpers online at www.seniorhelpers.com/northatlanta

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Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is the new signature in assisted living

Retirement 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 Ter-race of Johns Creek is a one-of-a-kind community offering a luxurious lifestyle with concierge services, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and more, without a large investment or long-term com-mitment.

“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 commu-nity has all the amenities you would expect including a fitness center with a variety of exercise and educational offerings as well as a vibrant social calendar. As Judd Harper, President of the Arbor Company points out, “We consider 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. Tours are available daily.

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Why community living is a good moveYou only take on the enjoyable

tasks.Why take out the trash when you

could be playing fetch with your fa-vorite pooch? Community living takes away the responsibility of keeping up with the everyday household chores, but leaves you with the freedom to do the things you love. So, say ‘no’ to mowing and ‘yes’ to gardening because when you join a community, your not-so-fun to-do list is done for you.

There’s never a dull moment. Whether you prefer a Saturday

night social event or an early morning shuttle to the local shopping center, you can enjoy a calendar full of differ-ent events and opportunities to keep you entertained and engaged with the community around you. With so many options, you can stay as busy as you like – even if “busy” means going to the spa for a relaxing massage.

Dining is delicious and hassle-free.Imagine never having to grocery

shop again – in community living, that’s a reality. You not only have meals and snacks provided for you, you have so many options to choose from that you can always find something that hits the spot. And the cherry on top? No dirty

dishes afterwards – just restaurant-style, gourmet dining with free time afterwards.

Everything is right around the cor-ner.

In community living, there’s no need to drive everywhere. Not only do you save money on gas and car expenses, you have nearly all of the resources you need right at your doorstep. You can run most of your errands on foot, or request free transportation to neighbor-ing destinations. In just a few short minutes, you’ll be back home, which saves you hours of commuting time each week and gives you more time to do what you love.

You have ultimate peace of mind.When you live in a community,

there is someone nearby 24/7. Regard-less of your age or situation, this can help alleviate the stress that comes with living alone. Not only are your possessions safe from intruders, but should a medical emergency arise, someone can be by your side in sec-onds, which can greatly minimize your health risks.

It’s a whole new chapter of life.Living in a community is all about

utilizing the resources you’re given –

meeting new people, trying new hob-bies, learning new skills, and having new and exciting life experiences. Sure, it’s different than some of life’s other chapters, but when you dive into a new community, you can enjoy every day more and more, while living in a home

that’s perfectly catered to you. This community living insight is

brought to you by Celebration Village, an active senior community that was dreamed, designed, and built around the idea that a person’s senior years are something to embrace and celebrate.

Are you planning to enjoy the holi-days with family or cherished friends? It may also be a good opportunity to discuss future plans and assisted care with loved ones.

If you’ve noticed your loved one is requiring more as-sistance with day-to-day living it may be time to discuss their options.

It is always better to make these deci-sions when there is not a crisis.

Discussing the many options with your loved ones will give them a greater sense of independence and control over their decision. Some help-ful questions to ask may include: If something were to happen to you and you were not able to manage by your-self here at home, how would you like me to assist you? Would you be willing to take a look at different options now

so that if we need to make a change you will have been the one making the primary decision?

There are many options, includ-ing adult day programs, in-home per-sonal care, assisted living and memory care. If you would like to discuss your options with a professional, many are available in our community. We’d be glad to help.

Arbor Terrace of Crabapple

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T H E R ES E RV E :Active adult maintenance-free homes for pure independence,private living, and a wide variety of resort-style services and amenities. CY P R ES S P O I N T:This independent living neighborhood features apartment homes withthe same level of privacy and conveniences as The Reserve, but with neareraccess to all the fi rst-class Celebration Village amenities. WA L N UT G R OV E :In our concierge living neighborhood, you’ll fi nd apartment homeswith all the amenities of independent living, but with the assurance ofan occasional helping hand if needed. W I L LOW BAY:For those needing a little extra assistance with the activities of daily living,Willow Bay offers quality care services in the comfort and convenienceof your private residence. W H I T E OA K :For those facing the challenges of memory loss, this neighborhood offers opportunities to remain engaged and healthy in a safe, secure environment.

With a variety of housing options catered to eachresidents’ individual and unique needs, the fi veneighborhoods within Celebration Village include:

2623 Peachtree Parkway, Ste. 300Suwanee, GA 30024

Email Brooke at brooke@cvillage.comor call 770-886-6565 for

more information.

Coming Summer 2016

Now acceptingReservations

Ask about our Charter Club Member Benefi ts!

Warmest wishes this holiday season, from our family at Celebration Village to yours. We hope that 2015 was your best year yet, and may your 2016 be even better.

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