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Antiviral (Covid-19) Protocol for Possible Prevention or Relieving Symptoms and Enjoying a Long and Fruitful Life
Friends, there is so much we don’t know about this virus. And we may not know for years. However, there is a lot of evidence-based protocols that stimulate the immune system, prepare it to fight viruses and raise its ability to withstand an “attack” on the body. Viruses like cancer cells, are always in the body. It’s the ability of your body to fight this with faith that gives you hope.
It is only a matter of time until we find both a short-term and a long-term solution. Viruses have been with us for a long time. There are hundreds, if not millions of viruses that infect or co-host all kinds of organisms, including mammals and can jump from animal to human. Therefore, we need to take COVID-19 seriously and continually monitor these ever changing asexual or some would … Read more...
5 Steps To Prevent Senior Falls
Senior Adults falls can have lasting results on the body and mind. At Dogwood Forest we believe staying informed can help senior adults and their families to stay happy and healthy.
Our friends at Fox Rehabilitation have come up with a wonderful and informative article highlighting 5 Steps To Prevent Falls. Read More Now…
Check Out The QUICK FACTS!
Two-thirds of those who experience a fall will fall again within 6 months Two-thirds of falls are preventable! At least one-third of all falls in the elderly involve environmental hazards in the home Most falls do not result in serious injury. However, there is often a psychological impact. 25% of community-dwelling people 75 or over unnecessarily restrict their activities because of fear of falling.… Read more...What is Assisted Living?
What services are included and why may it be the best choice for many families? If you worry about the safety of an aging loved one, especially if they are living alone, you may need to start considering your options and explore why assisted living in Dogwood Forest can be a logical choice. … Read more...
Talking to Your Senior Parents About Giving up Driving
Starting a candid conversation with your elderly loved ones about difficult topics can be challenging. Real estate planning and finances, assisted living and long-term care, it’s usually unpleasant to discuss these topics with them. However, many adults have admitted that the hardest conversation to have with their senior parents is to tell them to stop driving. Most of the time, driving symbolizes a person’s independence, so to tell your parents that you need to take their car keys away can give an impression of disabling them. As senior living experts in Dunwoody, GA, we understand your concern, and we would like to suggest a few ways to tackle this issue. … Read more...
Documenting Our Patriots, Preserving Your Family’s History
Today, we remember the veterans of our great country. As the years go by, more and more veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War are getting older and passing away. Their stories may be lost to future generations if not documented properly. As a leading assisted living facility, we are well-experienced in providing care for elderly veterans. In honor of the heroes who answered their country’s call in the time of need, we would like to share with you a few ways to keep their memories alive and preserve your family and our patriots’ histories. … Read more...
Optimal Immune System Protocol
Discussing End-of-Life Plans With Your Parents
Growing up, you might think that the birds-and-bees conversation was the most uncomfortable one to have with your parents. However, as time flies by and your parents are approaching a different stage in life, end-of-life concerns arise. As uneasy as this issue is, it should not be left undiscussed. At our assisted living center in Dunwoody, Georgia, we have provided many families with guidance on navigating this prickly topic. Therefore, we would like to suggest a few ways to make the end-of-life discussion with your parents easier.
Five Great Senior Online Sites For Staying Mentally Active
Stressed, confused and bored, these are the feelings we are all going through during this incredibly tough time of social distancing and isolation. For older adults, who might be at higher risk for COVID–19, the quarantine it appears, will be lasting a bit longer. Besides dealing with the loneliness, many seniors may develop resistance to challenging themselves mentally and staying active cognitively. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. As the leading community in Acworth, and the Atlanta area, providing assisted living, we know that there are lots of online resources out there to keep your senior loved ones’ minds sharp. Here are five of our favorites. … Read more...
Staying Close with Your Senior Loved Ones During Covid-19
How do you keep in touch with your elderly loved ones without putting them at risk of developing serious complications from the dreaded COVID-19 infection? This can be a tough call but we at Dogwood Forest are doing everything we can to keep our assisted living community in Dunwoody COVID-free and protect our residents and associates from infection and transmission.… Read more...
COVID-19
Re: Update to 4/9/2020 Letter – How Holbrook Life Communities are Handling COVID-19 According to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Executive Order
Dear Residents, Families and Associates,
On April 9, 2020, we wrote to you that Governor Brian P. Kemp signed the Executive Order to Ensure the Safety of Employees and Residents of Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities. In the letter we reminded you of the community protocols and actions we are currently following. Please note that our Resident Return from Hospital or Other Care Facility protocol should read as follows.
To learn more: COVID 19 Letter to Dogwood Forest Family Resident Associates-Update
CORONAVIRUS / April 9, 2020 Staying Close with Your Senior Loved Ones During Covid-19How do you keep in touch with your elderly loved ones without putting them at risk of developing … Read more...