How The Guest House Helps

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Right in your neighborhood there are spouses, children, nieces, nephews and grand children who are providing care for family members who have memory loss.  many provide care for those who are older and frail.  The sacrifices that Caregivers make are tremendous.  They hold down jobs, try to find time to pay bills and lose a lot of sleep.  They care for their children, other elders and other loved ones.  They manage two households and shop for...

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Staff Training Standards

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Since it’s founding in 1985 The Guest House has been fortunate to employ experienced and professional staff members. The Guest House staff continually trains and sets goals for excellence in care. The entire staff recently took part in an Alzheimer’s Simulation provided by Halcyon Hospice at Chestatee Regional Hospital in Dahlonega. Without missing a day of service here, all staff worked to cover the day, as each had an opportunity...

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Help from GA Mountain Food Bank

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The Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s Mission is to address hunger, health and quality of life by serving those in need throughout northeast Georgia. The Guest House, Inc. has become a part of GMFB’s initiatives as we receive commodities once a month which help with our household maintenance, laundry and pantry stocked supplies. Our Director and Social Services Director enjoyed a visit to the Food Bank in the Fall to see the Atlanta...

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Support Group for Caregivers

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The Guest House, Inc. hosts a Free Monthly Support Group certified by the Alzheimer’s Association and led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Our support group meets at The Guest House on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm. This group supports, inspires, shares and helps families and caregivers. Refreshments are served and the group is Free to all.  For the families of those who have Alzheimer’s and dementia, there can be...

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Daily Activities for Seniors

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Activities at The Guest House are an important part of the patient’s treatment plan. During Assessment, each patient and family meet with staff to help us learn about hobbies they have enjoyed, or the work they have done. Our Activities Department and Volunteers offer a full calendar of daily activities to choose from including an annual picnic, holiday parties and other special events. Tuesday Morning is Wood Shop time! Patients can...

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