2016 Guest House Fundraiser

5th Annual TRIVIA Night FUNdraiser Over 250 Faithful Supporters came to play Trivia and enjoy dinner at The Civic Center on August 13th, 2016. The most successful event in our 31 year history helped to make this loving, personal medical and social care affordable to all. Our Thanks to Kim O’Donnell, TRIVIA Night Chairman and our talented host “DJ Trivia” for making this wonderful night happen. The Food Factory on Main in...

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Activities – Daily, Weekly and Monthly

Our Staff takes great pride in the routine and comfort of all kinds of Activities here.  From Fishing Trips to the Buford Dam Recreational Area to dances, music and chair exercises, we believe in keeping busy and engaged in life! We have over 25 regular, loyal volunteers who bring us all kinds of fun.  They lend their time and talent to our Activities Director to supplement her creativity.  Certified Music Therapists, Pet Therapists and our...

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Game Time With Others

Games, such as Bingo, have been shown to have positive effects when played by Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients. One study reported in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia found that playing Bingo provides mental stimulation that is highly therapeutic to people with cognitive disorders. Individuals participating in the study performed significantly better on measures of cognition. Staff members...

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Healing Through The Arts – Quinlan Visual Arts Comes to The Guest House

Healing through the Arts is an ongoing therapeutic art program that began from a grant though the Northeast Georgia Community Foundation to Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Healing Through The Arts for 2017 at The Guest House has been funded through a grant from the Jackson EMC Foundation. More than simply an art class, it is a valuable life enrichment opportunity. Over the past three years the Quinlan has successfully expanded community outreach in...

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Holidays at The Guest House

The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But for families living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia the holidays can be challenging. The Guest House provides a safe, family atmosphere for your loved ones during this special season of sharing time with the ones you love. Here are some helpful tips to help you involve the person with dementia into your holiday festivities… Build on past traditions and memories ...

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