Arbor Company Community News & Events

At least 5.7 million Americans are currently living with dementia. So although dementia can feel profoundly isolating, you’re not alone. Numerous memory care communities are scattered across the country. If you live in Alpharetta or another part of metro Atlanta, you have access to some of the best memory care communities in the country, as well as exceptional hospitals. Emory University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, for example, is just down the road.

Children and seniors can learn a lot from one another. Children connect seniors to the future, remind them of the simple joys of youth, and love without judgment. Seniors offer children wisdom, gentle encouragement, and an understanding of how we are all rooted in the past. Yet bridging generational gaps can prove difficult. Music allows people of all ages to connect, even without speaking. Last January, Arbor Terrace at Crabapple began connecting children and seniors through the Giving Tree Intergenerational Preschool Program.

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple Community Team Spotlight: Rachael Phiri

The Arbor team’s commitment to senior care is unrivaled. Their passion is clear in everything they do. Many of our team members have been with us for years, or even decades. We recruit excellent, compassionate people, and then we do all we can to keep them. Rachael Phiri is a med tech, resident assistant, and preceptor at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple. Her quiet commitment to unparalleled care exemplifies everything that makes Arbor great.

If you, or your senior loved one, reside in Decatur, Georgia, you already know the perks and highlights of this beautiful town. It’s the perfect blend of a small-town atmosphere and a hip college town, and it’s within driving distance of the bustling metropolis of Atlanta. Whether you are familiar with Decatur or you are just beginning to explore the area, it is important to note that the dedication to Decatur’s senior residents is real. In fact, about 22 percent of the town’s population is over the age of 55!

Every chapter of life presents unique challenges. The senior years are no different. A lifetime of experience has made you wiser and smarter than ever before. Your interests may have expanded into new pursuits, and you may find that family matters more than ever. Mobility concerns and safety issues can also spring up with age, making it more difficult to enjoy your retirement.

These helpful services for seniors in Fort Myers, Florida, can help bridge the gap between what you want to do and what you can do.

Asheville, North Carolina boasts a variety of highlights for residents and visitors. Beyond the beautiful scenery and bustling businesses, Asheville also has a variety of resources specifically for the seniors that call the area home. If you or a loved one are over the age of 60, be sure to take advantage of one or all of the resources throughout the Asheville area. Get started with improved health and socialization by beginning your research with our list of resources that you may not have realized were right at your fingertips.

Arbor Terrace of Decatur is proud to celebrate its 100% deficiency-free survey from the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). This rating indicates a community without any notable defects and is extremely rare in the senior care industry.

Frank Priest, the Food Services Director/Executive Chef and Director of Operations at Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor, has spent his entire senior care career as a member of the Arbor family. He’s served the community at Sudley Manor since 2007.

Georgie Romeo is a senior care counselor at Barrington Terrace of Naples. Originally hailing from Parma, Ohio, Georgie began her career in senior care in Akron, Ohio. She has worked in the field for 22 years and has served seniors who live at Barrington Terrace for the last three and a half years.

Did you know that approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year? At Barrington Terrace of Naples, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care and senior living for individuals living with the disease. Which is why we have become a member of the Struthers Parkinson’s Care Network (SPCN).

Ady Knold, 88, of Arbor Terrace Ortega wanted a relaxing, enjoyable retirement. That’s why she chose Arbor.

Please check this page for Hurricane Irma updates for Barrington Terrace of Fort Myers. We also post updates to Facebook.

To reach the Barrington Terrace team directly, please call (239) 334-2500

More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease—a number the Alzheimer’s Assocation estimates might jump to 16 million by 2050. This statistic doesn’t include seniors who have other dementias.

Many seniors in Jacksonville are looking for an affordable memory care option that will help maintain their health and independence well into the future. And the best assisted living in Jacksonville will help you or your loved one realize all of these goals, not just one or two of them.

With plenty of state parks, a thriving downtown commercial district, farmer’s markets suited to every taste, and easy access to nearby Greenville, more seniors are choosing to spend their golden years in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Fifteen percent of the population is over 65, which means active seniors have plenty of opportunities to make new friends. The right assisted living in Spartanburg, SC can further expand opportunities for an active, fulfilling life.

Alpharetta, Georgia provides an abundance of resources and activities for seniors. From the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center to Meals on Wheels, this town is an exceptional place for senior living. To make senior living even easier for you in Alpharetta, we've gathered all of this information and put it into one convenient location. 

Call it kismet, serendipity, or a “God wink.” An Arbor Terrace resident recently experienced one of those crazy twists of fate that seem like more than just coincidence. 

A little background: Beginning in August, residents of Arbor Terrace Peachtree City have served as volunteers for an ice cream program in partnership with a nearby school, Oak Grove Elementary.  

Children at Oak Grove can purchase ice cream after they have eaten their lunch, with proceeds benefitting the school. But principal Dr. Felecia Spicer had a problem: not enough volunteers to staff the sale every day.  Arbor Terrace agreed to supply the volunteers.

As the site of the Civil War’s most significant early battle, Manassas, Virginia, has the feel of a town steeped in history and culture. Seniors living in Manassas can take advantage of opera and theater at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, visit the city’s landmark stone bridge, or stroll through the city’s lush rose garden.

If living in your home is becoming increasingly difficult, you might find that you’re unable to enjoy much of what Manassas has to offer. The right assisted living in Manassas, Virginia, can restore a sense of independence, adventure, and joy. Here’s what you need to consider.

As the home of the civil rights movement, host to the 1996 Olympics, and a hub of technology and industry, Atlanta is one of the most diverse and active communities in the nation. Seniors are rapidly flocking to this sprawling metropolis. It’s now the nation’s most rapidly aging city. Senior living in Atlanta opens doors to new activities, new friendships, and new skills. Here’s how to choose the perfect community for your needs.

If you or your senior loved one have made the decision to move to an assisted living community, you are well on your way to a transition that will be well worth the effort. Assisted living communities offer seniors socialization, wellness plans, and a commitment to independence that only benefits residents. However, once you know that an assisted living community is on the horizon, you have to find the perfect one for your situation.

The decision to move a loved one into an assisted living community is challenging, to say the least. On top of dealing with the range of emotions connected with the decision, finding a community that meets your parent or spouse’s needs requires a fair amount of due diligence. You want a community that will treat your loved one with dignity and respect, but you also want one with plenty of amenities, classy accommodations, and a premium on residents’ well-being—in other words, someplace that will feel like home.

Our memories form much of who we are. So watching the memory of someone you love slip away can be terrifying. Memory care in Lanham, MD, offers support to people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. In so doing, it helps preserve a sense of self, keep seniors connected to those who love them, and assure family members that their loved one is safe.

Nearly half of Fort Myers, Florida, residents are 65 or older. Seniors move here to enjoy the lush waterfront views, year-round warmth, and active cultural life. But over time, many seniors find that their homes or condos become a burden instead of a luxury. If you’re contemplating a move to assisted living in Fort Myers, whether for yourself or someone you love, here’s how to choose the perfect community.

Given that one in every 10 residents of Cobb County is older than 65, seniors in communities like Marietta or East Cobb have plenty of opportunities to make new friends and plenty of activities to enjoy with them.

Florida gets all the attention as a retirement hub, but Atlanta offers just as much as our southern neighbors, if not more, for seniors. No city in the South offers more culture, history, and diversity than Atlanta does. Seniors who want to stay active and make the most of every day will have no trouble finding something to do in our wonderful capital.

The Arbor Company, the South’s premier operator of outstanding senior living communities, is proud to announce the introduction of its unique Bridges memory care program for residents at its Barrington Terrace senior living community in Fort Myers.

Florence Elsie Nicholson Hunter, or “G.G.” to close friends and family members, has been saying her goal was to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Finding the best memory care in Jacksonville can do more than give you peace of mind—it can also help a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia remain active and independent for longer. The key, as research indicates, is to look for memory care options that encourage activity, socialization, and engagement in everyday activities at each step of dementia’s progression.

Remaining in the home becomes more difficult over time for both aging loved ones and their family caregivers, which leads many families to turn to Atlanta senior living to help their loved ones thrive, not just get by.