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Melissa Davis got involved in senior care by letting her fingers do the walking!  She wanted to help seniors, and found her first community by looking in the Yellow Pages.  Originally from a small town near Youngstown, Ohio, Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology at the  North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega.

Today, Melissa is the Social Director at Laurel Creek Manor, an assisted living community with 50 residents, 12 of which are in a Memory Care Community.  She notes that one of the things that demonstrate the quality of the community and its care is the fact that they are completely full, with a waiting list.  She loves her job, and is rewarded by the interactions with her residents every day.  Laurel Creek Manor works very hard to assist new residents in adapting to their new environment  Melissa recommends that setting proper expectations is key, particularly with respect to the amount of time it could take to adapt.

One of Melissa’s passions is the fight to end Alzheimer’s.  As such, she has participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the last three years.  This year, Laurel Creek Manor is having a fund raiser at their community on September 15, with food, music and games.  This fund raiser is in support of the Duluth Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 6.  for more information about Laurel Creek Manor, or the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, contact Melissa at (678) 456-8363, email her at Melissa@LaurelCreekManorCommunity.com, or visit their website at www.laurelcreekmanorcommunity.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

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A rare native Atlantan, Sheri Maddox attended Georgia State University, earning an undergraduate degree in business.  She started her career in sales.  Not too long after graduation, Sheri’a grandmother passed away.  Her grandfather had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, and needed to move out of his house to a community where he could get the care and attention he needed.  As Sheri became involved in her grandfather’s care, she realized how much she felt called to work as an advocate for seniors.

Today, Sheri is the Director of Community Relations for Sunrise of Johns Creek.  She loves the resources that Sunrise brings to bear in providing a safe, secure, caring and compassionate home for seniors – particularly those with some cognitive impairment.

Sheri also advocates for seniors through her volunteer work with the Alzheimer’s Association.  She got involved with this organization as a result of her grandfather’s diagnosis, and has found a place where she can really make a difference.  Our listeners can help Sheri make a difference by attending a terrific evening of food, cocktails and entertainment on September 13, from 6pm to 9pm at 56 East Andrews in Buckhead.  No RSVP required – just show up, enjoy the evening, and donate to a worthy cause.

Additionally, Sheri is co-chairing this year’s Atlanta Walk to End Alzheimer’s, being held on September 29 starting at 8 am at Atlantic Station.  To get more information or register a team, visit www.alz.org.  To find out more about Sunrise of Johns Creek, call 770-814-0505, visit their website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com, or send Sheri an email at johnscreekdcr@sunriseseniorliving.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.