Atlanta Home Care Partners

Forgetfulness is common as we grow older, but it can be difficult to identify whether mild cognitive impairment is the start of dementia, or just related to normal aging. Learn more in our latest blog post. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//dementia-or-seni/

Know the ins and outs of proper medication disposal for unneeded and expired prescriptions for seniors with these helpful guidelines. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//proper-medicatio/

Overcome the struggles of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s who refuses to change clothes with these helpful recommendations from our dementia care team. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//alzheimers-refus/

Follow these guidelines to safely bring the help of a senior care professional into your home to help relieve family caregiving duties for aging parents. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//home-care-for-ag/

Congratulations to our August Caregiver of the Month: Pauline Jeffers! Pauline was born on the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua but moved to the island of Montserrat as a young woman where she was married, raised her four children, spearheaded fundraisers and outreach programs to care for the sick, shut-in, and elderly, while also serving as a member of the Red Cross and running several businesses. After moving to Atlanta, Pauline’s passion and commitment to the elderly... led her to pursue a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She has dedicated her life to caregiving for the past 22 years, working in nursing homes, private homes, and with hospice facilities - always available to support and encourage families and give her clients "lots of love and attention." Pauline is described by friends and family as having the most open, loving, selfless, and caring heart. She is often heard saying, "It is my passion and ministry to serve". See more

Alzheimer’s disease can lead to a large variety of behaviors, but for most families, the socially unacceptable actions such as rude comments or sexual remarks that come with disinhibited behaviors are the hardest. Learn ways to help manage these behaviors. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//disinhibited-beh/

Happy Birthday to AHCP client Mr. Holmes!

Falls among seniors are fairly common, but can lead to serious complications, and even after healing from a fall, the fear of falling again can cause even more issues. Learn how to help seniors regain their confidence after experiencing a fall. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com/fall-p/fall-safety/

Happy 96th Birthday to AHCP’s Ms. Nell!!!

The pandemic put many things on hold, including elective medical procedures. Learn some of the questions to ask health care providers when deciding whether or not to schedule medical procedures for seniors. https://www.atlantahomecarepartners.com//are-elective-med/

Congratulations to our June and July caregivers of the month, Johnnie and Dedra! Thank you for being part of the AHCP team and for sharing your dedication, compassion, and skill with our clients! Johnnie Primes - June Caregiver of the Month: Johnnie Primes credits her mother and grandmother for planting the seeds of patience, love, compassion and honesty in her, all traits that come through in how Johnnie cares for her clients at Atlanta Home Care Partners. Johnnie’s mother ...was a caregiver in central New York in the sixties and her grandmother cared for homebound people, soothing the dying and hugging the bereaved. As a third generation caregiver, Johnnie is grateful for the opportunity to help others. In turn, her children have chosen careers in healthcare, building onto a growing family legacy of caring for people. Dedra Mobley - July Caregiver of the Month: Dedra Mobley is a native of Atlanta with 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way. Caring for others is in Debra’s blood and she has been providing care since she was young, starting with her grandfather who had Alzheimer’s. Debra knows how to bring out the best in her clients and gain their trust though wonderful get-to-know-you conversations. She feels that if her client smiles at the end of the day, she has fulfilled her purpose in life.

AHCP’s Senior Staffer Warren and client Big Larry truly enjoy each other's company!