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Eugeria! Radio helps Griswold Home Care celebrate 30 years serving Seniors and Disabled Adults

June 14, 2012 by angishields

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Eugeria! Radio helps Griswold Home Care celebrate 30 years serving Seniors and Disabled Adults

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Today’s edition of Eugeria! Radio celebrates the 30^th anniversary of our sponsor, Griswold Special Care! It also marks the rollout of our sponsor’s new name, Griswold Home Care. For 30 years, (20 years in Atlanta), Griswold has had a tradition of excellence in delivering high quality, affordable and dependable in-home care to seniors and disabled individuals. Though the name is changing to better reflect the services provided, the care continues to be “special”!

Joining us from Philadelphia this morning is Fiona Middleton. Fiona is the President and Founder of Fairfield Business Solutions. Her company is dedicated to assisting senior services companies communicate compelling and effective messages to the prospective clients and referral sources that underscore a passion for delivering high quality products and services at a fair price.

Born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia area, Fiona spent the bulk of her professional career with Griswold Home Care’s Corporate Office in Erdenheim, Pennsylvania. She watched Jean Griswold start and grow the company from a small home-based business to the first international franchised home care company. Today, Griswold has more than 175 offices in nearly 30 states. Listen in as she shares a bit of Griswold Home Care’s remarkable history.

Additionally, Fiona will publish a book at the end of this month entitled “The Closer’s Mindset”. To get a sneak preview, sign up for a webinar being offered by Fairfield Business Solutions by visiting their website at www.FairfieldSolutions.com. Fiona can be reached by email at fmiddleton@fairfieldsolutions.com, or via telephone at (484) 632-4183.

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. Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.

Rabbi Scott Saulson, Founder of Moving Parents

June 6, 2012 by angishields

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Rabbi Scott Saulson, Founder of Moving Parents

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Joining us on his birthday, Rabbi Scott Saulson has been around the world a few times…literally! Born in Michigan and raised in Miami Beach, Rabbi Saulson returned to his roots to earn his degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After college he spent time in the Peace Corps in Micronesia (a group of islands in the western Pacific Ocean). He returned to the US to continue his education, earning an MA from Miami University, and then attending seminary at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. Launching his rabbinic career, Rabbi Saulson served congregations in Israel, Guatemala and South Africa. Upon returning to the US, he became the Community Chaplain at Jewish Family & Career Services, serving them for 14 years. In 2007, Rabbi Saulson founded Moving Parents, an organization that “helps adult children and their parents get unstuck so they can move beyond where they ever imagined.” To find out more, please visit his website at www.movingparents.org. You can also reach him via telephone at (770) 335-2311.

Ginger Couch, Benton House and Blake Hawkins, Owner of The Hail Mary Sports Pub

May 24, 2012 by angishields

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Ginger Couch, Benton House and Blake Hawkins, Owner of The Hail Mary Sports Pub

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Blake Hawkins is a North Georgia native! He went to the University of Georgia, then later to Florida State. After graduation, Blake spent a number of years with Florida’s Lee County Recreation Department, then moved back to his native Georgia to work for Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation. About five years ago, Blake fulfilled a lifelong dream of going into business with a group of investors to open a local Sports Bar in downtown Grayson, The Hail Mary Sports Pub. Blake says the name came from the notion that the investors put all their money into this venture, kind of like throwing up a “Hail Mary” pass in a football game.

During his time at Gwinnett County, Blake became acquainted with Gary Galloway and Gwinnett County Senior Services through a number of cooperative events. Serving the seniors of Gwinnett County is important to Blake, particularly as he deals with care issues for his own parents.

To that end, Blake is proud to host the Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services 4^th Annual Shrimp & Crawfish Boil this coming Saturday, May 19. The event will be from 4pm to 7pm at The Hail Mary Sports Pub, located at 1950 Grayson Highway. Tickets are $25 ($15 for designated drivers), and are likely to sell out. To reserve your tickets, please call (770) 963-0205. Bring your appetite, and we’ll see you there!

From the other end of Atlanta, Ginger Couch is also a Georgia native! Growing up in South Fulton County, Ginger attended La Grange College for her undergraduate work, then went on to West Georgia College for her Masters. To help with her college expenses, Ginger worked part time as an Activities Director in an assisted living community, as well as a Med Tech. Like Blake, she also dealt with family aging issues as her family moved her grandmother into a community in Lithonia.

Today, Ginger is the Regional Director of Community Relations for the Principal Senior Living Group. Principal Senior Living Group owns and operates five unique assisted living communities in the metro Atlanta area, including Douglasville, Newnan, Roswell, Covington and Stockbridge. New communities are planned in the north metro area in the next year or so. Most operate under the name Benton House. They are unique in that they are designed around a central common area, with the doors of each unit opening into the common area. This provides an enhanced sense of community. To find out more, visit their website at www.bentonhouse.com, or send Ginger an email gcouch@principalseniorliving.com.

It’s a Mission, not a Job! Jane Hibberd of Homestead Hospice shares her journey

May 17, 2012 by angishields

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It's a Mission, not a Job! Jane Hibberd of Homestead Hospice shares her journey

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A Virginia native, Jane Hibbard attended Virginia Tech with the intent of studying Sociology and working in the field. Along the way, she decided that she wanted to be a nurse, and earned a BS in Nursing from The Medical College of Virginia. For nearly ten years, she served as a nurse in both the ER and ICU. From there, she became a nurse consultant for Herman Miller working in Hospital Design. When she became acquainted with hospice, she discovered that this was Mission for her, and not work.

Today Jane is a Nurse Liaison for Homestead Hospice, a local hospice dedicated to having their business close to their clients. Homestead Hospice also funds the Hope Foundation a non-profit of Homestead that provides support for non-Medicare covered items. For more information about Homestead Hospice, visit their website at www.homesteadhospice.com, or call them directly at 877-355-4472.

Chris Brannon, Esq. Talks about Protecting Care and Preserving Assets

May 10, 2012 by angishields

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Chris Brannon, Esq. Talks about Protecting Care and Preserving Assets

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A rare native of Georgia, Chris Brannon grew up in Gwinnett County, and went on to attend The University of Georgia. After graduating from UGA, Chris pursued his dream to be an attorney by attending law school at Ole Miss. Chris is a founding partner in the law practice of Duhon & Brannon, LLC. Mr. Brannon is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Georgia Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association.

After doing transactional work for a number of years, Chris wanted to focus his practice more specifically. As and elder law attorney, Chris’ job is to protect his clients’ quality of care and help preserve their assets. As such, Chris is an expert in the areas of veterans benefits and Medicaid. To find out more, visit his website at www.duhonbrannon.com, email him at chris@duhonbrannon.com, or call him directly at (678) 538-6697.

Ann Serrie and Marilyn Anderson chat about volunteering at Hospice Atlanta!

May 1, 2012 by angishields

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Ann Serrie and Marilyn Anderson chat about volunteering at Hospice Atlanta!

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Ann Serrie is a native of New York City. When she was old enough for the novelty of cold weather and snow to wear off, she promptly moved to Atlanta! J At the age of 12, Ann’s grandmother told her that she didn’t want to die in a hospital. She continued to repeat this message for 20 years. Ultimately, Ann’s grandmother received the benefits of hospice, and died peacefully in her own home. This forever marked Ann, and caused her to begin volunteering at Hospice Atlanta nearly 20 years ago. Five years ago, after 13 years of volunteering, Ann was asked to join the Hospice Atlanta staff. Today she is the Direct of Volunteers at Hospice Atlanta, and loves every minute!

Starting her adult life as a nun in Nebraska, Marilyn Anderson has spent her career in the service of others. During her service as a nun, she started attending special services in a chapel where older nuns were dying. This made a huge impact on Marilyn. Over the course of years, she taught on a Native American reservation in South Dakota, and later earned a Masters Degree in Political Science and International Studies from Notre Dame. She also earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of San Francisco. At the age of 54, she met a widower in the Midwest, married and moved to Atlanta. After formal retirement, Marilyn realized that she couldn’t possibly “just retire”, and started volunteering with St. Jude’s Parish. This led to volunteering at Hospice Atlanta, where she continues to volunteer today.

Hospice Atlanta is a non-profit hospice with both a 36 bed campus in Buckhead, and a vibrant home-based hospice. Hospice Atlanta is the largest non-profit hospice in Atlanta, and falls under the umbrella of the Visiting Nurse Health System. Their facility is located at 1244 Park Vista Drive in Atlanta. If you are interested in learning more about Hospice Atlanta, or about volunteering, you can visit their website at www.vnhs.org, or call them at (404) 869-3000.

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

Don’t miss “Friends” Silent Auction – April 26 at Delmar Gardens – 6PM to 8:30PM

April 26, 2012 by angishields

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Don't miss "Friends" Silent Auction - April 26 at Delmar Gardens - 6PM to 8:30PM

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The Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services (Friends) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-run organization dedicated to raising funds to privately support or supplement select senior programs in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Gwinnett County has the second largest senior population in the state. Past (Jennifer Thilo, Executive Director of Delmar Gardens), Present (Brad Culp, Owner of Griswold Special Care) and Future (John Winters, Founder of Cornerstone Financial Partners) Friends Board Presidents got together to discuss the upcoming 10^th Annual Silent Auction, benefiting Gwinnett County Senior Services.

This year’s event is themed “Going for the Gold for Seniors”, and will be held next Thursday, April 26 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm at Delmar Gardens, 3100 Club Drive in Lawrenceville. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. There is still time to either sponsor the event, or donate an item for the auction. To donate, please call (770) 923-3100. We look forward to “world record-breaking” attendance at this gold medal event!

Linda Strobel, LMSW – Organize & Rejuvenate, and Alton Reynolds and Barry Wolf of Global Healthcare Affiliates International

April 13, 2012 by angishields

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Linda Strobel, LMSW - Organize & Rejuvenate, and Alton Reynolds and Barry Wolf of Global Healthcare Affiliates International

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Don’t forget about Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services upcoming annual silent auction! The event will be held at Delmar Gardens in Lawrenceville on April 26, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. There is still time to donate an item, be a sponsor, or buy a ticket. Sponsorships are available from $100, and tickets are $25 for advance purchase.

Linda Strobel is an Ohio native who fled the cold weather for Dallas after graduating from Kent State University with an undergraduate degree in Social Work. Upon arriving in Dallas, Linda began working as a habilitator for Volunteers of America. After a few stops at facilities and hospitals, Linda decided to go back to school and complete her Masters of Social Working at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Today, Linda is a PRN social worker for 4-5 home health companies in the Dallas area and is the Owner of Organize and Rejuvenate, a professional residential organization service. Linda is very involved in her community. She participates in activities with the Random Acts of Kindness Meet Up Group, the Tzu Zoo DFW Rescue Group (for Shih Tzus & Lhapso Apsos), NAPO (Natl. Assoc. of Prof. Organizers) and a local Community Time Bank (that utilizes an exchange of services). If you would like to contact Linda about her services, you can visit http://www.organizeandrejuvenate.com/ or call her at 972-816-8004.

Alton Reynolds wears a multitude of hats! He has been serving in the “helping professions” both on the clinical and business side of healthcare for nearly 40 years. Starting his career providing psychiatric assessments of Navy and Marine personnel returning from Viet Nam, Alton continues to provide these assessments today.

Barry Wolf is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh. He holds both BA and MA degrees in Urban Regional Planning and Economics. Barry has spend the last 35 years working in commercial real estate, asset management, property management and funding. He specializes in projects in the healthcare and senior care industries.

Three years ago, Alton and Barry came together to form Global Healthcare Affiliates International, which offers a comprehensive menu of services to healthcare clients, ranging from business valuation services to mergers and acquisitions. Their philosophy is clear – to assist their healthcare clients in solving their issues and addressing their needs. As the Baby Boomers age, it is clear that the needs of a burgeoning senior population will be different. Further, the implementation of these needs will be more complex, due to the sheer volume of people that will be moving into their 70s and 80s in the next 20 years. Listen in as Barry and Alton share their ideas about the types of communities that are currently being considered for development. For more information, contact Barry at 678-200-7759, or Alton at 404-932-2755. You can also visit their website at www.globalhealthcareai.com, or email them: Barry@globalhealthcareai.com, or Alton@globalhealthcareai.com.

FODAC’s Run, Walk & Roll – May 5

April 5, 2012 by angishields

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FODAC's Run, Walk & Roll - May 5

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Return guest, Chris Brand has been involved in helping disabled adults and seniors for as long as he can remember. As a young man, he had a friend of the family whose son suffered from Muscular Dystrophy. He watched the family’s struggles until the son died at the age of 19. This gave him a first-hand look at how difficult it can be for a family to deal with the disability of a loved one, particularly with respect to independence and mobility issues.

As President and CEO of Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), Chris is thrilled to be able to assist families of disabled adults and children in accessing both equipment and services to facilitate accessibility and independence. FODAC fills 3,600 requests, distributing over 5,000 items each year from its 65,000 square foot facility in Stone Mountain. The retail value of all medical equipment that has been given away now totals over $60 million!

On May 5, Stone Mountain Park and Herschend Family Entertainment will be hosting one of FODAC’s three major fundraising events for 2012: The Run, Walk & Roll. This event is a fun and healthy way to raise money for a terrific cause. Click here to register for the event, or SPONSOR BRAD HERE. If nothing else, come on out to the park on Saturday morning to start your Cinco de Mayo celebration and see whether or not Brad can make it all the way around the mountain! To find out more about FODAC, or learn about volunteer opportunities, call them at (770) 491-9014, or visit their website at www.fodac.org.