Stay active and engaged in your community; I think it feels good to contribute and help out any way…read moreyou can, so delivering meals to Seniors definitely brings a smile to my face. I've been doing this since being a teenager and love joining my Uncle and dad when I'm in town. We love bringing fresh cut yard flowers to the employees that work hard. Since my dad and Uncle are both retired, their schedule is flexible and you just give Meals On Wheels your availability in order to participate. You get a printed route consisting of +10 homes in close proximity of each other and you use your own car to load hot and cold meals at the facility. It can be sad as well because a lot of the Seniors do not have close family members in town and are lonely. Often, they are older and wheelchair bound, so they can't drive. Receiving a hot and cold meal and having a brief conversation really brightens their day. I've come across blind people or have fallen and hurt themselves or are close to running out of Food Stamps or close to running out of food...we just call Meals On Wheels to alert them and someone will come out and deliver extra meals. Economically speaking, a lot of the Seniors are at a financial disadvantage and live on the bare minimum, so doing something as simple as delivering a hot and cold meal and learning about different areas of Tallahassee that I didn't even know existed is a fun part of the process. Volunteering to deliver meals puts things in perspective because it's easy to complain about little things and it makes you appreciate the good health you have! "We are also our area's definitive source of accurate information on aging issues, services and programs affecting seniors and we actively advocate for seniors to fulfill unmet needs in the community." https://eldercarebigbend.org Read more about our services to learn more about how we serve a spectrum of Seniors: -In-home Care Management -Elder Day Stay -Nutrition Services/Meals on Wheels -Information & Referral -Senior Volunteer Program

We visited and toured the facility several times and was placed on the waiting list for a private…read moreroom. After approximately 10-11 months of visiting and following up, I was told that two private rooms would very soon be available. The admissions lady was leaving for maternity leave, but assured me that we were first on the list and that we would be notified soon. We were givin the paperwork and had it filled out completely. After about two months of hearing nothing, we called to follow up, but were told the two rooms were no longer available, and they had no idea when a private room or double occupancy room would be available. They didnt even take the time to call. They gave our room to someone else and didnt have the courtesy to make a phone call. We have now wasted a year of our lives waiting on Presbyterian Home. We trusted what we were told so we did not look for an alternative. Now we have to start over. One would think that Presbyterian Home Quitman would be more sympathetic and understanding considering their customers are going through the toughest time of their lives.

From the owner: When an elderly loved one needs a bit more help than you are able to give, it might be time to…read moreconsider a senior citizen housing facility. Presbyterian Home & Retirement Community in Quitman, GA, is an assisted living nursing home with several degrees of care meet the unique needs of your loved one. Since 1949, this retirement community has been caring for the mental and physical health of individuals aged 62 and older. The staff at this nursing home welcomes potential new residents and their family members warmly and with compassion, and they invite you to tour the facility to see that they truly care for their residents. Choose from multiple types of living spaces and programs, including independent living, supportive living, memory care, and rehabilitation, to give your loved one the individual attention and level of care they need. For a senior living facility with expert health care and experienced nurses and caregivers, look no further than Presbyterian Home & Retirement Community. Contact them at (229) 263-6100 to schedule a tour of the grounds or visit them online to learn more about their services.