Senior Living News October 2025
Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
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Around the world with Atlas - October 2025 - Germany
Halloween Special
Resident´s Birthdays
Blair, Suzzette 10/08
Aldrich, Sandra 10/08
Rupert Toni 10/21
Austin Clint 10/23
Gavalis, Susan 10/24
Celebrating October
Halloween event, Breast Cancer event, Octoberfest
Events Spotlight
Birthdays Celebration of the Month of October, Octoberfest
Royal Arms of Germany
The coat of arms of Germany, also known as the Bundeswappen, displays a black eagle with a red beak, a red tongue and red feet on a golden field, which is blazoned:
Or, an eagle displayed sable beaked langued and membered gules.
Associate of the Month
Malika Stephens
Malika Stephens is our Associate of the month, Malika is a proud mom of a two-year-old daughter Malaysia, who is the light of her life and inspires her to keep learning and growing every day. With over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry, she is passionate about serving others and making a meaningful difference in their lives. In addition to her professional career, she proudly serves our country as a member of the Georgia National Guard, dedicating her weekends to service and leadership. At the heart of everything she does is a deep commitment to care, service and impact, we are so lucky to have her here at Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
German Music Legacy
Alexa, play Beethoven’s Symphony Number 9, Opus 125, Second Movement, Molto Vivace.
The second movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony bursts with restless energy and rhythmic drive. Marked Molto Vivace, it contrasts the solemn grandeur of the opening with a lively scherzo full of syncopated pulses and dramatic turns. By the time he composed this masterpiece (1822–1824), Beethoven was almost completely deaf, yet his imagination transcended silence, giving the world music of unparalleled vitality. The scherzo’s bold rhythms and jubilant spirit showcase Beethoven’s genius for combining structure and passion, paving the way for the symphony’s monumental choral finale.
Fun Facts for Seniors
1. Age doesn’t determine success.
The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Harland David Sanders (a.k.a. Colonel Sanders), started Kentucky Fried Chicken at the age of 65!
2. We lose a few bones along the way.
We are born with 350 bones in our skeleton. Over the course of time and during our aging process, our bones fuse together leaving us with 206 bones as adults
3. Seniors hold the most voting power.
When it comes to voting in the United States, those 60 and overcast more ballots than any other age group.
4. Creativity doesn’t diminish with age.
Laura Ingalls Wilder didn’t publish Little House in the Big Woods until 65. Millard Kaufman didn’t publish his first novel until 90!
5. Seniors are living longer.
Due to advancements in healthcare and technology, people are living longer. By the year 2040 the population of seniors over 85 is expected to triple from 5.7 million to 14.1 million.
Support for aging at home
Home-based care includes health, personal, and other support services to help you stay at home and live as independently as possible. In-home services may be short-term — for someone who is recovering from an operation, for example — or long-term, for people who need ongoing help.
In many cases, home-based support is provided at home by informal caregivers, such as family members, friends, and neighbors. It can also be supplemented by formal caregivers and community services.
Help you can receive at home includes:
Personal care: Help with everyday activities, also called “activities of daily living,” including bathing, dressing, grooming, using the toilet, eating, and moving around — for example, getting out of bed and into a chair
Household chores: Housecleaning, yard work, grocery shopping, laundry, and similar chores around the house
Meals: Shopping for food and preparing nutritious meals
Money management: Tasks such as paying bills and filling out health insurance forms
Health care: Help with many aspects of health care, including giving medications, caring for wounds, helping with medical equipment, and providing physical therapy
Transportation: Assistance getting around, such as rides to the doctor’s office or grocery store
Safety: Home safety features and help in case of a fall or other emergency
Find detailed information about in-home support services, including suggestions for arranging them, information about costs, and additional resources.
Welcome to Germany
Around the World with Atlas
Germany’s history stretches back to ancient tribes such as the Saxons, Franks, and Goths, whose resilience left a mark on Europe’s foundations. From the crowning of Charlemagne in 800 AD to the rise of the Holy Roman Empire under Otto I, the medieval period saw the growth of a diverse cultural and political landscape. Moments of transformation, like Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation, sparked new ideas that influenced the world far beyond Germany’s borders.
In the centuries that followed, the rise of Prussia and the eventual German unification in 1871 brought together a patchwork of regions into a modern and power nation.
Though the 20th century was marked by hardship and division, after two awful wars, Germany was in ruin and divided by a wall, years of division goes by until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the re-unification of Germany opened the path to a new chapter. Today, Germany stands as a symbol of resilience and renewal—celebrated for its music, philosophy, literature, and innovations, as well as its role as a cultural and economic leader in Europe.
Holiday celebrations for Seniors
Decorate Together: Encourage seniors to decorate their homes with festive lights, ornaments, and decorations to feel included and valued.
Cooking and Baking: Organize a baking session to make holiday cookies, pies, or other festive desserts, sharing family recipes and enjoying the process.
Gather for Meals: Host a holiday meal or potluck where seniors can enjoy traditional dishes and connect with family and friends.
Attend Local Events: Participate in local holiday events, such as parades, concerts, or community pageants, to create new memories.
Creative Activities: Engage in creative activities like making holiday cards, wreaths, or garlands, allowing seniors to express their creativity.
These activities not only celebrate the holiday season but also strengthen bonds and create lasting memories for seniors.
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The Valknut
The Valknut, a symbol of three interlocked triangles, is tied to Odin in Norse mythology. Found on ancient stones and artifacts, it represents the mysteries of life, death, and the warrior’s passage to the afterlife, other schoolars sugest that the 9 points/intersections represent the 9 worlds in the Norse Mythology and how they are some how interconected.
Kim's Honey -Glazed salmon with Mango salad
Ingredients
6 – ounce salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
salt and pepper
1 half ripe mango
1 avocado
1/4 cup bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped lettuce
1 pinch salt to taste
1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar
Preparation -Clean salmon with lemon and then base with honey and salt and pepper with a piece of lemon on the side, cook at 425 degree’s cooks with skin on or skin off. for about 10 minutes, and garnish with parsley for finish look
preparation for Mango Salad – 1 half ripe Mango diced, 1 avocado diced, 1/4 diced bell pepper 1/4 diced lettuce, salt and pepper to taste and then oil and vinegar
Resident of the Month
Wanda Cupp
Wanda “Nana” Cupp is our Resident of the month, Wanda was born in Mexico Texas on May 8, 1945, she retired from the Mitchell Co. they made Ice Slushy machines, she is also the mother of 1 daughter, 1 son and 2 grandsons plus 4 great grandchildren, she loves to play Bingo! she enjoys eating her winnings, lol, she also enjoys making everyone laugh plus smile but mostly she loves to shop!! we are so happy to have her here at Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
Collaborators
Stephen L. Miller
