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September Newsletter: A Season for Brain Health, Caregiver Support, and Staying Connected
September Newsletter: A Season for Brain Health, Caregiver Support, and Staying Connected
A Note from Dorothy
September invites us to notice the changes that can be easy to miss.
Routines shift. Schedules become fuller. Older adults may spend more time alone, and family caregivers may find themselves carrying more responsibilities than they expected. This is a good time to pause, protect connection, and check in with the older adults who matter to us.
At Quality Care Senior, we believe heart-led care is found in everyday moments: a familiar conversation, a shared activity, a prepared meal, or the reassurance of a dependable presence at home.
Look for small changes. Ask how your loved one is feeling. Make space for meaningful engagement. If caregiving has become difficult to manage alone, remember that support is not a failure. It is one way to protect dignity, peace of mind, and the relationship you share.
With care,
Dorothy Horton
Owner, Quality Care Senior
Brain Health & Wellness Spotlight
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to increase awareness, encourage early conversations, and support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Learn more through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s World Alzheimer’s Month resource.
Memory changes deserve attention, but they are not automatically Alzheimer’s disease. Changes can have many possible causes, so encourage your loved one to discuss concerns with a qualified health care professional.
At home, support brain health and emotional wellness by:
- Keeping familiar routines whenever possible
- Offering meaningful activities such as music, puzzles, gardening, reading, or photo sharing
- Including your loved one in simple household tasks
- Reducing unnecessary noise and distractions
- Writing down changes to discuss during a medical appointment
- Starting early conversations about preferences, support, and future care
Familiarity can create comfort. Meaningful engagement can encourage connection. Choose activities that match your loved one’s interests, abilities, and energy level rather than treating every day like a test.
When your family needs additional support, explore QCS Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. Our caregivers provide compassionate companionship and structured support in the comfort of home.
September Senior Health News & Observances
Use September’s educational opportunities as reminders to ask questions, prepare for upcoming decisions, and connect with reliable resources.
Georgia DHS Dementia Friends Webinar
The Georgia DHS Dementia Friends Webinar will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
The session is designed to help participants learn more about dementia and turn understanding into practical action in their communities. Register through the official event page.
Georgia SHIP Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar
The Georgia SHIP Medicare Open Enrollment webinar is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
The presentation covers Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, along with enrollment options, coverage changes, out-of-pocket costs, Medigap policies, and other considerations. The program is open to Georgia residents. Review the official page for participation details.
Georgia Parkinson’s Symposium
The Georgia Parkinson’s Symposium through the Parkinson’s Foundation is a September educational opportunity for people with Parkinson’s, families, friends, care partners, and community members.
Topics include symptoms, treatment options, movement strategies, and ways to navigate life with Parkinson’s disease. The official page does not display a confirmed calendar date in the available event information, so verify registration details directly before making plans.
Community Corner
Community connection does not have to be complicated. A short outing, a meal outdoors, or time listening to music can give older adults and family members something enjoyable to anticipate.
The following local events may offer optional opportunities to connect:
Manor Lake Hiram Family Night & Support Group
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Manor Lake Hiram Clubhouse, 200 Marie Way, Hiram, GA 30141
Quality Transport will be present at Manor Lake Hiram’s upcoming Family Night. Quality Transport is a valuable resource for senior residents and their families, helping support reliable access to care, appointments, and community connection.
The Manor Lake Hiram Support Group offers education, encouragement, and connection for people impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Attend to learn, ask questions, and connect with others navigating similar care needs.
Food Truck Friday + Night of Worship
Friday, September 18, from 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Downtown Dallas, 11 Courthouse Square
Food Truck Friday + Night of Worship will include food trucks, music, and a family-friendly community gathering.
Hiram Rosenwald School Museum CommUNITY Block Party & Resource Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Ben Hill Strickland Memorial Park
The Hiram Rosenwald School Museum’s CommUNITY Block Party & Resource Festival is a family-friendly Paulding County community event centered on Faith, Unity, Service, and Community. Quality Care Senior will be there as a vendor. Stop by, connect with our team, and learn more about QCS companion care, caregiver support, and Quality Transport.
If you would like additional event information from the organizer, visit the official community page.
Before attending any event, confirm dates, times, accessibility, weather plans, and other details with the organizer. Choose the setting that feels comfortable for your loved one, and plan for rest breaks as needed.
For Our Facility Partners
September is a practical time for senior living teams to review:
- Resident engagement and meaningful daily activity
- Visibility into changes in condition
- Discharge follow-through
- Care transition communication
- Transportation coordination
- Staff time spent on non-clinical support needs
Use the free Facility Partner Checklist: Smooth Discharges & Seamless Care Transitions to identify areas that may need closer review.
QCS Shared Services can support facility teams with dependable staffing assistance for resident engagement, companionship, and related non-clinical needs. Review your current priorities, identify where staff capacity is limited, and contact QCS about shared services.
Transport & Wellness
Quality Transport provides compassionate door-through-door Non-Emergency Medical Transportation across Paulding, Bartow, Cobb, and Fulton counties.
Use Quality Transport for:
- Medical appointments
- Therapy visits
- Dialysis
- Wellness visits
- Community outings
- Other planned, non-emergency trips
Door-through-door support means assistance can begin at the home entrance and continue through the transition to the vehicle and destination. This can reduce the logistical pressure placed on family caregivers while helping older adults travel with greater comfort and dignity.
Learn more about Quality Transport, or submit a ride request.
Caregiver Corner
Family caregiving can become exhausting before you realize how much energy it is taking. Protect your well-being with small, repeatable choices instead of waiting for a complete break from responsibility.
Try the 2-Choice Rule
When you feel overwhelmed, offer yourself two realistic next steps:
- Take a 10-minute reset, or call someone for backup
- Drink water, or eat something nourishing
- Finish one necessary task, or postpone one nonessential task
- Sit quietly, or take a short walk
Choose one option. Do not try to solve everything at once.
Complete a Short Self-Check
Ask yourself:
- Have I had a genuine break this week?
- Am I sleeping poorly because caregiving tasks are taking over my evenings?
- Do I feel tense, resentful, or guilty when I step away?
- Am I handling tasks that another trusted person could share?
- Have I avoided asking for help because I believe I should manage alone?
If several answers are yes, treat that as useful information. Ask for support before exhaustion becomes a crisis.
Consider QCS respite care when you need time to rest, work, attend appointments, manage household responsibilities, or simply return to your relationship with your parent as a son or daughter rather than only as a caregiver.
You are doing a great job. You do not have to carry the weight alone.
Contact Quality Care Senior Today
Whether your family needs wellness care and companionship, Alzheimer’s and dementia support, respite care, or Quality Transport, Quality Care Senior is here to provide heart-led support for the ones who raised you.
Contact Quality Care Senior today
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