Gentilly expects growth

Assisted living facility only one in Boro to offer Alzheimer's wing

Gentilly Gardens assisted care residents Esther Arnold, far left, and Sarah Lee, second right, enjoy a game of bingo Monday with Georgia Southern student volunteers Marlan Eller, front, Shanika Jones, far right, and Ed Wells. Bingo is just one of several "mind games" which Gentilly Gardens use to help residents with cognitive stimulation and social interaction.

W BIZ GENTILLY GARDENS — Gentilly Gardens assisted care residents Esther Arnold, far left, and Sarah Lee, second right, enjoy a game of bingo Monday with Georgia Southern student volunteers Marlan Eller, front, Shanika Jones, far right, and Ed Wells. Bingo is just one of several "mind games" which Gentilly Gardens use to help residents with cognitive stimulation and social interaction.

With the "baby boom" generation hitting retirement age in record numbers, the demand for long-term care is increasing. Gentilly Gardens is meeting that demand by providing assisted living for those needing some extra help, as well as those with Alzheimers disease and dementia. Founded in 2001, Gentilly Gardens is the only assisted living facility in Bulloch County with a wing dedicated to the care of residents with Alzheimers and dementia.

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