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Mercy Care Rome hopes to grow in 2022

Hand-drawn garden plan for Mercy Care Rome's Meditation Garden, showing new trees to grow 2022, existing trees, benches, a gazebo, circular pathways, and stepping stones—all sketched in pink ink.

For the past 40 years the former Riverside Elementary School has been home to Mercy Care Rome. In 1929, there was a gym and playing field in the back of […]

“The perfect program for the people we serve.”

A colorful heart-shaped collage made with fabric and confetti is on the left. On the right, an elderly woman—one of the people we serve—smiles in front of a vibrant wall display of paper flowers and decorations.

Gallery doors swing wide for seniors and supporters. Mercy Care filled their buses Wednesday morning with seniors for a trip to the Moon Gallery at Berry College. But this wasn’t […]

“A precious family heirloom.”

An elderly woman wearing glasses and a striped shirt sits in a chair, smiling and holding a book titled The Life of Dorothy Gray, which features her photo on the cover—a cherished family heirloom in an inviting indoor common area.

Berry’s books. A patchwork quilt. Spending an afternoon in Adult Day Health at Mercy Care, a clinic for aging adults in downtown Rome, you might hear any number of stories […]

“I wish I knew then what I know now.”

An older woman stands and speaks in a room full of seated people, sharing wisdom as she gestures with her hand. The audience listens attentively, and the setting appears to be a community meeting or discussion.

Journeys intertwine at Adult Day Health. It’s hard to know what to do when your loved one begins to change with dementia. Many caregivers press on and remain unaware of […]

“What you have here is a diamond.”

Five adults stand indoors, smiling at the camera. Three women and two men in business-casual attire stand close together against a neutral background, their diamond-hard teamwork shining through this friendly or professional gathering.

Rome community gathers for “Changes in Aging” event. On Nov. 8 over 50 attended Mercy Care’s community event on aging to hear nursing and psychology experts from Berry College and […]