Royal Adult Day Services

The African proverb, “When the music changes, so does the dance,” suggests that we adapt to what is coming our way or “go with the flow.” That is exactly what participant Ms. Annie has taught us to do at Royal Adult Day Services! She loves our morning sing-along time and, even if we have moved on to another activity, her melodious voice unassumingly interrupts by singing a favorite hymn.

Our volunteers and participants politely join in, while allowing Ms. Annie’s voice to be heard. She innocently asks, “Did I do alright, Mama?” We applaud Ms. Annie and realize that she just wants to be heard.

Influenced by Ms. Annie’s desire to be heard, our mission is to be the voice for her and others who share her experience of living with Alzheimer’s -- a voice that helps raise public awareness about dementia and educates the village about becoming more “dementia-friendly.” Located near Stone Mountain Village on Memorial Drive, Royal Adult Day Services is a family-centered, nonprofit, community-based adult day center. It offers stimulating, highly engaging activities that help our amazing participants maintain a good quality of life.

Although these former educators, nurses, teachers and homemakers are now living with dementia, they remain constantly involved in activities to stimulate cognition, including physical activity, art and music therapy, and book clubs. Our programs foster independence, well-being and self-esteem and are tailored to each individual’s interests and level of function. Nutritious meals are catered and participants receive snacks throughout the day.

Royal provides care in a protective, congregate setting, enabling family caregivers to work, run errands or get a needed respite. In addition to providing a variety of social and support services, we partner with the Area Agency on Aging to offer educational programs for caregivers.

For more information, contact Landa Clay Gamble at (770) 485-4700.