The Summer Solstice not only represents the transition from Spring to Summer but it is also the longest day of the year. Each year on “The Longest Day”, the Alzheimer’s Association invites people to spend this special day doing an activity you enjoy from sunrise until sunset. The goal is to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s so that […] Read More >>
You may be looking forward to Father’s Day this year. Or you may be feeling sadness or frustration. You may feel as if your dad has left you, or is leaving, bit by bit. Nancy Reagan called this “the long goodbye” of Alzheimer’s, and it can be especially painful at holidays Maybe your father was […] Read More >>
Staying hydrated is important for our residents year round, but as temperatures climb, it is especially critical. There are a number of ways a person with dementia can become dehydrated: Underlying medical condition: Vomiting and diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration. Side effects from medicine: Many medications may induce a diuretic effect, so it is […] Read More >>
Earlier this month, several representatives from Autumn Leaves attended the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Diego including regional team members, home office staff, and management from many of our communities. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to spend time sharing ideas, insights, challenges, and successes with the best and brightest in the […] Read More >>
