Baking and Making Memories in Jean’s Kitchen
One of our favorite things to do at Autumn Leaves is spend time in Jean’s Kitchen. A cozy spot at the heart of our communities named after CEO Mitch Warren’s [...]
Dementia and the Freedom to Choose
Many of us resolve to make better choices each year, but not everyone has the freedom to do so. Imagine having every decision throughout the day made for you. That’s [...]
Caregivers: Try a new approach in the New Year
There’s something about the first of the month—especially January 1st—that sparks us to set a new goal or resolve to take better care of ourselves. But when you are living [...]
Taking a Positive Approach to the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – or so the song goes. But for those of us caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, the [...]
This Is ALZ: Making Connections Through Reminiscing
It's not uncommon or unnatural for caregivers to experience frustration when spending time with our loved ones who are living with dementia. Often those frustrations lie in their diminished recall, [...]
This Is ALZ: Your Support System
As a caregiver, having a strong support system in place is critical. This is a big job - so big, in fact, that we have an entire team on hand [...]
This Is ALZ: Dementia and Nutrition
One of the most common challenges in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's is ensuring adequate food consumption. Family members will often tell us their loved one does not [...]
Preserving Resident Stories Through the OneDay App
November is “Family Stories Month,” and there is nothing like the onset of dementia to remind you just how precious those memories are. One way we’re preserving our residents’ stories [...]
This Is ALZ: The Importance of Routine
Routine is a caregiver's best friend and not-so-secret weapon. Having a good routine in place can make the difference between a bad day or a good day for someone living [...]
Recognizing Signs of Pain in Dementia
As verbal and cognitive functions decline, how do you know if a person living with dementia is in pain? It was once thought that people with dementia don’t feel pain [...]
