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Resident Veteran: JC

JC was a radio man for the United States Marines. He was stationed in the Pacific during World War II at a base called Peleliu. Due to a leg injury he was not allowed in combat, but his job was extremely important to the safety of his fellow soldiers. As a

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Resources for Lewy Body Dementia

This is the final post in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. You are not alone. Whether you have Lewy Body Dementia or are caring for someone with this disease, there are several wonderful tools and resources out there to support you.

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Helpful Tips and Best Practices For Lewy Body Dementia

This is the third in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia can be especially cruel and difficult, both for the sufferer and the caregiver. Many techniques that may traditionally work for other dementias will not work for people with

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Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

This is the second in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. As we covered in our first post, learning to recognize the symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia and distinguish them from other diseases is the key to getting the correct diagnosis. Let’s

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Teamwork Triumphs for Our Troops

When Brenden Shannon learned about the Autumn Leaves Veterans Day Care Package Drive, he became a man on a mission. The new Director of Sales and Marketing at Autumn Leaves of The Woodlands is a veteran himself, and knows first-hand how good it is to get a package from “back

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What Is Lewy Body Dementia?

This is the first in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia (or LBD) is the second most common form of degenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, affecting over 1.4 million people. But distinguishing its symptoms from those of other diseases can

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National Assisted Living Week

As we near the end of National Assisted Living week, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the people who work day in and day out to make sure that Autumn Leaves is so much more than just an Assisted Living community. As COO Joe Jasmon remarked recently

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Caregiver Spotlight: Holli’s Story

My name is Holli, I’m a caregiver and medical technician at Autumn Leaves Cinco Ranch Community. The residents here welcomed me into their home April 3rd, 2014, and I haven’t looked back since. I still remember the day I came in for my interview, so nervous at the thought of

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Memory Care: When is it Time?

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Navigating the Holidays

The holidays are always hectic, but if you’re caring for a parent or a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s likely you’re dealing with added layers of stress. Unhappy emotions — anger, guilt, sadness — may bubble to the surface at a time when it seems as if everyone

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Injections To Prevent Alzheimer’s Might Be On The Horizon

Researchers may have figured out a way to overcome a key barrier in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published recently in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Neurological diseases have always proved difficult to treat because the brain has a network of blood vessels—called blood-brain barrier (BBB)—which protects the

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Seven Ways You Can Participate in Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designed November as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Ironically, President Reagan was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s himself, joining the millions of Americans affected by this devastating disease. In honor of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, you can join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Here are seven steps you can

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Tau protein, not plaque, may cause Alzheimer’s, study says

“Plaques and tangles in the brain cause Alzheimer’s disease” – until now, that’s been the dominant working theory among Alzheimer’s researchers. But new research suggests that just one of those two, tangles caused by the buildup of the protein tau, is the real culprit behind the cognitive impairment and other

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Five Tips To Keep Your Brain Sharp

In recent weeks, there have been some significant steps taken in the fight against Alzheimer’s.  New research by UCLA shows that a treatment plan centered on simple  lifestyle changes can reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.  Other research just presented by a Keele University professor claims that aluminum present in everyday

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An Alzheimer’s Breakthrough That Could Be A Game Changer

Reported cases of people living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Researchers continue to make advances in the fight against the disease, but a cure still has not been found. However, a new breakthrough could be a major game changer. Dr. Rudolph Tanzi and

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UCLA Study: How To Reverse Alzheimer’s

Recent estimates show that Alzheimer’s disease might be the third leading cause of death in the United States. As the American population ages, cases of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Researchers more than ever are actively seeking ways in which to reverse the symptoms

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Radiologists Use MRI’s to Find Biomarker For Alzheimer’s Disease

MRI technology has been used for decades to diagnose various ailments, diseases, sprains and breaks. For the first time, scientists believe they can now diagnose Alzheimer’s disease through a simple MRI. The report was recently published in the journal, Radiology. This breakthrough uses no radiation or contrast agent and appears

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Early Memory Lapse Might Be Sign Of Alzheimer’s Disease

At one time or another, we have all forgotten where our keys are, where we put something, or simply forget something we previously might have remembered. This was always chalked up to forgetfulness and a sign of aging. However, new research just published indicates that people who are forgetting things

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Rare Blood Type Might Lead To Increased Risk Of Alzheimer’s

As reported cases of Alzheimer’s disease continue to rise in the United States, researchers seek new avenues in which to study the disease and its effects. Researchers have been particularly interested in blood testing as certain blood types appear to be more predisposed to the disease. According to a new

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