Caring for a person with dementia requires you to wear a lot of hats, but none is more important than that of the detective. As the brain changes, so do a person’s method of communicating their needs. Words may not come as easily so their behavior often becomes their way
An effective dementia care plan is one that honors and connects with a person’s unique life story; their culture and spiritual life, their likes and dislikes, and all the things that have shaped them into who they are. But person-centered care can only occur once the caregiver has successfully forged
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The following post comes to us from our partners at FOX Rehabilitation who offer in-house physical, occupational, and speech* therapy. You’ll find FOX Rehab services in the following Autumn Leaves locations: Autumn Leaves of Cityview (Texas) Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood (Texas) Autumn Leaves of Franklin (Wisconsin) *Speech therapy may not
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It’s February and love is in the air, but we know this can be a painful reminder that your Valentine has experienced brain changes. Our advice is simple: enjoy the small moments, share kind words, show affection – that is love. While your specific relationship to them may have faded
Letter writing seems to be a fading form of communication. We’re sending 4.3 billion fewer letters and cards than we did back in 2001, reports the U.S. Postal Service, a 61% drop from the days when email and text weren’t the main lines of communication. Let this be your reminder
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – or so the song goes. But for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the holidays can be especially stressful. This stress has only been compounded by the pandemic which continues to distance us from our extended
Dementia and Down Syndrome As individuals with Down Syndrome are now living well into middle and older age, they are facing many of the challenges that come with advanced age, including dementia. There are still many questions concerning how and why the disease develops among those living with Down Syndrome,
St. Charles resident Kathleen and her husband Greg recently celebrated 37 years of marriage, so we sat down with Greg to get the inside scoop on how these two with noses for news found one another! Where did you and Kathleen meet? We met in 1982 while we were both
The onset of Spring signifies a rebirth of sorts. The familiar tune of birdsong returns, tiny buds begin to appear in our gardens, and the chill of winter slowly starts to fade. So too do we find ourselves celebrating new beginnings as the vaccine begins to arrive in our communities
Did you know that enjoying foods during the peak window of freshness in the growing and harvesting cycle can be beneficial to your health? Fruits and veggies taste better and are more nutrient-dense, affordable, and easier to find when they’re in season. There are environmental benefits, too. Because they don’t
Making the decision to move your loved one to full-time memory care is a huge change for your entire family. Here are three tips that will help make your loved one’s move-in day just a little easier on them. Be An Earlybird. Sundowning refers to a time in the late
We all have the best intentions when speaking with someone we love, but you may not realize the negative effect your choice of words can have on a person living with dementia. Here are 5 common communication mistakes, and how to correct them. “Do you remember…” One of the worst
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No two dementia journeys are the same and the disease progresses differently from person to person. But one thing has become clear during the COVID-19 pandemic; it’s getting worse at a faster pace. There are a few reasons that may explain why dementia caregivers feel as though their loved one’s
The latest statistics show that the African American community remains disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease. There are many things that factor into these troubling numbers, including a distrust of the medical community and cultural stigma related to the disease, among other influencing conditions.
With vaccines being at the forefront of our fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of inoculation weighs heavy on our minds. But did you know that the practice of vaccinations in America can be traced all the way back to the 1700s (nearly a century before Edward Jenner
People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia often experience high levels of stress. It is overwhelming to take on the full-time care of someone who is experiencing brain changes. No matter how hard you try, reasoning with them feels like a fruitless endeavor.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – or so the song goes. But for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the holidays can be especially stressful. This stress has only been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic which has isolated us from our extended
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