Your kids may sense it–if they don’t know already–because they are a lot more intuitive than we sometimes give them credit for. If a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, you need to be honest with your children and help them to understand the best ways to deal with the situation.
As the weather continues to warm up, you may be reorganizing your closet–putting away the heavy sweaters and winter coats and bringing out the swimsuits and lighter clothes for summer. You may want to do that for your loved one with memory impairment, too. Alzheimer’s and dementia affect judgement, and
Guest author: Clair Jameson, Director Of Life Engagement As human beings, we are defined by the roles that we hold: father, mother, son, daughter and friend, not to mention the professional and societal roles we hold during a lifetime. Over the course of our lives, those roles change, transform and
This letter was written to our Autumn Leaves of Edmond resident, Ronald, from his loving son, Kevin. Dear Dad, You have been the best Dad that ever lived, and I am fortunate! I have always admired and have the utmost respect for you. It is amazing that in 91 years, you
1. Savor the moment Someone can tell if you are in a rush. This is especially true for people with dementia, who pick up on body language and other nonverbal cues. So stop and savor the moment. Take time to engage in conversation. When you ask a question, give your
There’s a quote by the great philosopher and psychologist, William James, we use so often on our team that it’s kind of become our team motto – “Act as if what you do makes a difference, it does.” Lindsey Hernandez has taken this motto to heart and applies it in
Written by Mary Behringer, Regional Director of Operations – Midwest Regional Director of Healthcare for the Midwest, Star Maizonet, is always ready to go the extra mile for our residents and their families. She is ready and willing to travel at a moment’s notice – like the time she assisted a family in
Written by Mary Behringer, Regional Director of Operations – Midwest Dana is not only a spectacular nurse, but she also has an extraordinary heart. Dana is extremely passionate about providing great care to our residents. The best part is that I am able to watch her in action, coaching and training the
Some people can just laugh…laugh through it all…laugh until they have the entire room laughing…until everyone feels that much better. That’s Jackie Lomosi, Director of Health Care at Autumn Leaves of Arlington. Jackie’s irresistible personality and enormous heart make her a driving force as well as a resident, family, and
What makes an exceptional employee? Is it someone who is always willing to help? Someone who continuously strives to ensure things get done right? Someone who consistently goes above and beyond for our residents? Is it a person of true positivity and character – someone who can engage their colleagues
“Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.” – Val Saintsbury Nurse Pam Sazoie, at Autumn Leaves of Crystal Lake, exhibits a rare sensitivity. There are very few who create warmth wherever they go, who bring hope to those who need it most, and who are a
“The trained nurse has become one of the greatest blessings of humanity…” – William Osler You call and she comes running. Whatever you need – she’s there! A nurse is a blessing, but an exceptional nurse is the pillar of the health care community. Joan Saigh is the Director of
This is an actual letter that was written to one of our residents (Ruby), from her loving daughter (Janet). Sometimes the most heartwarming stories don’t need any revisions – they are sparked by an inherent need to convey, what can oftentimes be very hard to express. Here, Janet shows her
Often, when we think of Mother’s Day, we focus on the more “traditional” roles. Although, sometimes, there is an undeniable bond that transcends the archetypal parent/child relationship. Here at Autumn Leaves of Glen Ellyn, we’re lucky enough to see one of these special bonds quite often. Betty has been with
“Family…where life begins and love never ends.” This is the mantra on the wall in Loretta’s room, at Autumn Leaves of Northwest Austin. When you think of mothers, you can’t help but think of our special resident. She always has a smile, and a quick, smart, response to any comment.
Ms. Ann is the daughter of one of our very own residents, Rose. When asked to discuss a heartwarming story about her mother, she couldn’t…well; maybe we should say she couldn’t narrow it down to just one! Ann tells us that her mom, who will be 105 years old in June,
Colenia Colenia was born in Winder, Georgia. She has four wonderful children; Barbara, Mary, Joe, and Mike. In addition to being a loving and dedicated mother, one of the things Colenia’s daughters remember about her is that she enjoyed sewing beautiful garments. An undeniable fashionista, Colenia graciously taught her children
Jan stands at the front door of Autumn Leaves of Gurnee. Around her, she can smell the sweet aroma of fresh flowers as she lingers for a moment – welcoming the warmth of the approaching summer. It’s Thursday…a special day for Jan and her mother Carol, who is a resident
At Autumn Leaves, we go above and beyond to ensure our residents receive the best care possible in a safe and secure environment. A big part of that commitment comes in the form of hiring some of the brightest minds (and caring hearts!) in the business. Take Trenise Wray, for
It’s not every day one of our residents gets a special visit from the Mayor and a day named after her, but then again, there aren’t many people like Fran Philpott! Below is Fran’s impressive biography, a testament to her leadership and years hard work. From serving on the Pearland
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