Choosing between caring for a loved one at home and opting for residential memory care in a senior living community is a deeply personal decision and depends on various factors. Undertaking all the demands that come with caring for a person living with dementia inside your home is a significant
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Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and connection, can be an emotionally challenging time for those caring for a loved one with dementia. As the disease progresses, the person you once knew is slowly slipping away, making the traditional expressions of love bittersweet. In the face of forgotten names and
As Alzheimer’s and other dementias progress, behaviors change. Some behaviors — such as agitation and aggression — can pose very difficult challenges for caregivers. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia may shout, curse or become verbally abusive. They may begin hitting or pushing. Others suffer from feelings of anxiety or agitation
Wellness goes beyond physical health and it’s no surprise that seniors consider self-care to be a big part of what it means to truly live well in our golden years. We know when a person looks and feels their best, it truly improves their quality of life. A visit to
Rehabilitation is an essential aspect of care as we age and a wonderful complement to full-time dementia care. From maintaining mobility to improving fine motor skills, and even speech therapy, utilizing these kinds of skilled services can go a long way to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
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This is the fifth post in our 5-part dementia CARES series. Click here to start at the beginning of this series. In the final post of our CARES series, we’re covering an often overlooked topic – sharing what works with the people who need to know. After you’ve worked through
This is the fourth in our 5-part dementia CARES series. Learn how to properly respond to dementia-related behaviors here in the previous post. Click here to start at the beginning of the series. CARES is a well-known and practiced method in dementia care and stands for Connect with the Person,
“Remember, the person with dementia is not GIVING you a hard time; the person with dementia is HAVING a hard time.” – Unknown One of the most challenging obstacles for caregivers to overcome is responding appropriately to dementia-related behavior. Expecting a person with dementia to act as if they do
Caregiver burnout is a growing trend that shows no sign of slowing. Spouses, or children, who are leaving their jobs and, at times, society, to take on the noble task of caring for their loved ones full-time experience physical, mental and spiritual fatigue. What are some of the signs of
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
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
“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
“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
You may be surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s is the fourth leading cause of death for African Americans, but only the sixth leading cause of death among whites. It is also often referred to as a “Silent Epidemic” among African Americans, due largely in part to an unwillingness to fully
The American Nursing Association has declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse” and asked nurses from across the country to share their stories. The following was written by our National Director of Clinical Compliance and Services, Brittany Lee, and was chosen to be featured on their website this week: The
The American Nursing Association has declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse” and asked nurses from across the country to share their stories. The following was written by Brenda Grube, RN, who serves as the Director of Healthcare for Autumn Leaves of Franklin in Franklin, Wisconsin: I received a gift
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