Customer Care Manager Debi Trammell is a natural when it comes to assisting others who reach out to us in their time of need, but the tables were turned recently when the person on the other end of the line asked if she could help us. Debi learned that Ellen Horan had been busy
[in-vig-uh-reyt] to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize. At Autumn Leaves, we use essential oils in simple, yet impactful ways to help our residents with dementia change their mood or behavior. We call it Invigorate™: Lemon at lunch Diminished appetite is one of many challenges we face
We are very proud to announce that 14 of our Autumn Leaves communities have been selected as 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com! Awards were based on over 150,000 family-created reviews of nearly 45,000 communities currently listed on Senior Advisor’s site. Just over 1,600 were recognized with
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia comes with a host of major changes, including a new home for many on this journey. Our residents understandably long to stay connected to the local community beyond our Autumn Leaves doorstep and give back in some way. The process of
It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Here are ways to avoid burnout: • Understand available resources. Adult day programs, in-home assistance, visiting nurses, and meal delivery are
Meeting the specialized physical needs of individuals who are living with a form of memory impairment has long been a priority for caregivers, but it is all too easy to dismiss or diminish their complex emotional needs. Having grown up among seniors in the assisted living home where her parents
Article & photos originally published in the Edmond Sun on May 24th, 2017 Author: Elisabeth Slay EDMOND — Residents of Autumn Leaves memory care community and their loved ones were transported back in time during a Senior Prom planned by the facility. Director of Sales and Marketing Denise Diaz said
For families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, the middle stage of the disease often seems the longest. Caregiving becomes significantly more challenging. The person with memory loss may need assistance with daily activities. Personality changes may occur and difficult behaviors – such as aggression, paranoia, or agitation – may
The unfortunate reality of our industry is that our residents do not improve and get to return to their homes. But every so often we are lucky enough to witness something incredible; an exception to the rule. This was the case for Georgetown resident, Philip, affectionately known as “Doc.” Doc was involved
We recently recognized some employees throughout our company for the way they exemplify our values. On December 30th, CEO Mitch Warren announced our the 2016 Employee of the Year, and winner of the Strong Roots Award, Wade Hobbs (click here to see Wade’s win!). Congratulations to Wade for all of
Caregiving at Autumn Leaves is a team effort – it takes everyone doing their part to make it work. While our caregivers are trained to provide excellent care, they also rely on family caregivers back home to help fill in the blanks and paint a life portrait to draw from
It’s very common for people with Alzheimer’s to have anxiety or feel agitated in the late afternoon or early evening. It’s called “sundowning” or sundowner’s syndrome, and it affects an estimated 20 percent of people with Alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to soothe your loved one as the sun begins
The holidays can be a challenging time of year for families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With some planning, adjusted expectations, and the tips below, your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions: Be good to yourself. Consider inviting just a few guests for a simple meal.
Bart joined the Glen Ellyn community in April of last year. Since then, his wife Diane has become a huge part of the Glen Ellyn family. Diane knows she needn’t reach out to management or nursing with a question about his care; she goes straight to the people who spend
The Alzheimer’s Association suggests these questions to help you decide whether it’s time to consider an assisted living memory care community for your loved one: 1. Is the person with dementia becoming unsafe in his or her current home? 2. Is the health of the person with dementia or my
Making the transition from home care to living at Autumn Leaves is a coordinated effort. Acclimating to a strange new environment and unfamiliar faces can be disorienting and upsetting for someone living with dementia. During this time family caregivers are instrumental resources as our staff gets to know our new resident, as
Many adult children must ask themselves the difficult question, “Should my mom still be driving?” For some, after a quick observation the answer can be obvious. For most individuals, a much more thorough analysis and a medical opinion need to be taken into consideration before making this important decision. An
“I try to make my residents’ dreams come true…” Those were the words of 2016 HERO Award Winner, Lindsey Hernandez, when she accepted her award earlier this year. On Tuesday of this week, she added another completed resident dream to her list when she fulfilled resident Josie’s wish to see
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
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
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