We are privileged to care for so many wonderful folks with long and storied lives, and every so often we have the distinct honor of ringing in a resident’s 100th year! Such was the case this week when Autumn Leaves of Sugarloaf resident, Horace, turned 100 years old! Horace is a
The Music Discovery process actually begins long before Music Is Our Weapon™ (MIOW) walks through the doors of Autumn Leaves, in the form of a questionnaire for the family members of the resident. What kind of music did your husband like? What song did Mom dance to at her wedding?
The enormous success of last year’s Oscar-winning motion picture, Still Alice, gave much needed exposure to Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that cannot be cured at this time. Another independent film, His Neighbor Phil, also takes on this topic, taking a closer look at how deeply Alzheimer’s affects everyone in its orbit. Families, friends,
We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for our health, but for many living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, changes in sleep behavior are part of the new normal. Frequent daytime napping and restlessness in the evening are all results of the sleep/wake cycle getting out
Too many people, Mr. Jensen thought as hurried crowds waxed and waned throughout the airport like droves of misguided birds. Where am I anyway? And where exactly are we going? Nicole Gasaway, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for the Southeast and Julia Zoss, Director of Healthcare at Autumn Leaves
For those affected by memory loss, telling stories may not be an option. As an alternative, gather the family together to create a family memory book. Assemble some old photos of key moments in your family’s history, along with colorful scrapbook paper, stickers, and other supplies. Family members can talk
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Finding the perfect gift for the ones we love can be a challenge, especially when the recipient has memory care issues. Gifts that used to be on their wish list may no longer be appropriate, depending on the stage of the disease. Remember that dementia diminishes the senses as well
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, we’d like to formally say “Thank You” to each and every one of our outstanding care team. The compassion, patience, and love you show our residents every day are a true testament to the foundation upon which Autumn Leaves is built. We are
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