We know that people with dementia benefit greatly from regular visits, regardless of the stage of disease. Even though they may not always recognize their guests, there is no better mood booster than a warm smile, a tender hug, or a good chat! While visits from adult family members and
Talking with the person you love may be more difficult now that they have dementia. But that doesn’t make it impossible! Here are a few helpful tips to improve your conversations so that they become more enjoyable for both of you. Body language – Stand or sit so you are
At Autumn Leaves, trends don’t define our design. Rather, residents’ needs drive every decision. We take each detail into account to create an environment in which people with dementia have the best chance to feel at home and to thrive. Making it pretty is easy; making it work is key.
When you walk into Autumn Leaves of Arlington Heights and are greeted by a vibrant, energetic man, it is probably resident John! John moved to our community in late 2015, and continues to be a big part of our family. As a young person, John was very active and could
Billy was born in 1938 in Liberty, Texas. He attended Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin where he received his Pharmaceutical degree. He has been a lifelong Pharmacist and worked at Foley’s Department Store until they closed. He then worked
Howard grew up in Emporia, Kansas, with the exception of his service to the US Army during WWII when he was stationed in Europe from 1944-1947. We are incredibly proud to share that Howard won the Purple Heart as a result of his service to this country. He was happily
Lorida is one incredible lady! She is the loving mother to her three children, an outstanding grandmother to seven grandchildren, AND a dedicated great-grandmother to three great-grandbabies! In her younger years, Lorida was very active in her church and was responsible for managing the rummage sales and coordinating many of
Jeannette was born in Orange Grove, Texas in 1926. She spent a year in London but has lived in Texas most of her life. She received an Education Degree from University of Texas and University of Houston and became a German and English teacher for Westchester/Stratford High School for Spring
Claudio is from La Spezia, Italy. At the age of 23, he moved to Germany, where he later met his bride-to-be, Charlotte. In 1975, they moved to the United States. A very skilled service technician, Claudio did very detailed work on surgical equipment. He was also an avid soccer player
Mercie was born in 1935 in the town of Trinidad, Colorado. She married her high school sweetheart, Fil, (who happened to be her teacher’s son!) at the age of 18. Mercie and Fil have four beautiful children together named Fil, Elaine, Rhonda, and Christopher. Mercie is a devoted mother and
David was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army and is very proud of his service to this country. He was a member of the 293rd Engineer Battalion and during his tenure he built roads among other things on the bases in Germany. David trained as a Ranger and was
Estelle married the love of her life, J.D., in July of 1947. Together they spent 66 glorious years in holy matrimony. J.D. was not only her lifelong companion, but also her very best friend. In December of 1956, they adopted their daughter Beverly, only 3 short days after she was
Forty-five years after organizing the first ever Lake Allatoona Cleanup in 1971, eighty-four year old Eleanor Hope Crisler Babcock returned to the sand and red clay shores to once again do her part in keeping the lake clean. “It looks like people really care about it,” a fit 84-year-old Eleanor
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
No two people experience dementia the same way. In the early stages of the disease, many can function independently. Your loved one may continue to drive, work, and enjoy social activities. During this period of time, your role may be more like a care partner than a caregiver. Still, your
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
Incorporating heart healthy foods into your diet is always a good idea, but when you have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, eating heart-healthy is especially important. As dementia progresses, appetite can decrease, which can be challenging when planning meals. Food needs to be nutrient-dense AND appeal to an increasingly
Originally published in the Daily Herald, 1/4/17 “If you start to notice things that make you worry about your aging loved one’s safety, it is probably time to consider taking some steps toward protecting them,” said Jessica Akaah, Senior Vice President of Operations for Autumn Leaves Memory Care which has
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.
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