An elderly man was eager to finish his doctor’s appointment quickly, because he wanted to join his wife for breakfast, as he did every day, at the memory care community where she lived. Knowing that the wife had Alzheimer’s disease, the doctor asked why he continues to go faithfully, even
With Valentine’s Day just 4 weeks away, we’re celebrating stories of LOVE at Autumn Leaves! Our first story comes from Autumn Leaves of Stockbridge, home of Nat and Jean Williams. Originally from Springfield, VA, they’ve been married for over 50 wonderful years and are just as in love today as they were
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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
Our community teams work 24 hours a day caring for our residents. At any given moment of the day, you’ll find them handling a multitude of responsibilities from caregiving, medication dispensing, or culinary services, to maintenance, housekeeping, or Life Engagement, just to name a few. It takes the combined efforts
If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, traveling by air may present a few challenges. Airports can be overwhelming and confusing for someone with dementia with the cacophony of noise and light, sea of unfamiliar faces, and abrupt break from their usual daily routine. Here are some helpful tips on
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
This is the final post in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. You are not alone. Whether you have Lewy Body Dementia or are caring for someone with this disease, there are several wonderful tools and resources out there to support you.
This is the third in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia can be especially cruel and difficult, both for the sufferer and the caregiver. Many techniques that may traditionally work for other dementias will not work for people with
This is the second in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. As we covered in our first post, learning to recognize the symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia and distinguish them from other diseases is the key to getting the correct diagnosis. Let’s
This is the first in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia (or LBD) is the second most common form of degenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, affecting over 1.4 million people. But distinguishing its symptoms from those of other diseases can
As we near the end of National Assisted Living week, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the people who work day in and day out to make sure that Autumn Leaves is so much more than just an Assisted Living community. As COO Joe Jasmon remarked recently
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In recent weeks, there have been some significant steps taken in the fight against Alzheimer’s. New research by UCLA shows that a treatment plan centered on simple lifestyle changes can reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Other research just presented by a Keele University professor claims that aluminum present in everyday
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