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
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
Houston Area Nurses celebrate Nurses Week In honor of National Nurses Week, we asked our amazing nurses to share their thoughts about working in memory care; here’s what they had to say. When asked what qualities make a great memory care nurse, the most common response was compassion, followed closely
A dementia diagnosis is life changing, both for the individual with the disease and their loved ones. If you sense that you or a family member may be showing signs of dementia, you likely have dozens of questions. But who should you call first when seeking a diagnosis? Dementia is
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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
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