It’s not uncommon or unnatural for caregivers to experience frustration when spending time with our loved ones who are living with dementia. Often those frustrations lie in their diminished recall, especially when it comes to short-term memory. You may catch yourself saying things like, “Mom, I just told you that!”
As a caregiver, having a strong support system in place is critical. This is a big job – so big, in fact, that we have an entire team on hand to do what ONE family caregiver bravely takes on each day. Remember that you are not alone in this journey.
One of the most common challenges in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is ensuring adequate food consumption. Family members will often tell us their loved one does not finish meals, even when you sit with them and actively encourage them to eat. It was once thought that this
November is “Family Stories Month,” and there is nothing like the onset of dementia to remind you just how precious those memories are. One way we’re preserving our residents’ stories is with the OneDay for Senior Living app. This tool allows us to record short interviews or special moments with
It’s back-to-school time! Those of us with children or grandchildren may be busy buying new school clothes and supplies. For students and their teachers, “back-to-school time” is an exciting time for new beginnings. Your loved one might enjoy reminiscing over those back-to-school days of years gone by. If you have
As verbal and cognitive functions decline, how do you know if a person living with dementia is in pain? It was once thought that people with dementia don’t feel pain the way we do; we now know this isn’t the case. People with dementia indeed experience pain, but often have
The Summer Solstice not only represents the transition from Spring to Summer but it is also the longest day of the year. Each year on “The Longest Day”, the Alzheimer’s Association invites people to spend this special day doing an activity you enjoy from sunrise until sunset. The goal is to raise funds
You may be looking forward to Father’s Day this year. Or you may be feeling sadness or frustration. You may feel as if your dad has left you, or is leaving, bit by bit. Nancy Reagan called this “the long goodbye” of Alzheimer’s, and it can be especially painful at
Staying hydrated is important for our residents year round, but as temperatures climb, it is especially critical. There are a number of ways a person with dementia can become dehydrated: Underlying medical condition: Vomiting and diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration. Side effects from medicine: Many medications may induce a
Earlier this month, several representatives from Autumn Leaves attended the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Diego including regional team members, home office staff, and management from many of our communities. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to spend time sharing ideas, insights, challenges, and successes with the
Towne Lake Life Engagement Manager Emily Horne was honored as one of two Hero Award Winners at the 2018 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference this year. Below is an article that appeared in Senior Living Executive Magazine highlighting many of the reasons why Emily was nominated for the prestigious award
While tangible gifts like flowers, scented candles, jewelry, and cozy loungewear are all great ways to show your appreciation, the most important thing you can give to Mom on Mother’s Day is the gift of time. The two of you are making a journey together—one that started with the joining
As you walk with your loved one down this final path on their earthside journey, making sure you have a trust-worthy, compassionate, and qualified hospice care team to support you is critical. So what should you look for in a hospice care provider? Word of mouth or personal referral is a
In our previous installments, we’ve covered all the many ways hospice can help, but when is the right time to make that call? Challenges and Signs To Look For Like so many other aspects of this disease, there are some challenges and patterns we see in hospice care for persons
The amount of financial and legal decisions you are faced with as a loved one comes to the end of life can be overwhelming. In addition, families may also seek spiritual support to guide them through this transition. Hospice has a team of experts who can help. Treating body and
In our previous post, we discussed the history and background of hospice. But what does hospice care look like today? Hospice is covered by Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and most private insurance. You must qualify for hospice, which is done by a doctor’s evaluation. Medicare stipulates that you must have
Hospice. The word alone can incite panic. It signifies the end of one life and the beginning of another chapter for the ones left behind. And perhaps that’s the reason just the mere mention of hospice evokes such sadness and fear – in trying to avoid that final goodbye, we
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
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
Each year we recognize our outstanding employees with 3 special awards: Family First: This award is given to the person in each region who is our top team player Memories Matter: This award is given to the person in each region who is most committed to the mission of Autumn
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