[in-vig-uh-reyt] to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize. At Autumn Leaves, we use essential oils in simple, yet impactful ways to help our residents with dementia change their mood or behavior. We call it Invigorate™: Lemon at lunch Diminished appetite is one of many challenges we face
We are very proud to announce that 14 of our Autumn Leaves communities have been selected as 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com! Awards were based on over 150,000 family-created reviews of nearly 45,000 communities currently listed on Senior Advisor’s site. Just over 1,600 were recognized with
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: Prepare guests for changes in your loved one. Take extra care with children who
Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias can present a special challenge. Here are some strategies and activities to help get the conversation started: • Remember When? Choose a memory from long ago to talk about, such as the vacations your family used to take together, or the day
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia comes with a host of major changes, including a new home for many on this journey. Our residents understandably long to stay connected to the local community beyond our Autumn Leaves doorstep and give back in some way. The process of
Good nutrition and a well-balanced diet are important when your loved one has Alzheimer’s. As cognitive function declines, appetite may diminish, too. A person with dementia may become overwhelmed by food choices, forget to eat or drink, have difficulty using utensils, or may not recognize the food. Try these tips:
It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Here are ways to avoid burnout: • Understand available resources. Adult day programs, in-home assistance, visiting nurses, and meal delivery are
Many of our resident family members express an interest in staying involved in the daily lives of their loved ones and in our Autumn Leaves community life. If that’s important to you, please consider joining the Autumn Leaves Booster Club! The Autumn Leaves Booster Club is a volunteer group run
Meeting the specialized physical needs of individuals who are living with a form of memory impairment has long been a priority for caregivers, but it is all too easy to dismiss or diminish their complex emotional needs. Having grown up among seniors in the assisted living home where her parents
Talking to children about dementia can be a daunting task. While well-intentioned, leaving children out of conversations about a loved one’s memory impairment diagnosis can complicate the situation. But if they understand what is happening, we can avoid hurt feelings and frustration on both sides. The information should always be
Boredom. It plagues us all from time to time, but for individuals living with dementia, it can be especially frustrating. Depending on the progress of their disease, they may not be physically able to do as much as they used to, or perhaps they miss their old daily routine. Wandering,
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
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
Woody is a World War II veteran with a remarkable history serving in the United States Army in New Guinea from 1942 to 1944. He endured extremely harsh conditions against Japanese during the war. Sadly, most Americans died there in the thousands. But incredibly, Woody was one of the one
Bob joined our Autumn Leaves of Towne Lake family at the end of March 2017. He is an amazing gentleman who was born in New Jersey and received his BA degree from Seton Hall University. Bob had a distinguished career in radio and television. He was a tv news anchor
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
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