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
Benjamin Whitaker was 17 years old when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 during World War II. He was assigned to a Destroyer Escort in the Atlantic Ocean that hit a reef and sank while searching for enemy submarines along the coast line. Even though he was in the
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
Mr. Herve was born in Oakland Beach, Rhode Island. His life has involved a lot of traveling and service, not only to our country but the communities in which he has lived. Mr. Herve proudly served our country as a member of the United States Air Force. Upon retiring from
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
The unfortunate reality of our industry is that our residents do not improve and get to return to their homes. But every so often we are lucky enough to witness something incredible; an exception to the rule. This was the case for Georgetown resident, Philip, affectionately known as “Doc.” Doc was involved
When Camo and Chelsea arrive at Autumn Leaves of Glen Ellyn, the residents’ faces always light up with smiles. “I know they feel a heart-soul connection of unconditional love, because I feel it, too,” says Chrissie Sadowski, owner of Chrissie & Chelsea’s Healing Love. April is Dog Appreciation Month —
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
We recently recognized some employees throughout our company for the way they exemplify our values. On December 30th, CEO Mitch Warren announced our the 2016 Employee of the Year, and winner of the Strong Roots Award, Wade Hobbs (click here to see Wade’s win!). Congratulations to Wade for all of
Guest Author: Mitch Warren, CEO As we close out 2016, I want to thank each of you for your dedication to our residents, their families, each other, and our company. In particular, I would like to recognize Wade Hobbs, winner of our 2016 Strong Roots Award – Employee of the
Caregiving at Autumn Leaves is a team effort – it takes everyone doing their part to make it work. While our caregivers are trained to provide excellent care, they also rely on family caregivers back home to help fill in the blanks and paint a life portrait to draw from
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.
The Alzheimer’s Association suggests these questions to help you decide whether it’s time to consider an assisted living memory care community for your loved one: 1. Is the person with dementia becoming unsafe in his or her current home? 2. Is the health of the person with dementia or my
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