When it comes to brain health, nutrition plays a vital role in supporting memory and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments. Certain foods have been shown to boost brain function, slow cognitive decline, and even improve memory. At Autumn Leaves, one important way
For seniors living with dementia or some form of memory impairment, maintaining a sense of structure and predictability is essential to their overall well-being. As memory and cognitive abilities decline, daily routines become an important tool in helping older adults feel secure, reduce anxiety, and enhance their quality of life.
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Dementia and Down Syndrome As individuals with Down Syndrome are now living well into middle and older age, they are facing many of the challenges that come with advanced age, including dementia. There are still many questions concerning how and why the disease develops among those living with Down Syndrome,
St. Charles resident Kathleen and her husband Greg recently celebrated 37 years of marriage, so we sat down with Greg to get the inside scoop on how these two with noses for news found one another! Where did you and Kathleen meet? We met in 1982 while we were both
Did you know that enjoying foods during the peak window of freshness in the growing and harvesting cycle can be beneficial to your health? Fruits and veggies taste better and are more nutrient-dense, affordable, and easier to find when they’re in season. There are environmental benefits, too. Because they don’t
Making the decision to move your loved one to full-time memory care is a huge change for your entire family. Here are three tips that will help make your loved one’s move-in day just a little easier on them. Be An Earlybird. Sundowning refers to a time in the late
We all have the best intentions when speaking with someone we love, but you may not realize the negative effect your choice of words can have on a person living with dementia. Here are 5 common communication mistakes, and how to correct them. “Do you remember…” One of the worst
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No two dementia journeys are the same and the disease progresses differently from person to person. But one thing has become clear during the COVID-19 pandemic; it’s getting worse at a faster pace. There are a few reasons that may explain why dementia caregivers feel as though their loved one’s
The latest statistics show that the African American community remains disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease. There are many things that factor into these troubling numbers, including a distrust of the medical community and cultural stigma related to the disease, among other influencing conditions.
With vaccines being at the forefront of our fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of inoculation weighs heavy on our minds. But did you know that the practice of vaccinations in America can be traced all the way back to the 1700s (nearly a century before Edward Jenner
People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia often experience high levels of stress. It is overwhelming to take on the full-time care of someone who is experiencing brain changes. No matter how hard you try, reasoning with them feels like a fruitless endeavor.
Letter writing seems to be a fading form of communication. We’re sending 4.3 billion fewer letters and cards than we did back in 2001, reports the U.S. Postal Service, a 61% drop from the days when email and text weren’t the main lines of communication. Let this be your reminder
Effectively communicating with a person who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be challenging and often frustrating. As their disease progresses, your loved one will slowly lose the ability to have nuanced and detailed conversations with you, so it is important to shift your communication techniques along the
It is our honor and privilege to care for many of the men and women who so bravely served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In each Autumn Leaves community, you will find a Wall of Honor featuring the photos of our resident Veterans.
Guest author: Clair Jameson, Director Of Life Engagement As human beings, we are defined by the roles that we hold: father, mother, son, daughter and friend, not to mention the professional and societal roles we hold during a lifetime. Over the course of our lives, those roles change, transform and
My name is Holli, I’m a caregiver and medical technician at Autumn Leaves Cinco Ranch Community. The residents here welcomed me into their home April 3rd, 2014, and I haven’t looked back since. I still remember the day I came in for my interview, so nervous at the thought of
There really is no debate that Alzheimer’s awareness and research is at an all time high. June was Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month with much of the push being centered around gaining more awareness of the disease. We recently saw comedian Seth Rogen on Capitol Hill pleading for more funding
Researchers across the world are finding new ways in which to tackle the very difficult challenge of new and innovative testing which might lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve heard of recent large scale testing in regards to amyloid protein which is a hallmark of those living with Alzheimer’s disease. What
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