Assessing dementia-related behaviors: can you read the clues?
Caring for a person with dementia requires you to wear a lot of hats, but none is more important than that of the detective. As the brain changes, so do [...]
Building A Connection: The Cornerstone to Great Dementia Care
An effective dementia care plan is one that honors and connects with a person’s unique life story; their culture and spiritual life, their likes and dislikes, and all the things [...]
What is Occupational Therapy and How Can It Improve Daily Life?
The following post comes to us from our partners at FOX Rehabilitation who offer in-house physical, occupational, and speech* therapy. You'll find FOX Rehab services in the following Autumn Leaves [...]
Fall Risks and How We Can Help
The following post comes to us from our partners at FOX Rehabilitation who offer in-house physical, occupational, and speech* therapy. You'll find FOX Rehab services in the following Autumn Leaves [...]
Valentine’s Day and Brain Changes
It’s February and love is in the air, but we know this can be a painful reminder that your Valentine has experienced brain changes. Our advice is simple: enjoy the [...]
The Lost Art of Written Correspondence
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 [...]
Dementia and the Holidays: Shifting our Perspective
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – or so the song goes. But for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, the holidays can [...]
Aging, Down Syndrome, and the Dementia Connection
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, [...]
Tonight at 6: A Love Story
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 [...]
Spring Brings New Beginnings at Autumn Leaves
The onset of Spring signifies a rebirth of sorts. The familiar tune of birdsong returns, tiny buds begin to appear in our gardens, and the chill of winter slowly starts [...]
