Senior Living News

7 Safety Tips for Protecting Your Loved One With Dementia

Whether your loved one lives with you or alone, making modifications to the environment and your habits can increase safety for them. Common concerns include wandering, getting lost, experiencing changes to the senses and exhibiting difficulties with judgment. The steps you take often depend on the current setup of the home, the severity of your loved one's dementia and the biggest safety risks they face. Here are some common options for creating a safer environment for a loved one with memory loss.

7 Signs Your Loved One Might Benefit From Memory Care

Choosing the ideal time to move your loved one to a memory care community requires careful consideration of the situation. While every family is different, the decision often happens when the person is no longer safe in their home or there's an increased risk to their well-being. The following signs could be indicators that you should start discussing a move to memory care at Autumn View Gardens Ellisville.

9 Reasons Assisted Living Communities Are Becoming More Popular for Older Adults

How individuals view aging is changing. Instead of worrying about boredom and declining health in their retirement, seniors see their golden years as an opportunity to pursue new passions and friendships.

Hospitality in Small Spaces: How to Welcome Others to Your Assisted Living or Independent Living Apartment

Almost half of Americans say they don't like hosting events or people in their homes because they don't think they have enough space. Almost a third say they feel their homes are too messy to host others in. If you're holding back on inviting others into your assisted living apartment because you're worried about it being small, you're not alone.

How to Support Intergenerational Bonding and Why It Matters in Memory Care

Navigating a dementia diagnosis gives you the opportunity to explore beneficial activities that create bonds and memories. Intergenerational activities benefit everyone involved and could be particularly helpful for people with dementia. Learn more about why they help and how you can support the bonding process between generations.

Careful Considerations: Details to Consider When Shopping Assisted Living Communities

Moving to an assisted living community like Autumn View Gardens can allow older adults to enjoy a higher quality of life and ensure their physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs are fully met. The first step toward reaping these benefits for yourself or a loved one is to find the right community to call home. Keeping the following details in mind will help you compare your options with greater ease.

Medication Management and Memory Disorders

At Autumn View Gardens in Ellisville, Missouri, we offer high-quality memory care services to help seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia live their best lives. If your loved one isn't quite ready for memory care, it's important to understand how a memory disorder can affect their ability to take medications safely. To make it easier, we created a list of tips to help an older adult with medication management.