Autumn View Gardens Ellisville

2025-09-23T15:19:20.000Z

Can Crossword Puzzles Really Help With Cognition? At Autumn View Gardens in Ellisville, MO, we encourage our memory care residents to engage in activities that are good for the brain. So we dug into whether crossword puzzles can actually support cognitive health and the science behind those claims. Are Crossword Puzzles Good for Your Brain? While the research isn't 100% conclusive and more work needs to be done, researchers for the past few decades have noted that a habit of doing crosswords does seem to be good for the mind.

2025-08-19T17:59:51.000Z

A Foundation for Mobility: What You Can Do Today to Protect Mobility Tomorrow The encouraging news is that maintaining and protecting your mobility isn't just a matter of luck or genetics. The steps you take today can impact your mobility tomorrow. At Autumn View Gardens in Ellisville, Missouri, we believe in empowering residents with knowledge and support to maintain independence for as long as possible.

2025-07-29T13:34:40.000Z

Tech Tools That Help You Remember Important Dates and Medications With so many tech tools on the market today, it may feel overwhelming trying to decide which is best for you. To help you get started, we've created this list of memory aids.

2025-07-21T14:02:28.000Z

How to Support a Spouse With a Dementia Diagnosis Understanding Dementia and Its Effects Dementia is a complex condition that brings a range of cognitive, emotional and physical changes. Gaining insight into how it affects daily life can help you better support your spouse and adapt to the evolving needs of your relationship. What Dementia Is and How It Progresses Dementia is a general term for a group of diseases that affect memory, thinking and reasoning. It’s caused by changes in the brain that interfere with daily life and activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are others as well, such as vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. Most often, dementia progresses in stages, beginning with mild memory lapses and eventually advancing to more significant challenges with physical coordination, problem-solving and communication. While every person’s experience is unique, understanding how it progresses can help you prepare for changing needs.

2025-07-03T17:59:54.000Z

Tips for Reminiscing When Your Loved One Struggles With Memory At Autumn View Gardens Ellisville, we foster a supportive, faith-based community that provides space for these meaningful moments. Why Reminiscing Matters Not only is reminiscing comforting for those living with dementia, but it also offers a range of emotional, cognitive and social benefits. In one study, researchers found that reminiscing slowed cognitive decline, improved self-esteem and reduced symptoms of depression. A similar study highlighted the mental health benefits of reminiscence therapy for seniors in memory care communities. From stimulating brain activity and supporting memory functions to improving your loved one's mood and overall mental well-being, taking a walk down memory lane is one of the most rewarding, failure-free activities you can share. It provides a meaningful way to connect and strengthens your bond, letting you create new moments together.

2025-06-18T15:36:08.000Z

Gallstones and Gallbladder Health: What Older Adults Should Know What Does Your Gallbladder Do? Located in the upper right side of your abdomen, right beneath your liver, your gallbladder stores the bile your liver makes to help you digest food. This 3- to 4-inch pear-shaped organ effectively acts as a storage tank connected to your digestive system through a series of small tubes called bile ducts. Your gallbladder breaks down fats and helps your body absorb vitamins and nutrients by releasing bile into your small intestine when you eat. Without this process, your digestive system slows down, making it harder for your body to handle fatty foods and get the nutrition it needs.

2025-05-27T13:58:17.000Z

Can You Become POA If Your Loved One Has a Memory Diagnosis? But what happens if your loved one is already showing signs of cognitive decline and there's no POA yet? In this post, we explain what a POA is, why it's important and what your options are if your loved one can no longer legally grant you one. While we're covering the basics, this isn't intended to be legal advice. If you're dealing with a POA situation — or a lack of one — consider talking to an estate attorney.

2025-05-15T15:34:36.000Z

7 Hand Exercises to Help Ease Arthritis Fortunately, staying active in small, focused ways, such as doing gentle hand exercises, can increase flexibility and improve grip strength. You don't need complex equipment or more than a few minutes a day of consistent movement to help you feel more in control of your body again. Let's explore some hand exercises you can do without leaving your assisted living community to help you ease pain and stiffness.

2025-05-01T13:50:52.000Z

Home Safety Tips for Individuals With Dementia Secure Living Spaces Familiar, well-organized spaces can help reduce anxiety and confusion for those with dementia living outside memory care communities. Consider these safety tips to create more secure spaces. Remove clutter. Clear walkways and remove unnecessary furnishings to prevent tripping hazards. Use labels and signs. Place clear, easy-to-read labels on cabinets, doors and appliances. Install grab bars. Incorporate these safety aids in bathrooms, hallways and near staircases. Improve lighting. Prevent falls by ensuring darker spaces such as hallways and stairs have adequate lighting. Secure rugs. Reduce tripping risks by putting nonslip mats under area rugs and removing loose rugs.

2025-04-17T14:53:41.000Z

10 Ways Older Adults Can Use Alexa or Google Home 1. Medication Reminders Never worry about missing a dose or doubling up on one when you use smart home assistants to remind you when it's time to take your medication. Say, "Alexa, remind me to take my pills at 8 a.m.," or "Hey, Google, set a medication reminder for every evening at 6 p.m." Reminders like these make it easier (and almost effortless) to stay on track, especially when you need to take your medication on a regular schedule.