Autumn Leaves of Georgetown sits in Georgetown, Texas, and was designed from the ground up for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, so everything there feels pretty calm and safe, and the whole place's got a homey, comfortable feeling, if you know what I mean, with wide hallways with handrails, cozy seating, and plenty of natural light so folks don't get confused, plus an easy-to-follow wayfinding plan so nobody gets lost, and then the memory care part sits in its own building and stays secured, with bracelets and alarms to prevent residents from wandering off, and there's a secure courtyard for fresh air and sunshine without worry. The staff, including RNs and LPNs, stick around to help with things like bathing, dressing, medicine, and even reminders for bathroom needs or blood sugar checks for those with diabetes, plus they monitor behavior, help out during transfers using mechanical lifts if needed, and help manage difficult behaviors, elopement risks, and other challenges, and they're all trained for dementia, so you get people who know what to do. You find someone on staff 24 hours a day, with a nurse there and a doctor always on call. Folks can bring their dogs or cats, and the place is pet-friendly besides, which makes it feel more like home, and there's both indoor and outdoor areas to spend time in, including spots for gardening or just sitting with others.
They handle many levels of care - light to medium, even up to hospice - so you don't have to move every time care needs change, and if you need only a little help, or a lot for day-to-day things, they offer that, and if you want your meals cooked a special way because of food allergies or health needs, they'll do gluten-free, low sodium, or low sugar, and you can even get guest meals when visitors come, and room service for those days you want to eat in your own space, and meals for every resident are made from scratch in a full-service kitchen with extra care for nutrition. Activities aren't lacking there, with a full-time activities director keeping up things like stretching classes, art, yoga, brain games, cooking, lectures, gardening, Wii bowling, trivia, karaoke, pet time, and plenty of outings, and they throw in special events for holidays, birthdays, and all manner of small things to keep spirits up.
If you like to socialize, there are private and common dining rooms, and if you've got spiritual needs, there's devotional services onsite, plus support groups for those families walking through the dementia journey, meeting twice a month in the library, and anyone can join those for free. They try to match each person's care to their own background, hobbies, and culture, even using the Inspired Connections™ program to bring meaningful moments every day. Families get support, too, including counseling and updates, often with photos and videos, so everyone can stay connected, and the staff focuses on being helpful and joyful, with regular training to keep quality up. With visits from podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and nurses, plus homecare on-site, residents don't have to leave for much. Meal services, cleaning, beautician visits, and a range of events and amenities aim to keep everyone active and well, and overall, Autumn Leaves of Georgetown tries to make life easier for seniors and families living with memory loss, with a setting set up for safety and dignity that doesn't feel cold or clinical, and that's the way they do things there.
