Fort Worth Memory Care Community Unveils Virtual Dementia Experience

Feb. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- WHAT:    Autumn Leaves of Cityview, a specialized memory care assisted living community exclusively providing care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, is now offering an interactive, virtual dementia experience, called “Through the Alzheimer’s Looking Glass” in Fort Worth.

“Through the Alzheimer’s Looking Glass” is an in-depth, interactive experience developed to assist caregivers in understanding more about Alzheimer’s and forms of dementia from their loved one’s perspective.

WHO:   During lunch, the co-founder of Autumn Leaves, Jane Anderson, R.N., will give a presentation on interactive communication techniques for caregivers and loved ones. The presentation will provide caregivers with an understanding of how best to communicate with those with Alzheimer’s. Free day stay services are available though pre-register is required. Event registration is available through AutumnLeavesLiving.com.
   
WHEN:    Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
Tours offered from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Each tour lasts approximately 15 minutes. Interactive communication techniques presentation from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Autumn Leaves of Cityview
                 7100 Dutch Branch Rd.    
                  Fort Worth, TX 76132

COST:    Free

MEDIA:    Lori Gillen, director of communications, will be available at the event to answer questions and provide interviews. Visuals include certain residents, the community and the interactive experience.

About Autumn Leaves
Family-owned and operated, Autumn Leaves communities combine a warm, home-like environment with the highest quality memory care available. Specialized in every aspect, Autumn Leaves memory care residences are focused on meeting their residents’ emotional, physical, social and nutritional needs in a home-like environment.  Currently, Autumn Leaves operates ten communities in Dallas/Fort Worth, three locations in the greater Chicago area, four communities in the Houston area and one in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Additional development plans include further expansion into the Greater Chicagoland, Houston and Oklahoma markets. For more information on Autumn Leaves, visit our website at AutumnLeavesLiving.com or call our home office at (214) 845-4500.