Memory Care Specialists Bring Needed Attention to Devastating Illness During National Alzheimer`s Disease Awareness Month

During National Alzheimer`s Disease Awareness Month, Which Coincides with
National Family Caregivers Month, Autumn Leaves Assisted Living Aims to Educate
Communities About the Disease
DALLAS--(Business Wire)--
This November, memory care specialist, Autumn Leaves®, shines light on
Alzheimer`s disease as the U.S. recognizes National Alzheimer`s Disease
Awareness Month and newly proclaimed National Family Caregivers Month. As
reported by the Alzheimer`s Association, nearly 10 million family members devote
time as caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer`s disease. Meanwhile,
with 5 million Americans 65 or older suffering from Alzheimer`s and 10 million
Baby Boomers expected to develop the condition, Autumn Leaves is working to
educate the communities it serves to help counter this rapidly growing epidemic.

"As Alzheimer`s Disease Awareness Month helps bring attention to the unique
needs of those living with the disorder, our mission is to encourage aging
adults and their families to take precautionary actions now, because early
detection creates more options for treatment that could lessen symptoms and give
you more time," explains Chad Anderson, president of Autumn Leaves. "It`s
fitting that National Family Caregivers Month is also in November, as taking on
such an important caregiver role can be stressful and sometimes overwhelming.
It`s important that we offer assistance and education to both current and
potential future caregivers and family members."

Developed by real estate company, The LaSalle Group, Inc., Autumn Leaves`
(http://www.autumnleavesliving.com) specially-trained memory care experts are
helping families understand the challenges, precautions and treatments
surrounding Alzheimer`s and dementia and caring for loved ones living with the
symptoms of this progressive disease. Along with providing quality care to
residents, Autumn Leaves is reaching out to its local communities in numerous
ways:

* Hosting and sponsoring local events, such as Antiques for Alzheimer`s, to
raise money for the Alzheimer`s Association and create awareness among the local
community through onsite event education.
* Hosting onsite educational seminars for the community at Autumn Leaves
locations featuring local doctors and eldercare advocates who can lead
discussions about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer`s and dementia-related
memory impairment.
* Serving as sponsors for community-wide fundraisers, such as the Alzheimer`s
Association 2009 Memory Walks, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and
funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.

In addition to hosting and supporting ongoing events to keep Alzheimer`s in the
forefront of community members` minds, Autumn Leaves professionals conduct free
consultations for family members considering specialized care, experiencing the
earlier phases and symptoms of the disease or merely trying to understand the
signs to watch for as a loved one`s condition progresses.

For more information about Autumn Leaves, please visit
www.autumnleavesliving.com.

About Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves brand of assisted living residences is uniquely designed for
individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and was founded
by family-owned and operated Constant Care Management Company (CCMC). There are
currently eight Autumn Leaves locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and
two locations in the greater Chicago area. There is one Autumn Oaks residence
located in North Texas, which offers both independent and assisted living to
aging adults. Autumn Leaves offers residents health care and nursing, dietary
operations and life enrichment programs as well as family support groups,
educational seminars and ongoing feedback to help families better understand
their loved one`s situation. For more information on these entities, view
http://www.ConstantCare.com or http://www.autumnleavesliving.com call
1-800-452-7255. "Our Family Caring For Your Family."

Vollmer Public Relations
Vineetha Pathrose, 972-488-4790
Vineetha@vollmerpr.com

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