Nurses Week – In Their Own Words: Misty James, LVN
The American Nursing Association has declared 2020 the "Year of the Nurse" and asked nurses from across the country to share their stories. The following was written by Misty James, [...]
Nurses Week – In Their Own Words: Necko Esters, LVN
The American Nursing Association has declared 2020 the "Year of the Nurse" and asked nurses from across the country to share their stories. The following was written by Necko Esters, [...]
Should I Move My Loved One Home Because of COVID-19?
It's completely understandable if you've recently found yourself wondering whether or not your loved one is safer at home or in an assisted living community such as Autumn Leaves. We're [...]
The 3 Battles All Elders Eventually Face
Physician, author, and aging expert Dr. Bill Thomas says there are three things that plague our elders: loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. Many seniors find themselves living alone, either as a [...]
Grandparents Day and Dementia
Nearly 40 years ago, Jimmy Carter penned a proclamation declaring the first Sunday following Labor Day to be National Grandparents Day. It’s a remembrance close to our hearts, as we are [...]
The Importance of Honoring Traditions
Memories can spring from a variety of experiences, especially those that are connected to holiday traditions or lifelong habits and preferences. From Fourth of July festivities and beach vacations to [...]
In their own words: Autumn Leaves Nurses
Houston Area Nurses celebrate Nurses WeekIn honor of National Nurses Week, we asked our amazing nurses to share their thoughts about working in memory care; here’s what they had to [...]
Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts!
Light the candles and break out the Thin Mints—the Girl Scouts celebrate their 107th birthday this month! On March 12th, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the very first troop members [...]
The Impact of Alzheimer’s on African Americans
You may be surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s is the fourth leading cause of death for African Americans, but only the sixth leading cause of death among whites. It is [...]
Listen to Your Heart for a Healthier Brain
Heart health and brain health go hand in hand. Did you know that there are some forms of heart disease associated with dementia and other kinds of cognitive impairment? According [...]
