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Spring hasn’t quite sprung, but the green buds popping up on trees and bushes all around are sparking excitement in gardeners throughout New Orleans!  Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just celebrating your ferns making it through an entire season, now is the perfect time to start planning your spring gardens.  Aside from the lovely […]

At every stage of life, your wants and needs change, prompting you to make modifications and accommodations to your daily life.  Seniors often discover the need to downsize or simplify their living arrangements to create a more comfortable and manageable lifestyle. This can include a wide variety of options including, but not limited to, moving […]

A Seniors’ Guide to Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans   “My grandma and your grandma were sittin’ by the fire”… If you can finish the lyrics, chances are you’d rather be sitting Sidewalk Side than by the fire.  That’s right, we are talking about going down to the Mardi Gras.  Nationally known as one […]

Seniors often have the unique advantage of time, allowing them the opportunity to explore their surroundings and try new things.  Having spent their life working towards retirement, they’re rewarded with some leisurely time.  If not used wisely, it can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.  Engaging in social interactions, picking up new hobbies, and […]

The new year often serves as an arbitrary measure of the passage of time.  It invites people to look inside and reflect back on the previous year, often prompting the desire to push yourself to new limits.  No matter your age, there is always room for goal setting and self-improvement in all areas of life.  […]

While it may be true that there’s no place like home for the holidays, sometimes plans include boarding a plane to visit family and friends or to explore a new destination.  Without proper preparation, travel can be demanding for seniors on an ordinary day, presenting a unique set of challenges and expectations.  When combined with […]