NOLA @ Home Care

As we welcome the cooler months ahead, there’s a less welcomed visitor lurking in the shadows.  The notorious cold and flu season always seems to make its grand entrance during the late fall and into the winter months.  Though we cannot completely safeguard ourselves from the viruses that surround us, we can make sure that […]

Grandpa is turning 80 next month.  Does that mean we should take away his keys?  Would it be better to give him a couple more years and have him turn over his license at 85?  90?  When is the appropriate time for our loved ones to stop driving?  Believe it or not, age does not

While your days of making the game winning tackle on the field or cheering into the megaphone on the sidelines may be long gone, that doesn’t mean football season is a thing of the past.  In fact, sports are one of the best ways to come together with others in your family or community to

As kids, you heard your parents say it time and time again.  “Don’t sit so close to the TV, you’ll ruin your eyes!” or “get outside and play… you’re going to turn into a couch potato!”.  As much as we hate to admit it, it turns out that Mom and Dad were right, once again. 

As a licensed Senior Home Care service provider, we start many new cases due to falls.  We also understand how important it is to our senior population to remain in their homes as long as possible.  It’s commonly known that as we get older, our chances of falling increase significantly.  As a matter of fact,

Creating an Emergency Kit for Hurricane Season   If Betsy, Camille, Andrew, Ike, Rita, Gustav and Katrina aren’t the names of your precious grandchildren, then you probably see what direction we are heading here!  Hurricane season is officially underway, and the active months are just around the corner.  Taking a couple of hours to “ready

Things You Should Know Before You Go   People travel for all kinds of reasons.  Most often, travel is directly correlated with vacation, or pleasure!  We travel to explore new places, try new things, and immerse ourselves in a culture many worlds away, often gaining a new appreciation and understanding for how others live.  Sometimes

Daily Tips for Preventing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Down in the Bayou State, Laissez les bon Temps Rouler is usually synonymous with indulging in good food and drinks.  The area is known for classic treats like beignets, boudin, kingcakes, and even boudin kingcakes.  Hank Williams sings about jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filet gumbo when

According to World Population Review, Louisiana’s population has steadily increased over the past decade, reaching over 4.6 million in 2020, an annual rise of 0.75%.  Louisiana has also recorded an uptick in the senior population, with its median age surpassing the national average. According to a recent report, nearly 35% of Louisiana’s population is above

          Do you ever find yourself setting your expectations too high?  Are you guilty of striving for greatness, when in reality, “good” is all you need?  Is your calendar overflowing with appointments, to-do lists, and overwhelming or irrelevant tasks?  It is important to find ways to simplify your daily activities and highlight the simple joys