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Simple Spring Cleaning for Seniors

Spring is in the air!  If the brilliant blooms and warmer temperatures aren’t enough to convince you, then maybe the lovely green dust is!  Chances are you’ve already had to spray down your patio and dust off your furniture to prevent green clouds from billowing out every time you sit down outdoors.  Cue the SPRING […]

Fest with the Best

You could poll just about anyone across the country, asking them what season it is, and your answer would likely unanimously be spring.  However, if you stop a local in New Orleans and ask the same question, chances are you’ll get a mix of answers ranging from snowball season, crawfish season, or festival season.  if […]

Gardening as You Grow Older

Spring has officially sprung and so should the warm weather activities for our senior community. The trees are starting to fill out and turn green again, daylight is stretching out a bit longer into the evenings, the temperatures are gradually warming up, and the threat of a freeze is likely behind us.  After the cold, […]

Importance of Sleep for Seniors

Do you dread climbing in bed each night because you know what lies ahead?  Is sleep a constant battle?  Do you toss and turn throughout the night or spend too much time watching the minutes tick away, while calculating how much sleep you’ll still be able to get?  A lack of sleep can turn the […]

Recognizing Early Signs of Dementia

As our loved ones age, it’s normal to see some small changes in behavior, routine, or memory.  Simple things like forgetting to get regular oil changes or remembering how to record their favorite show on the television are common, but typical, age-related “errors”.  However, when these errors become more frequently occurring and begin to affect […]

The Benefits of Friendships, Old and New

Human connection is defined as a deep bond between two people when they feel valued and seen.  These connections are vital to our overall well-being, affecting both our physical and mental health.  A good friend can be our sounding board, our safe space, our stress reliever, and our sense of purpose. As children, we are […]