by Greg Deris I was recently speaking with an assisted living industry financial expert, and our conversation turned to why people choose a specific assisted living community over others in ...
There’s a saying that goes, “Bodies in motion stay in motion.” This is especially true for seniors who need to stay active and maintain their overall health and well-being. Here ...
As we age, going from a reactive to a proactive approach to our health is key. Not only do risks factors for certain health conditions increase as we get older, ...
Your Health Won’t Wait – It’s the all-too-present reality that many of us wish to ignore: aging. While getting older is a privilege, the aging process can bring with it ...
Your Health Won’t Wait – It’s the all-too-present reality that many of us wish to ignore: aging. While getting older is a privilege, the aging process can bring with it ...
Is simply downsizing the only move to consider? Is it the right solution for you? Weigh your options. Consider what your underlying reasons are to make such a difficult move ...
Across our country, senior adults are facing unprecedented levels of depression. The root causes of this problem can vary but often include social isolation, health problems, and grief from the ...
Aging loved ones can face many challenges. One of the most difficult challenges is talking about their living situation. This discussion can be incredibly emotional if they have been coping ...
Falling is a common occurrence, and it can happen to anyone, at any age. However, for older adults, falls can lead to serious injuries and complications. Whether it’s a trip, ...
By Greg Deris, Owner A Sense of Community is Inevitable My good friends Merriam and Webster, define a community as an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a ...
Our Thankfulness Challenge, #seniorschangethescript has kicked off! Watch this! Our residents will be making videos of the POSITIVE things they see and will be challenging others to follow suit. Watch for ...
The TV news flashes across the screen and you look away from yet another report showing the sad faces of elderly residents as they touch hands with a family member ...
Are you facing this holiday with dread? Having experienced the kind of tragedy in my family that forever alters our holiday celebrations with chairs left empty, I can certainly identify ...
“I’m thankful for you!” I said to a resident as she and I finished a conversation about gratitude on this day before Thanksgiving. We had talked about how it’s important ...
Upon her first visit to St. Francis Villa, a new resident’s 3 year old great granddaughter viewed the building with its turrets and Victorian style and announced with awe: “Grammie ...
“Mom, stay right here til I get back. Don’t sneak over to your boyfriend’s apartment or anything.” said the daughter with a smile. Her mom, though weak from an illness ...
We’ve all known helicopter parents. The ones whose children never do wrong. They hover around like helicopters, always ready to save the day should anything go awry. They press for ...
“So, you got any?” Leaning in conspiratorially, the lady approaches our maintenance director to ask for the coveted item: Famous Amos Cookies. “I only have about 7 bags. That’s all ...
“Let’s go to Victoria’s Secret. I need a pushup bra. Everybody has one, and besides, I’m tired of not having a bust.” Sound like a twenty-something talking to her friends? ...
Stomping into my office in frustration, the 85 year old lady threw up her hands and declared “That’s it! I’m not having any more kids!” That octogenarian mom was aggravated ...
St. Francis Villa Assisted Living has another award winning staff member!!! For the third time in the past several years, one of St. Francis’ staff has been honored by the ...
Used to seeing him in a t-shirt and jeans, some residents almost didn’t recognize one of their favorite persons as he walked the halls of St. Francis Villa today. Our ...
Champagne… the iconic beverage of celebration, and pearls… the beautiful and classy adornment treasured and worn by women everywhere… so what do these things have to do with school supplies?? ...
I heard this song lately and it inspired me… February is here. By this time, many of our New Year’s resolutions have fizzled and we’re back to square one with ...
My great aunt “Neet” was a “seven months baby.” That’s how she told of her premature birth, adding that she only weighed three or four pounds. The doctor delivered her and set ...
Old man winter gets a bad rap sometimes. Cold weather is often blamed for aches and pains, and depressed moods, especially on rainy, gloomy days. There is conflicting research about ...
“If your children ask me what to get you for Christmas, what should I tell them?” This was the question I posed to residents around St. Francis Villa. Almost 100% ...
Up early this morning to bake sweet potatoes for my casserole, I started thinking about Thanksgiving memories. I always get emotional around the holidays, especially since my family is far ...
A stressed-out daughter told me the other day “They should offer classes on caring for parents in high school and college! You wouldn’t think finding care would be this hard!” ...
Our “Homemade Happiness” week finished on a high note with our homemade cookie contest and then happy hour featuring homemade Cherry Bounce made by residents . Chef Frank Brigtsen with ...
At our Handmade Masterpieces Open House on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, St. Francis Villa residents and families displayed some beautiful handiwork. Baby clothes, children’s clothes, women’s suits, blankets, quilts and ...
On Tuesday, 9/10/13, St. Francis Villa honored our “Hometown Heroes.” We have several of our own who have fought for our nation in World War 2 or Korea. POW and ...
National Assisted Living New Orleans Week kicks off on Sunday, September 8, 2013 (Grandparent’s Day). The week will feature special events based around the theme “Homemade Happiness.” Come join us ...
The morning rush is on, and as I run around the house like a crazy woman trying to get backpacks, diaper bag, purse, lunches, keys and the inevitable lost shoe, ...
On Tuesday, July 9th, the residents of St. Francis Villa were treated to Plum Street Snoballs! Plum Street owner, Donna Black, brought a great setup to our front porch and ...
I’m a control freak. I admit it. To me, there’s nothing worse than feeling helpless or unable to do anything to change a situation for the better. I’ll work my ...
In 1935, the famous (or infamous, to some) Huey P. Long Bridge opened, providing an additional option for crossing the Mississippi River between East and West Jefferson Parish. St. Francis ...
You know the feeling. That dark, heavy, gloomy feeling called “guilt” that settles over your heart when things just aren’t what you want them to be. If guilt were a ...
On Memorial Day, Chef Dwayne, Karen (Activity Director) and the staff moved dining tables out onto the porch and gave St. Francis Villa residents a Memorial Day Picnic! A perfect breeze ...
What a fun gathering of family and friends at our annual Family Day Picnic! On an absolutely gorgeous spring day, we can’t think of anything better than residents and their ...
Chef Dwayne and many volunteers honored the memory of St. Joseph. St. Francis Villa is well known for our beautiful altars on St. Joseph’s Day. Stop by next year for ...
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