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What Does Suicide Prevention Month Mean for Seniors?

Depressed Senior Citizen

September is suicide prevention and awareness month. Often, when we think of suicide, the first thing that comes to mind is young individuals who take their own lives. Of course, the alarming rise in suicidal tendencies among our youth is a heartbreaking reality that cannot be ignored. However, often overlooked is the suicide rate among […]

Take Your Grandparent On A Day Trip Near New Orleans

Senior on Road Trip

Spending quality time with grandparents is a valuable opportunity for both generations to connect, learn from each other, and create lasting memories. Whether you are sharing stories, playing games, or simply enjoying each other’s company, these moments bring joy and happiness and provide a sense of belonging and a deeper understanding of family history and […]

Peristyle Residences: Staying Ahead of the Curve in Senior Care With Modern Technology

Seniors Using Tablets

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. Nearly every American adult owns a telephone, television, computer, and numerous other technological gizmos designed to make life easier and more entertaining. But technology isn’t just crucial to individuals; it has also become necessary for businesses, especially senior living providers.  Below are the ways Peristyle […]

Tips To Make Easter Sunday Unforgettable For Grandparents in New Orleans

Easter Basket

New Orleans is truly a unique city, full of endless activities, entertainment, and some of the best food in the world. If you have elderly grandparents or relatives living in New Orleans, make this the most memorable Easter yet by planning the ultimate holiday weekend. Below are suggestions on things to do in the Big […]

Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors

Pet Therapy New Orleans

Pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy, is a unique treatment beneficial for a wide variety of ailments and conditions. Pet therapy uses animals in a supervised way to interact with a patient to treat certain conditions. Many people have instinctively known that spending time with a pet can reduce anxiety and stress and positively affect their […]

Beat the Heat: Indoor Activities for Seniors

Podcast

Summer is officially upon us, and so are the brutal temperatures that come with it!  Even the healthiest of people can become easily fatigued if they spend too long outdoors, but our elderly population is among the most vulnerable, especially those suffering from memory loss. Being able to recognize early warning signs of heat exhaustion […]

What Are Activities of Daily Living?

Wheelchair

As your loved one ages, it grows increasingly important to be mindful of their safety and quality of life. No one ever wants to receive a phone call detailing their elderly loved one lost on public transport or slipping in the shower. The skills required to live independently can become more challenging in our senior […]

Top Activities to do With Grandparents in New Orleans

The Spotted Cat Bar

Gramma.  Grampa.  Granddad, Grandma, Granny, Gramps… whatever term of endearment we use, one’s grandparents are very special people for most of us.  I was blessed to have a grandmother whose name was Fannie – Granny Fannie to me.  Time spent with grandparents is best not taken for granted.  Before you, or any of us, plan […]

LSU Partnership

LSU Partnership

Three years ago LSUHSC School of Nursing developed a working relationship with Peristyle Residences that allows student nurses to interact with the residents at the residences.  This is a site for nursing students to learn assessment, observation, and communication skills with residents in a home setting and fulfills their home health experience.  Nursing students are […]