by Michelle Lovitt | Dec 20, 2021 | Residential Assisted Living in Metairie
Senior Living Communities were once thought of as an institutionalized, sterile environment for the old and the ill. If you haven’t stepped foot in an assisted living facility or similar type of community in the last decade or two, then you may still have the same...
by Michelle Lovitt | Dec 15, 2021 | Residential Assisted Living in Metairie
Did you know that over 810,000 people live in assisted living facilities in the U.S.? That’s a tremendous amount of seniors living in supportive communities amongst peers and caregivers! However, many people aren’t fully aware of their options when...
by Michelle Lovitt | Dec 2, 2021 | Residential Assisted Living in Metairie
Your loved one just heard three difficult words – “You have dementia.” Then your head starts swirling with a million questions.“Why did this happen to my dad?”“What could we have done to stop it?”“What should I say – or not say – to my loved one?”Suddenly you’re a...
by Michelle Lovitt | Oct 27, 2021 | Residential Assisted Living in Metairie
As the cooler months approach, spending long periods of time outdoors may not be an option, but that doesn’t mean seniors can’t have fun. Winter indoor activities may seem like they’re few and far between, but there are several things seniors can do this season. It is...
by Michelle Lovitt | Oct 13, 2021 | Residential Assisted Living in Metairie
We’ve added Dance Movement Therapy to our weekly activities at Dreyfous House and our residents are having so much fun! DMT is a holistic approach that enhances the overall wellbeing. Even when done in a very simple way, it can transform feelings of sadness,...