Marianna Dion – St. Margaret's

Obtain respite care in New Orleans with the compassionate caregivers at St. Margaret's.

Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful things we can do, but it's also one of the most challenging. If you're a caregiver, you know that your role requires endless dedication, patience, and energy. That's where…

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ArticleDecember 29, 2024April 16, 2025byMarianna Dion

Understanding Nursing Home Level of Care and the Key Eligibility Factors

When you or a loved one needs long-term care, understanding nursing home level of care (NHLOC) becomes incredibly important. It's not just about finding the right place – it's about making sure you meet the requirements for the care you…

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ArticleDecember 12, 2024April 16, 2025byMarianna Dion

Making Christmas Special for Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

The Spirit of Christmas The holiday season is a time of warmth, connection, and cherished traditions, with Christmas often standing at the heart of these celebrations. For families, it is a season of love and togetherness—a chance to gather, share…

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ArticleOctober 31, 2024byMarianna Dion

Easing the Transition to a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Transitioning a loved one into a nursing home is often an emotional experience, filled with mixed feelings of concern, hope, and uncertainty. For both the resident and their family, this significant life change can be stressful and overwhelming. However,…

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ArticleOctober 25, 2024byMarianna Dion

Age-Related Memory Loss vs Dementia: Understanding the Key Differences

Have you noticed that your loved one seems more forgetful lately? Maybe they're misplacing the tv remote more often or having trouble recalling recent events. It's natural to wonder whether these changes are just a normal part of aging…

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ArticleOctober 5, 2024byMarianna Dion

7 Signs to Answer the Question: When is it Time for a Nursing Home?

Many families face the challenging decision of determining when it's time for their loved one to move into a nursing home. It's a decision that requires careful consideration, balancing an aging parent's desire for independence with their need for care…

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ArticleOctober 3, 2024byMarianna Dion

Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Tour

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a significant and often challenging decision. The chosen facility will be a place where the prospective resident will spend a considerable amount of time, so it is critical to ensure that…

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EventsJuly 9, 2024byMarianna Dion

What is Long-Term Residence?

Elder care has improved, allowing nursing homes and assisted living facilities to offer more individualized and comprehensive care. This means that seniors can now receive better quality services tailored to their specific needs. Various medical programs, therapies, and care standards…

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NewsMay 1, 2024byMarianna Dion

But Seriously, Folks!

We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a comedy show at Gallier Hall called “But Seriously, Folks!” The event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 7pm with a silent auction and cocktail hour starting at 6pm.…

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EventsMarch 19, 2024byMarianna Dion

What is an Assisted Living Facility?

Choosing an elder care program can seem like an overwhelming task. It can be hard to accept that older people need care. Once you realize this, the next step is to figure out how much care they need based…

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Author: Marianna Dion

Understanding Respite Care: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

Understanding Nursing Home Level of Care and the Key Eligibility Factors

Making Christmas Special for Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

Easing the Transition to a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Age-Related Memory Loss vs Dementia: Understanding the Key Differences

7 Signs to Answer the Question: When is it Time for a Nursing Home?

Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Tour

What is Long-Term Residence?

But Seriously, Folks!

What is an Assisted Living Facility?