Home Care Solutions Newsletters

September 3, 2025
Elderly woman with caregiver showing compassion, illustrating the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s signs

Is It Normal Aging or Alzheimer’s? Recognizing the Signs

Is It Normal Aging or Alzheimer’s?  It’s natural for memory and thinking skills to change with age – but when do these changes signal something more […]
October 23, 2018

Extending Your Independence

People are now enjoying life longer than ever before, but no one ever said getting older is easy. Since living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living independently, […]
October 11, 2018

Financial Planning for Elder Care Options:

Many older adults have a trusted CPA, financial planner or attorney with whom they collaborate for important financial decisions. Consider adding an Aging Life Care Manager™  […]
September 13, 2018

Fall Prevention

TAKE A STAND   TO PREVENT FALLS   The National Council on Aging is raising awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Did you […]
September 5, 2018

St. Charles Ave. Magizine Shop Talk: Erin Kolb MSW, LCSW, NFA & Dianne McGraw, MSW, LCSW, CMC

Tell us about Poydras Home’s new acquisition?  Erin: Poydras Home is reaching deeper into the Greater New Orleans area to fulfill the diverse care needs of […]
August 1, 2018

Actor Alan Alda is sharing publicly his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. His intent is to help others not be “immobilized by fear.”

Have you or a family member been faced with a serious diagnosis like Parkinson’s disease? You will experience a range of different emotions about a disease […]
July 17, 2018

Poydras Home and Home Care Solutions are proud to announce the beginning of a new chapter as Poydras Home acquires Home Care Solutions.

Poydras Home, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Uptown New Orleans offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing Care as well as specialized Memory Support […]
January 17, 2018

Dianne McGraw LCSW, CMC offers advice in St. Charles Ave. Magazine’s article “Embracing Age”

St. Charles Avenue Magazine’s January 2018 issue, features an article, “Embracing Age” which focuses on elder care options. Dianne McGraw LCSW, CMC, licensed clinical social worker […]