Over  the final 3 days  of October, exhibitors and LeadingAge members discussed the future of senior living in the United States. Seminars were held at the convention center on topics that ranged from aging services technologies to public policy and legal issues.


There was also a large expo where businesses that cater to seniors put their services on display. There were also member site visits. Metairie Manor was one of the facilities highlighted with a tour.

Dozens of LeadingAge members boarded a bus from the convention center and headed to Jefferson Parish. On that bus, Executive Director, Deacon Dennis Adams gave the history of the Christopher Homes that was highlighted on a video.


Once the bus arrived at Metairie Manor, the groups were split into two, as they were taken on a tour of the facility from the managers, Marie Letellier and Dawn Royes.



Once that was completed our guests were treated to New Orleans style Halloween party organized by Zina Smith. The residents at Metairie Manor spent weeks making treats and second line umbrellas for our guests.



The Pinstripes Brass Band arrived at the party to play traditional second line music. Everyone at the party said they had a good time.