Dozens of blankets and hats will be distributed to premature babies thanks to the efforts of a group at Rouquette Lodge.

Villa St. Maurice marks its second year.

Fifteen Villa St. Maurice residents were honored at a computer assistance graduation.

Residents at Metairie Manor have been working hard to create and give stuffed bears to people in the community.

A beautiful tapestry of stone is created by a resident at Villa St. Maurice.

Dozens of vendors were invited to Wynhoven in Marrero to inform residents about healthcare options in the community.

Metairie Manor residents stuff and sew bears to give away to those facing a tough time.

Christopher Homes is a proud sponsor of the Gulf Coast Elder Abuse Conference.

St. Bernard Manor residents participated in a parish-wide hurricane evacuation drill.

A reporter with L'Observateur paper in the river parishes sits down with our community manager, Lynn Williams and several residents to talk about how much they love being a part of Place DuBourg.

Hundreds of seniors packed the Castine Center in Mandeville for a 1950's inspired party

Our employees have spoken and through their responses, Christopher Homes has been named a top place to work in the New Orleans Metro area.

Executive Director Dennis Adams is featured in an article by the Clarion Herald about the importance of permanent deacons in the church.

Have you heard of Age-Associated Financial Vulnerability? Well it's a real thing impacting America's seniors. Experts say that $36 Billion dollars is taken from seniors by scammers.

St. Teresa's Villa is being recognized for its beauty by a Slidell organization.

Hundreds of people from across Orleans Parish attend the Senior Expo at the UNO Lakefront Arena.

Dozens of residents turn out for a health fair at Place Dubourg in LaPlace.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the volunteers at Wynhoven were recognized with a luncheon.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation says it has distributed more than 8,500 free tickets to Jazz Fest as part of its annual effort to provide access to the festival for those who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. Several Christopher Homes sites will benefit from the donations.

Twice a month The Advocate will focus on local seniors who are doing some extraordinary things. The column also feature issues and events that are important to everyone but especially our older citizens.