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November 2025

First Frost Fashion

by Kerri Cooke We can all sigh in relief as fall is upon us after a year of seemingly endless hot temperatures. While you’re digging out your coats from storage for the much-awaited cold fronts, take stock of what clothing you have and don’t have for cooler weather. You might […]

November 2025

How to Reframe Holiday Loneliness

A Harvard study found that the loneliness epidemic is affecting one in every five adults in the United States. For many, the holiday season exacerbates this sense of isolation and loneliness. “Because of the artificial ideals around the holidays—the concept that this period is ‘supposed to’ be about family, togetherness, […]

November 2025

String Light Stress? Call the Professionals for Help

The holidays are a magical time, but let’s face it—they also come with their fair share of stress. Between shopping, cooking, entertaining and trying to find time for rest, the last thing most of us want to do is climb ladders to hang holiday lights. That’s when a professional landscaping […]

November 2025

Keep it Comfortable – Why your HVAC Needs a Pre-Holiday Check-Up

by Angie Kay Dilmore Imagine an unseasonably warm November day—not a stretch for Southwest Louisiana. You and your oven have been working overtime all day in the kitchen as you put the finishing touches on an elaborate holiday dinner. Guests are expected to arrive any minute … and your AC unit […]

November 2025

FIRST PERSON: Endocrinologist Timothy Gilbert, M.D.

Endocrinologist Timothy Gilbert, M.D. Medical Director, Pennington Biomedical Research Center Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic, and Clinical Research Physician Dr. Tim Gilbert is an endocrinologist and native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he worked in private practice for nearly 20 years, with a primary focus on treating patients with diabetes. In late […]

November 2025

Take the Burden Off Their Plate – The Importance of Estate Planning

A common myth is that only senior citizens need to be concerned with estate planning. However, it is an important task for everyone to consider in case of the unexpected. There are three such documents Derek Hoffman, Stockwell Sievert Law Firm, recommends having in place: a Last Will and Testament, […]

November 2025

Dispelling Hospice Myths

by Kerri Cooke Hospice care is a wonderful resource for families struggling with the declining health of a loved one. The stress, physical strain and grief at seeing the waning well-being of their parent or spouse can be overwhelming. You can always call or visit a hospice branch for more […]

November 2025

How To Manage Your Meds Efficiently

by Kerry Andersen As we age, it’s common to take more than one prescription medication every day. James ‘JJ’ Gibson, P.D., of JJ’s Prescription Specialties, LLC, in Lake Charles says, “Juggling all of the different doses, schedules and potential interactions can be overwhelming, but a bit of organization goes a […]

November 2025

Senior Citizen-Focused Primary Care

by Madelaine Brauner Landry When it comes to our health, everyone has questions. We have evolved into a technology-friendly society, going online to research the symptoms, side effects and possible diagnoses for various health disorders. Still, especially as we age, it’s normal to wish for more one-on-one time with our […]