Elderly people are often faced with a choice that is sometimes not their own of engaging with some type of care. These care options must be navigated in a way that is respectful of the individual but appropriate for their needs. Saint Margaret’s of Mercy is an organization that has been serving the people of New Orleans with advanced senior care. They are known for their work with impoverished seniors and have a tremendous amount of experience in the variety of options including homecare. It is natural for the elderly to want to stay within their home as they grow older. At some point, health and physical conditions can challenge that desire. It must be considered whether staying at home for the long-term is the right step for that person. Unfortunately, many are faced with having to make a decision on this after an emergency or sudden loss of some type. This can make the process much more difficult and painful. When considering staying at home, it must be inclusive of a number of factors in the decision making process. One has to question whether the home is accessible, what kind of maintenance the home requires, whether the location requires a lot of driving, whether the patient can easily get to medical appointments and shopping, whether the patient might be isolated by staying at home, whether support is available from family or friends, whether medical conditions require something deeper and finally finances are a big aspect of this important question. When Saint Margaret’s of Mercy engages with seniors, they often do not have many choices. That is one of their biggest challenges in that a lot of planning has not been done. Thankfully the experienced staff and leadership at the organization have built a variety of appropriate services for the elderly which are suitable given their situations and needs. Its chief executive officer and top administrator Lawrence Stansberry New Orleans has instilled a culture of dedication and focus on delivering the best care options in the community.