Camille Pavy Claiborne hopes to create conversations about
aging with her new book “Purses and Shoes for Sale: The Joys and Challenges
of Caring for Elder Parents,” published by Acadian House. “Purses & Shoes
For Sale” is a hardcover book about the author’s journey as a caregiver to her
elderly parents, packed with suggestions on how to deal with issues encountered
by adult children of the elderly. The book includes a Q&A section with
answers to frequently asked questions, plus a resources section with practical
advice, useful websites and a glossary of terms.
Claibourne will also speak on
“The Joys of Aging” at a special dinner Tuesday, April 5, at the Petroleum Club.
Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation, the event will discuss caing for
parents, planning for the future and exploring the sacred in caregiving. Doors
open at 6 p.m., followed by buffet service, a 7 p.m. speech by Claibourne and
an 8 p.m. booksigning. Cost is $30, call the Lourdes Foundation at (337)
470-4610, Ext. 2, or email at LourdesFoundation@lourdesrmc.com.
Cheré Dastugue Coen is
the author of “Forest Hill, Louisiana: A Bloom Town History,” “Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana” and “Exploring Cajun Country: A Historic Guide to Acadiana” and co-author of “Magic’s in the Bag: Creating Spellbinding Gris Gris
Bags and Sachets.” She
also writes Louisiana romances under the pen name of Cherie
Claire. Write her at cherecoen@gmail.com.
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