Senior Helpers - Lafayette, LA.

04/27/2026

It is Movement Monday, and this week we are spotlighting Dance for PD! 💃💜

Dance for PD is a program that offers dance classes specifically designed for people living with Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2001 through a partnership between the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, the program has grown into a worldwide community with classes available in person and online.

Dance for PD classes focus on movement, rhythm, and expression in a welcoming, joyful environment. Participants explore balance, coordination, and mobility through dance, all while connecting with others who understand the journey.

Want to learn more or find a class near you? Click the link below! 👇
https://www.danceforparkinsons.org

04/22/2026

At Senior Helpers, we know that movement is one of the most powerful things we can support for those living with Parkinson's. And we are proud to help make it possible right at home. 💜
From personalized care plans to fall prevention and everyday encouragement, our caregivers show up with the training, patience, and heart to help your loved ones stay active, confident, and comfortable.

Watch the full reel to learn more about how we support movement at every stage of Parkinson's care. 🎬

04/20/2026

Three guys hit the course thinking it's gonna be their lucky day… ⛳️

⛳️ Hole 1: “ok, guys, let’s do this!.”
⛳️Hole 3: “it's fine. We’re just warming up.”
⛳️Hole 6: “Ok...We've got a lot of game left."
⛳️Hole 9: "Where's the drink cart?"
⛳️Hole 12: “I swear it went right here…”
⛳️Hole 15: Sidebar - group pow wow
⛳️Hole 18: “Same time next weekend?”

Senior Helpers - Lafayette, LA.
🏌🏽‍♂️🏌🏽🏌🏿‍♂️Golf Sponsorship: a creative exercise in bringing men together to fabricate excuses, express themselves with colorful language, and make promises they will never keep! They look good though!💚🏌🏽‍♂️⛳️

We will see them next year!

04/20/2026

When a new future Senior Helpers - Lafayette, LA. caregiver arrives and now runs the show at home 🤪, we celebrate! 💜💙

💙 👶🏽👶🏻🤰🏽🤰🏾🤰🏼
Welcoming a new baby is a beautiful moment🎉🎊and we love celebrating the new lives our amazing caregivers are bringing into the world!🙌🙌🙌

Join the team that cares for you—on and off the clock.

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04/20/2026

It is Movement Monday, and today we are bringing the movement to you! 🪑💜

For those living with Parkinson's, staying active does not always mean hitting the gym. Seated exercises are a safe, accessible way to keep the body moving, build strength, and support balance, all from the comfort of a chair.

Here are a few simple moves to try right now:
🙌 Arm Raises: Slowly lift both arms overhead and lower them back down.
🦵 Seated Leg Lifts: Extend one leg at a time and hold for a few seconds.
🔄 Ankle Circles: Rotate each ankle in slow circles to keep joints loose.
🤸 Torso Twists: Gently rotate your upper body side to side.
👐 Hand Squeezes: Open and close your hands to keep grip strength up.

Always check with a doctor or physical therapist before starting a new exercise routine. And remember, every little bit counts! 💪

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Join us each month at Cedar Crest Memory Care for our Alzheimer’s Support Meeting—a welcoming space for caregivers, family members, and loved ones navigating memory loss.

💜 Connect with others who understand your journey
💜 Share experiences, resources, and encouragement
💜 Learn helpful strategies from compassionate professionals

You’re not alone—support starts here.

📅 Held the last Tuesday of every month
📍 Cedar Crest Memory Care, 161 S. Beadle Drive, Lafayette, 70508
📞 Contact us for dates and details (337) 261-8811

We look forward to supporting you.

04/08/2026

Staying active is one of the most powerful things those living with Parkinson's can do, and moving safely makes all the difference. 💜

This week, we are sharing a few key considerations to help those with Parkinson's stay active while reducing the risk of falls and injury at home. From creating a safer environment, to slowing down and moving with intention, to working alongside a care professional, every step toward safer movement is a step in the right direction.

Watch the full reel for tips you can start using today! 💪

04/06/2026

It is Movement Monday, and this week we are diving into one of the most important questions in Parkinson's care: why does movement matter? 💜🚶

For those living with Parkinson's disease, staying active is about so much more than fitness. Regular movement can help reduce stiffness, improve balance and coordination, support mental and emotional wellbeing, and make a meaningful difference in overall quality of life.

The best part? It does not have to be intense. Even gentle, intentional movement can have a real impact.
Follow along as we break it all down this Movement Monday! 💪

04/04/2026

This Easter, we appreciate the confidence you've shown in us to care for your loved ones and are thankful for the opportunity.

04/04/2026

232-Help is accepting applications for our Donated Dental Program. If you know of someone who is low-income and elderly or disabled and is in need of dental care, please email Sherri and the email below for an application.

Our Donated Dental Program has been helping patients in Acadiana since 1988 receive the dental care that they need. Please spread the word so we can help even more of our neighbors!