Care Associates

Care Associates Care Associates provides seniors with home-based medical care, adult day care, respite care, and hospice and palliative care services.

What if your loved one could be safe, engaged, and cared for—while you take care of everything else?Caring for someone y...
04/03/2026

What if your loved one could be safe, engaged, and cared for—while you take care of everything else?

Caring for someone you love is a big responsibility—but you don’t have to do it alone.

At Care Associates, our Adult Day Health Care Center provides a warm, welcoming place where seniors can stay active, make friends, and receive the care they need—while giving caregivers peace of mind.

Located near East Jefferson General Hospital and serving families across Greater New Orleans.

Learn more here:
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Caregiving often begins quietly—then it becomes everything. 💙 Love alone isn’t enough. Caregivers need support. A new Senior Adult Day Health Care Center opens Jan 12, 2026 in Metairie, supporting people with dementia and those who love them. Learn more / Open House Jan 7: https://us5.campaig...

How do you tell your boss you’re a caregiver—without fear, stress, or risking your job?In this article, Paul Wynn, writi...
04/02/2026

How do you tell your boss you’re a caregiver—without fear, stress, or risking your job?

In this article, Paul Wynn, writing for AARP, shares simple advice to help caregivers talk with their employers about their responsibilities at home. He explains that being honest is important, but it helps to plan ahead. Caregivers should think about what they need—like flexible hours or time off—and be ready to suggest solutions. This makes the conversation easier and shows your boss that you still care about your work.

The article also reminds caregivers that they are not alone. Many people are caring for loved ones while working full-time jobs. By speaking up, caregivers may find support they didn’t expect. Some workplaces offer benefits like family leave, remote work, or employee assistance programs. Asking questions and knowing your rights can help reduce stress and make balancing work and caregiving a little easier.

For family caregivers in the Greater New Orleans area, support is closer than you think. Care Associates, conveniently located near East Jefferson General Hospital, offers a full range of services to help you and your loved one—from Adult Day Health Care and the GUIDE Program for dementia care to Senior Care Navigation, Personal Home Care, Serious Illness Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Care.

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—Care Associates, led by Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D., provides a more connected, compassionate path forward for caregivers and families. Learn more at https://care.associates

Read more: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/tell-boss-you-are-a-caregiver/?cmp=SNO-FB-CG-ICM&socialid=20085263618

AARP Louisiana

Understanding how and when to talk to your manager can help working caregivers access available benefits and support

What happens when you’re caring for your children and aging parents at the same time—while trying to keep up with everyt...
03/30/2026

What happens when you’re caring for your children and aging parents at the same time—while trying to keep up with everything else?

Many adults today are part of the “sandwich generation,” balancing care for both kids and older loved ones. As highlighted in The Independent, this growing group often feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, and under financial pressure while trying to meet everyone’s needs.

At Care Associates, we understand these challenges—and we’re here to help. Our Senior Adult Day Health Care Center, located near East Jefferson General Hospital, offers a safe, engaging place for seniors during the day, giving caregivers the time and support they need to work, rest, and recharge.

Learn more: https://care.associates/services/senior-adult-day-health-care-center/

Read the article: https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/sandwich-generation-parent-caregiver-crisis-b2948537.html

Some 16 million Americans in mid-life caring for aging relatives and minor children at the same time - and those numbers are expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. America isn’t ready, Julia Musto discovers

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia?Care Associates, near East Jefferson General...
03/28/2026

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia?

Care Associates, near East Jefferson General Hospital, in Metairie offers compassionate support for both seniors and family caregivers through the GUIDE Program, a Medicare model designed to improve quality of life, reduce caregiver strain, and help people remain at home and in their communities longer. Care Associates also provides respite support, care coordination, personal home care, and adult day health services.

If your family needs trusted guidance and integrated senior services, visit https://care.associates or call 504-457-2200 to learn more.

Care Associates was founded by Dr. Ricardo Febry, a New Orleans physician. Built on a foundation of compassion, science, and medicine.

What if caring for someone with Alzheimer’s didn’t have to feel so overwhelming—and you didn’t have to do it alone?A hel...
03/27/2026

What if caring for someone with Alzheimer’s didn’t have to feel so overwhelming—and you didn’t have to do it alone?

A helpful guide from Healthline explains that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s often means managing daily routines, medications, safety, and emotional support—all at the same time. Simple steps like creating a daily routine, staying physically active, and keeping communication calm and clear can make a big difference. But the reality is this: caregiving is not just a task—it’s a full-time responsibility that can last for years.

The article also highlights something many family caregivers already know—this journey can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. Caregivers often help with everything from meals and hygiene to doctor visits and decision-making. Over time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure if you’re doing enough. That’s why experts emphasize the importance of support, structure, and having the right resources in place—not just for your loved one, but for you as well.

At Care Associates in Metairie, LA (near East Jefferson General Hospital), we are here to support family caregivers every step of the way. Our team—led by Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D.—provides the same types of support highlighted in this article, including Senior Care Navigation, Personal Home Care, Adult Day Health Care (respite), Serious Illness Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care, and the GUIDE Program for dementia care. Whether you need help coordinating care, relief during the day, or full support through serious illness, we are here for you and your loved one.

👉 Call us today: 504-457-2200

👉 Learn more about our integrated senior services: https://care.associates

Read the full Healthline Media article here: https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers/alzheimers-care

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease comes with unique challenges and may last several years. Here are some tips to help you in your role.

What is the real cost of caring for a loved one—and who is supporting the caregiver?A powerful new report highlighted by...
03/27/2026

What is the real cost of caring for a loved one—and who is supporting the caregiver?

A powerful new report highlighted by AARP shows that family caregivers across the U.S. provide care valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars each year—often unpaid. Many are balancing careers, finances, and family responsibilities while caring for aging parents or loved ones. The emotional, physical, and financial toll is real—and growing.

At Care Associates, we see this every day. And we’re here to help.

Conveniently located in Metairie, LA near East Jefferson General Hospital, Care Associates—led by Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D.—provides trusted, integrated support for seniors and family caregivers through:

✔️ Senior Care Navigation

✔️ Personal Home Care

✔️ Adult Day Health Care (Respite Support)

✔️ Serious Illness Medicine

✔️ Hospice & Palliative Care

✔️ GUIDE Program for Dementia Care

Whether you need guidance, daily support, or relief as a caregiver, our team is here to help your loved one live with dignity—and help you breathe a little easier.

👉 Call us today: 504-457-2200
👉 Learn more: https://care.associates

If you’re a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone planning ahead for a loved one, now is the time to explore your options.

Read the full AARP article: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/valuing-the-invaluable-report-2026

AARP Louisiana

AARP exclusive report: Family caregivers provided 49.5 billion hours of care in 2024, ranking among America’s largest workforces

Who helps the caregiver when the days feel long, heavy, and lonely?Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D., a professor of sociology at ...
03/20/2026

Who helps the caregiver when the days feel long, heavy, and lonely?

Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D., a professor of sociology at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort, writes that caregiving is full of love, stress, sadness, and hard choices. In her Psychology Today article, she shares how caregiving can change daily life and bring worry, grief, and deep exhaustion. She also shows that every family’s story is different, and caregivers need understanding and support.

The article explains that caregiving is not just about helping with tasks. It is also about holding fear, making hard decisions, and trying to find meaning in painful moments. Dr. Cohan says caregiving can be very hard, but it can also bring closeness, compassion, and grace.

For families in South Louisiana, Care Associates (www.care.associates) offers help that can make caregiving feel less overwhelming. Through services like adult day health care, caregiver support, and dementia-focused programs, family caregivers can find trusted care, relief, and peace of mind while supporting the people they love.

Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-lights/202603/illuminating-the-complexities-of-caregiving

Lighting the way to healing and hope for caregivers.

Are you caring for a loved one and feeling like you’re doing it all alone?A new article by Kara Gavin of Michigan Medici...
03/19/2026

Are you caring for a loved one and feeling like you’re doing it all alone?

A new article by Kara Gavin of Michigan Medicine highlights a growing reality—family caregivers are overwhelmed, unsupported, and often don’t know where to turn. Many are balancing jobs, families, and finances while caring for loved ones with complex needs like dementia or chronic illness.

At Care Associates, led by Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D., we see this every day—and we’re here to help.

Conveniently located near East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Care Associates provides trusted support through adult day health care, caregiver support services, and our GUIDE program for dementia care. Our mission is simple: give caregivers the support, relief, and peace of mind they deserve—while ensuring their loved ones receive compassionate, high-quality care.

👉 If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one, don’t do it alone. Visit www.care.associates to learn more—or share this post with someone who needs support today.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/caregiving-without-net-poll-shows-who-needs-help-most

1 in 3 people over 50 act as caregivers to adult family members or friends, but a sizable percentage don't feel like they have the support they need, or don't know about or use programs like adult day care or respite care that could help them.

What if family caregivers in Greater New Orleans didn’t have to face Alzheimer’s or dementia alone?At Care Associates, w...
03/15/2026

What if family caregivers in Greater New Orleans didn’t have to face Alzheimer’s or dementia alone?

At Care Associates, we understand how challenging family caregiving can be. Led by Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D., our physician-led team in Metairie—near East Jefferson General Hospital—helps families navigate Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, and serious illness with guidance, compassion, and real support.

We offer senior care navigation, dementia caregiver support, personal home care, serious illness medicine, hospice and palliative care, and an Adult Day Health Center that gives caregivers a much-needed break.

If you’re a family caregiver—or a healthcare professional looking for trusted senior care resources in Greater New Orleans—learn more: https://care.associates

Care Associates was founded by Dr. Ricardo Febry, a New Orleans physician. Built on a foundation of compassion, science, and medicine.

Who helps keep millions of people with dementia safe at home every day?In a recent article by Neal K. Shah writing for N...
03/04/2026

Who helps keep millions of people with dementia safe at home every day?

In a recent article by Neal K. Shah writing for NeurologyLive, we’re reminded that the largest job in America is home health and personal care aides. More than 4 million caregivers, along with nearly 12 million family caregivers, provide billions of hours of care each year for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke recovery—most of it happening at home, not in hospitals.

As dementia cases continue to grow across the United States, families need more support than ever. Caring for a loved one with memory loss or cognitive decline can be overwhelming, and many caregivers are navigating these challenges with little guidance or training.

At Care Associates, located near East Jefferson General Hospital in the Greater New Orleans area and led by Dr. Ricardo Febry, our team is dedicated to supporting both dementia patients and family caregivers. Through programs such as Adult Day Health Care, care coordination, and dementia care services aligned with Medicare’s GUIDE model, we help families ensure their loved ones remain safe, engaged, and supported while living at home.


Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discusses how the largest workforce in the US maintains the safety of patients with dementia at home while remaining underpaid and unrecognized.

Are you caring for an aging parent or spouse in Southeast Louisiana and wondering how much longer you can carry the load...
03/02/2026

Are you caring for an aging parent or spouse in Southeast Louisiana and wondering how much longer you can carry the load alone?

A new report by Kim Parker of the Pew Research Center confirms what we see every day—family caregiving in an aging America is rising fast. The study found that 1 in 10 U.S. adults cares for a parent age 65 or older, and caregiving is even more common among lower-income families. Most caregivers help with medical appointments, medications, errands, finances, and personal care. While caregiving can deepen family bonds, many caregivers—especially women—report strain on their emotional health, physical well-being, careers, and finances. If you feel stretched thin, your experience matters—and you are not alone.

At Care Associates in Metairie, Louisiana, near East Jefferson General Hospital, our physician-led team, under the leadership of Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D., provides care coordination, adult day health, dementia care, serious illness care, and hospice services. We are committed to helping seniors age at home safely while giving family caregivers the support and relief they deserve.

If you are navigating Alzheimer’s disease, chronic illness, or senior care planning in Greater New Orleans or South Louisiana, help is close by. Visit www.care.associates or call 504-457-2200 to schedule a consultation.

You don’t have to do this alone.


https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2026/02/26/family-caregiving-in-an-aging-america

Family members are increasingly caring for aging parents or spouses as the U.S. population gets older. Caregivers' experiences differ by gender.

Caregivers for people with dementia face daunting challenges, as told in this interview by Bruce Willis’ spouse. The GUI...
09/12/2025

Caregivers for people with dementia face daunting challenges, as told in this interview by Bruce Willis’ spouse. The GUIDE Dementia Program can help alleviate the load for those in the Greater New Orleans area meeting CMS enrollment criteria. Give us a call to find out more at 504-457-2200.

https://zurl.co/7egZ4

Emma Heming Willis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," sharin...

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