Care Associates

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.

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

08/28/2025

Inner strength and outside support are key to coping with grief of losing a loved one. In the context of a hospice care program, external support by hospice counselors and support systems are a key component and benefit of hospice.

Dolly Parton shared kind words for fellow singers Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson, who are mourning a recent loss.

08/21/2025

We are excited to share our new booklet, highlighting Care Associates’ multidisciplinary approach to enhancing elder care outcomes while providing reassurance to families, providers, and payers.
Inside, you’ll discover how our services in dementia support, adult day health, serious illness medicine, and hospice can help patients, families, and health plans access the right care solution quickly and seamlessly.
👉 Flip through the booklet here:

This booklet introduces the full range of services offered by Care Associates, a multidisciplinary elder care organization dedicated to supporting seniors and their families. Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of our programs—dementia support, adult day health, serious illness medicine, and ...

07/11/2025

We’re Proud to Announce Our Re-Accreditation!

Care Associates Hospice has once again earned national re-accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) — reaffirming our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for individuals and families navigating end-of-life journeys.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our incredible team and the trust placed in us by the communities we serve.

📸 Pictured below is our COO, Britney Gauthreaux RN, holding our official ACHC certificate with pride! We thank our entire team of nurses, social workers, aides and volunteers for a job done very well.

If you’re a healthcare professional, family caregiver, or community partner looking for trusted hospice support in the Greater New Orleans area, we’re here to help.

📞 Learn more or refer a loved one by calling our Main Line at 504-457-2200

07/09/2025

We could not agree more!

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06/27/2025

This is a poignant video of a courageous man who chose to manage the personal aspects of his terminal illness on his terms. At Care Associates one of the tenets of our hospice philosophy of care is that no one facing a terminal illness should die alone, nor in pain. Real hospice care is a support team of professionals with a plan of care that accommodates the needs and desires of a person facing a terminal illness, and of relatives and loved ones tasked with caring for the person.

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Tanner Martin documented his five-year-long battle against colon cancer for his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media before passing away at age 30. He left behind his young family and a legacy of candid honesty about living with cancer.

06/12/2025

06/10/2025

Are you a caregiver of a person living with dementia?

We can help you advance your capacity to deliver care and elevate the quality of life of those you care for. Our CMS-sponsored GUIDE Program is designed to support and empower you through your journey.

We help caregivers enhance daily living and promote dignity, safety, and connection for their loved ones. It’s a win-win—for the caregiver and the person living with dementia.

Let’s work together to improve lives, one family at a time. Call 504-457-2200 to learn more, or visit www.care.associates

05/23/2025

A poignant interview with Jay Leno about living and taking care of his wife with dementia. Our CMS-sponsored GUIDE dementia program, supporting individuals with a dementia diagnosis and their caregivers, launches on July 1st. Details on requirements to qualify are available by visiting the GUIDE-Program page in our website or emailing us at support@care.associates

04/26/2025

These should be relatively easy to adopt!
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A new study identified overlapping factors that affect your odds of developing these brain diseases late in life.

04/25/2025

Its better (and a lot cheaper in every way imaginable) to be safe than to be sorry.
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The “car key conversation” can be painful for families to navigate. Experts say there are ways to have it with empathy and care.