Care Associates

02/03/2026

When love becomes a full-time job with no days off 💙

A powerful piece in The New York Times by Michelle Cottle and Vishakha Darbha captures what so many families are living every day: caring for an aging parent or loved one can change a family’s life forever. As Americans live longer, more families are stepping in to manage memory loss, doctor visits, and daily care—often while juggling jobs, children, and financial stress. Too many caregivers feel exhausted, worried, and alone, especially because our health care system wasn’t built with them in mind.

For families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the strain can grow heavier by the day. Caregivers describe lost sleep, isolation, and the heartbreak of watching someone they love slowly change. Even small tasks can feel overwhelming—and many say they never expected how lonely this journey could be.

Support matters. The Alzheimer's Association offers helplines, education, support groups, and trusted information to help caregivers care for their loved ones and themselves: https://www.alz.org

Here in the Greater New Orleans area, Care Associates—led by Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D.—walks alongside families facing serious illness and dementia. Our team provides medical care, case management, help finding home care aides, adult day health care services near East Jefferson General Hospital, hospice care, and support through Medicare’s new GUIDE dementia program. Our goal is to help seniors stay at home longer while giving family caregivers guidance, relief, and peace of mind during incredibly difficult times.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Read the full NYT article here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/opinion/aging-caregiving-in-america.html

Learn more about Care Associates:
https://care.associates


https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/opinion/aging-caregiving-in-america.html

America’s health care system isn’t built to support an aging population.

01/23/2026

Caring for someone with dementia? Feeling stretched, stressed, and searching for real help—right now?

Discover, access, and experience the FREE Medicare GUIDE Program from Care Associates—built to support dementia caregivers and those that they care for in Southeast Louisiana.

Get a dedicated care navigator.

Get a clear, personalized care plan.

Get 24/7 access to a dedicated helpline for beneficiaries and their caregivers to address urgent, after-hours needs.

Avoid hospital trips.

Keep your loved one safely at home longer.

Act now. Click the link below. Learn. Share. Help a family today.

More about Care Associates' Medicare GUIDE Program:

👉 https://shorturl.at/vAtVc

01/22/2026

💙 Who’s caring for your loved one while you’re at work?

Care Associates’ NEW Adult Day Health Care Center is NOW OPEN in Metairie, giving family caregivers across Southeast Louisiana a safe, trusted place for seniors—especially those living with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive conditions—to receive professional care during the day.

Located on Houma Boulevard near East Jefferson General Hospital, our new center provides nursing care, medication support, nutritious meals, and meaningful social engagement—so your loved one is cared for while you keep your job, your schedule, and your peace of mind.

This adult day health care center (ADHC) was built for working families who can’t do it all alone. Adult Day Health Care reduces caregiver stress, supports independence and dignity for seniors, and helps families stay strong.

👉 Click to learn more and see how this new center can support your family:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/pittmarketingllc/caregiving-is-an-act-of-lovebut-you-dont-have-to-do-it-alone-10146559

If you’re a caregiver—or know someone who is—please share this post. Help another family find the support they need.

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...

01/21/2026

Who takes care of you when you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia—and still trying to keep up with work and life?

At Care Associates, we’re proud to share that our NEW Adult Day Health Care Center is NOW OPEN in Metairie. Designed especially to support family caregivers, our center offers a safe, compassionate place where your loved one can receive skilled nursing care, nutritious meals and meaningful social engagement during the day—while you get the time and peace of mind you need.

We’re grateful to Kelly Hite and Biz New Orleans for highlighting how this new center helps families stay strong and supported: https://bizneworleans.com/care-associates-launches-adult-day-health-care-center

Located on Houma Boulevard near East Jefferson General Hospital, our Adult Day Health Care Center brings medical care, dementia expertise and thoughtful planning together under one roof. If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another memory disorder, you don’t have to do this alone.

Call us today to learn more, schedule a visit or see if this program is right for your family: 504-457-2200 —and please share this post with other caregivers who may need this support. Help us spread the word that help is here.

Learn more about Care Associates, our integrated care coordination, and our NEW adult day health care center by visiting our website: https://care.associates

01/20/2026

If you are caring for someone with dementia—or supporting families who are—you already know how confusing and exhausting this journey can be. Too often, families are left to figure everything out on their own, with little coordination and even less guidance.

That’s why I want to share a helpful resource from Care Associates: a dementia pathways infographic: “Common Dementia Care Experience vs. GUIDE Program Experience.” It shows five real-world comparisons between what families typically face today and what’s possible through the Medicare GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Program—including access to a dedicated care navigator, coordinated medical and community services, caregiver education, and ongoing support at no cost to eligible Medicare beneficiaries.

This program can change the trajectory for families earlier in their dementia journey—not just in crisis moments. For healthcare providers and community partners, it’s also a powerful way to ensure patients and caregivers get the wraparound support they need to stay safer, longer, at home.

👉 To learn more about the Care Associates Medicare GUIDE Program:

📞 Call 504-457-2200 or visit www.care.associates

01/07/2026

Our new adult day care center represents a respite option for caregivers when they need a break from the arduous responsibility of caring for an elder family member at home. It also offers home-bound elders an option to have more social interactions in a safe environment. Contact us through our website, or call 504-457-2200, for additional information.

12/15/2025

The Care Associates respite memory day center is a new adult day health care facility opening January 12, 2026 and located in Doctors Row, 3636 Houma Blvd, Bldg 6, Suite 223. Call 504-457-2200 for information and reservations.

The Care Associates respite memory day center is a new adult day health care facility opening January 12, 2026 and located in Doctors Row, 3636 Houma Blvd, B...

12/12/2025

🎄✨ Today, Care Associates held our Annual Christmas Dinner to celebrate our dedicated team.

We wish each and every one of our staff members and their families, as well as our patients, caregivers, and community partners, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for being part of the Care Associates family.

Photo Note: Here are some our staff today, but our family is much larger!

12/10/2025

People reacting to the news of the Adult Day Care Center opening January 12, 2026!

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12/06/2025

🎉 You're Invited to Our Adult Day Health Care Center Open House! 🎉

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Adult Day Health Care Center! Join us for an exclusive Open House to tour the facility, meet our dedicated team, and learn about the services we provide to support seniors and their families.

📅 Date: Wednesday December 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:00AM to 11:00AM or 2:00PM to 6:00PM
📍 Location: Doctor's Row, 3939 Houma Blvd., Metairie, LA; - Bldg 6, Suite 223 (2nd Floor)

Our center offers a compassionate, safe, and engaging environment for seniors, including a variety of activities, health services, and more. Whether you're a family member, caregiver, or a healthcare professional, this event is a great opportunity to learn more about how we can support your loved ones.

🎈 Refreshments will be served

RSVP now to secure your spot by calling us at 504-457-2200 or email us at supportCare Associates

We look forward to welcoming you!

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...

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.