COAST - Council on Aging St. Tammany

06/01/2026

🧠💜 Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Hearing that someone you love has dementia can feel overwhelming. There's often a lot of information coming at once, and it's okay to slow down. You don't have to do everything right away.

A few early steps to consider:

✅ Take time to process your feelings
📚 Learn more about the diagnosis
❓ Ask questions and talk with the healthcare team
🤝 Reach out to family and friends for support

There’s no rush. These steps can happen over time, at a pace that feels right for you.

Learn more with Trualta's dementia care resources and other caregiving support tools:

🌐 COAST.Trualta.com

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We are grateful for their service and remember them with honor today and always. ❤️

05/18/2026

Champion Your Health with COAST! 💙

As we age, staying healthy and independent often means having the right support system in place. That’s what Older Americans Month is all about — helping older adults thrive while remaining safely and confidently at home.

At COAST, we connect seniors and caregivers with services that make everyday life easier, including:
🚌 Transportation services
🍽️ Home-delivered and congregate meals
🏡 In-home support services
💪 Wellness and activity programs
📞 Information, assistance, and referrals
👥 Caregiver support resources

Our team is here to help you find the services and support that best fit your needs.

To learn more or get connected, call COAST at (985) 892-0377 or visit us at www.coastseniors.org.

Coast Seniors delivers senior services across St. Tammany Parish, including transportation, nutrition programs, wellness activities, and community support.

05/08/2026

What a wonderful day celebrating Older Americans Month at our Annual Picnic yesterday! ☀️🎉

From dancing and laughter to delicious root beer floats and a spirited beanbag baseball competition, it was a day full of fun, friendship, and community. Events like this remind us how important connection, activity, and joy are at every age.
A very special thank you to the City of Slidell, Louisiana for once again allowing us to use their beautiful space at John Slidell Park. We are also incredibly grateful to Abita Brewing Company for donating root beer and Blue Bell Ice Cream for donating ice cream, making those root beer floats a crowd favorite!

Thank you as well to our generous sponsors for helping make this event possible:
Home Instead
Humana
Ochsner Health & Slidell Memorial Hospital
Peoples Health
Senior Medicare Patrol - Louisiana
Louisiana Senior Health Information Program - SHIP

We also want to recognize the incredible COAST staff who worked so hard to put this event together. So much time, planning, energy, and heart went into making the day special for our older adults — and it truly showed! We are grateful for a team that cares so deeply about the people we serve and for the care, compassion, and love they pour into our community each and every day.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so special. Celebrating older adults means celebrating stronger families, stronger connections, and a stronger community for all of us. ❤️

05/03/2026

💙American Stroke Month 💙
Simple Activities Can Support Stroke Recovery

Did you know that small, everyday activities can help support recovery after a stroke?

Things like word games, puzzles, reading, or even practicing daily routines can help improve memory, focus, and thinking skills over time.

If you’re caring for someone, you can help by:
• Keeping activities short and simple
• Building them into daily routines
• Choosing familiar, enjoyable tasks
• Offering encouragement every step of the way

Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but small steps can make a big difference. 💙

👉For more tips and caregiving resources, visit: COAST.Trualta.com

05/01/2026

Every May, Older Americans Month celebrates the contributions of older adults and reaffirms our commitment to serving them. The 2026 theme, "Champion Your Health,” highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. ACL.gov/OAM

04/23/2026

🌟 COAST Board Member Spotlight – April 2026 🌟

04/22/2026

NOW HIRING – COAST (Lacombe, LA)
Transportation Driver (Full-Time)

Drive transit vehicles safely and reliably while providing courteous service to passengers, including elderly and mobility-impaired individuals.
✔ Assist passengers, including wheelchair support
✔ Perform vehicle inspections & follow safety procedures
✔ Maintain professional conduct and accurate reporting
✔ Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Chauffeur’s License (Class D) or CDL
• Safe driving record & insurance
• Ability to lift/push up to 100 lbs (assisted)
• CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen training provided at no cost

📲 Apply here:

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04/22/2026

The seniors at our Bush Activity Center had an amazing time at their crawfish boil! 🦞This marks their 2nd year hosting this special event, and it just keeps getting better. From lots of laughs to enjoying the beautiful outdoors, it was a day full of fun and great memories.

A very special THANK YOU to Piggly Wiggly Express - Bush, Lafor supplying the crawfish. Already boiled and absolutely delicious! We truly appreciate your support in helping make this day so special.