Care Associates

06/24/2026

What if the cost of Alzheimer's disease isn't measured only in dollars, but also in the countless hours families spend caring for loved ones?

According to today's article in MarketWatch by Jessica Hall, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are projected to cost the United States approximately $818 billion this year—more than cancer and heart disease combined.

But the true impact goes far beyond healthcare costs. Research highlighted today by EurekAlert! estimates that family caregivers provide 6.8 billion hours of unpaid dementia care each year, valued at $233 billion annually.

At Care Associates, we see the challenges of dementia caregiving every day. That's why we're committed to helping families access the support, education, and resources they need before reaching a crisis.

Read more:
MarketWatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-disease-is-more-expensive-than-cancer-and-heart-disease-combined-and-its-only-going-to-get-worse-797b72d9

“People should be alarmed. This is a health crisis. It’s also an economic crisis for families and government.”

06/23/2026

When do you stop being a son or daughter and start becoming a caregiver?

A thoughtful HealthQ segment from KFF Health News and WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio explores a reality that millions of families face every day: caring for an aging parent. Journalists Emily Siner, Cara R. Anthony, and Blake Farmer highlight how caregiving often begins gradually—or suddenly during a health crisis—and why recognizing yourself as a caregiver can help you access support, resources, and community.

The report also shines a light on the growing "sandwich generation"—adults who are balancing the responsibilities of raising children while caring for aging parents. Many people don't realize they are caregivers, even as they coordinate doctor visits, manage medications, advocate for loved ones, and help navigate daily challenges. Research suggests that those who identify as caregivers are more likely to seek the support they need.

At Care Associates, supporting family caregivers is at the heart of everything we do. Through our Medicare GUIDE Program, Adult Day Health Care, hospice, palliative care, dementia care support, and caregiver education services, we help families throughout the Greater New Orleans area navigate aging and chronic illness with confidence, compassion, and expert guidance. Because no caregiver should have to face this journey alone.

🎧 Listen to the full HealthQ segment here:
https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/healthq-sandwich-generation-caregiver-title-stages-expectant-aging-parents-tips/

Being a caregiver can start long before you go to a doctor appointment with a loved one or move your parents into your house. The HealthQ team explores how embracing the role matters — and how the recognition and support that come next can ease a difficult season of life.

06/18/2026

What if one of the most challenging symptoms of Alzheimer's disease could become easier for families to manage?

In today's article for Neurology Today, Gina Shaw reports on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a new medication to treat agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease. Agitation can cause restlessness, anxiety, anger, and emotional distress—symptoms that can be difficult for both individuals living with dementia and the family caregivers who support them.

While this treatment is not a cure, it offers new hope for improving quality of life and helping people living with Alzheimer's remain safer, calmer, and more comfortable at home. At Care Associates, we believe families deserve every available tool, resource, and support system to help them navigate the dementia journey with confidence.

Read the article: https://neurologytoday.aan.com/doi/10.1097/01.wnt.0001205188.96687.89

For Your PatientsJune 18, 2026FDA Approves Drug for Alzheimer's AgitationBy Gina ShawBehavioral Neurology/Dementia Add to favorites Share on ARTICLE IN BRIEF:The extended-release oral combination of dextromethorphan-bupropion uses a different mechanism of action than antipsychotic medications, which...

06/17/2026

What happens when the generation that cared for everyone else suddenly needs care themselves?

A recent MarketWatch article by retirement reporter Jessica Hall highlights a reality that millions of families are facing today: as more Baby Boomers reach their 80s, more adult children are stepping into the role of family caregiver. Many are balancing careers, raising families, and helping aging loved ones—all while navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges that caregiving can bring.

At Care Associates, we see these challenges every day. That's why we're committed to helping families access support before they reach a crisis point. Through services such as Adult Day Health Care, Medicare's GUIDE Program for individuals living with dementia, hospice, palliative care, and caregiver support services, our goal is to help families navigate aging with confidence, compassion, and peace of mind.

Families should not have to navigate caregiving alone.

Read the article here:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-baby-boomers-turn-80-caregiving-is-the-unexpected-job-more-americans-face-fbd8ce6e

“It’s 24/7 and it never goes away”: Some 23 million people care for an older adult — and it’s depleting them physically, mentally and financially.

06/16/2026

What if everything you thought you knew about hospice care was wrong?

Too often, families wait until a crisis occurs before exploring hospice care because of common misconceptions and misunderstandings.

In this important 'Great Day Louisiana' segment on WWLTV Louisiana, Emmy Award-nominated host Malik Mingo sits down with Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D., Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Care Associates, to separate fact from fiction and explain how hospice can provide comfort, support, dignity, and peace of mind for both patients and their families.

Whether you're caring for an aging parent, supporting a loved one with a serious illness, or planning ahead for the future, this is a conversation worth watching.

🎥 Watch the full segment:
https://youtu.be/g8tHp-aGMSk?si=MJiSH3ZQVNKZU_jn

The more we talk about hospice care, the more empowered families become to make informed decisions when they need support the most.

06/15/2026

Who takes care of the person who takes care of everyone else?

Caregiver burnout is real—and far too many family caregivers struggle in silence.

In this recent Great Day Louisiana segment on WWLTV, Ricardo Febry, M.Sc., M.D., Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Care Associates, joins host Malik Mingo to discuss the emotional, physical, and mental toll caregiving can take, as well as the importance of seeking support before reaching a crisis point.

With nearly 95,000 Louisianans living with Alzheimer's disease and more than 200,000 family caregivers providing care and support, these conversations have never been more important.

🎥 Click below to watch the full segment:
https://youtu.be/tftzrDbExiE?si=NatgTYPvduc0sTjY

If you're a caregiver—or know someone who is—we encourage you to watch, share, and remember: caregiving is an act of love, but it should not be a solo journey.

06/13/2026

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

06/13/2026

Here are links to our two conversations with Malik Mingo on caregiver burnout and hospice misconceptions. Let us know your thoughts on these two important topics.

Our segments begin roughly between 23-25 minutes into the video, +/- based on length of 1st ad. After the first ad, you can slide the video’s prompt past other ads and segments.

https://youtu.be/tftzrDbExiE?is=ezfrfCH69gh_Yw7z

https://youtu.be/g8tHp-aGMSk?is=Y0-3rOkeZc0ynRdB

Dr. Febry visits Great Day Louisiana host Malik Mingo (WWL TV) to t...

06/12/2026

What happens when caregiving doesn't have an end date?

In this insightful AARP article, author Paul Wynn explores a reality that millions of family caregivers know all too well: caregiving can feel endless. Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, or transitioning from one caregiving role to another, the emotional, physical, and practical demands can become overwhelming when there is no clear finish line. One expert quoted in the article suggests thinking about caregiving in "seasons" rather than trying to carry the entire journey at once.

This article is a timely follow-up to yesterday's Great Day Louisiana conversation between Dr. Ricardo Febry, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Care Associates, and WWLTV's Malik Mingo. During the discussion, Dr. Febry emphasized the importance of recognizing caregiver burnout and seeking support before reaching a crisis.

At Care Associates, we believe caregivers deserve care, too. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it's an important step toward protecting your own health and well-being while continuing to care for someone you love.

Read the article: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/endless-caregiving/

Discover ways to manage the emotional and physical terrain of caregiving when there’s no clear finish line

06/11/2026

This morning at 9 AM on WWLTV.