Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

🧠💜 Join Us for the 2026 Alzheimer’s Continuing Education Conference! 💜🧠

Whether you’re a social worker, healthcare professional, caregiver, family member, or someone wanting to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, we invite you to join us for a day of education, resources, and support.

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
📍 Terrebonne Parish Main Library
⏰ Registration begins at 8:30 AM

This conference features an outstanding lineup of speakers covering topics including:
✔️ Advanced care and long-term financial planning
✔️ Cognitive care planning for Alzheimer’s patients
✔️ Types of dementia
✔️ Driving issues and dementia
✔️ The latest treatment and detection updates

If you’re a member of Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services, a caregiver, or simply someone looking for valuable information and local resources, this conference is FREE and open to everyone. You do not have to be seeking CEUs to attend we welcome anyone wanting to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

📚 Social workers who would like to earn CEUs should contact Miss Peggy Bowers to register for continuing education credit.

If you’re interested in attending or have questions about registration, send us a message here on our page, and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction!

Together, we can continue educating our community, supporting caregivers, and improving the lives of those affected by dementia. 💜

🤝 Please help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing this post. You never know who may be caring for a loved one with dementia or looking for professional education and resources. A simple share could connect someone with the support and information they need.

06/14/2026

Sometimes the smallest changes tell the biggest story.

It may look like:
•Repeating the same question
•Struggling to find the right words in conversation
•Missing medications
•Falling more often
•Forgetting to pay bills or manage finances

👵 Check in on your loved ones. Start the conversation. Recognize the signs early.

💙 Share this with your siblings, family, or friends. One conversation today could prevent a crisis tomorrow.

06/14/2026

💙 Healthcare Collective Tip of the Week

Create an Emergency Information Folder

Whether you’re planning for yourself or helping an aging parent, having important information organized can make a stressful situation much easier.

Include:
📋 Current medications
👩‍⚕️ Physician and specialist contacts
💳 Insurance cards
📞 Emergency contacts
📄 Advance Directives or Power of Attorney (if available)
❤️ Allergies and medical conditions

A few minutes of preparation today can provide peace of mind for tomorrow.

💙 Healthcare Collective is here to connect our community with trusted resources and support at every stage of care.

📌 Save this tip and share it with someone you love.

06/02/2026

Please share!!

💜 Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services is proud to partner with local healthcare professionals and community organizations for the Community Care Connections Resource Fair for Seniors & Families!

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or simply trying to plan ahead for the future, this event is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about available resources, and connect with professionals who truly care about our community.

We’ll be there sharing information about caregiver support, education, local resources, and the services available right here in the Bayou Region.

📍 Rendezvous – Thibodaux
🗓 June 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Because no caregiver should have to navigate this journey alone. 💜

06/01/2026

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or any type of dementia can feel overwhelming, lonely, and confusing at times. Many families don’t know where to turn, what resources are available, or even what questions they should be asking.

That is exactly why I always encourage caregivers to start with one of our support groups.

At Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services, our support groups are more than just a meeting. They are a place where caregivers can connect with others who truly understand what they’re going through. We take time to sit down with families, listen to their concerns, answer questions, and help connect them with local resources and support services that may make this journey a little easier.

Whether your loved one was recently diagnosed or you’ve been caregiving for years, you do not have to do this alone.

If you know someone caring for a parent, spouse, family member, or friend living with dementia, please share this post with them. Sometimes one conversation, one resource, or one support group can make all the difference.

💜 You are not alone.
💜 Help is available.
💜 We are here for you.

For more information, contact:
Courtney Carrere
Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services
📞 504-329-9646

Please see our upcoming support group dates below and join us. We would love to meet you.

06/01/2026

Join us for our June Meetings!!

05/22/2026

💜 Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services is proud to partner with local healthcare professionals and community organizations for the Community Care Connections Resource Fair for Seniors & Families!

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or simply trying to plan ahead for the future, this event is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about available resources, and connect with professionals who truly care about our community.

We’ll be there sharing information about caregiver support, education, local resources, and the services available right here in the Bayou Region.

📍 Rendezvous – Thibodaux
🗓 June 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Because no caregiver should have to navigate this journey alone. 💜

05/19/2026

💜 Moving Forward Together 💜

At Bayou Region Alzheimer’s Services, our mission is simple to make sure no caregiver or family feels like they are walking this journey alone.

Through education, support groups, community outreach, resources, and advocacy, we are working every day to bring hope, understanding, and support to families across the Bayou Region.

Alzheimer’s and dementia affect so many lives right here in our community, and the need continues to grow. That’s why we are committed to continuing to expand our programs, reach more families, and provide local support when it’s needed most.

Whether you attend a support group, volunteer, share our mission, or simply help spread awareness you are making a difference. 💜

Please take a moment to read through our flyer, learn more about what we do, and help us continue moving forward together.

📍 Monthly Support Groups in Thibodaux, Houma, & Morgan City
📚 Education • Support • Advocacy • Community
💜 Because no one should have to go through this alone.



Keith M. Weisheit
Courtney Carrere Sanford

01/30/2026

Our Morgan city meeting for February will be moved to the 24th.