Exceptional, Dignified, Supportive, Specialized

Leaders in Memory Care

Poydras Home’s ongoing dedication to exceptional support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias makes us a leader in memory care and quality of life enhancement. Assisted Living residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory support needs live in harmonious, family-style, secure spaces known as Seasons and Egret. Each includes private accommodations with a bedroom and en suite bathroom, and garden views. Residents enjoy community living and dining spaces with home-cooked meals served restaurant style from an open concept kitchen, access to a secure garden with patio and walking paths, and a higher caregiver-to-resident ratio. Each Memory Support resident is treated with unending compassion and given the dignity and respect they deserve.

Poydras Home also offers Memory Care Respite 30-day stays.

At all ages, individuals have skills to share and the ability to make meaningful relationships. Through our Intergenerational Programs, our elders can improve self-esteem and a sense of connection to the wider community.

We have been fortunate to partner with numerous organizations over our many years with programs ranging from the youngest members of society, through our Gen2Gen Music program with the Parenting Center, Willow School partnership creating treats for shelter dogs, through to young adults just beginning their careers.

Holidays are always made merry and bright when the Metairie Park Country Day School, Louise McGehee and Academy of the Sacred Heart students visit to sing for the elders of the campus and our elder’s ability to share their knowledge and have engaging conversations is enhanced through the regular companionship opportunities with local college students.

Since 2013, Poydras Home has partnered with Tulane University’s Center for Public Service. In 2019 the program expanded to include Service-Learning students from Loyola University New Orleans, LSU Nursing School and Tulane Medical School. Through these partnerships, students spend a portion of each week on our campus throughout the school year. They engage across our campus, visiting 1:1 or in small groups with our elders in the Green House Homes, sharing interests, discussing life stories and even facilitating special programs alongside our Life Enrichment, Day Program and memory support team members.

Poydras Home is also honored to serve as an Internship Location for universities including: LSU & Tulane School of Social Work, Tulane Masters of Healthcare Administration and Loyola Community-Based Federal Work Study program.

Grant makes partnership possible

Joining our Seasons at Oak House Assisted Living memory care residents with local grade school children and the New Orleans SPCA

Made possible through an Innovation Grant from the I’m Still Here Foundation, Generation 2 Generation Baking pairs our Seasons at Oak House Assisted Living memory care residents with 2nd grade students from The Willow School (formerly Lusher) at the New Orleans SPCA! These intergenerational groups work together to bake homemade dog treats for the shelter animals. While the treats bake, everyone enjoys an outdoor visit with a dog available for adoption.

In preparation for each visit, the school children discuss the aging process with their teachers and learn about dementia. Our residents are charmed and delighted by both the children and the animals. They all recognize the positive impact their collaboration has on animals in need and on our community.

Watch WWL TV coverage of our program here.