COAST - Council on Aging St. Tammany

06/18/2026

✨COAST Closure in Observance of Juneteenth✨

In observance of Juneteenth, all COAST offices, activity centers, and services will be closed on Friday, June 19.

We will resume normal operations on Monday, June 22nd.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Juneteenth.

06/17/2026

⚠️ WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️

Due to the severe weather conditions expected across St. Tammany Parish, all COAST offices, activity centers, and transportation services will be closed on Thursday, June 18.

The National Weather Service is forecasting the potential for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, strong wind gusts, and possible tornadoes through Thursday night. For the safety of our clients, staff, and community, we encourage everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and never attempt to drive through flooded areas.

Please stay safe, stay weather aware, and check on your family, friends, and neighbors.

For emergency weather alerts, sign up for the Parish's STAT notification system at sttammany.gov/STAT.

06/17/2026

⚠️ Mandeville Activity Center Closure Notice ⚠️

Due to anticipated weather conditions, the COAST Mandeville Activity Center will be closed tomorrow, June 18th.

The facility will be utilized by Mandeville's first responders as a staging location to help them respond more quickly to community needs during the weather event.

We are continuing to monitor conditions and evaluate whether additional COAST services or locations may be affected tomorrow. Any service changes or closures will be communicated as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

06/05/2026

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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