Caregiver Support

Melanie Walton

Melanie Walton attended Southeastern Louisiana University, earning a 4 year degree in psychology. She joined in August of 2023 and brings three years of support coordination experience and experience with vulnerable and disabled populations. Caring for a loved one can affect one’s well-being. The fact is, you can’t be a good caregiver unless you take care of yourself. COAST’s goal is to provide caregivers with the essential tools to care for themselves and their loved ones. With resources and personal support for caregivers and care recipients at her disposal, she is excited to join COAST and assist in the unique journeys and challenges that caregivers and their loved ones face daily.

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To join COAST and receive the resources needed through amazing programs such as Trualta, email Melanie at mwalton@coastseniors.org today!

Matt Estrade

Matthew Estrade earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University and the University of New Orleans, respectively, and in 2017, he finished a Master's in Gerontology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Matt has been a caregiver support group facilitator for 6 years this April and has completed 280 sessions for the Council on Aging in St. Tammany. He has published 30 episodes of The Peace with Dementia Podcast on iTunes. Matt self-published The Peace with Dementia Rosary: Education, Intentions, Community in January of 2019.  Matt can be contacted via email for any caregiving questions.

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Email Matt to join the email reminder list. Groups are facilitated by Matt Estrade, MA, MBA, Gerontologist Matt@CarePartnerMentoring.com