Medication Reminders at Home in Lake Arthur, LA
Reminders and routine support so medicines are taken on time and refills are picked up, without the caregiver giving medication. Post what you need in Lake Arthur for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Medication Reminders in Lake Arthur, LA: the local picture
About 55 Lake Arthur residents 65 or older have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or making decisions (14%; 12% in Jefferson Davis Parish). Missed or doubled doses are a common reason families arrange reminder visits.
161 older residents live alone (41%), with no one at home to notice a missed dose.
Lake Arthur compared with Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 14% | 12% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone | 23% | 16% | 15% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.1% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 39% | 12% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $20,521 | $37,933 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Arthur
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Memory difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings, LA | 10 mi | 2,148 | 10% |
| Welsh, LA | 13 mi | 570 | 5.6% |
| Crowley, LA | 20 mi | 1,997 | 7.3% |
| Iowa, LA | 23 mi | 639 | 4.4% |
| Kaplan, LA | 24 mi | 685 | 8.6% |
| Rayne, LA | 27 mi | 959 | 22% |
Hospitals near Lake Arthur
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | Jennings, LA | 9.8 mi | 2 of 5 | (337) 616-7000 |
| Acadia General Hospital | Crowley, LA | 20 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 783-3222 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Arthur. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for medication reminders can help with
- Reminders at the times the doctor or pharmacist set
- Checking a pill organizer or blister pack
- Picking up refills and noticing when one is due
- Keeping a simple log the family can see
What medication reminders costs in Lake Arthur
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $1,710 monthly median income of Lake Arthur households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for medication reminders
A caregiver reminds; giving medication (putting pills in the person’s hand or mouth, injections, eye drops on someone’s behalf) is generally reserved for licensed nurses or aides with a separate state certification. Ask your pharmacist about pill organizers and blister packs, which make reminders easier to check.
Questions worth asking: How do you remind without taking over? How would you check that a dose was taken? Can you pick up refills on the way? More in our medication reminders guide.
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Medication Reminders in Lake Arthur: common questions
How much does medication reminders cost in Lake Arthur?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $1,710 monthly median income of Lake Arthur households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Can a caregiver give medication?
Usually not. A caregiver can remind and check; giving medication is generally reserved for licensed nurses or aides with a state medication certification. Ask your state’s rules if you need more.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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