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65 or Older? Go to College Tuition-Free!
(Separate Website)
See the "Golden Ager" program at the University of New Orleans. If you are over 65, you may be qualify to take courses for credit and tuition free (though some other fees and expenses apply). Click the link to learn more.
By: University of New Orleans
AARP of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Link to website of the state chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Find your local chapter here and get updates on important issues.
Alzheimer's Information and Help
(Separate Website)
Learn about Alzheimer's and how to get help. Fact sheets, links and other resources, including a 24-hour telephone helpline.
By: Alzheimer's Association
Benefits Checkup
(Separate Website)
Identify and claim the benefits you deserve with BenefitsCheckUp.Org, a free and confidential online service that helps seniors ages 60 and older.
By: benefitscheckup.org
Brain Injury Alliance of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Resources, links and support group information. Also a resource guide to brain injury recovery issues and resources.
Claiborne Parish Council on Aging The Claiborne Senior Center offers recreation, education, meals, health sessions, meeting and support group space. It is the general base for the Claiborne Parish Council on Aging, and the Area Agency on Aging.
Consumer Health Brochures in Multiple Languages
(Separate Website)
Electronic access to over 200 health education brochures in 24 different languages. You can download brochures or listen to audio tapes.
By: The 24 Languages Project
Councils on Aging
(Separate Website)
See this page for information about the Council on Aging near you.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Developmental Disability Links
(Separate Website)
OCDD links page for developmental disabilities help: support agencies and government services, local and national.
By: Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Outreach/Delivery
(Separate Website)
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library's outreach program helps get library materials to people in nursing homes and other elderly people. See this page from the library's Web site for more information.
By: Baton Rouge Public Library
Eldercare Locator
(Separate Website)
Administration on Aging offers this online service for those who need help, linking you with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
You may find the information resources you need by following
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
ElderWeb
(Separate Website)
This website has a collection of articles, statistics, and links to senior advocacy and governmental organizations.
Find your Area Agency on Aging
(Separate Website)
Check out this page for information about how you can locate your Area Agency on Aging.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Finding Your Way to a Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
(Separate Website)
Diet, nutrition and excercise information to help you make choices for better health.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
First.gov for Seniors
(Separate Website)
U.S. Government Web Portal for seniors. Loads of resources and links focusing on issues of special interest to seniors.
Governor's Office of Disability Affairs
(Separate Website)
Find out more about what the state is doing to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
By: State of Louisiana
Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
(Separate Website)
Check out this state site for information and resources for seniors.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
HealthFinder.Gov
(Separate Website)
A service of the agency's National Health Information Center. Health and medical care news, information, and organizations.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Health-Related Information in Asian Languages
(Separate Website)
SPIRAL (Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages) provides consumer health information in a variety of Asian languages, including Chinese, Cambodian/Khmer, Hmong, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian.
By: SPIRAL
Jefferson Parish Public Library Delivery Service
(Separate Website)
The Jefferson Parish Public Library's east bank outreach program delivers materials to retirement homes, assisted living facilities and to homebound disbled or elderly people living alone.
The west bank program focuses on children's day care providers.
By: Jefferson Parish Public Library
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