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AARP Longevity Calculator
(Separate Website)
Find out what personal habits may add or take years from your life. Information about nutrition, exercise and more.
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.
By: AARP
Aging and Disability Resource Center Northwest Louisiana
Find out more here about this organization, which serves nine parishes in Northwest Louisiana.
1700 Buckner Street @240
Shreveport, LA 71101
318 676.7900
Toll free number: 1.800.256.3003
By: Aging and Disability Resource Center Northwest Louisiana
Aging Well Through Exercise
(Separate Website)
See this article from The New York Times with information that may help you stay fit as you age.
By: The New York Times
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.
By: Brain Injury Alliance of Louisiana
Caddo Parish Council on Aging
Find out more here about the Caddo Council on Aging, which offers services to help seniors remain independent in their homes.
Caddo Council on Aging
1700 Buckner St. #240
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 676-7900
Website: http://www.caddocoa.org
By: Caddo Parish Council on Aging
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Choose My Plate -- Tips for Smart Food Choices, from the USDA
(Separate Website)
The food pyramid is out. The "plate" is in.
Check out what the federal government has to say about making smart food choices.
By: United States Department of Agriculture
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.
Other Formats:
Separate Website
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
Find an area agency on aging near you.
(Separate Website)
See the link to find an area agency on aging where you live.
Find help for mental health and behavioral issues
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to "A Guide to Behavioral Health Resources in the Greater New Orleans Area."
By: City of New Orleans -- Health Dept.
Find out about Louisiana's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
(Separate Website)
Seniors who qualify can get coupons for food at farmers markets. Find out more on the program's site.
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
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