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"Eat Right When Money's Tight"
(Separate Website)
See this website for tips about food programs and menu planning to stretch your food dollar. Check out the recipe finder and information about federal nutrition assistance programs like the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, once called the Food Stamp Program), and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
"We Can" Ways to Enhance Childrens' Activity & Nutrition
(Separate Website)
This is the home page for the "We Can" program, which has information and tools to help you and your family have a more healthy diet and lifestyle, even on a tight budget.
By: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
11 Healthy Foods -- From the New York Times' "Well" Column
(Separate Website)
See this information about healthy foods from the New York Times -- a number of these top items are low in cost, too.
By: New York Times online
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 -- Find out About the Digital TV Switchover
(Separate Website)
Find out here about the switchover to digital TV, and what you need to do to keep your old TV working.
By: AARP
AARP -- Tips for Saving Money on Utilities
(Separate Website)
Here the AARP gives you tips about saving money on home heating and cooling bills and cell phones. Plus, there is information about the new digital television switchover and about stopping calls from people trying to sell you things.
By: AARP
AARP Grandparent Information Center
(Separate Website)
The AARP Grandparent Information Center gives information and help to grandparents raising grandchildren, grandparents having problems visiting their grandchildren, and others seeking to have a positive role in their grandchildren's lives.
By: AARP
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
America's Literacy Directory
(Separate Website)
You can search this site to find literacy programs, reading programs and other resources to help people learn to read and to write. You can also search for information about the GED and about learning English as a second language.
By: National Institute for Literacy and Partners
City Assisted Evacuation Plan (CEAP) If you think you may need help to get out of the city if there is an evacuation, see this information sheet from the City of New Orleans. Call the number on the sheet for updated information about how to register for this service and for pick-up locations.
By: City of New Orleans
Councils on Aging
(Separate Website)
See this page for information about the Council on Aging near you.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Digital TV is Coming -- Get the Facts
(Separate Website)
Find out about the switchover to digital TV and how you can keep your old TV working.
By: Federal Communications Commission
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
Experience Works Employment and Training Programs
(Separate Website)
Check out this site, which has information about finding a job and job training for senior citizens.
By: Experience Works
EyeCare America Free Eye Exam Program
(Separate Website)
You or someone you know may qualify for a free eye examination under this program sponsored by EyeCare America. There are special programs for seniors, people with diabetes and others.
By: Foundation of the American Academy of Opthamologists
Find a community action agency and community help near you
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about the services that different community action agencies offer, and to find a community help and community action agencies near you.
By: Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships
Find a Community Health Center
(Separate Website)
Use this site to look for community health centers, including places with dental care or mental health care.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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
Food for Families/Food for Seniors
(Separate Website)
Find out about this food aid program, where people who qualify can get extra food to help give them a boost in nutrition.
By: Louisiana Commodity Supplemental Food Program (LA CSFP)
Free and Low-Cost Health Care
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about finding free or low-cost health care in New Orleans.
By: Tulane Physicians for Social Responsibility
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