2024 12 18December 18, 2024
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Elder Newsletter - Winter 2024 Volume 24 Issue 4
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Newsletter
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2024 09 30September 30, 2024
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Elder Newsletter - Fall 2024 Volume 24 Issue 3
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2024 06 25June 25, 2024
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Elder Newsletter - Summer 2024 Volume 24 Issue 2
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Newsletter
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2024 03 27March 27, 2024
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Elder Newsletter - Spring 2024 Volume 24 Issue 1
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2023 12 12December 12, 2023
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Elder Newsletter - Winter 2023 Volume 23 Issue 4
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Newsletter
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2023 09 26September 26, 2023
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SCSEP National Employ Older Workers Week 2023 - National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) is September 24th thru September 30th. The purpose of NEOWW aims to increase awareness of older workers and to develop innovative strategies and solutions for hiring them. The theme “Possibilities are Ageless” aims to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how older workers and employers can combat common stereotypes.
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Announcement
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2023 09 20September 20, 2023
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Elder Newsletter - Fall 2023 Volume 23 Issue 3
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Newsletter
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2023 08 17August 17, 2023
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Managing Your Legal Business: Free Legal Clinic
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Announcement
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“Managing Your Legal Business: Free Legal Clinic” in Baton Rouge, LA on 9/30/23
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2023 08 14August 14, 2023
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat
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Newsletter
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Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency due to the multiple impacts of extreme heat affecting the state.
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2023 06 29June 29, 2023
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Look Before You Lock
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2023 06 22June 22, 2023
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Elder Newsletter - Summer 2023 Volume 23 Issue2
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Newsletter
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2023 03 30March 30, 2023
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Elder Newsletter - Spring 2023 Volume 23 Issue1
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2023 03 30March 30, 2023
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4th Ageless Women's Leadership Summit
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2022 12 13December 13, 2022
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Elder Newsletter - Winter 2022 Volume 22 Issue 4
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Newsletter
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2022 09 27September 27, 2022
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Elder Newsletter - Fall 2022 Volume 22 Issue 3
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Newsletter
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2022 06 27June 27, 2022
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Elder Newsletter - Summer 2022 Volume 22 Issue 2
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Newsletter
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2022 05 23May 23, 2022
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Louisiana Medicaid Pink Letter Campaign Communications Toolkit
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Guidance
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2022 04 27April 27, 2022
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Parkinson's Disease Management Training- University of Louisiana Monroe
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Event
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2022 04 25April 25, 2022
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2022 Poverty Guidelines
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Guidance
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2022 04 25April 25, 2022
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Central Louisiana Elder Law Boot Camp
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Event
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2022 04 19April 19, 2022
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Catholic Charities Food for Seniors
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Event
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2022 04 06April 06, 2022
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Aging Well Symposium
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Event
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2022 03 24March 24, 2022
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Governor Edwards Declares State of Emergency Following Tornados
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Announcement
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2022 03 24March 24, 2022
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Elder Newsletter - Spring 2022 Volume 22 Issue 1
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Newsletter
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2022 01 25January 25, 2022
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GOEA FY2021 Annual Report
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Announcement
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2021 12 21December 21, 2021
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Elder Newsletter - Winter 2021 Volume 21 Issue 4
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Newsletter
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2021 11 22November 22, 2021
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All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots
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Announcement
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2021 10 13October 13, 2021
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Parkinson's Disease Management - University of Louisiana Monroe
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Guidance
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2021 10 13October 13, 2021
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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15, 2021
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Announcement
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2021 10 11October 11, 2021
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GOEA has moved locations effective October 11, 2021
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Announcement
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2021 09 20September 20, 2021
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Elder Newsletter Fall 2021 - Volume 21 Issue 3
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Newsletter
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2021 09 16September 16, 2021
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DSNAP Approved for Residents in 25 Parishes Hit by Hurricane Ida
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Announcement
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2021 08 31August 31, 2021
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Affected by Hurricane Ida and Have Medical Needs?
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Guidance
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2021 08 28August 28, 2021
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Hurricane Ida message from Louisiana EMDAC
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Guidance
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2021 08 27August 27, 2021
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Prepare for Tropical Storm Ida
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Guidance
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2021 07 28July 28, 2021
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Summer P-EBT Coming Soon for Louisiana K-12 Students
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Announcement
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2021 07 22July 22, 2021
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Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Conference
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Event
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2021 07 21July 21, 2021
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Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse
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Guidance
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2021 07 08July 08, 2021
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FEMA Civil Rights Flyer
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Announcement
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2021 07 02July 02, 2021
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ACL COVID-19 Update
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Guidance
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2021 06 28June 28, 2021
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Elder Newsletter - Summer 2021 Volume 21 Issue 2
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Newsletter
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2021 06 15June 15, 2021
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Announcement
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2021 06 02June 02, 2021
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National Center of Elder Abuse - Red Flags of Abuse
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Guidance
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2021 06 02June 02, 2021
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Make pre-registering for DSNAP or updating DSNAP pre-registration part of hurricane preparedness game plan
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Guidance
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2021 05 14May 14, 2021
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COVID 19 Pfizer Vaccines available for ages 12 and above
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Announcement
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2021 05 14May 14, 2021
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LEBA Quarterly Meeting - June 8, 2021
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Event
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2021 05 11May 11, 2021
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World Elder Abuse Day is June 15th
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Event
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2021 05 11May 11, 2021
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Guard your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
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Guidance
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2021 04 30April 30, 2021
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Elder Newsletter - Spring 2021 Volume 21 Issue 1
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Newsletter
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2021 04 27April 27, 2021
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Symposium on Emergency Preparedness
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Event
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2021 04 22April 22, 2021
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Disability and Providers Flyer
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Announcement
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2021 04 21April 21, 2021
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The Serious Impact of Senior Hunger
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Announcement
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2021 04 21April 21, 2021
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Virtual Disaster Recovery Resource Information Sessions
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Guidance
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2021 04 14April 14, 2021
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NACDD Webinar: COVID 19 Vaccine and Direct Service Professionals
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Event
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2021 04 14April 14, 2021
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Disability Rights Executive Director Job Posting
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Announcement
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2021 04 14April 14, 2021
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What is Emotional Abuse?
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Announcement
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2021 03 30March 30, 2021
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DSNAP Approved for 23 Parishes Affected by Winter Storms
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Announcement
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2021 03 18March 18, 2021
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Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17th
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Announcement
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2021 03 16March 16, 2021
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What Is Elder Abuse?
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Guidance
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2021 03 10March 10, 2021
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Celebrate Our Senior Nutrition Program - March 2021
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Announcement
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2021 03 10March 10, 2021
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Louisiana Survivors Affected by Winter Weather
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Guidance
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2021 03 05March 05, 2021
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Governor Edwards Announces New Program to Assist Renters and Landlords Impacted by COVID-19
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Announcement
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2021 02 26February 26, 2021
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LEBA Quarterly Meeting Agenda - March 9, 2021
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Event
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2021 02 26February 26, 2021
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211 Assistance Now Available to Help with Self-Reporting Damage Survey following Winter Weather Event
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Announcement
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2021 02 09February 09, 2021
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LEBA Annual Report 2020
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Announcement
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2021 02 03February 03, 2021
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Capital Area Agency on Aging - Wellness Update
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Announcement
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2021 02 03February 03, 2021
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Elderly Protective Services - Vulnerable Adult
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Guidance
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2021 01 29January 29, 2021
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LEBA Special Meeting - Friday February 5th at 1:00 PM via teleconference
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Event
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2021 01 27January 27, 2021
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DSNAP Approved for 6 Parishes hit by Hurricane Zeta
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Announcement
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2021 01 19January 19, 2021
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FAQ's about COVID Vaccines and vaccination programs featuring the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome
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Guidance
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2021 01 19January 19, 2021
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2021 Poverty Guidelines
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Guidance
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2020 12 16December 16, 2020
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GOEA's FY2019 Annual Report Now Available
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Announcement
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2020 11 16November 16, 2020
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DSNAP Approved for More Parishes Hit by Hurricane Delta
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Announcement
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2020 11 12November 12, 2020
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GOEA wants to congratulate this year's Golden Deeds Recipient - Mr. Rosie Matina! 98-year's-young and showing us how it's done!
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Announcement
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2020 11 02November 02, 2020
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Social Security Offices are by appointment only
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Announcement
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Who is eligible for an in-person appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic? For information regarding appointment availability and how to make an appointment with the Social Security Administration Office in your area, visit the above link.
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2020 10 29October 29, 2020
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Are you eligible for Delta DSNAP but Don't Know How To Apply? Click here to find out how.
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Guidance
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2020 10 20October 20, 2020
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Capital Area Agency on Aging would like to invite you to their Inaugural Symposium
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Event
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2020 10 09October 09, 2020
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Employees were asked to submit COVID19 Mask slogans and then vote. We would like to thank all the participants for the creative slogans! The winning slogan was submitted by JRoss:
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Announcement
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2020 09 24September 24, 2020
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Governor Edwards Proclaims October is Nursing Home Residents' Rights Month
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Event
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2020 09 24September 24, 2020
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The governor has proclaimed October 5 - 9 as Malnutrition Awareness Week
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Event
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2020 09 17September 17, 2020
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Residents in Parishes Affected by Hurricane Laura - FEMA is Accepting Assistance Applications Now - More Information Here
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Announcement
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2020 09 17September 17, 2020
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Phase 2 of DSNAP is Open! Plus new DSNAP Chatbot Available to Answer Any Questions About DSNAP - Click Here!
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Announcement
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2020 08 26August 26, 2020
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FOR SHELTER INFORMATION: Please call 211, text "Shelter" to 898211, or call your local, parish OEP. Click here for directory for all parish OEPs with contact info
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Guidance
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2020 08 22August 22, 2020
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Emergency Preparedness Guides Available for Download Here
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Guidance
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2020 08 22August 22, 2020
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With the potential for severe weather ahead, are you ready?
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Announcement
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The key is to have a winning game plan. Visit GetaGamePlan.org from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to ensure that your family is prepared before a disaster strikes.
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2020 07 22July 22, 2020
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Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Conference
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Event
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2020 07 16July 16, 2020
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ACL has updated the COVID-19 Toolkit for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
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Announcement
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2020 07 15July 15, 2020
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Office of Behavioral Health offers free counseling services through Keep Calm Through COVID hotline
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Announcement
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2020 07 15July 15, 2020
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Click here to access the Administration for Community Living's COVID-19 Resource Page with tools and guidance to help navigate through the COVID-19 Crisis
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Guidance
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2020 07 13July 13, 2020
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Click here for helpful information from LDH encouraging everyone in Louisiana to do their part to beat COVID-19 and Mask Up!
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Guidance
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2020 07 06July 06, 2020
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PDF Version of COVID-19 Training Available for Download Here
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Announcement
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2020 07 02July 02, 2020
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Updated COVID-19 Training Resources for Agencies and Staff
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Announcement
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2020 06 26June 26, 2020
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Access the Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-emergency Transport Vehicles Here
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Guidance
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2020 06 25June 25, 2020
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Get Out The Vote General Election Training Session
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Announcement
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Want to learn about voting? Attend this training! Follow the link to enroll for the Training Sessions with the Statewide Independent Living Council!
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2020 06 15June 15, 2020
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GOEA Reminds You: June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Event
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Click the link for more info on WEAAD from the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.
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2020 06 01June 01, 2020
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New Issue of Elder News Available Now
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Announcement
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2020 05 27May 27, 2020
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Join FEMA’s National Continuity Programs for a Webinar on Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning for State and Local Governments
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Event
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2020 05 19May 19, 2020
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2020 Census Self-Response Weekly Highlights Published
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Announcement
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Includes Parish-by-Parish percentage of the population that has successfully responded to the 2020 Census. More Information is Provided within
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2020 05 18May 18, 2020
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Ask Doc Griggs - Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
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Guidance
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Dr. Eric Griggs is collaborating with the Louisiana COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to host a virtual Question and Answer session about Coronavirus Testing. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:30 am on Facebook and Instagram Live.
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2020 04 30April 30, 2020
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Proclamation from Governor Edwards Honoring Older Americans Month
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Announcement
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Older Americans Month Begins Today! Visit the link above to see the Proclamation issued by Governor Edwards and say thank you to a senior who has been a positive influence in your life!
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2020 04 28April 28, 2020
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AMS Issues Solicitation for USDA Farmers to Families Food Box - Food Boxes May Count as Material Aid
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Announcement
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued Solicitation AG-12-3J14-20-R-0377 for the procurement of boxes of fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk, and pre-cooked meat products (chicken and pork) intended to serve Americans in need as part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program. Visit the above link for complete details regarding the Farmers Food Box Solicitation
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2020 04 25April 25, 2020
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LDH Health Promotion Ambassadors serve as points of contact who aid LDH in distributing vital information to people, populations, and communities, especially those that are most vulnerable.
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Announcement
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Presently, LDH Health Promotion Ambassadors are focused on COVID-19. Visit the link above to access their COVID-19 Toolkit with resources to spread information, not the virus.
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2020 04 23April 23, 2020
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Funding Availability/Opportunity to Administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
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Announcement
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for the parishes St. James and Lafourche are available for public bid, more information here.
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2020 04 16April 16, 2020
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Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
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Announcement
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2020 04 09April 09, 2020
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GUIDANCE FOR ALL AGENCIES WHEN EXPOSED TO A PERSON WITH SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED COVID-19
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Guidance
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Have you or one of your staff, spouse, children, or anyone with whom they have had direct contact been suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19? CDC and OPH Guidance Here
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2020 04 01April 01, 2020
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COVID-19 Top Scams
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Announcement
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2020 04 01April 01, 2020
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Free Civil Legal Help Available for Low-Income Residents Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Announcement
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2020 04 01April 01, 2020
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Update on Services During COVID – 19 Pandemic From Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
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Announcement
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2020 03 15March 15, 2020
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New Guidance From GOEA for All Agencies
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Guidance
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Guidelines to Prevent Spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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2020 03 11March 11, 2020
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CDC Issues New Guidance for Seniors and Coronavirus
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Guidance
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According to the CDC in its most recent publication, older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Older people may be twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This means that most people with Medicare are at higher risk. Click the link above to find out more, including: *Precautionary Measures *Preparing for Healthcare Needs *Medicare Coverage of Coronavirus supplies, services, treatment, and prevention
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2020 03 04March 04, 2020
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Important Information from Louisiana Department of Health Regarding COVID-19 and the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
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Announcement
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Stay Aware of Ongoing Developments and visit the link below for guidance and information on the COVID-19 and Novel Coronavirus in Louisiana
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2020 02 05February 05, 2020
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New Issue of Elder News Available Now! (Winter 2020)
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Newsletter
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2020 01 29January 29, 2020
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2020 HHS Poverty Guidelines Published
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Announcement
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2019 05 17May 17, 2019
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EPS Toll Free Number
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Guidance
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2018 11 15November 15, 2018
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Santas with his Grannies
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Event
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2018 08 03August 03, 2018
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Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
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Guidance
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2018 08 03August 03, 2018
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Cohabitated Human/Household Pet Sheltering Tool Kit
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Guidance
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2014 04 08April 08, 2014
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Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow
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Newsletter
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