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2024 03 27March 27, 2024 Elder Newsletter - Spring 2024 Volume 24 Issue 1
2023 12 12December 12, 2023 Elder Newsletter - Winter 2023 Volume 23 Issue 4 Newsletter
2023 09 26September 26, 2023 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. Announcement
2023 09 20September 20, 2023 Elder Newsletter - Fall 2023 Volume 23 Issue 3 Newsletter
2023 08 17August 17, 2023 Managing Your Legal Business: Free Legal Clinic Announcement “Managing Your Legal Business: Free Legal Clinic” in Baton Rouge, LA on 9/30/23
2023 08 14August 14, 2023 Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat Newsletter Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency due to the multiple impacts of extreme heat affecting the state.
2023 06 29June 29, 2023 Look Before You Lock
2023 06 22June 22, 2023 Elder Newsletter - Summer 2023 Volume 23 Issue2 Newsletter
2023 03 30March 30, 2023 Elder Newsletter - Spring 2023 Volume 23 Issue1
2023 03 30March 30, 2023 4th Ageless Women's Leadership Summit
2022 12 13December 13, 2022 Elder Newsletter - Winter 2022 Volume 22 Issue 4 Newsletter
2022 09 27September 27, 2022 Elder Newsletter - Fall 2022 Volume 22 Issue 3 Newsletter
2022 06 27June 27, 2022 Elder Newsletter - Summer 2022 Volume 22 Issue 2 Newsletter
2022 05 23May 23, 2022 Louisiana Medicaid Pink Letter Campaign Communications Toolkit Guidance
2022 04 27April 27, 2022 Parkinson's Disease Management Training- University of Louisiana Monroe Event
2022 04 25April 25, 2022 2022 Poverty Guidelines Guidance
2022 04 25April 25, 2022 Central Louisiana Elder Law Boot Camp Event
2022 04 19April 19, 2022 Catholic Charities Food for Seniors Event
2022 04 06April 06, 2022 Aging Well Symposium Event
2022 03 24March 24, 2022 Governor Edwards Declares State of Emergency Following Tornados Announcement
2022 03 24March 24, 2022 Elder Newsletter - Spring 2022 Volume 22 Issue 1 Newsletter
2022 01 25January 25, 2022 GOEA FY2021 Annual Report Announcement
2021 12 21December 21, 2021 Elder Newsletter - Winter 2021 Volume 21 Issue 4 Newsletter
2021 11 22November 22, 2021 All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots Announcement
2021 10 13October 13, 2021 Parkinson's Disease Management - University of Louisiana Monroe Guidance
2021 10 13October 13, 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15, 2021 Announcement
2021 10 11October 11, 2021 GOEA has moved locations effective October 11, 2021 Announcement
2021 09 20September 20, 2021 Elder Newsletter Fall 2021 - Volume 21 Issue 3 Newsletter
2021 09 16September 16, 2021 DSNAP Approved for Residents in 25 Parishes Hit by Hurricane Ida Announcement
2021 08 31August 31, 2021 Affected by Hurricane Ida and Have Medical Needs? Guidance
2021 08 28August 28, 2021 Hurricane Ida message from Louisiana EMDAC Guidance
2021 08 27August 27, 2021 Prepare for Tropical Storm Ida Guidance
2021 07 28July 28, 2021 Summer P-EBT Coming Soon for Louisiana K-12 Students Announcement
2021 07 22July 22, 2021 Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Conference Event
2021 07 21July 21, 2021 Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse Guidance
2021 07 08July 08, 2021 FEMA Civil Rights Flyer Announcement
2021 07 02July 02, 2021 ACL COVID-19 Update Guidance
2021 06 28June 28, 2021 Elder Newsletter - Summer 2021 Volume 21 Issue 2 Newsletter
2021 06 15June 15, 2021 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Announcement
2021 06 02June 02, 2021 National Center of Elder Abuse - Red Flags of Abuse Guidance
2021 06 02June 02, 2021 Make pre-registering for DSNAP or updating DSNAP pre-registration part of hurricane preparedness game plan Guidance
2021 05 14May 14, 2021 COVID 19 Pfizer Vaccines available for ages 12 and above Announcement
2021 05 14May 14, 2021 LEBA Quarterly Meeting - June 8, 2021 Event
2021 05 11May 11, 2021 World Elder Abuse Day is June 15th Event
2021 05 11May 11, 2021 Guard your COVID-19 Vaccination Card Guidance
2021 04 30April 30, 2021 Elder Newsletter - Spring 2021 Volume 21 Issue 1 Newsletter
2021 04 27April 27, 2021 Symposium on Emergency Preparedness Event
2021 04 22April 22, 2021 Disability and Providers Flyer Announcement
2021 04 21April 21, 2021 The Serious Impact of Senior Hunger Announcement
2021 04 21April 21, 2021 Virtual Disaster Recovery Resource Information Sessions Guidance
2021 04 14April 14, 2021 NACDD Webinar: COVID 19 Vaccine and Direct Service Professionals Event
2021 04 14April 14, 2021 Disability Rights Executive Director Job Posting Announcement
2021 04 14April 14, 2021 What is Emotional Abuse? Announcement
2021 03 30March 30, 2021 DSNAP Approved for 23 Parishes Affected by Winter Storms Announcement
2021 03 18March 18, 2021 Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17th Announcement
2021 03 16March 16, 2021 What Is Elder Abuse? Guidance
2021 03 10March 10, 2021 Celebrate Our Senior Nutrition Program - March 2021 Announcement
2021 03 10March 10, 2021 Louisiana Survivors Affected by Winter Weather Guidance
2021 03 05March 05, 2021 Governor Edwards Announces New Program to Assist Renters and Landlords Impacted by COVID-19 Announcement
2021 02 26February 26, 2021 LEBA Quarterly Meeting Agenda - March 9, 2021 Event
2021 02 26February 26, 2021 211 Assistance Now Available to Help with Self-Reporting Damage Survey following Winter Weather Event Announcement
2021 02 09February 09, 2021 LEBA Annual Report 2020 Announcement
2021 02 03February 03, 2021 Capital Area Agency on Aging - Wellness Update Announcement
2021 02 03February 03, 2021 Elderly Protective Services - Vulnerable Adult Guidance
2021 01 29January 29, 2021 LEBA Special Meeting - Friday February 5th at 1:00 PM via teleconference Event
2021 01 27January 27, 2021 DSNAP Approved for 6 Parishes hit by Hurricane Zeta Announcement
2021 01 19January 19, 2021 FAQ's about COVID Vaccines and vaccination programs featuring the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Guidance
2021 01 19January 19, 2021 2021 Poverty Guidelines Guidance
2020 12 16December 16, 2020 GOEA's FY2019 Annual Report Now Available Announcement
2020 11 16November 16, 2020 DSNAP Approved for More Parishes Hit by Hurricane Delta Announcement
2020 11 12November 12, 2020 GOEA wants to congratulate this year's Golden Deeds Recipient - Mr. Rosie Matina! 98-year's-young and showing us how it's done! Announcement
2020 11 02November 02, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Social Security Offices are by appointment only Announcement 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.
2020 10 29October 29, 2020 Are you eligible for Delta DSNAP but Don't Know How To Apply? Click here to find out how. Guidance
2020 10 20October 20, 2020 Capital Area Agency on Aging would like to invite you to their Inaugural Symposium Event
2020 10 09October 09, 2020 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: Announcement
2020 09 24September 24, 2020 Governor Edwards Proclaims October is Nursing Home Residents' Rights Month Event
2020 09 24September 24, 2020 The governor has proclaimed October 5 - 9 as Malnutrition Awareness Week Event
2020 09 17September 17, 2020 Residents in Parishes Affected by Hurricane Laura - FEMA is Accepting Assistance Applications Now - More Information Here Announcement
2020 09 17September 17, 2020 Phase 2 of DSNAP is Open! Plus new DSNAP Chatbot Available to Answer Any Questions About DSNAP - Click Here! Announcement
2020 08 26August 26, 2020 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 Guidance
2020 08 22August 22, 2020 Emergency Preparedness Guides Available for Download Here Guidance
2020 08 22August 22, 2020 With the potential for severe weather ahead, are you ready? Announcement 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.
2020 07 22July 22, 2020 Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Conference Event
2020 07 16July 16, 2020 ACL has updated the COVID-19 Toolkit for Community and Faith-Based Organizations Announcement
2020 07 15July 15, 2020 Office of Behavioral Health offers free counseling services through Keep Calm Through COVID hotline Announcement
2020 07 15July 15, 2020 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 Guidance
2020 07 13July 13, 2020 Click here for helpful information from LDH encouraging everyone in Louisiana to do their part to beat COVID-19 and Mask Up! Guidance
2020 07 06July 06, 2020 PDF Version of COVID-19 Training Available for Download Here Announcement
2020 07 02July 02, 2020 Updated COVID-19 Training Resources for Agencies and Staff Announcement
2020 06 26June 26, 2020 Access the Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-emergency Transport Vehicles Here Guidance
2020 06 25June 25, 2020 Get Out The Vote General Election Training Session Announcement Want to learn about voting? Attend this training! Follow the link to enroll for the Training Sessions with the Statewide Independent Living Council!
2020 06 15June 15, 2020 GOEA Reminds You: June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Event Click the link for more info on WEAAD from the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.
2020 06 01June 01, 2020 New Issue of Elder News Available Now Announcement
2020 05 27May 27, 2020 Join FEMA’s National Continuity Programs for a Webinar on Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning for State and Local Governments Event
2020 05 19May 19, 2020 2020 Census Self-Response Weekly Highlights Published Announcement Includes Parish-by-Parish percentage of the population that has successfully responded to the 2020 Census. More Information is Provided within
2020 05 18May 18, 2020 Ask Doc Griggs - Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Guidance 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.
2020 04 30April 30, 2020 Proclamation from Governor Edwards Honoring Older Americans Month Announcement 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!
2020 04 28April 28, 2020 AMS Issues Solicitation for USDA Farmers to Families Food Box - Food Boxes May Count as Material Aid Announcement 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
2020 04 25April 25, 2020 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. Announcement 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.
2020 04 23April 23, 2020 Funding Availability/Opportunity to Administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Announcement Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for the parishes St. James and Lafourche are available for public bid, more information here.
2020 04 16April 16, 2020 Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments Announcement
2020 04 09April 09, 2020 GUIDANCE FOR ALL AGENCIES WHEN EXPOSED TO A PERSON WITH SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED COVID-19 Guidance 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
2020 04 01April 01, 2020 COVID-19 Top Scams Announcement
2020 04 01April 01, 2020 Free Civil Legal Help Available for Low-Income Residents Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Announcement
2020 04 01April 01, 2020 Update on Services During COVID – 19 Pandemic From Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security Announcement
2020 03 15March 15, 2020 New Guidance From GOEA for All Agencies Guidance Guidelines to Prevent Spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020 03 11March 11, 2020 CDC Issues New Guidance for Seniors and Coronavirus Guidance 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
2020 03 04March 04, 2020 Important Information from Louisiana Department of Health Regarding COVID-19 and the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Announcement Stay Aware of Ongoing Developments and visit the link below for guidance and information on the COVID-19 and Novel Coronavirus in Louisiana
2020 02 05February 05, 2020 New Issue of Elder News Available Now! (Winter 2020) Newsletter
2020 01 29January 29, 2020 2020 HHS Poverty Guidelines Published Announcement
2019 05 17May 17, 2019 EPS Toll Free Number Guidance
2018 11 15November 15, 2018 Santas with his Grannies Event
2018 08 03August 03, 2018 Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Guidance
2018 08 03August 03, 2018 Cohabitated Human/Household Pet Sheltering Tool Kit Guidance
2014 04 08April 08, 2014 Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow Newsletter