Elder Abuse
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Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Brochure
Here is the organization's brochure, with a focus on seniors. Content Detail
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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 Read More
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Alzheimer's Services of Louisiana Legal Planning for Louisiana Residents
See this brochure with information about legal planning and contact information for organizations that provide legal and or other help. Content Detail
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Beware of Medical Card Scams -- Information from the Federal Trade Commision
See this online warning from the Federal Trade Commission about con artists and possible thieves who offer to send you medical cards or health care cards just to try to get you to give them personal information. Content Detail
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Cajun Area Agency on Aging: watch a video about this organization's services.
This video talks about services offered by the Cajun Area Agency on Aging, including: Respite Care; Transportation; Ombudsman; Prescription assistance; Resource Center; Wheelchair ramps; Reverse Mortgage counseling; Medicare claims assistance. Read More
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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. Read More
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Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free
Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. Content Detail
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Crime Victim Reparations
From the agency's website: "Victims of violence and their families must deal with emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of crime. The Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Fund helps innocent victims and their families pay for the financial cost of crime when they have no other means of paying. The fund is administered by the Crime Victims Reparations Board under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement The funds to operate the program come from fines and files paid by people who break the law." Content Detail
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Elder Abuse & Elderly Protective Services
What is abuse of the elderly and where to get help. Read More
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Elder Abuse Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers regarding Elder Abuse from the National Center on Elder Abuse. See other pages on this web site for helpful information. Content Detail
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Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
Learn how to prevent identity theft. Here is information and a video from the Federal Trade Commission. Content Detail
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Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Click to watch this video presentation by 16th JDC Assistant District Attorney Donald Akers. Read More
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Food for Families/Food for Seniors
Find out about this food aid program, where people who qualify can get extra food. Read More
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How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail
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Legal Capacity
Watch this presentation about legal capacity. Content Detail
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