Long Term Care & Nursing Homes
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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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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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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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Choosing a nursing home -- and making it work for you (2011)
See this guide from the Advocacy Center when shopping for nursing home care. Content Detail
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Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free
Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. 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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Financial protection for older Americans
Tools to help seniors with money matters. Content Detail
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Find a hospice program
After you choose a city or county, this site will give you a list of hospice providers near you with contact information. Content Detail
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Guide to long-term health care insurance
Check out the costs, limitations and exclusions, and coverage options you may need. Content Detail
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Helping you Choose Quality Home Care and Hospice Services
A list of questions to help you get the information you need. You can also check to see if a facility is approved by JCAHO using their Quality Check. Content Detail
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Hospice benefits
What Medicare will pay for and who is eligible. Content Detail
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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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Information about the 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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Internet Sites for Legal Information
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana. Content Detail
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Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans
From the organization's site: "Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) is a social service agency dedicated to preserving, strengthening and enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families at every stage of life.... Jewish Family Service is a constituent agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and a community impact partner of United Way of Southeast Louisiana." "JFS helps the community strengthen the family and the individual to reach their full potential through various programs and services including: providing individual and group counseling, educating our young people about depression and suicide prevention, promoting independence for the elderly, providing case management, and assisting in adoptions." Read More
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