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Mission

The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs serves as a focal point for Louisiana's senior citizens and administers a broad range of home and community based services through a network of Area Agencies on Aging.

Agency Overview

The Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs (GOEA) was created in 1956 as the Commission on Aging by the Louisiana Legislature to act as the state's visible advocate and focal point for all matters pertaining to the aging population.

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Elder Newsletter - Fall 2024 Volume 24 Issue 3
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Elder Newsletter - Summer 2024 Volume 24 Issue 2
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Elder Newsletter - Spring 2024 Volume 24 Issue 1
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Elder Newsletter - Winter 2023 Volume 23 Issue 4
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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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Elder Newsletter - Fall 2023 Volume 23 Issue 3
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Managing Your Legal Business: Free Legal Clinic
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat
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Grandparents Booklet

Louisiana Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resources
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Nutrition

Learn more about nutritional recommendations and guidelines for older Americans.
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