Azalea blooms remind me of my grandmother who loved tilling in the soil and watching the fruits of her labor….literally. Her fig trees were enormous! One of my fondest memories is waking up on a warm Saturday morning at her house and grabbing a big bowl to pick fresh figs for breakfast. There’s nothing like fresh picked fruits and vegetables.
AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office have announced that Jena, Louisiana, New Orleans City Park, and the Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing Program are the winners of the 2013 Great Places in Louisiana award.
According to a new AARP survey, a majority of Louisianans believe it is important to strengthen consumer protection laws to prohibit excessive annual interest rates for payday loans.
AARP Louisiana is looking for exceptional volunteer leaders to represent the Lake Charles, Lafayette and Monroe regions on the Executive Council -- the top volunteer team who bring a variety of skills, experience and backgrounds to the state team.
According to AARP surveys, nearly 90 percent of older adults want to remain in their own homes and neighborhoods as they age. But their homes may be their biggest barrier.
Ochsner Health System, based in New Orleans, is being honored by AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management as one of the 2013 Best Employers for Workers Over 50.
State Director Nancy McPherson and volunteer State President Brenda Hatfield along with AARP volunteers and staff from every other state in the nation visited Capitol Hill today. They are expressing their opposition to the President’s proposed Social Security benefit cut known as Chained CPI and to support responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare for Louisianans.