Louisiana Elected Officials Recognized by AARP as "Capitol Caregivers"

AARP Louisiana presented three elected officials with the 2018 Capitol Caregiver Award. These individuals were selected for their work championing issues to improve the quality of life for older Louisianans during the 2018 legislative session.

New Orleans City Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno and State Representative Kirk Talbot were recognized for their legislation which now allows nursing home residents and family members to install video cameras in the resident’s room which connects them to their loved ones and helps make them a part of the caregiving team. State Senator Conrad Appel was also recognized for his efforts to expand home and community based services for older Louisianans.

The lawmakers were formally recognized during the AARP Louisiana annual Caregiver Retreat on Monday, Sept. 24, at the New Orleans Audubon Zoo Tea Room.

“We could not have chosen a better group of individuals to receive this award. Their commitment and tireless dedication toward improving the lives of older Louisianans is remarkable,” said Denise Botcher, AARP Louisiana State Director.

“AARP has long valued legislative leaders who champion issues that are important to the 50+ population and the impact they make to their communities, neighbors, and the programs they serve,” said Andrew Muhl, AARP Louisiana Advocacy Director.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that champions issues important to the 50+ population. Advocacy positions are guided by public policy which is determined by an all-volunteer National Policy Council and Board of Directors.