Advocacy

AARP Louisiana today released new state data and an infographic illustrating the impact of high prescription drug prices for Louisiana residents, specifically those living with cancer, prediabetes or diabetes, and heart disease. AARP unveiled the infographic at the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) annual conference as part of AARP’s nationwide Stop Rx Greed campaign to lower drug prices for all Americans.

An important conversation about the high cost of prescription drugs

 

AARP Louisiana supports caregivers by making it easier for people to remain in their homes.

AARP has announced the launch of ‘ Stop Rx Greed,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s sustained campaign is to help drive down drug prices for Louisianans and all Americans by advocating for a variety of legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both the federal and state level.

AARP recently recognized three Louisiana elected officials with the 2018 Capitol Caregiver Award. They were selected for their work championing issues that improve the quality of life for older Louisianans during the 2018 legislative session.

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.

Under a new law championed by AARP Louisiana, nursing homes in the state are required to let residents install a video camera or other monitoring device in their room.