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Older Louisianans overwhelmingly support bipartisan legislation to combat age discrimination in the workplace, a new AARP survey shows.

AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office are seeking nominations for the 2014 Great Places in Louisiana awards program.

AARP Louisiana and Delgado Community College are hosting a job fair for individuals 50 and older who are looking for employment opportunities at the College. Currently Delgado is hiring child care assistants, adjunct faculty and administrators.

AARP Louisiana and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are teaming up to help aspiring entrepreneurs get started growing a new business or making an established one more successful at Encore Entrepreneur in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

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.

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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.

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.

AARP’s Livable Communities Council, the Center for Planning Excellence and the Lt. Governor’s Office are seeking nominations for the 2013 Great Places in Louisiana awards program.