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Eldercare Locator, a service of the US Administration on Aging, provides older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. Call (800) 677-1116.

Shared Housing of New Orleans

http://sharedhousingofneworleans.org/home

The Shared Housing of New Orleans program matches people seeking places to live with homeowners who do not want to move to nursing homes and need companions. Visit the website or call (504) 896-2575. more

Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network

http://www.latan.org/

LATAN is a statewide, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing access to Assistive Technology and equipment to Louisianians of all ages with disabilities through its programs and services. LATAN provides Device Demonstrations for a more informed choice; access to free or low-cost, previously owned equipment and devices through its online and telephone accessible database called The AT Marketplace; applications for Alternative Financial Loans for the purchase of AT; access to low-cost, refurbished desktop computers (Computer ReUse Program), a website resource page full of AT and disability information; its "GREAT Possibilities" newsletter; and its Information & Assistance Program. For more information, call (800) 270-6185 (Voice/TTY), toll-free in LA, or (225) 925-9500 (Voice/TTY), or visit the website at www.latan.org. more

The Advocacy Center Louisiana

http://www.advocacyla.org/

The Advocacy Center offers services to seniors and people with disabilities. Services include legal representation, information and referral, and outreach. Call (504) 522-2337 or (800) 960-7705. more

LouisianaAnswers.com

http://www.louisianaanswers.com/

Louisiana Answers is designed to assist senior citizens and persons with disabilities in locating supportive services and resources. Use this website to find information about Louisiana's in-home and community-based services or call the referral and assistance line at 1-800-738-2256.

*LouisianaAnswers can also help seniors or adults with disabilities who don't file taxes to get their Citizens Fair Plan Assessment Refund. Call for more information. more

Catholic Charities PACE Center of Greater New Orleans

http://www.ccano.org/pace.htm

The PACE Center of Greater New Orleans at St. Cecilia in the Bywater offers day time entertainment and activities, meals, healthcare, dentistry and other benefits for seniors. For more information about PACE and eligibility, go to the website or call Aziza Landrum at (504) 941-6043. more

Louisiana Spirit’s directory of free and low-cost resources and services listed by parish

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?id=231&detail=7085

Information for recovery and urgent needs resources such as free food and clothing, healthcare, senior services, and shelters is available on the Louisiana Spirit website. Visit the website to choose a parish and access a list of resources in that area.

Louisiana Spirit also has a toll free number with crisis counselors that can make over-the-phone referrals for services and counseling help. Call 1-800-273-8255. more

NeedyMeds.com

http://www.needymeds.com/

NeedyMeds.com is an online resource for information on prescription assistance programs. On this site you can find applications for discount programs, or free medication programs, and other programs that help with prescription costs. more

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

If you don't have prescription coverage and can't afford your prescriptions, Partnership for Prescription Assistance can help you pay for them. Visit their website at www.pparx.org or call 1-888-477-2669. A trained specialist will help you apply. more

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