Aging Louisianans | Louisiana Department of Health

Aging Louisianans | Louisiana Department of Health
Aging Louisianans
Health Info & Services
Aging Louisianans
The aging and elderly are the fastest growing demographic in the state of Louisiana, making up nearly 20% of the population. The Louisiana Department of Health has a number of programs and resources to address the needs and concerns of the state's elderly population, including healthcare, long-term care, caregiver support and quality of life programs. The aim of the various elder care programs is to ensure that seniors have access to appropriate healthcare, promote independent living, provide resources to help aging residents remain active and engaged in their communities and advocate for policies to support the well-being of aging Louisianans.
Below is a comprehensive overview of the available programs and services offered by the Louisiana Department of Health for aging Louisianans.
Facility-Based Programs
Facility-based programs are available for individuals in need of 24-hour care for rehabilitative, restorative and ongoing nursing care.
Home and Community-Based Services
Home and community-based services provide elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities support to allow them to remain in their homes while enhancing their quality of life.
Permanent Supportive Housing
The Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing program connects individuals with severe or complex disabilities with affordable rental housing and voluntary, flexible and individualized services.
Frequently Asked Questions
To locate a medical provider, utilize the locator tool linked
here
All Louisiana residents are required to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect. Contact the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, Elderly Protective Services at
1-833-577-6532
to report abuse, neglect, exploitation or extortion involving vulnerable adults aged 60 or older.
Seniors may qualify for assistance through Medicaid and Medicare. To apply for benefits, check the status of an application, report any household changes or request a new card, click
here
To request services, call
1-877-456-1146
. If you are requesting services on behalf of someone else, please have the person's name, physical address and Medicaid number (if applicable) when calling.
Several long-term supports and services are available to Louisiana residents. To find out more,
check out these FAQs
or call Louisiana Options in Long Term Care at
1-877-456-1146
Get in Touch
There are a number of resources and relevant materials available for seniors, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals and healthcare providers. If you cannot locate a particular document or piece of information on the website, please contact
1-866-758-5035
to request the information.
Additional Resources
To learn more about programs and initiatives available to aging adults and seniors, check out the websites of our national partners.
Resources
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver Fact Sheet
Community Choices Waiver (CCW) Fact Sheet
More Resources
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
Cicero Government