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Louisiana Long Term Care links, brochures, articles & publications;

Information from varied resources about Long Term Care in Louisiana
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web page:
Louisiana Medicaid Long Term Care Program

source: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
languages: English
from the web page: "Louisiana's Medicaid Program provides payment for special long term care support services, as well as full Medicaid health coverage, to eligible people who, because of their medical condition, require assistance with activities of daily living ..."

 
also at Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals:
brochure:
Long Term Care Pre-Application Checklist
3 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "This flyer will let you know what information is needed to apply for Louisiana Medicaid to help pay for long-term care in a nursing facility, group home, developmental center or for Home and Community Based Waiver services..."

brochure:
You Have a Choice in Long Term Care...
2 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "Louisiana Medicaid can help you pay for care in one of these long term care settings..."


publication:
Louisiana Long-term Care: A Survey of AARP Members

source: AARP
31 pages; languages: English
from the publication:"...Louisiana Long-term Care: A Survey of AARP Members explores members’ opinions and concerns about having enough long-term care options and being able to stay in their own homes and communities as they age..."

web page:
Long Term Care Ombudsman

source: Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs
languages: English
from the web page:"...The Louisiana Ombudsman Program wants you to exercise your rights as a resident of a long-term care facility. ..."

 
also at Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs:
web page:
Elderly Protective Services (EPS)- A Safety Net for Elder Adults
languages: English
from the web page "The purpose of Elderly Protective Services (EPS) is to protect adults who cannot physically or mentally protect themselves and who are harmed or threatened with harm through action or inaction by themselves or by the individuals responsible for their care or by other persons..."


publication:
Louisiana - Family Caregiver Support - Facts at a Glance

source: National Conference of State Legislatures
languages: English
 
also at National Conference of State Legislatures:
web page:
LONG-TERM CARE REFORM: LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO SHIFT CARE TO THE COMMUNITY
languages: English
from the web page: "Louisiana offers an example of a state moving on a number of different fronts to move away from an institutional framework for long-term care to an expanded system of home and community services and supports for persons with disabilities. These initiatives called for interaction between the legislative and executive branches in Louisiana, supported by funding from several Systems Change grants..."

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publication:
Quick Tips for Senior Care; Checklist to Aid Family Caregivers

source: Louisiana Nursing Home Association
5 pages; languages: English
from the publication: "The following checklist can be used by caregivers of a senior citizen. When taking care of a senior, the caregiver must be aware of available services...."

 

Basic Long Term Care information about Nursing Home, Assisted Living, and Home Health Care facilities in Louisiana.

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