LOCAL RESOURCES

Senior Care Planning Council of Greater Baton Rouge – A consortium of 12 professionals, all specialists in their field, who provide a variety of valuable services to the mature and aging population and their families.  225-313-3854

Personal Financial Advisors – Wealth management services and comprehensive financial planning. David Hutchinson, 985-898-0450; www.mypfa.com.

Legacy Center of Louisiana – A law firm specializing in estate planning, probate and elder care services. Linda Melancon, Attorney, 225-744-0027; www.legacycenterla.com.

Smooth Transitions of Southern Louisiana – Professional services providing moving for seniors, household downsizing and de-cluttering, estate dispersment and much more.  Cheryl Frager, 225-590-3369;  www.movingforseniors.com.

Senior’s Personal Assistant – Products and personal assistance for care and comfort.  Carol Arcediano, 225-324-5001; seniorspa@cox.net.

Williamsburg Senior Living Community – Provides Independent and Assisted Living.  Margie Larson, 225-929-8917;  www.williamsburgseniorlivingcommunity.com.

Sunrise Senior Living – Provides Independent and Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Care, Rehabilitative Care, Short Term Stays. Michelle Shank, 225-932-9400;  www.sunriseseniorliving.com.

Comforcare Senior Services of Greater Baton Rouge – A home care agency specializing in non-medical home care providing home care companions, personal care and homemaking assistance and many other related services.  Mary Flasch, 225-293-9797; www.comforcare.com.

Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area – Provides support and information for those who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and their families and caregivers.  Barbara Auten, 225-334-7494; www.brhope.com

                                     NATIONAL RESOURCES

Kiplinger's Special Report on Long-Term Care - March 2010
http://kiplinger.com/reports/long-term-care/

www.medicare.gov - The official U.S. Government site for Medicare.                       

Corporation for Long Term Care Certification - Long term care insurance information for retirement planning and long term care insurance agent education and training.
ltc-cltc.com

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance - The national professional organization exclusively dedicated to promoting the importance of planning for long-term care needs.
http://aaltci.org

The Balancing Act - Lifetime Television Video Clip
http://www.thebalancingact.com/BA_video_player_embed_2009.swf?v=3MET14M3M01829