News From Louisiana

AARP in Your State

May 2009

Katrina recovery — As the New Orleans area continues to rebuild, AARP Louisiana is working with organizations in the Hollygrove neighborhood, and its 4,200 residents, to restore it as a livable community where people can age in place. The AARP Foundation is funding the two-year project, which could become a model for other communities.

The project was launched in March with a celebration attended by neighborhood residents, elected officials and representatives of local community groups. Everyone was invited to volunteer on one of four teams: mobility and transportation; health and caregiving; public safety and resident engagement; and community and economic development.

To learn more, call AARP Louisiana at 1-866-448-3620 toll-free and ask for Daryl Blacher, associate state director for community outreach, or Nancy McPherson, state director.