May is the month of older Americans. Our SCSEP program will be recruiting seniors for employment this month. If you or someone you know is looking for employment, please spread the word and join us for the following dates in May. We hope to see you there!
All of Us Researchers Convention: The Importance of Diversity in Data
All of Us Researchers Convention: The Importance of Diversity in Data What happens to health data once it’s been collected? If you’ve ever wondered how information collected by the All of Us Research Program is used by researchers, you should attend the All of Us Researchers Convention on March 31 – April 1, 2022. During …
National Employ Older Workers Week
As we undergo this demographic shift in our nation, it is vital that we embrace older Americans’ in relation to the workplace. The average and median age of the U.S. population is rising, and the composition of the workforce with it. The number of workers over the traditional retirement age of 65 is seeing a …
Capital Area Agency on Aging Welcomes New Executive Director
Capital Area Agency on Aging Welcomes New Executive Director Baton Rouge, LA —Capital Area Agency on Aging (CAAA) is pleased to welcome Craig A. Kaberline as its new executive director, effective May 4. Mr. Kaberline succeeds Shirley Merrick, who recently accepted a position as executive director for the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs, after 45 years …
Employment options for Individuals and Employers
Enrolling Individuals age 55 years of age and older, interested in going back into the workforce. Employers willing to training at no cost to the agency or looking to employ an experienced worker at little to no training cost to the agency. Click the picture below to see detailed information!
St. Helena Parish “Celebrate You”
We wrapped up the “Celebrate You” events at the St. Helena Council on Aging’s monthly community meeting February 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Greensburg. Thanks to Jim Robb and the staff of St. Helena Council on Aging for their hospitality. State Representative Robbie Carter, Police Jury President, Jermaine Williams, Mary Hall, Register …
Assumption Parish Celebrate You
Capital Area Agency on Aging held a Celebrate You event at the Assumption Council on Aging in Napoleonville, LA on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Angele Authment and her staff gave us a real “bayou” welcome.
West Feliciana Parish Celebrate You
The Celebrate You event in West Feliciana was held at the Hemingbough in St. Francisville. The space was donated and the chef for the Hemingbough prepared gumbo with all the “fixings” for the seniors. Thank you to Sherrel Johnson and the staff of West Feliciana Council on Aging for arranging the location and being perfect …
Ascension Parish Celebrate You
The rain did not dampen the “Celebrate You” event at the Ascension Council on Aging – Gonzales Senior Center. Thank you so much to Darlene Schexnayder, Executive Director of Ascension Council on Aging and the Gonzales Senior Center staff for being great hosts. Parish President Kenny Matassa joined us in celebrating the seniors of Ascension …
Washington Parish Celebrate You
The “Celebrate You” event in Washington Parish was held at the Bogalusa Senior Center in Bogalusa, LA. Thank you to Nancy McBeth and her staff for being the perfect hosts. State Representative Melinda White and Bogalusa Mayor Wendy Perrette attended the event and well as representatives from our Sponsor Allwell – Essie Kennerson, Market Manager, …