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Louisiana SCSEP nationals and sub-grantees cooperate with other providers of community resources in the State that carry out services under titles of the Older American’s Act. GOEA is the State Unit on Aging (SUA) and is responsible for the administration and provision of services under the Older Americans Act. This includes active roles in National Family Caregiver Services, ensuring participants are aware of housing opportunities, partnering with agencies to assist persons with disabilities and ensuring they have assistive technology and services, Vocational Rehabilitation in providing supportive services likes eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, etc. GOEA has knowledge of services under the OAA and staff is trained in the referral process (helping refer participants to Meals on Wheels, in-home services, respite care, medication management, wellness, transportation, etc.) that could benefit participants. A close working relationship with staff in these programs and in-depth knowledge of services provides a great benefit to participants because it allows get them to the correct service needed.