Lao Advancement Organization of America

Lao elders are isolated in their homes for a number of reasons. Mental health issues can make it difficult for them to make good decisions related to their health and weebeing. A lack of transportation and limited English skills, make it difficult to get around, which contribute to isolation.

With the generous financial support from Metropolitan Area Agency (MAAA), LAO America is able to provide services that meet the needs of Lao elders.

(1) SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM. Special Access Project is ti help Lao and Hmong elders age 60 and up receive services such as: individual consultation, home visit, translation ans interpretation, filling out government forms, any type of appointment, information and referrals. For more information, please call Ms. Bounleuth Gowing at 612.767.1684 or e-mail: bgowing@laoamerica.org

(2) CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM. Under the subcontract with Volunteers of America (VOA), LAO America provides nutritious food for elders. More than 40 Lao and Hmong elders come to LAO America on Monday and Wednesday at noon time for a nutritious meal. For more information, please contact Dr. Khamchanh Phanthavong at 612.302.9154 or e-mail: khphanthavong@laoamerica.org

(3) ELDER TRANSPORTATION. Under the subsontract with People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM), LAO America provides transportation service for eligible elders age 60 and up currently are living in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Priority is giving to older people with greatest social and economic need (i.e. minority, disabled, isolated, poverty level) as required by Title IIIB regulations. For more inforamtions, please call Bounleuth Gowing at 612.767.1684 (bgowing@laoamerica.org) and Khao Insixiengmay at 612.302.9048 (khinsixiengmay@laoamerica.org).

Elder Program