more... > Parishes > St. Landry > Family & Consumer Sciences > Medicare Part D [Image: Medicare] Each year from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, is the designated open enrollment period for Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug plans. Since everything about these drug plans can change from one year to the next, it is important for seniors to comparative shop annually for the best deal and the best coverage for their own personal prescription needs. 2009 Social Security and Medicare [Image: Social Security] Social Security checks will increase and Medicare Part B premiums will remain at the current level for 2009. Pet Care Costs [Image: Pets] As families are forced to cut back and downsize or relinquish their homes, keeping a pet becomes much less affordable or even impossible. Financial Security in ToughTimes [Image: Dollar Sign] You'll find advice from financial experts.  more articles... Nutrition News [Image: Nutrition News] An LSU AgCenter and Southern University AgCenter Community Nutrition Programs Newsletter. Identity Theft Prevention for Seniors [Image: Identity Theft] This information will help you to become resilient in protecting yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. Interviewing and Clothes [Image: Interview] You'll find suggestions on appropriate dress for an interview. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well] This is a quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Back to School Is Not the End of Hurricane Season [Image: Hurricane] Be prepared for the possibility of a hurricane in your area. Back to School Is a Good Time to Talk to Your Preschooler about Money [Image: Preschoolers] Begin teaching kids about money at an early age. Back to School Is a Good Time to Talk to Your College Freshman about Money [Image: College Costs] You'll find examples of what to discuss with your new college student. Back to School Is a Good Time to Talk to Kids About Money [Image: Money Tree] You'll find suggestions on how to approach kids on the topic of money. How Lower Federal Rates Affect Consumers [Image: Federal Reserve] This article outlines the impact of interest rate cuts on the consumer. Strategies Offered to Find Affordable Colleges [Image: Library Books] You'll find suggestions that will help you prepare and research various avenues in finding an affordable answer.