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Cajun Area Agency on Aging, Inc., the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, and the Department of Health and Hospitals formed a partnership to establish an Aging and Disabled Adults Resource Center.
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Medicare Part D Re-Enrollment
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Open Enrollment Begins Nov 15th
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For information and assistance on the re-enrollment process call 1-800-738-2256 |
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Enrollment Closes Dec 31st
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Acadia : Evangeline : Iberia : Lafayette : St. Landry : St. Martin : St. Mary : Vermilion
Print and complete the form for service eligibility (Return to the local Council on Aging) Senior Services Assessment Form Services include, but are not limited to:
| Congregate Meals | | | Nutritionally balanced meals served in community settings | | Elderly Protective Services | | | Provided through the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office (337) 332-3344 or (800) 738-3071 | | Home Delivered Meals | | | Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to homebound, frail and disabled elderly | | Homemaker | | | Provide assistance with light housekeeping, shopping or paying bills | | In-home Respite | | | Personal care services provided in the home of the qualifying individual in order to provide a brief period of rest for the client | | Legal Assistance | | | Legal advice, counseling and representation provided by professional legal service corporations | | Medication Management | | | Screening and education to prevent incorrect medication and adverse drug reactions | | Ombudsman | | | Insure residents of Long Term Care facilities receive best possible care and that their rights are protected and promoted | | Personal Care | | | Non-medical assistance with transferring, bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for disabled and elderly with no other means of support | | Recreation | | | Providing individual and group activities that promote social interaction and well-being | | Telephoning | | | Telephone calls to check on older persons | | Transportation | | | Provide transportation to senior centers, medical appointments, and social service agencies | | Visiting | | | Visiting in the home of older individuals, providing comfort, encouragement, listening, and fellowship | | Wellness | | | Services to maintain and/or improve mental and physical well-being (exercise, health screenings, medication management, education, nutrition
eduation, socialization and recreation) |
* Cajun Area Agency on Aging Inc. receives federal funds obtained under various Title programs consolidated under the Older Americans Act. State funds authorized by the Legislature and/or appropriated by the Governor, support elderly services and activities, as well.
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