Services include, but are not limited to:
Congregate Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals served in community settings.
Home Delivered Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to homebound, frail and disabled elderly.
Homemaker
Provide assistance with light housekeeping.
In-home Respite
Services provided in the home of the qualifying individual in order to provide a brief period of rest for the caregiver.
Legal Assistance
Legal advice, counseling and representation provided by professional legal service corporations.
Ombudsman
Insure residents of Long Term Care facilities receive best possible care and that their rights are protected and promoted.
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
education, 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.
Medicare Part D Re-Enrollment
Open Enrollment
Oct 15 – Dec 7
For information and assistance on the re-enrollment process call 1-800-738-2256