Services

Promoting the Independence and Well-Being of Seniors

Ascension Council on Aging Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services to help senior citizens live happier, healthier lives. We achieve our mission through the delivery of high-quality home- and community-based care.

What We Offer

Outreach

We offer an initial personal contact to identify potential clients and inform the elderly of existing services.

Information and Assistance

This entails providing current information to clients about services and resources available in the community, including the name, address, phone number, and contact person for the organization.

Congregate Meals

We distribute nutritious and balanced meals in a group setting five days a week to both senior centers. (A minimum of one-third of the RDA is met.)

Recreation

This includes activities such as supervised exercise classes, trips, crafts, and games. We also have speakers on various health subjects, home safety, legal issues, social security, and more.

Medicaid Enrollment

We help file applications for seniors.

Utility Assistance

Our company helps with the payment of utility bills up to three times a year.

Material Aid

Health aides such as wheelchairs, walkers, etc. are loaned out. Our organization also provides or coordinates in the distribution of fans, blankets, smoke detectors, and more as needed.

Med Alert

We provide emergency response systems to the elderly.

Wellness

This includes health screenings and exercises designed to support and/or improve the mental and physical well-being of seniors.

Home-Delivered Meals

Five balanced meals are delivered to eligible homebound seniors.

Transportation

We provide transportation services for the elderly and disabled to senior centers, congregate meal sites, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other social agencies within Ascension Parish.