Ascension Parish

Services offered in Ascension Parish include:

Aging and Disability Resource Center The Aging and Disability Resource Center offers a "one-stop-shop" for public and private programs at the community level that will help individuals make informed decisions about their service and support options. Click here for more information.   Home Delivered Meals Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to homebound frail or disabled elderly. Congregate Meals Nutritionally balanced meals served in community settings. Transportation Provides transportation to places such as senior centers, medical appointments and social service agencies. Homemaker Provides assistance with light housework, shopping or paying bills. Personal Care Non-medical assistance with transferring, bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for disabled elderly with no other means of support. Caregiver Support Supportive services (respite care, personal care, sitter services) for family caregivers of older persons.. Telephoning & Medical Alert Telephone calls to check on older persons and/or provide emergency response units.

Wellness Services to maintain and/or improve mental and physical well being (exercise, health screenings, medication management education, nutrition education, socialization and recreation). Legal Assistance Legal advice, counseling, and representation provided by professional legal service corporations. Click here for more information.   Utility Assistance Provides short-term utility bill assistance to low-income elderly who meet eligibility . Prescription Drug Assistance (SenioRx) The SenioRx Program connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer. Click here for more information.