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July 31, 2010
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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.

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Services 

Services offered by the Capital Agency on Aging include:

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.
Elderly Protective Services
Protective services are provided to elderly who have been harmed or are in danger of being harmed by another or by themselves.
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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.
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Utility Assistance
Provides short-term utility bill assistance to low-income elderly who meet eligibility .
Prescription Drug Assistance (SenioRx)
SenioRx ProgramThe SenioRx Program connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
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All services not available in every parish. Please see the Services by Parish page for detailed information for your parish.