Respite is an in-home service that can offer some temporary, substitute supports for elderly care recipients in order to provide a brief period of relief or rest for a qualified caregiver. Contact the Council on Aging serving your parish to see if you meet the qualification for service (some parishes may have a waiting list for service).
Serving the Parishes of:
- Ascension
- Assumption
- Iberville
- Pt. Coupee
- St. Helena
- Tangipahoa
- Washington
- West Baton Rouge
- West Feliciana
Please contact your local COA.
Clients in need of Alzheimer’s Information
Sitter Services are provided through Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area. If you have a loved one in need of a companion service provided in a home setting that will ensure the health and safety of the individual. Service may include observing, conversing, providing a light meal for the client.
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area
3772 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 334-7494 or
1-800-548-1211
FAX: (225) 225-387-3664