Services offered in Ascension Parish include:
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Utility Assistance
Provides short-term assistance to low-income elderly who meet eligibility and have Entergy Utilities.
Telephoning
Telephone calls to check on older persons.
Caregiver Support
Supportive services (respite care, sitter services) for family caregivers of older persons..
Homemaker
Provides assistance with light housework, shopping or paying bills.
Transportation
Provides transportation to places such as senior centers, medical appointments and social service agencies.
Congregate Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals served in community settings.
Home Delivered Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to homebound frail or disabled elderly.
Long Term Care Ombudsmen Services
Prescription Drug Assistance (SenioRx)
Legal Assistance
Legal advice, counseling, and representation provided by professional legal service corporations.
Wellness
Services to maintain and/or improve mental and physical well being (exercise, health screenings, medication management education, nutrition education, socialization and recreation).