How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Capital Area Agency on Aging / East Baton Rouge Council on Aging) — East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (Capital Area Agency on Aging region)
Who it's for
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging serves people age 60 and older in East Baton Rouge Parish. Services include case management, meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker and personal care help, in-home respite for caregivers, legal help, material aid, utility assistance, telephone check-ins, recreation, and wellness programs. The office is at 965 North 18th Street, Baton Rouge. Call 225-923-8000 to ask about services. For help finding long-term care and other services, the Capital Area Agency on Aging runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center for this area: call 1-800-833-9883.
Council on aging services are free or donation-based; program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-225-923-8000
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Capital Area Agency on Aging / East Baton Rouge Council on Aging) — East Baton Rouge Parish. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.