How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Cenla Area Agency on Aging / Grant Council on Aging) — Grant Parish
Grant Council on Aging (Cenla Area Agency on Aging region)
Who it's for
The Grant Council on Aging serves people age 60 and older in Grant Parish. Services include meals at the senior center, home-delivered meals, medication management, in-home respite and sitter services for caregivers, legal help, material aid, telephone check-ins, transportation, recreation, and wellness programs. The office is at 706 Maple St., Colfax. Call 318-627-5757 to ask about services. For help finding long-term care and other services, the Cenla Area Agency on Aging runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center for this area: call 318-484-2260.
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: 1-318-627-5757
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Cenla Area Agency on Aging / Grant Council on Aging) — Grant 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.