How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (New Orleans Council on Aging) — Orleans Parish
New Orleans Council on Aging, Inc.
Who it's for
The New Orleans Council on Aging in New Orleans serves older adults in Orleans Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, home repair, information and assistance, legal help, medication management, personal care, and caregiver counseling and respite. Call (504) 821-4121 to ask about services. It also runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes, a place to start for long-term care options.
Council on aging services are free or donation-based, and some have waiting lists. Programs the agency helps with have their own 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: 1-504-821-4121
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (New Orleans Council on Aging) — Orleans 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.