How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Plaquemines Council on Aging) — Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Council on Aging, Inc.
Who it's for
The Plaquemines Council on Aging in Port Sulphur serves older adults in Plaquemines Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, information and assistance, legal help, medical alert, medication management, transportation, utility assistance, visiting, and caregiver respite. Call (504) 934-3695 to ask about services. For long-term care options, the New Orleans Council on Aging runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for Plaquemines Parish at (504) 821-4121.
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: 1-504-934-3695
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Plaquemines Council on Aging) — Plaquemines 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.