How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Capital Area Agency on Aging / Pointe Coupee Council on Aging) — Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Council on Aging (Capital Area Agency on Aging region)
Who it's for
The Pointe Coupee Council on Aging serves people age 60 and older in Pointe Coupee Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker and personal care help, medical alert, medication management, in-home respite and sitter services for caregivers, legal help, material aid, utility assistance, telephone check-ins, recreation, and wellness programs. The office is at 2202 False River Dr., New Roads. Call 225-638-4402 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: 1-225-638-4402
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Capital Area Agency on Aging / Pointe Coupee Council on Aging) — Pointe Coupee 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.