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Caddo
Council On Aging |
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SERVICES
AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
TO THE ELDERLY
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Elderly Protective Services(EPS): Deals with claims of abuse and self-neglect to citizens 60 and older. They respond to reports, plan a remedy, stabilize the situation and refer cases to proper legal authorities, if necessary. (225) 342-9722, Toil Free (in-state only) 800-259-4990. Shreveport Region (318) 676-5200 or 800-259-5284. Shreveport Region serves: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Natchitoches. Red River, Sabine, and Webster parishes. | |
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Outreach.
Caddo Council on Aging. Provides Individual Needs Assessment to explain
services available and to enroll in their various programs. (318) 632-2090
or www.caddocouncilonaging.org. Call for requirements. Donations are requested
for most programs. Outside of Caddo parish, check with your parish Council
on Aging (numbers listed below). Many offer similar programs. |
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Family
Caregiver: Provides a caregiver of a senior for respite, sitter
and personal care. 96 hr/year. |
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Homemaker: Provides trained worker to perform tight household tasks for those confined to their home. | |
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Legal Services | |
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Meals on Wheels: Noon-time meal will be delivered five days a week to limited number of home-bound persons. | |
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Nursing Home Ombudsman: A trained volunteer makes an investigation and resolution of complaints made by or on behalf of residents in a long-term care facility. |
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Personal Care: Trained worker will provide personal care weekly for the elderly confined at home and unable to attend to their own personal care. | |
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Telephone Reassurance: Regular telephoning to a client to provide comfort and/or help. Emergency response systems are available. | |
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Transportation: Services are provided from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday for individuals who have no other means to travel to doctor's office, hospital, grocery store, and other life supporting services. | |
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SHIPP:
Senior Health Insurance Information Program. Trained counselors provide
free and confidential help with Medicare and other health insurance.
1-800-259-5301,1-800-259-5300. www.ldi.la.gov |
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