Programs

Additional Programs & Information

• Nutrition Education:The LCOA provides clients with monthly nutrition, physical fitness and health information to promote better health. Clients informally meet after the noon meal at Congregate Meal Sites. A dietitian or nurse, makes presentations on the importance of balanced meals and exercise. Periodically, dietitians from the LSU-Extension Service provide cooking classes with nutritional education.

• Material Aid:The LCOA provides clients with some Material Aid; such as: Project CARE utility assistance, fans, commodities, food baskets, wheelchairs, bath chairs, potty chairs, walkers and canes. The medical equipment is provided on a loan basis. All medical equipment is for use by disabled senior citizens to aid them in remaining independent.

• Medication Management: Medication screenings are periodically scheduled in various locations where clients are asked to bring in all of their medications during the screening by a Registered Nurse or a Pharmacist to make sure there are no drug interactions or duplicate medications. When a problem is noted, the client will be advised to contact their primary physician. Weekly pill organizers are distributed to senior citizens to aid in reminding them when to take pills and lessen some of the problems of improper dosing.

• Outreach:Potential clients are made aware of existing services and benefits through Case Management. Contacts are made with older individuals through senior housing complexes, senior centers, local home health agencies, and annual health fairs. Many contacts are made in areas where minority senior would normally congregate. The entire Council staff is alerted to identify potential clients.

• Respite Care:Potential clients are made aware of existing services and benefits through Case Management. Contacts are made with older individuals through senior housing complexes, senior centers, local home health agencies, and annual health fairs. Many contacts are made in areas where minority senior would normally congregate. The entire Council staff is alerted to identify potential clients.

• Wellness:The LCOA provides activities designed to improve senior citizens mental and/or physical health, through exercise. Physical fitness exercise equipment is available at Rose House in Lafayette,  Beau Sejour Estates and Belle Rose Gardens in Carencro,  and Acadian Heritage Apartments in Scott. Dance programs are available at Broussard Community Center, Broussard. Blood pressure screenings are held at all locations.