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Topics to be Discussed
I. A closer look on successful logos.
II. A review of the old design.
III. The unveiling of our design.
COUNCIL ON AGINGST. CHARLES
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St. Charles Council on Aging, Inc. is a non-
profit organization serving as the Area
Agency on Aging for St. Charles Parish. It is
the responsibility of this agency to
administer a comprehensive and coordinated
service system that provides the kinds and
levels of services needed by the elderly and
to seek adequate resources for those
services.
St. Charles Council on Aging, Inc. is
governed by a thirteen (13) member
volunteer Board of Directors.
A twenty-one (21) member volunteer
Advisory Council is responsible for planning
and evaluating services. A paid staff
supervises and administers the services
provided by the Council on Aging.
If you or someone you know is interested in
becoming a volunteer on the Advisory
Council or the Board of Directors, please
contact us at (985) 783-6683 for more
information.
St. Charles Council on Aging, Inc. Area
Agency on Aging provides services to seniors
sixty (60) and older without regard to race,
color, national origin, rel igion, sex, political
affil iat ion or disabilities.
St. Charles Council on Aging complies with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. The Louisiana Relay Systems Service
number for the deaf is (504) 949-4413.
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St. Charles Council on Aging, Inc.
Administration Office
626 Pine Street, Suite A
Hahnville, Louisiana 70057
Phone: (985)783-6683
Fax: (985)783-1996
Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.stcharlesparish-la.gov
Go to Department/Agencies
Council on Aging
An Equal Employment Opportunity
Agency.
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Mission
To insure preference is
given to older persons with
the greatest economic and
social need, and to provide
as many services as possible
in the most efficient and
effective manner. !
About us
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ACTIVITY CENTERS
Activity Centers serve as community focal points where meals, social, recreation, education, and health maintenance activities are provided.
CRIME PREVENTION
Includes efforts to educate seniors in ways to protect their property and persons.
CONGREGATE MEALS
A hot, nutritious meal is served Monday through Friday in a group setting at the sites listed below:
Luling Activity Center 145 Angus Drive, Luling 985-785-1981
New Sarpy Activity Center 150 Troxclair Drive, New Sarpy 985-764-2412
Norco Activity Center 149 Apple Street, Norco 985-764-7025
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
A hot, nutritious meal is delivered Monday through Friday to el igible homebound persons. Frozen meals for weekends are provided on a limited basis.
Hahnvil le – HDM Site 626 Pine Street, Suite B Hahnville 985-783-3008
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WELLNESS
Activities designed to provide services, which will support and/or improve older persons mental and/or physical well being. Group instructed Exercise Class:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Services Provided !
HOMEMAKER
Provides assistance with light housework to eligible homebound senior citizens
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Information on available resources, depending on each individual ’s needs. Referrals are made for clients and are followed up to assure receipt of services.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Legal counseling and information.
MEDICAL ALERT
A personal Emergency Response System used to summon help in an emergency.
OUTREACH
Activities to identify isolated and hard to reach individuals, in order to assist them in gaining access to needed services.
PERSONAL CARE
Provides personal assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene to eligible senior citizens.
RECREATION
Citizens are provided many individual and group activities that promote special interaction and well-being. Activities include arts, crafts, hobbies, games, and physical activities.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Power to Care assists eligible, low-income elderly and disabled persons who are currently facing a
serious health or financial emergency in paying
electric bil ls.
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THE NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS
SUPPORT PROGRAM
Services designed to give support to the
caregivers of older persons or older persons who
care for a disabled person under 60. The services
in this program include
· Information and Assistance:
Provides information about available
resources for the caregiver.
· In-Home Respite:
Provides personal care in the home in order to
give a brief period of relief or rest for the
caregiver.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is available to Activity Centers,
meal sites, banks, local medical facilities (St.
Charles Parish), Post Office, pay bills, run
errands, and shopping. Transportation is
available daily but must be requested and
scheduled in advance. Disabled clients under age
60 are provided medical transportation to
therapy and dialysis.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Power to Care assists el igible, low-income elderly and disabled persons who are currently
facing a serious health or financial emergency in
paying electric bills.
There are no fees for services; however,
contributions from participants are used to
increase services.
For additional information or if you know
of someone who may need one or more of
these services, call (985) 783-6683