About Us Since 1973, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) has served the aging population of East Baton Rouge Parish through a spectrum of nutritional and social services. Additionally, the EBRCOA is charged with both meeting and discovering the growing needs of the ever increasing aging population. Central to the EBRCOA’s mission is service to seniors, as well as, the maintenance of their personal independence, and the enhancement of their storied lives. AGENCY PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Information Assistance & Management The Information Assistance & Management Department consists of trained care managers available to answer questions, conduct thorough assessments of client needs, make appropriate service recommendations, and refer clients to services at COA. Services Included: • Case Management • Cable Bill Assistance (Cox Communications) • Comprehensive Phone Assessments • Medicare, Medicaid, MIPPA Assistance • Material Aid (Incontinent supplies, durable medical equipment, supplemental nutrition supplies, etc.) • Power to Care (utility assistance) Nutrition Program • Congregate (Hot) Meal Program – The EBRCOA serves hot meals 5 days a week during lunch hours in a group setting at our senior centers
and feeding site across the parish. In addition to our daily menu, we provide hot meals for holidays and special dinners. The Nutritional Director, Chef Celeste Gill, incorporates delicious menu items, which create more variety for our seniors to enjoy. The meals are healthy and designed to meet the nutritional needs of adults 60 and over.
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