Jefferson Council on Aging, Inc.
Cause Area
- Health & Medicine
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
Location
6640 Riverside Drive Suite 220Metarie, LA 70003 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist the senior citizens of Jefferson Parish to age with dignity and independence in the place and manner of their choice.
Description
JCOA provides the following services: Information and Assistance, Transportation, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Utility Assistance, Legal Services, Health Insurance Counseling, Senior Employment and In-Home Services including Homemaker, Personal Care and Respite. JCOA operates eleven Multipurpose Senior Centers conveniently located in communities throughout Jefferson Parish.
In addition, services through our National Family Caregiver Support Program provide multi-faceted systems of support for caregivers, regardless of age, who are caring for an older individual. This also includes service to relative caregivers age 60+ who are caring for children age 18 or less who have developmental disabilities.
For more information and eligibility guidelines about any of our services, call our Information and Assistance Department at (504) 888-5880 or toll free: (800) 635-1437.