Louisiana Answers, Aging and Disability Information Station (ADIS)

Article submitted by Capital Area Agency. Log-on directly to the program at www.LouisianaAnswers.com or call 1-800-833-9883 or 925-7674 in Baton Rouge.

Capital Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the opening of Louisiana Answers, Aging & Disability Information Station (ADIS), a program to help seniors and disabled adults and caretakers in the Capital Area find the information they need to improve their health, independence, and quality of life. Capital Area LouisianaAnswers serves the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington.

"The Information Station helps an individual put their needs and concerns into the right questions, and then finds the best answers to those questions," said Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs (OEA) Director Godfrey White. The program, part of a national effort, is funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid, as well as the Louisiana OEA.

LouisianaAnswers is a program of Capital Area Agency on Aging (CAAA) whose mission is to serve the elderly so that they may remain at home with independence and dignity, and protection from harm. CAAA provides services to seniors through the Councils on Aging in Ascension (225-473-3789), Assumption (985-369-7961), East Feliciana (225-683-9863), Iberville (225-687-9682), Pointe Coupee (225-638-4402), St. Helena (225-222-6070), Tangipahoa (985-748-7486), Washington (985-839-4535), West Baton Rouge (225-383-0638), and West Feliciana (225-635-6719). Some of the services available are home delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation, telephoning and medical alert, homemaker, personal care, and caregiver support.

CAAA also provides assistance with prescription drugs and Medicare Part D through Louisiana SenioRX and Elderly Protective Services and legal assistance for seniors. Contact SenioRx at 1-800-280-0908. Contact Elderly Protective Services in Hammond (1-800-533-1297) or Baton Rouge (1-800-256-4277). Contact Legal Services in Hammond (1-800-349-0886) or Baton Rouge (1-800-256-1900).

LouisianaAnswers recognizes the need for greater information and education on services for seniors and adults with disabilities and will provide outreach as well as invite volunteers and community participation on collaborative efforts from both the public and private sector. It will also serve as an information access point for long-term services and support systems and will provide information on public and private programs and promote awareness of community-based service options.