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Rapides Council on Aging provides a variety of services to meet the needs of seniors, so that they may live independently in their homes and communities.

 

ABOUT US

"Our mission is to devote ourselves in service and love to provide what Christ intended for His Good Works"

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OUR SERVICES

Comforting Hands

 RESPITE CARE

"Under the Willow Tree"

Limited to 4 hours of service a week. This service is provided to seniors who are 60 years or older. The caregiver is provided a temporary rest and time to shop or run needed errands.

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Those 60 years of age or older who are mobile can utilize this service. The approved destination are to all medical doctor office appointments, laboratories for test, pay bills, grocery shopping, and pharmacies drop off and pickups. Only those persons who have no other means of transportation are eligible for this program.

Food Delivery

MEAL PROGRAM

we deliver 5 days of frozen nutritional meals for clients’ that are homebound, the participants have to be 60 years or older are unable to leave home due to some reason such as an illness, injury or disability and their ability is restricted or limited.

Vacuuming the Couch

CHORE PROGRAM

We provide light housekeeping for seniors who are 60 years or older. The Specialist will mop, sweep, change light bulbs, spray for bugs, clean refrigerators, spray for wasp, and ect.

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OUR TEAM

Tamechia Beemon
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Andrea Cobb
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CFO
Donna Fontenot
PROGRAM MANAGER
Rita Young
CHORE COORDINATOR
OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Barbara Young
COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
Zeven Jacobs
OUTREACH SPECIALISTS
Lois Bowie
TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS
Jarrell Scott
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
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CONTACT US

Tel. 318.445.7985
Fax. 318.445.7919
204 Chester Street
Alexandria, LA 71301

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VISIT US

Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:00 

Saturday - Sunday Closed

 

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