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10,498 ELDERLY LIVE IN VERMILION PARISH ARE
FROM THE AGE OF 60 AND ABOVE. VCOA PROVIDES A
MULTITUDE OF SERVICES. THE COUNCIL OPERATES
UNDER A STATE CHARTER ISSUED IN 1974, PART OF
THE DISTRICT IV AREA COUNCIL ON AGING. VCOA IS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
VERMILION COUNCIL ON AGING INC.
A NON-PROFIT AGENCY FUNDED BY
FEDERAL, STATE,AND LOCAL FUNDS
1Lois P. Bodin/Assistant Director March 2013

Vermilion Parish Population Growth:Vermilion Parish Population Growth:
Census 2000 to Census 2010Census 2000 to Census 2010
 According to Vermilion Parish Census 2010 results, the population of the
area was approximately 57,999 people.
18.1% of population are Elderly 60 and above.
 99.1% of the Elderly population in Vermilion Parish could qualify to utilize
VCOA’s services.
Lois P. Bodin/Assistant Director March 2013 2

VCOA’S ELDERLY REPORT AS OFVCOA’S ELDERLY REPORT AS OF
JULY 2012 TO MARCH 2013JULY 2012 TO MARCH 2013
 Congregate Meals (C-1) = 138
 Home Delivered Meals (C-2) =381
 Homemaker = 139
 Telephoning = 30
 In-Home Respite = 26
 Sitter Service = 22
 Transportation = 207
 Total = 1,987
 As of March 2013 we have assessed 41new Elderly and 98 re-assessments.

VCOA PROGRAMS OFFERED TO HELPVCOA PROGRAMS OFFERED TO HELP
MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR ELDERLYMEET THE NEEDS OF OUR ELDERLY
 Home Delivered Meals (C-2)
 Congregate Meals (C-1 dine in at our
sites)
 On Site Activities
 Outreach Department
Nutrition Department
Vermilion Public Transit Department
(DOTD)
Homemaker Service
Respite/Sitter Service
Income Tax Preparation (Free)
Low Income Utilities Programs

VCOA PROGRAMSVCOA PROGRAMS
The Vermilion Council on Aging elderly
Services Program (VCOA) helps older
adults maintain their independence and
dignity in their OWN homes.

OUTREACH DEPARTMENTOUTREACH DEPARTMENT
Call 337-893-2563 to ask for Ms. Shirley Arceneaux,
Outreach Coordinator, or Twila Brailey, Outreach Worker;
they will be more than happy to answer all your questions
pertaining toVCOA Programs offered, an abundance of
information is available to help our elderly.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAMHOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM
• Served 403 frail and at-risk citizens during fiscal year 2008-2009.
• Geared toward keeping older adults living independently at home and improving their health
through proper diet.
• Is directly related to the mission of VCOA
• Meals are delivered by drivers with respect, care, and compassion, thus upholding the
seniors’ dignity and promoting their independence.
The direct impact THAT this service provides to the community are older adults ARE assisted
by RECEIVING a hot nutritious meal five days a week (M-F). Many of the adults receiving
meals live alone and the daily visitation by the meals delivery personnel is an added bonus.
This may be the only time a person may visit them.

NUTRITION EDUCATIONNUTRITION EDUCATION
 The VCOA Nutrition Education Program provide
Elderly consumers with nutrition physical fitness, and
health information to promote better health on a monthly
basis, either in written form or as an informal meeting.
Nutrition Coordinator, Ms. Calesia Matthews, contact
number 337-893-2563

RESPITE/SITTER SERVICERESPITE/SITTER SERVICE
Provides temporary relief to a caregiver from
continuous care of an individual with developmental
disabilities or services for frail elderly.

HOMEMAKER SERVICEHOMEMAKER SERVICE
Homemaker Program provides services to senior citizens in Vermilion
Parish. The goal of the program is to help senior citizens maintain
independence in a clean, safe environment for as long as possible,
Each week, homemaker aides render light housekeeping services to
seniors who are unable to perform these tasks, while enabling them to
remain at home.

CONGREGATE MEALSCONGREGATE MEALS
Provides nutritional balanced meals, five (5) days a week to
individuals 60+ in a congregate setting. This service is offered at
VCOA”s Abbeville, Kaplan, Gueydan and Erath sites.

VERMILION COUNCI ON AGINGVERMILION COUNCI ON AGING
PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAMPUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM
• VCOA is the designated provider for Public Transportation in all of
Vermilion Parish. Title IIIB of the older American Act, Vermilion Parish
Police Jury, and Section 5311 of the Louisiana Department of
Transportation and Development funds our transportation service.
• Vermilion Public Transit (VPT) is an on-demand service. Age group 60+,
there is no charge; however we do appreciate a donation if capable, to help
supplement the cost. NO ONE 60 + years will be refused ridership because
of inability to donate
• VPT is handicap accessible if an elder has limited mobility, they can have
an escort at no charge. The elderly who are in a wheelchair, use a walker, or
cane to assist them to move around must provide their own device. VPT
provides transportation for the elderly and public throughout Vermilion
Parish. VPT transports out of the parish, within a thirty (30) mile radius,
such as Crowley, Lafayette, New Iberia for their appointments. VPT is a
non-medical transport, meaning non emergency/life threatening situation’s
cannot be transported. Also VPT will transport ages 59 year old and below
for a small fee

TELEPHONE VISITSTELEPHONE VISITS
The staff makes routine telephone calls in order to provide comfort and/or
help to the homebound.The contact by phoning daily is a plus for the Elder, if
we call and there is no answer, then we advise the elders contact person, if
not reachable then we send out the Outreach workers to the home to
ensure the safety of the elderly person.

SENIOR CENTER ROGRAMSENIOR CENTER ROGRAM
and Recreationand Recreation
The Senior Center seeks to create an
atmosphere that acknowledges the value
of human life.

WELLNESSWELLNESS
Promote wellness through exercise and health
screening, such as blood pressure, flu shots, and eye
screenings.

INFORMATION &INFORMATION &
ASSISTANCEASSISTANCE
Provides information which will meet the individual
needs through advice, counseling, referral and follow-
up

INCOMETAX PREPRATIONINCOMETAX PREPRATION
To qualify: Must be 60 years of age or older.Trained
volunteers will prepare your tax statement and file
electronically to the Internal Revenue.

UTILITY ASSISTANCEUTILITY ASSISTANCE
Utility Assistance is provided to low income elders in
desperate need of utility assistance. Individuals must
meet the qualifications of the program. The following
Programs are:

ETERGY CORPORATION UTILITEY FUNDING FOR LOWETERGY CORPORATION UTILITEY FUNDING FOR LOW
INCOME ELDERLY. PROJECT CARE APPLICATION: This fundingINCOME ELDERLY. PROJECT CARE APPLICATION: This funding
source is to assist our lower income elderly of our community.source is to assist our lower income elderly of our community.
Energy-Related Needs Covered by
Program. Assistance will be
provided to meet the following
categories of emergency energy-
related needs.
1. Entergy gas and electric service bills
only
2. Minor weatherization such as
caulking, weather stripping, etc.; or-
3. Minor repair of or purchase of
heating and cooling equipment.
LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE;
Persons an/or households may receive
emergency energy related assistance
up to three times in any one
calendar year. Assistance payments
shall not exceed $200.00 per
occurrence (or $600.00 per calendar
year.)
 DETERMINATION OF
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATI
ON FOR ASSISTANCE.
The following requirements/criteria
must be satisfied in order for a
Person to be eligible to be
considered for emergency energy-
related assistance under the Power
to
Care program;
1. Person must be elderly (60+ years,)
low-income or disabled Entergy
Customer.
2. Person must have an Entergy
Louisiana or Entergy Gulf States
account;
3. Person must be either head of
household an/or the party in whose
name the Utility service for which
assistance is requested is listed.

FEMA GRANT FUNDSFEMA GRANT FUNDS
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 30 ElderlyEmergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 30 Elderly
Utility Assistant, funding source is to assist our lower income elderlyUtility Assistant, funding source is to assist our lower income elderly
Level of Assistance;
 One time in a calendar year
 Past due Account or disconnect notice required
 Payment will be disbursed upon receipt of a past due bill or
disconnect notice. Only the past due amount maybe paid not
including late fees or a disconnect notice not including late fee
charges.
Determination of eligibility/Qualification for assistance.
• Person of low income elderly (60+ years old)
• Person must be either head of household and/or the party in whose
name the utility service for which assistance is requested is listed
•Person having a utility bill withinVermilion Parish

SHARE THE LIGHTSHARE THE LIGHT
CITY OF ABBEVILLE PROGRAMCITY OF ABBEVILLE PROGRAM
FUNDINGFUNDING
Share the Light are funds from City of Abbeville utilities.These funds
come from customers when they pay their light bill there is an option
to add a $1.00 when one is paying their utility bill. Some of those
donations are sent toVCOA Share the Light Program.
LEVEL OF ASSISTANT:
 One time in a CalendarYear.
 Past due Account or disconnect notice required
Payment will be upon receipt of a past due bill or disconnect notice.
Only the due amount may be paid not including late fees or a
disconnect notice not including late fee charges.
Determination of eligibility/Qualification for Assistance.
 Person of low income elderly (60+ years), Persons must have a City of
Abbeville Utility bill. Person is either head of household or the party in whose
name the Utility service for which assistance is requested is listed.

Callesi Mathews with Mardi Gras Cake
Enjoying Lunch
Ms. Lois
Mardi Gras in Kaplan

QUESTION’SQUESTION’S
??
2013 Madi Gras King James Zeno
And Queen Velma Simon
Kaplan Chic-a-La-Pie 2013 Mardi-Gras Parade
The Kaplan Sr. Center Ms. Lula Campbell, got the
Elderly together and decorated their float.
They placed 3rd
in the original Mardi-Gras Floats

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