(225) 383-0638-PHONE
(225) 383-0631 FAX
2560 Court St.
Port Allen, LA 70767
The West Baton Rouge Council on Aging and Senior Center is designed to provide services to assist older adults, age 60 and over, with remaining and living independently in their homes. These services are provided for those who reside in West Baton Rouge Parish only.
The Senior Center is Open
1st & 4th Monday 7:30am -3:30 pm
Tuesday-Friday 7:30am -3:30 pm
Lunch served at 11:15am M-TR, 11:00am on Fridays &
10:00am after Food Bank on 2nd & 3rd Mondays
Give us a call if there are any questions or concerns at (225)383-0638 .
Daily transportation available to and from the center;
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE
It’s National Wellness Month! While senior health is essential all year long, August is the month we pay special attention to senior wellness. As we know, there is much more to staying healthy and well while aging than physical prevention.
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National Wellness Month encourages us to look more closely at how we’re helping the seniors in our lives. For older adults, maintaining an active lifestyle can be relative, but it always involves physical movement, emotional fulfillment, and mental stimulation.
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Most importantly, wellness includes having a loving support system that encourages seniors to live their best lives.
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on healthy habits, self-care, and maintaining a positive outlook. For aging adults, wellness is about more than just physical health. It includes mental, emotional, and social well-being too. With the right daily routines and support, aging adults can continue to thrive while enjoying the comfort of home.
Join In & Take Advantage of the Great Benefits of Socialization
"The importance of social interaction, for older adults especially, is massive. "
*Social interaction benefit #1: Improves mental health
When we’re socially engaged, we’re less likely to fall victim to mental illnesses, like depression.
Social interaction benefit #2: Improves physical health
There are so many physical benefits to your health that come with being socially engaged of which includes to: Lower blood pressure and potentially reduce risk for cardiovascular problems, some cancers, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
*Social interaction benefit #3. Improves brain health
We tend to have higher levels of cognitive function with increased social interaction.
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*Social interaction benefit #5. Increases your growth and learning
Growth and learning are two things that greatly contribute to your brain health and your sense of fulfillment… and they can also contribute to your level of social interaction.
*Social interaction benefit #4. Gives you access to personal care and assistance
Your community, whether paid assistance, family members or friends, can help you with your personal care. There are people that assist with mobility, errands and doctor’s appointments.
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