(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
February is primarily recognized as American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health, preventing heart disease, and encouraging life-saving measures like CPR.
Heart disease includes several types of conditions. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease, which affects blood flow to the heart and can lead to heart attack. You can lower your risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke by understanding the risk factors and learning how to live a healthy lifestyle.
WELCOME FEBRUARY
Heart disease cuts too many lives short. But here's the good news: There are simple steps you can take to nurture and protect your heart every day.
Key steps for members to protect their hearts every day:
1. Maintaining a healthy weight – Just a 10-pound weight loss can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.
2. Eating a healthy diet helps to reduce plaque that clogs arteries and blood vessels.
3. Adding 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity five days per week helps your heart beat strongly, lowers stress and keeps off the extra weight.
4. Lowering your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels (if high) helps reduce your risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
 
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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