Helping Seniors Live Independently—With Dignity and Support

Aging comes with challenges, but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of independence. At Bossier Council on Aging, we provide essential services designed to support seniors in staying active, connected, and confident in their communities. Whether you're looking for meals, rides, social opportunities, or help at home, our programs are here to meet you where you are.

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Aging With Dignity Starts With Support

Our services are built around a simple philosophy: every senior deserves to live independently for as long as possible. That’s why we offer community-based support that adapts to individual needs. From hot meals and transportation to caregiver relief and wellness programs, we’re here to ensure you or your loved ones are never navigating aging alone.

Senior Centers: Meals, Community & Connection

At the heart of our work are our senior centers—welcoming, activity-filled spaces where older adults can enjoy hot lunches, exercise classes, games, and social interaction in a friendly, inclusive environment. Transportation to and from sites is available, and our staff is always ready to help you feel at home.

Transportation

Transportation shouldn’t be a barrier to well-being. We provide affordable rides throughout Bossier Parish for:


  • Medical appointments & essential errands=$5 each stop
  • Grocery trips-suggested client contribution is $3 per ride.
  • Must have at least 3 riders
  • Within town limits of Bossier, Plain Dealing, Benton & Haughton
  • Provided on scheduled days
  • Community outings and sites


Whether it’s a ride to dialysis or a trip to the pharmacy, we aim to get you where you need to go—safely and on time.

Home Delivered Meals

Provides one meal a day to an eligible client or other eligible participant at the client’s place of residence, a meal which: complies with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the Secretaries of the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. Must have current assessment on file.


  • Priority is given to clients with the highest need
  • Suggested client contribution for home delivered meals is $5.00 per meal. 

Caregiver Respite:

A service for older individuals and their caregivers that:



  • Provides temporary care to relieve caregiver such as:
  • Bathing, dressing, toileting
  • Light meal prep
  • Light housekeeping
  • Companion/sitter
  • Other supports TBD
  • Must have a current caregiver on file
  • Priority is given to clients with the highest need
  • Suggested client contribution for these services is $10.00 per visit. 
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Support Groups – A group of people who meet together for fellowship and to share their experiences, strengths, hopes and difficulties with each other so that they may solve common problems and help fellow caregivers. Bearkat Site is available to host and sponsor groups that focus on senior needs/issues. Contact us for more information.


Legal Assistance – Provision of legal advice, counseling and representation by an attorney or other person acting under the supervision of an attorney.

  • Attorney visits at each site (check schedule or call for date).
  • Clients may also call Legal Aid of North Louisiana (318) 222-7186 or (800) 826-9265. Legal Aid for Bossier Parish Seniors Information (Click on the Icon for Shreveport Office)

Supporting Those Who Need it Most

Information & Assistance – A service that:

  • provides the individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to the individuals within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology;
  • assesses the problems and capacities of the individuals;
  • links the individuals to the opportunities and services that are available; and
  • to the maximum extent practicable, ensures that the individuals receive the services needed by the individuals, by establishing adequate follow-up procedures


Material Aid– items such as fans, blankets, commodities, personal hygiene items assistive devices -walkers, wheelchairs, . Caregivers may also receive items such as incontinent supplies, wipes, bed pads, nutritional drinks. Item availability based on donations & client eligibility.


Public Education – Basic, remedial, or continuing education services to assist individuals to acquire knowledge about services and/or caregiving role. This service is in a group setting. It includes contacts with several current or potential clients/caregivers. Examples of activities that qualify as this service are providing educational seminars or the lending or showing of educational tapes, and distributing brochures increase awareness of services, including outreach within the community.


Homemaker

  • Provides light housekeeping tasks in client bedroom, bathroom, kitchen & living room such as:
  • Dusting/cleaning surfaces
  • Sweep/mop/vacuum
  • Laundry
  • Light meal prep
  • Other supports TBD
  • Priority is given to clients with the highest need
  • Suggested contribution is $10.00 per visit
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Connect, Learn, and Thrive

Beyond services, we offer programs that promote long-term well-being: Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling, Wellness Programs including Exercise Classes & Equipment, Legal Aid Access, Medicaid Application Assistance, and Community Referrals.