(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
What is Brain Health??
Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas, including motor, emotional, sensory, and tactile functions. Importantly, it also includes cognitive health, or how well one thinks, learns, and remembers.
As a person ages, changes in their brain can affect cognitive health. While some change is normal, a more severe decline may be a sign of dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) or another type of dementia.
Signs of these changes may include having trouble remembering things, thinking clearly, and interacting with others.
The Six Pillars of Brain Health outlines simple steps to help make your brain healthier, more resilient and capable of fighting the effects of aging. These are scientifically demonstrated ways to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
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1. Get moving
2. Seek out mental challenges.
3. Eat smartly
4. Be social
5. Get enough sleep
6. Take care of your health
March, where hope begins to bloom .
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
This year's theme is "Discover the Power of Nutrition." Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive. Discover how food and beverage choices can help power your day. Learn tips for accessing healthy foods in your area. And build healthy habits into your day to help you feel great now and in the future.
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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