Independence Has a Support System

Empowering older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers with answers, services and support. 

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Serving Central Indiana

ADRC Staff Phone Call

Aging & Disability Resource Center

One call opens the door to community resources and long-term care options.
Middle-aged woman and her older mother

Caregiver Support

Take care of yourself with counseling for caregivers and connections to resources.
Senior Meals in Indianapolis

Senior Meals

Home-delivered and neighborhood meals to help you stay healthy and connected.
Older woman getting out of a CICOA Way2Go Transportation Van

Transportation

Get a ride to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores and more.
Senior woman and caregiver

Care Management

Person-centered care empowers you to remain at home in better health, with better care, at a lower cost.
Home Accessibility Modifications for Seniors in Central Indiana

Home Modifications

Accessibility modifications promote independence and prevent falls to keep you safe at home.

“It’s hard for me to do everything on my own, especially since I’ve lost my spouse and don’t have family. To have support from CICOA is a wonderful thing. It’s a relief.”

Carleen hopes to stay in her home in the Crown Hill neighborhood for as long as she can.

News & Stories

Senior Man Sitting in Bus
President's Corner

Getting out of the House Is Good for Your Health, but Many Older Hoosiers Feel Stranded

February 1, 2023
If you have your own vehicle, I want you to do a little experiment with me. Look at your calendar for the next couple of weeks. Now, imagine that you don’t have a vehicle, you don’t live within walking distance...
Senior man receiving healthy groceries at home
Giving

Promoting Equity by Meeting Basic Needs

January 25, 2023
Many years ago, I worked with individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. I came into this field of human services quite ignorant of how inequitable life can be, especially when facing forever disabilities. I assumed everyone had the same opportunities...
Ron Hicks CICOA client who found assisted living housing after nearly being homeless
Success Stories

Facing Eviction, Senior Finds New Home After Life-changing Call

January 18, 2023
Last December, Ron was in deep trouble. A year earlier, he’d lost his wife. The radiation and chemotherapy that helped him beat oral cancer left him weak and bedridden. And now, with his savings running out, he was facing eviction...

90%

of seniors want to remain in their current home for the rest of their lives

3+ Years

The average length of time that a CICOA client is able to remain living independently in their own home. 

92¢

out of every dollar directly supports clients

CICOA Foundation

CICOA is making a difference for Central Indiana’s seniors and people with disabilities by providing meals, transportation, home modifications, and in-home care to remain comfortably and safely at home. Join us in our mission.

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