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

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Meals for Seniors in Indianapolis

Meals for Seniors

Are you a senior in need, or can you give to help feed seniors?

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Serving Central Indiana

Aging & Disability Resource Center

Aging & Disability Resource Center

One call opens the door to community resources and long-term care options.
Caregiver Support

Caregiver Support

Take care of yourself with counseling and connections to caregiver resources.
Senior Meals

Senior Meals

Home-delivered and neighborhood meals to help you stay healthy and connected.
Transportation

Transportation

Get a ride to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores and more.
Care Management

Care Management

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

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

Flavored water can help older adults stay hydrated
Nutrition for Seniors

Drink up: Preventing Dehydration in Older Adults

September 17, 2020
Did you know that as we age, our sense of thirst decreases? This means that, even though we still need to consume fluids regularly, we may not feel thirsty. Dehydration can exacerbate the negative effects of chronic conditions and even...
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Aging & Disability / Caregivers

IADLs and ADLs… What’s the Difference?

September 16, 2020
My grandmother came to visit us for a week. We always loved spending time with Grandma T., and I had looked forward to this visit since the last one, about a month earlier. The visit began with dinner, games and...
Jewell and Family
Success Stories

Honoring Mom’s Wishes

September 9, 2020
Jewell always told her family she wanted to die at home. Her family promised her that she would not have to worry about that; they would take care of her at home as she aged. When the promise was made,...

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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

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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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