Independence Has a Support System

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

Seniors active in the fall
Nutrition for Seniors

Be Active Every Day to Improve Your Life

October 16, 2020
Exercise has many physical and cognitive benefits. Physical activity can improve sleep, mood and balance, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Exercise also may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Even though...
Walk-in shower with grab bars for Indianapolis grandma
Success Stories

Indy Millennial Helps Grandmother Live Safer at Home

October 7, 2020
Mae has lived in the same home on Indianapolis’ northeast side for the last 50 years. While the 88-year-old grandmother is still able to cook and do some light housework, getting in and out of the shower was getting increasingly...
Making Indianapolis Home
President's Corner

Making Indianapolis Home

September 30, 2020
Hoosier Hospitality is alive and well, even during a pandemic. This is one of the many things I’ve learned since my wife, Laura, and I packed up our dogs Coco and Cookie and made the move from Kalamazoo, Mich. People...

Upcoming Events

Magic Ball

May 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

CICOA Community Impact Luncheon

June 24, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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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Coronavirus Updates
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