Latest Weather Blog
Program to provide EBR seniors with free clinic rides launches Monday
Related Story
BATON ROUGE — A new program that will provide East Baton Rouge seniors with free on-demand rides to a clinic officially began Monday.
Lotus Care Transit was launched by the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, CareSouth and the Capital Area Transit System.
Riders must be at least 60 years old, live in East Baton Rouge Parish and be homebound or living with a disability in an underserved community. Eligible seniors will be picked up directly from their home and brought to the CareSouth Geriatric Clinic at Lotus Village.
To be eligible for Lotus Care Transit, seniors must register with Cats On Demand. Registration can be completed through a form or by calling 225-366-6945.
Geriatric Clinic at Lotus Village offers services tailored to seniors, including primary care, dental care, behavioral health services, podiatry, dermatology, urology, physical therapy and an on-site pharmacy.
News
