So, what is the most requested support service for the elderly? Answer: in-home care. This service allows seniors to maintain their independence, safety and well-being while staying in the comfort of their own homes.
Aging in place services like meal delivery, transportation, and errand services can help seniors maintain their independence. But without some form of in-home assistance, these services may not be enough to keep elderly adults at home.
Home-based support may include: Healthcare assistance, such as giving medications, caring for wounds, helping with medical equipment and physical therapy. Personal care or activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and using the toilet. Household chores.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) These benefits are for people who are blind, elderly and people with disabilities who have limited income and resources. To receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need to prove that you have a disability and that you have limited income.
Aging in Place with Habitat for Humanity At Habitat, we partner with families, communities and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and their quality of life so they can flourish where they live.
The Eldercare Locator can help you find resources in your area, including in-home help and transportation, and can provide information about paying for care. Visit the Eldercare Locator online or call 800-677-1116.
The department is the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly and for developing policy recommendations for long-term care.
Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 - DOEA.
Depending on the medical assessments conducted by the Department of Elder Affairs, seniors may be eligible for a wide range of supports, such as nursing home care, dental care, prescription drugs, transportation and homemaker services.
(a) “Senior citizen” means a person who is 60 years of age or older.