In partnership with the local non-profit, Rebuilding Together, this Home Renovation and Repair program has case managers who handle phone requests for assistance from older adults, caregivers, professionals, and others. Requests may include information about home modifications in general, in-home assessments, and recommendations on how to meet an older adult’s home modification needs. Funding sources […]
Many Area Agencies on Aging in Vermont offer fall prevention classes that include a focus on identifying fall risks in the environment.
Through a partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, the Vermont State Unit on Aging promotes a pilot program called “One Touch” in which experts who are called to a home for weatherization are able to do a falls risk screening and make simple modifications during the visit.
This program partially reimburses accessible home modifications for individuals who have disabilities so that they may live more safely in their homes and remain in the community. Grant awards include the cost of the needs assessment and post renovation certification of compliance. The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging helps to promote this program through […]
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT), a non-profit Center for Independent Living, serves individuals of all ages who have been personally impacted by a disability. It is funded by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. LIFTT focuses on ensuring individuals have safe, clean, accessible and […]
WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging has a Home Safety Assessments program that examines safety issues inside and outside of the house for individuals in the community. The assessments are conducted by a home safety specialist and a report is provided with recommended modifications. The Information and Referral staff identifies resources to assist with any […]
This state-funded in-home services program provides services to help eligible residents of Massachusetts age in place by supporting daily tasks. Services may include home safety, independence evaluations, and adaptive housing.
The Home Modification and Repair Program of the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence promotes safety and well-being for older adults in Howard County. The program enables a group of professional partners to provide consultation, along with home modification, repair, and retrofit services to qualified residents who want to remain in their own homes. […]
This Medicaid Waiver provides community services and supports to help older adults and people with disabilities live at home through assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Environmental assessments and home adaptations are included.
The Community Pathways Medicaid Waiver provides services in the community as an alternative to receiving services in an institutional setting. Supportive services include career exploration, respite care services, assistive technology and services, behavioral support services, community development services, community living-enhanced supports, and environmental assessments and modifications.