New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification […]
Minnesota has a variety of programs and funding streams dedicated to home modifications and home repairs for older Minnesotans. Through these programs, the state strives to reach older adults on Minnesota’s means-tested programs as well as older adults not eligible for those programs. Under The Minnesota Board on Aging, funds are administered to the state’s […]
The Minnesota Falls Prevention Coalition provides information, advice, and tips to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Minnesota.
The Independent Living Waiver, a home and community-based waiver, is limited to individuals age 16 years old or older, who have severe orthopedic and/or neurological impairments. The waiver includes environmental accessibility adaptations as a possible service to beneficiaries.
The Falls Free Mississippi Coalition (FFMC) is a statewide partnership committed to reducing falls and improving the quality of life for all Mississippians. Through collaboration with healthcare, public health, community and faith-based organizations, aging and veteran services, educators, social services, and policy leaders, FFMC identifies risks, strengthens resources, and advances systems and policies that help […]
The Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition (the Coalition) was established in 2006 by founding organizations, the Massachusetts Senior Care Association, the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, to raise awareness about the serious problem of older adult falls and associated injuries and promote the availability of successful prevention strategies to […]
The Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW) provides services that are enhancements or additions to Medicaid State Plan coverage for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities aged 0 or older who meet an institutional level of care. It can include environmental modifications for individuals.
The mission of the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition is supported through partnerships with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland University. MDHHS and Oakland University are joined by a wide range of interested parties from various community, service, charitable, and healthcare organizations. This coalition of content experts has identified two critical […]
The Kentucky Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Kentucky.
The Louisiana State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Louisiana.