The Senior Home Repair Program partners with the County Advocacy Council on Aging, business partners, and community donors to meet the needs of the community’s aging population through repairs and accessibility services of approximately 50-70 homes annually. Along with the Topeka Independent Living Resource Center, Topeka Habitat for Humanity offers an affordable accessibility modification program […]
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.
The Maine State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Maine.
The EZ Fix Program helps older adults and adults with disabilities to remain safely in their homes by providing minor home repair, housekeeping, and in-home technology training and services throughout rural Eastern Maine. Initially, Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) recognized that low-income seniors were struggling to keep their homes repaired and established a volunteer-based […]
The Maryland Falls Free Coalition provides information and resources to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Maryland.
The Illinois Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Illinois.
The Indiana Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Illinois.
This extensive home modification program of the CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions Area Agency on Aging focuses on safety and fall prevention for low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Central Indiana. It includes a home assessment process and creative funding sources to address residents’ needs. CICOA case managers refer clients who need home […]
The Iowa Department on Aging (IDA) has a strong partnership with Habitat for Humanity at both the state and local levels. The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity became interested in aging in place through projects in Denver, Iowa. This interest rose to the statewide Habitat for Humanity, which then connected with IDA to explore […]