The HCE program supports care for Floridians age 60 and older in family-type living arrangements within private homes as an alternative to institutional or nursing home care. Subsidies are provided that may cover ramps and home accessibility modifications.
It offers the evidence-based fall prevention program, A Matter of Balance. This educational program is targeted to older adults who are concerned about falling, have fallen in the past, or have restricted activities due to fear of falling. Topics include conducting safety checks of the home and the Agency provides a home assessment checklist for […]
The Area Agency of Broward County’s Minor Home Repair program targets low-income older homeowners over the age of 60. Services include carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other minor repairs that preserve the health and safety of clients.
The Home and Community-Based Services Program is administered via the Area Agencies on Aging, and includes a range of solutions to help older Georgians live safely in their homes and communities. The focus is on increasing accessibility, reducing the risk of injury, and improving older adults’ ability to stay at home. The In-Home Services component […]
Coastal Area Agency on Aging, in cooperation with Georgia Tech, houses a technology lab set up like a studio apartment giving individuals the opportunity to actually try out items designed to make everyday life more manageable. Items are designed to assist people with mobility issues, dementia care, vision loss, communication problems, and hearing loss. Examples […]
This program of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging was established in 2015 and adds safe and attractive wheelchair ramps to the homes of frail older individuals 60 years and older. It is funded through the Georgia In-Home Service Program as well as private pay and fundraising.
Area Agencies on Aging in Hawaii utilize Title III Older Americans Act funding of up to $500 per older adult for simple home modifications and repairs. The State Unit on Aging allocates approximately $35,000 for this effort.
A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based fall prevention program, is offered by the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging. It includes classes focused on falls, fall prevention, fear of falling, and how to reduce fall risk in the home, including through home modifications. Classes are offered throughout Sonoma County.
The ElderHelp Program helps low-income, frail older adults maintain their independence at home by providing free, short-term assistance with activities of daily living. Program services include minor home modification and repairs and are partially funded by the Older Americans Act.