The Live Well at Home grant program, administered through community organizations, expands the capacity of long-term services and supports to help people age 65 and older stay in their homes and communities of choice. Grant opportunities include environmental accessibility home modifications such as grab bar installation, bathroom adaptations and building ramps and home repairs.
The Mississippi Division of Aging and Adult Services partners with the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program to weatherize hundreds of homes annually, which increases the energy efficiency to lower energy costs. It also conducts health and safety measures in homes, and makes referrals to other organizations if a family needs additional services not covered by the […]
Show Me Falls Free Missouri provides information and resources to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Missouri.
Senior Age’s Home Safety Program includes home modifications such as the installation of grab bars and handrails, hand-held showers, toilet risers, shower seats, and safety pendants that help with emergency situations. The Agency also helps with arranging a contracted handyman for repairs.
The mission of the Montana Falls Prevention Program is to empower older adults in Montana to reduce their risk of falls by providing accessible, evidence-based fall prevention programs, promoting awareness of fall risks, and coordinating efforts across health care providers and community partners to create safer environments for all Montanans to live independently.
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. […]
The non-profit Washington County Commission on Aging, Inc., an Area Agency on Aging, serves the Washington County community by helping older adults, people with disabilities regardless of age, and caregivers with programs such as the Home Repair/CDBG and Ramps Program. This program assists eligible homeowners within Hagerstown city limits with necessary maintenance and repairs such […]
Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence provides support for home modification/repairs via Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and the Older Americans Act Title III, the Family Caregiver Support Program and Home and Community Based Waivers. It engages in activities to raise awareness through engagement with the AAAs and Aging Disability Resource Consortia and leveraging […]
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.
Minuteman Senior Services, an Area Agency on Aging, offers personalized assessments and interviews by a Minuteman Care Manager to assess circumstances or concerns in the home. A detailed evaluation of the home is carried out to identify areas that present accident or fall risks. Areas assessed include: the exterior entrances and exits, interior doors, stairs […]