The Boston Home Center works with several neighborhood agencies that will assist older adults with applying for minor to major repairs for their home. The program offers zero percent-interest (0%), deferred loans for older homeowners.
This program provides 0% interest, deferred payment loans to modify the primary permanent homes of older adults and children with disabilities so that they may live more independently. Six agencies in Massachusetts administer the program. A one time loan of $1,000 to $50,000 may be borrowed by property owners; $1,000 up to $30,000 for mobile […]
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 […]
The Baltimore County Department of Planning administers two funding programs to provide financial assistance so that people with disabilities may modify their units. Home modifications address the needs of a person with a disability living in a rental unit and using a voucher. Modifications may include installation of railings or ramps, bathtub inserts, alert systems, […]
Community For Life provides a package of services for homeowners and renters. It includes home maintenance/light home repair provided by a community “handyman” based on a list of vetted contractors, transportation, and community access navigation in a cost-effective and supportive manner. This fee-based, local nonprofit model involves three pillars of support including initial home assessment […]
This program provides supportive community services to older adults and adults with disabilities in order to avoid or delay nursing home placement including environmental modifications,
The programs and services described below allow care partners the time to do things other than providing care, such as: practicing self-care, running errands, visiting family members and friends, going to medical/dental appointments, and resting.
The Homecare Program provides supports and services for daily needs as well as coordination among caregivers and provider agencies to help adults at risk of institutional care remain in their own homes.
The Hart-Supported Living program provides grants for supports that enable Kentuckians with disabilities to live in their homes and communities of choice and avoid institutionalization. Home modification is an eligible service.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services(KDADS) (State Unit on Aging) 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 […]