Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT), a non-profit Center for Independent Living, serves individuals of all ages who have been personally impacted by a disability. It is funded by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. LIFTT focuses on ensuring individuals have safe, clean, accessible and […]
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 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 […]
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.