The Minor Home Repair Service of the Gratiot County Commission on Aging provides a home maintenance service focused on extending the life of an owner-occupied home and helping to maintain minimum health and safety standards. Clients pay for the materials. Services may include: minor roof repair, window repair, correct faulty plumbing, repair stairs, install or […]
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 Minnesota Falls Prevention Coalition provides information, advice, and tips to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Minnesota.
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.
Age Well at Home preserves homeownership and generational wealth in the Twin Cities by partnering with older adults of color to bring healing, comfort, and stability at home through safety modifications.
The Red Lake Elderly Maintenance Program aims to preserve cultural ties and traditions while helping to maintain the housing stock for older adults of the Red Lake Nation. Services included minor repairs, carpentry, and bathroom modifications (grab bars).
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 Falls Free Mississippi Coalition (FFMC) is a statewide partnership committed to reducing falls and improving the quality of life for all Mississippians. Through collaboration with healthcare, public health, community and faith-based organizations, aging and veteran services, educators, social services, and policy leaders, FFMC identifies risks, strengthens resources, and advances systems and policies that help […]
The Bridge to Independence Program is a federal grant funded program that aims to help residents of assisted living plan for a transition from a facility to a home in the community. Included in this program is a one-time financial assistance in environmental accessibility adaptation for their home.
Show Me Falls Free Missouri provides information and resources to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Missouri.