AAA In-home Services

Sometimes, community services are needed in addition to the informal supports, private pay and third party arrangements the older person already has.  Certain programs have specific medical and income eligibility rules which must first be met; other programs have less eligibility requirements. In those instances, the RN Assessors and Care Managers from the Area Agency on Aging will work closely with the person and family to determine the type of assistance necessary and the eligibility of the person.

Some of the more common service options are:

Personal Care provides hands on assistance to persons who have difficulty with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.  Some light housekeeping tasks may be included.

Meals on Wheels & More provides an in-home, nutritious, mid-day meal to persons who meet eligibility requirements.

The Family Caregiver Support Program seeks to reduce caregiver stress and reinforce the care provided to a dependent adult relative at home. The program includes assessment and care management, benefits counseling, caregiver education and training, and a support group. Reimbursement for services, supplies, adaptive devices, and home modifications are also available on a cost-sharing basis.

Nursing Facility Diversion Services provide a higher level of care management and more intense services to assist individuals who are nursing home eligible to remain in the community. Services may include skilled nursing, therapies, or home health aide in addition to more traditional in-home services.

The Aging Waiver Program is for people age 60 and older who require the level of care of a nursing home.  Consumers would choose community-based services rather than a nursing home.  Individuals also need to meet Medicaid financial requirements. Services could include:  Personal Care, Meals on Wheels, Medical Supplies, Respite Services, Home Modifications, Nurses, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Transportation, and others.