Aging In Place
Homecare Program
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You can get health care and support services so that you can safely stay in your own home. This program can help you take care of your daily needs with the following services:

  • Case management: A social service professional will work with you and your family to decide which services you will need so that you can stay at home.
  • Homemaking: This includes help with housework, laundry, shopping, and running errands.
  • Personal care: A service professional will help you with your daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Meals: You can get home-delivered meals.
  • Respite care: These are programs and services for your caregivers to give them a break.
  • Chore services: You can get help with home maintenance and yard work.

How do I get help?

To find out how to get help from this program, contact your local Area Agency on Aging.

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