Local Senior Services at ElderCare.gov

The Eldercare Locator provided at ElderCare.gov is a free national service that is funded through a grant provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). Seniors and caregivers can find a wealth of information and available services right on the ElderCare.gov website.

Elder Care Services

Some of the most popular home care services available on the elder care website include:

Home Care Assistance

• Nutrition Programs
  Good nutrition is important for seniors. There are certain programs available through ElderCare.gov that can get seniors assistance with their nutritional needs. Some programs even offer home-delivered meals.
• In-Home Services
  Whether a senior needs personal care assistance or help preparing a meal, there are several in-home services available through the ElderCare.gov website that can provide them with the assistance that they need.
• Transportation
  There are services for seniors that can provide transportation to and from doctor appointments, trips to the grocery store, or for any other type of errand. Eldercare.gov can provide more information about these services.

Housing Needs

• Home Modification
  Sometimes a home will need to be modified in order for a senior to live comfortably in it. The installation of wheelchair ramps, grab bars, or other home modifications may be paid for by various programs available through ElderCare.gov.
• Home Repairs
  There are programs that can assist seniors in getting the home repairs that they need to help keep their home habitable for as long as they live in it. Anyone interested in these programs can find links to them at ElderCare.gov.
• Housing Choices
  When a senior no longer wants to live in their own home, but wants to stay in his or her community, the resources found on ElderCare.gov can help them find a retirement community, assisted living facility, board and care home, or other type of home of their choosing.

Caregiver Assistance

Sometimes it is the caregivers who need assistance. Eldercare.gov offers a wealth of information and resources for caregivers who need the help. Caregivers can find out more information on available services in their area and can get help accessing those services through ElderCare.gov. Additionally, caregivers can find support groups in their area and read helpful tips right on the ElderCare.gov website.

Having someone watch a loved one for even just a few hours a week can mean all the difference to a caregiver who is under stress or needs time away to concentrate on their own responsibilities. Eldercare.gov has the available resources that can help caregivers find respite care providers in their area.

Additional Resources

Seniors and their caregivers have a lot of responsibilities and many decisions to make. Eldercare.gov is there to help. Whether a senior needs financial assistance or help navigating through the health insurance maze, they can find all the information they need and more on the ElderCare.gov website.