And there are many choices, both for low-income and people able to pay. These programs can make life easier and more enjoyable for you and the person you care for. Adult Day Care provides daytime care and social activities for older adults. Programs will vary in the amount and type of care provided. Some provide transportation.
Home Care offers services that take place in the home.
Hospice Care provides support and care for terminally ill people who choose to remain at home in the care of a relative or friend. Legal and Financial Services include help with preparing durable power of attorney, a living will, or assistance with financial planning, public benefits, taxes, social security and disability benefits. These services can be provided by skillful volunteers or paid professionals. Meal Programs offer the full range of services including Meals on Wheels, which delivers meals to older adults at home, as well as group meals served at senior centers, churches, synagogues or schools. Reassurance Programs provide regular phone calls to check in on the elderly person who lives alone, or electronic monitoring devices that signal when help is needed.