Hospice Medical services, home care, social services, and counseling to terminally-ill patients and their families. Mental Health Services Evaluation of the need for mental health services and emergency and outpatient treatment. Check in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory, under the headings of Mental Health Services or Social Service Organization. Minor Household Repairs Home or apartment repairs or modifications needed for health and safety. Personal Care Help with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and grooming, meal preparation, and household chores.
Personal care is designed to help the client continue to live safely at home.
Eligibility is determined by income, resources and care needs. People with higher incomes can purchase services privately, and some services are available through volunteer programs. This provides relief for caregivers of adults with disabilities. Respite services can be arranged through home health agencies, adult family homes, boarding homes, social day care, nursing homes, or family, friends and volunteers. Senior Centers Community facilities where older people can meet, receive services, and participate in activities.