MassHealth Programs that Help Elders
MassHealth has two programs which assist elders to stay at home. And, this avoids a nursing home.
For most seniors, their own financial resources are not enough. Under the MassHealth umbrella, there are several programs that can help elders stay home longer.
The Home Care Program provides in-home support services for adults aged 60-plus, people with disabilities, and people with dementia. Applicants for the Home Care Program must be living at home within Massachusetts and cannot reside in an institutional or assisted living setting. Available services include:
– Adaptive housing/equipment
– Alzheimer’s/dementia coaching
– Certified Older Adult Peer Specialists
– Chores, Companionship, Grocery shopping/delivery
– Emergency shelter
– Family caregiver support program
– Home delivered meals and pre-packaged medication
– Home-based wandering response systems
– Home health services
– Laundry
– Supportive day care and home care aide
– Transportation
– Vision rehabilitation
The Personal Care Attendant Program provides funds to eligible elderly and disabled Massachusetts residents. These funds can be used by program participants to hire Personal Care Attendants (PCAs). A PCA can assist with Activities of Daily Living, including:
– Bathing
– Grooming
– Dressing/undressing
– Taking medications
– Eating
– Toileting
In addition, a PCA can help with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, such as:
– Laundry
– Shopping
– Housekeeping
– Meal preparation
– Transportation to medical providers
Qualified participants may hire one or more PCAs to meet their needs, and they have a great deal of flexibility in choosing a PCA—they can even hire a friend, neighbor, or relative (with a few exceptions).
- Home Care for Elders: Key Takeaways, pt3 - September 16, 2024
- Seniors Receiving Home Care, part 3. Guest Post - August 26, 2024
- Benefits of Home Care, pt. 2 - August 19, 2024
- Defining Home Care, part 1 - August 13, 2024
- MassHealth Programs that Help Elders - August 6, 2024
- Prepare Elder for a Dementia Diagnosis, pt 8 - July 30, 2024
- Should You Tell Someone They Have Dementia? - July 22, 2024
- Elder Dementia and Professional Help, part 7 - July 15, 2024
- What to do if you suspect someone has dementia ? part 6 - July 9, 2024
- Dementia and Risk Factors, pt 5 - June 19, 2024
John D. Miller is the founder/owner of Home Care Partners, LLC, a Massachusetts business providing private duty, personalized in-home assistance and companion care services to those needing help in daily activities and household functions.
Phone: (781) 378-2164
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://homecarepartnersma.com
