Community Options
Discover available options for staying home or moving back into the community.
What are the Community Care Options?
Community care options refer to a range of services and supports designed
to help individuals live independently and safely in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings like nursing homes.
These options promote aging in place and support individuals with disabilities
in maintaining their autonomy and quality of life.
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Here are some common community care options:
Common types include:
Home Care Services:
Home care services provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, medication management, and light housekeeping.
Home care aides, nurses, therapists, and other professionals may deliver these services based on individual needs and preferences.
Home Health Care:
Home health care services are provided by licensed healthcare professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
They offer skilled medical care and rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, or managing chronic health conditions.
Adult Day Care Centers:
Adult day care centers offer structured programs and activities for older adults and individuals with disabilities during the day.
Participants receive supervision, socialization, therapeutic activities, and meals while their caregivers attend work or take a break from caregiving responsibilities.
Respite Care:
Respite care provides short-term relief and support to family caregivers by offering temporary care for their loved ones.
This may involve in-home respite services provided by trained caregivers or temporary stays in residential respite facilities.
Transportation Services:
Transportation services help individuals access medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, social activities, and community resources.
These services may include accessible vans, volunteer driver programs, public transit options, and specialized transportation for individuals with disabilities.
Meal Delivery Programs:
Meal delivery programs provide nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to shop for groceries or prepare meals independently.
These programs may offer hot meals delivered to the home or frozen meals for reheating.
Personal Emergency Response Systems (ERS):
ERS devices enable individuals to summon help in the event of a medical emergency or fall.
These wearable devices or home-based systems feature a call button that connects the user to a monitoring center staffed by trained operators who can dispatch assistance as needed.
Assistive Technology:
Assistive technology devices and equipment help individuals with disabilities perform daily tasks, communicate, and access information more independently.
Examples include mobility aids, communication devices, home modifications, and adaptive tools for managing tasks.
Types of assistance available through
the Aging & Disability Resource Center
Options Counselors may provide the following:
Information and counseling: Options Counselors will provide information about your options in the community.
This information may address housing, healthcare, transportation, and other essential community resources.
Options Counselors may also help you to develop a personal transition plan and address any concerns.
Referrals: Options Counselors will provide information on community-based organizations and providers that can offer
them the services and support they need to be successful
in the community.
These services and supports may include home healthcare, assisted living, adult day care, and transportation services.
Advocacy: Options Counselors will help you advocate for your rights and interests throughout the transition process.
This may include helping the individual navigate the Medicaid system, apply for benefits, and resolve any problems they may encounter.
Here are the reasons why you should contact us:
Access to information and support: Options Counselors provide individuals with access to information and support that can help them make informed decisions about their future.
Options Counselors may also help individuals address any concerns they may have about transitioning back to the community.
Increased chances of success in the community: Options Counselors can help individuals develop a transition plan and connect them with the services and support they need to be successful.
Peace of mind: Options counselors can assist individuals and families in navigating resources and support to live independently in the community, providing peace of mind.
Options Counseling empowers individuals
by providing them with
valuable information, support, and advocacy, enabling them to make informed decisions
Benefits of Community Options
There are many benefits to living in the community, including:
Independence
Community options allow individuals to live independently and make their own choices
about their lives.
Choice and control
Individuals can choose from a variety of community-based housing, healthcare, and support services that best match their needs.
Integration
Community options allow individuals to live in the same communities as their friends and family.
This helps them to stay connected with their loved ones and to participate in community activities.