Personal Care Grant Program
The Personal Care program enables frail older adults to maintain their homes by assisting with regular housekeeping and chores.
Description of service
The Personal Care program provides funding for light housekeeping tasks for individuals 60 and older who are having difficulties maintaining their own home or apartment due to physical or mental disabilities whether long term or short term. This grant is for personal care only - including bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
Goal
To enable individuals 60 and over to maintain their own home and remain independent by assisting with personal care tasks they may no longer be able to perform.
Eligibility
Recipients must be age 60 or older. A NENAAA case manager, taking into consideration their functional and financial need must determine eligibility.
Counties served
The 22 county service area.
Number of people served annually
75
What a personal care provider can do
Assist or supervise personal care. This includes help with bathing or shower, assistance with dressing, toileting, and transfers.
Providers
Are contracted by the client and paid by the client. An In-Home Chore Grant, if the client is eligible, will reimburse the client up to the monthly contracted amount. Names of Providers will be offered to the client.
Want more information?
Call (800) 672-8368 or (402) 370-3454