Tag: Activities of Daily Living
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Adult Foster Care (AFC) in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, there are a few ways that family members can be paid to care for an elderly or disabled person. In this post we will discuss a state program called Adult Foster Care (AFC) or Adult Family Care. MassHealth has always focused on program options that preserve the Community…
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Types of Home Care Workers
Two-thirds of U.S. adults, and more than three-quarters of those age 50+, want to stay in their home as they get older, according to AARP’s November 2021 “Home and Community Preferences” survey. This is commonly referred to as “aging in place.” The strain placed on a family caregiver can be overwhelming…
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What is a MassHealth PCA?
The Personal Care Attendant, or PCA Program is a program funded by MassHealth to provide people with permanent or chronic disabilities keep their independence, remain in the community, and manage their own care by providing funding to hire PCAs. This is a consumer-directed program, so the person receiving the PCA…
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