Caregiver Support
& Resources
Helping the Community
Information and financial support services for caregivers, families, and individuals in need of home care and medical services.
Committed to Service
There’s a host of supportive government, state, and local programs you may qualify for. Below is a list of resources to help support caregivers and individuals in need of assistance. You may qualify for Medicaid, a joint federal/state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income. Additionally, Veterans with certain service-connected or aging-related disabilities can get housing help.
Download aging at home resources from HUD:
VA Disability Compensation Benefits
Veterans who have a service-related injury or illness may be entitled to VA disability compensation. It’s a tax-free monthly benefit.
Visit VA.gov to learn:
Which conditions qualify you for benefits
How the claims process works
How to appeal a decision you disagree with. The process changed in February 2019.
Survivors of veterans may receive compensation benefits in certain situations.
Disabled Veteran Housing Assistance
You may qualify for special housing grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Apply for a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or a Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant. You can use it to:
Build an adapted home
Install ramps or widen doors
Make other modifications to help you live independently
If you qualify for an SAH or SHA grant, you may be able to get a Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) grant. It can pay for necessary changes to your relative’s home.
Living Support
Learn the difference between service and emotional support animals. Know your rights for each type of animal.
Find programs and insurance plans that allow family members to be paid caregivers.
Learn how to make a disaster plan that includes people with disabilities.
Caregiver Resources - The NIH MedlinePlus site has an overview of caregiver services and it offers resources to help protect your health.
Caring for the Caregiver - This resource from the National Cancer Institute is for family/friends who are caring for a person with cancer.
Independent Living Skills
State and local independent living centers help you develop skills to live on your own. Contact your state to find out how its department of human services or disability office may be able to assist with:
Housing counseling
Locating rental housing
Independent living skills
Medicaid for Adults
Each state has different rules about eligibility and applying for Medicaid for adults. Learn more about eligibility.
Each state has different application requirements for Medicaid for adults.
Contact your state Medicaid program to see if you qualify and to learn how to apply.
