HOMEMAKER/PERSONAL CARE AIDE SERVICES

For those unable to care for themselves because of illness, a homemaker/personal care aide can assist in personal care of the patient, preparation of meals and light housekeeping. Payment for such services depends on financial and medical eligibility.

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

In-Home Services Program

Persons 60 years of age and over, who are above Medicaid eligibility, and who are unable to function independently in the home, may receive non-medical in-home services (homemaker/personal care, or housekeeper/chore.) Eligibility for these services is determined by Department-funded case managers during an assessment process which includes a financial assessment to determine the senior’s possible share of the cost of services. Participants can not be eligible to receive similar services through any other government sponsored program. For further information, call: (516) 227-8900

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

Medicaid

Individuals who meet the Medicaid asset and income eligibility levels may be approved for the services of a personal care aide. A physician’s order and nursing assessment are required before services are authorized. For information, contact:

Title XX Homemaker Services

Homemaker services – cooking, shopping, cleaning – may be provided to income-eligible individuals, above the Medicaid level and with limited resources. For further information, call:

HATS (HOME AIDES TO SENIORS)

This program provides companions to the frail elderly in the Town of Hempstead. Self-employed companion-aides are screened, trained, and matched up with seniors. No “hands on” duties are performed.

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