Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Alabama Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
Alabama has 13 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) which implement senior services. Each AAA has an Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for aging, disability, and caregiver help and services.
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To be connected to your local AAA within Alabama, call: (800) AGELINE (800-243-5463)
Also, see website for local listings
Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS)
The first place to go with aging, disability, and caregiver questions. This program, known as One Door Alabama, provides free information, counseling, and access to programs and services provided by the Alabama Department of Senior Services, state agencies, and federal programs.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers provide diagnosis, medical research, and support groups.
Find an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in your state.
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ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, help families locate respite and crisis care services, and serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
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Best Programs for Caregiving
Best Programs for Caregiving is a free online directory of proven support programs for family and friend caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
Whether you are a caregiver yourself or a professional whose organization serves dementia caregivers, you can use this tool to find and compare evidence-based programs from across the country that address caregivers’ unique challenges and concerns.
A partnership between Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and Family Caregiver Alliance.
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey, register online here. Your personal information is private and secure. FCA does not share information without your signed permission.
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Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)/Alabama CARES
FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include:
– Information
– Case management assistance
– Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
– Respite care services
– Limited supplemental services
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Alabama Medicaid for Elderly and Disabled (E&D)
The Elderly and Disabled Waiver is a Medicaid program that helps elderly or disabled adults remain living at home. Services may include respite, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, case management, and homemaker services.
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Alabama Personal Choices Program
The Personal Choices Program is a Medicaid program that allows for care recipients to pick and choose their own care providers, which can include family members. This consumer direction option is available to those enrolled in a Home and Community Based Waiver Services program, such as the SAIL program and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver. Under the Personal Choices Program, a monthly allowance is provided, in which the care recipient can use to hire help, pay for medical equipment, or cover other care expenses.
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CareScout (cost of long-term care near you)
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The CareScout tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
State of Alabama Independent Living Medicaid Waiver (SAIL)
The SAIL waiver is designed to accomodate disabled adults to remain living at home rather than a nursing facility. Diagnoses recognized as a disability include, but not limited to: Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, severe Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Quadriplegia, as well as other neurological diseases or impairments. Services may include:
-Case management
-Personal Care/Assistance
-Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
-Personal emergency response system
-Medical supplies
-Minor assistive technology
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Government Benefits and General Information
Alabama Connect 211
Government website offers an online search tool to help consumers locate aging and disability services including:
– Long-term care facilities
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice
(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)
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Alabama County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
The Alabama Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ADVA) has Veterans Service Offices located in 62 counties throughout the State of Alabama.
The primary function of the ADVA veterans service offices is to assist veterans, their dependents, and survivors in the application and processing of claims for benefits and entitlements available from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the benefits provided for veterans by law from the State of Alabama earned by honorable service in the armed forces of the United States.
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Alabama Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Provides Alabama’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.
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Alabama Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
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Alabama Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
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Alabama’s Assistive Technology Resource (APTAT)
APTAT, which stands for “Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology,” is the Alabama Assistive Technology resource providing services like device trials, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) reuse, training, funding resources, and more.
APTAT is one of 56 Assistive Technology Act Programs federally funded by Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (HHS/ACL). APTAT is administered through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) whose mission is to enable all Alabamians with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential.
APTAT guides individuals through the process of locating and obtaining technology to assist them at work, school, play, and in everyday life.
APTAT services are free and available to Alabamians regardless of disability or age.
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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is a voluntary nationwide model test that aims to support people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. The GUIDE Model focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities.
Check out where health care innovation is happening HERE. You may also find the GUIDE Participant List to check for additional information.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) offers the GUIDE program in partnership with Tembo Health. Learn more information about this GUIDE program through FCA HERE.
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Medicaid Profiles by State
Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.
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Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
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National Resources for Family Caregivers
Individuals, families and caregivers can explore this list of national organizations to help locate information and support on topics and issues – such as caregiver and older adult resources, government resources, faith-based organizations, health organizations, rare disorders, legal assistance, palliative and hospice, veterans’ resource.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.
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SenioRx Program
SenioRx is a prescription medication assistance program that has helped thousands of Alabamians receive FREE or LOW-COST prescription medications from pharmaceutical companies. SenioRx is for Alabamians with disabilities regardless of age or persons aged 55 and older who have been diagnosed with at least one medical condition that requires a prescription medication.
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USAGov – Government Benefits
Get information on government programs that may help pay for food, housing, health care, and other basic living expenses. Learn about Social Security and government checks.
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Alabama Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services assists vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
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Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP)
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is part of the nation’s federally-funded protection and advocacy (P&A) system. ADAP provides legal services to Alabamians with disabilities to protect, promote, and expand their rights.
Services community cccess, special education, Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers, voting rights, alternatives to Guardianship, investigating abuse & neglect.
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Alabama Legal Help
Senior legal services including information on advance directives, living wills, POA, and health care issues.
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(866) 456-4995
Alabama Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
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Alabama’s Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program
Government program helps Medicare beneficiaries to prevent and detect Medicare fraud and errors. To report Medicare fraud Medicare beneficiaries and their families should call Alabama’s SMP Medicare Fraud hotline.
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Legal Services Alabama
Provides civil legal assistance to low income Alabamians and is the only LSC-funded program in Alabama. The elder law division helps seniors resolve legal issues such as: Estate planning/long term care, Medicaid/SS claims, housing issues, other public benefit issues, and elder abuse.
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(866) 456-4995
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network
Coalition of organizations in Alabama that promote services and support for family caregivers. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers providing online respite provider lists by county and information on respite helpline.
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Alabama State Independent Living Council (SILC)
The role of the SILC is to identify societal barriers to independent living and to collaborate with Centers for Independent Living, Rehabilitation Services and other related entities throughout the state to increase the supports and services needed to create independent living opportunities.
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Directories of Long Term Care Providers – Alabama Medicaid Agency
Provides online listings of long-term care providers and facilities including:
– In-home care agencies
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Medical equipment providers
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Home Health & Community Services – Alabama Public Health
The Bureau of Home and Community Services is the parent agency for the statewide Medicare/Medicaid Certified Home Health Program that serves all Alabama counties. Home health care services are provided for homebound patients who meet eligibility requirements.
Find more information on the Home Health Services Information Card.
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Hospice Providers Search – Alabama Medicaid Agency
Lists Medicaid certified hospice and palliative care providers for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
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ILRU Directory of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Associations
The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide independent living services for people with disabilities. These programs provide tools, resources, and supports for integrating people with disabilities fully into their communities to promote equal opportunities, self-determination, and respect.
Check out the website link to access the CIL listing by state – including program names, website and contact information.
Medicaid Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled (E&D Waiver)
Government program assists older adults stay out of nursing home placement and remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– In-home care
– Respite
– Home delivered meals
*Personal Choices is a consumer directed option of the EandD waiver which allows care receivers to hire relatives or friends to provide the care they need.
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Non-Emergency Transportation Program
Government program assists persons without adequate transportation pay for transportation to medical appointments by providing transportation vouchers. This services is not available for medical emergencies. In case of emergency please call 911.
*Care receivers must call 5 days in advance to receive transportation voucher.
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization was created to promote understanding of the hospice benefit provided by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies. Made up of hospices and palliative care programs throughout the state, AHPCO provides up-to-date and accurate information regarding end-of-life care.
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Alabama Nursing Home Association
Provides information on long term care options. Online Locate a Facility tool allows consumers to search for a long-term care facility by city, county, region, and facility name.
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Assisted Living Association of Alabama (ALAA)
Online Find a Facility tool allows consumers to search for assisted living facilities by city or county. Database consists of more than 300 assisted living facilities that are ALAA members and are licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health .
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Directories of Long Term Care Providers – Alabama Medicaid Agency
Provides online listings of long-term care providers and facilities including:
– In-home care agencies
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Medical equipment providers
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Hospice Providers Search – Alabama Medicaid Agency
Lists Medicaid certified hospice and palliative care providers for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
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National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance)
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) have come together to form the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance).
Find the right Home Care or Hospice Agency using this comprehensive database of more than 10,000 home care and hospice agencies to find an agency near you: https://allianceforcareathome.org/find-a-provider/
Non-Emergency Transportation Program
Government program assists persons without adequate transportation pay for transportation to medical appointments by providing transportation vouchers. This services is not available for medical emergencies. In case of emergency please call 911.
*Care receivers must call 5 days in advance to receive transportation voucher.