Family Caregiver Services by State
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ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
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Arizona Area Agencies on Aging (Arizona Department of Economic Security)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Aging and Adult Services website links to AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs
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AZ Links(link is external), part Arizona’s Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC), has been created to help Arizona senior citizens, people with disabilities, caregivers and family members locate resources and services that meet their needs.
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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 or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services
The Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services program is a non-Medicaid program that is designed to assist seniors in daily living activities and remain living in their homes or with family members. While this program offers consumer direction- usually meaning the care recipient hires their own care provider- in Arizona, the term is used to demonstrate respect for applicant’s wishes.
Services provided:
-Adult day care
-Adult day health care
-Home delivered meals & meals at senior centers
-Home health aide
Housekeeping
-Personal care
-Respite care
-Transportation
-Visiting nurse
There are waiting lists to enter the program. Priority is based on functional and financial need.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
Arizona Area Agency on Aging, Region One: 602-264-2255
*Please see website link for specific region contact number
Arizona Self-Directed Attendant Care
Family members, including spouses and adult children, are allowed to be hired and compensated through Self-Directed Attendant Care, which is an option provided by Arizona Medicaid. Member-directed options are available to most Arizona Long Term Care System recipients who live in their home. The program also covers costs of certain medical and accessibility equipment.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
(800) 654-8713
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 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.
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Government Benefits and General Information
Arizona Caregiver Coalition
A community-based, 501(c)3 organization founded to support and advocate for family caregivers in Arizona. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers, with services including: – Online community calendar – Support groups – Information and blog – Advocacy – Respite
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Arizona County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
Provides Arizona’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
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Arizona Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include: – Information – Assistance – Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training – Respite care – Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications
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Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) -Medicaid
AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. It is 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. State website is also available in Spanish.
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Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance 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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AZ Links(link is external), part Arizona’s Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC), has been created to help Arizona senior citizens, people with disabilities, caregivers and family members locate resources and services that meet their needs.
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Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Arizona
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
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N/A
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Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
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Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist 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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Arizona Center for Disability Law
A nonprofit organization providing legal services to Arizona residents with disabilities.
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Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
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. To locate your local ombudsman, contact the Area Agency on Aging.
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Law for Seniors
Offers a list of organizations that provide legal services in Arizona and self-help information on a variety of legal issues.
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National Elder Law Foundation
Contact Information
(520) 881-1076
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities (AAPPD)
Provides a list of providers that can be searched by service and area. Services include:
– Assistive technology
– In-home care
– Care management
– Chore services
– Home health care
– Transportation
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Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
Provides Arizona’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
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Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
State program that provides institutional, residential, and in-home care services, including medical coverage, to low-income older adults and adults with disabilities who meet the level of care required for placement in a nursing facility, but who may live at home or in assisted living.
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Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
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Division of Licensing Services, Arizona Department of Health Services
Provides online directories of licensed facilities including:
– Adult day health care centers
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Nursing homes
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Home and Community Living Supports
A state program provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) that offer services to help older adults and adults with disabilities remain at home. Services include:
- Care management
- Personal care
- Chore service
- Home health care
- Adult day service
- Respite
- Congregate meals and Home delivered meals
- Transportation
- Home modification
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Arizona Health Care Association (AHCA)
Online directory of AHCA member agencies in Arizona, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. AHCA is a long-term care association.
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Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (AHPCO) is the statewide nonprofit membership organization of hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in Arizona.
Patients and families can find a hospice and palliative care provider through the Provider Directory.
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Division of Licensing Services, Arizona Department of Health Services
Provides online directories of licensed facilities including:
– Adult day health care centers
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Nursing homes