Disability Care for Adults for Seniors
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need for free and hire a caregiver directly.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
- Mobility and transfers
- Support and time off for a family caregiver
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Good support follows the person’s own goals. Ask the person, not only the family, what help they want and how.
Questions to ask
- Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)?
- How do you support someone to do things themselves?
- Can you drive to work, school or day programs?
- Are you comfortable with the equipment used at home?
Disability Care for Adults by state
Each state page lists its cities. Each city page shows local Census figures and the Medicare-certified providers nearby.
Disability Care for Adults: common questions
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers your state.
Is this page only for seniors?
No. These pages are for adults of any age who need support at home. The local figures above are for residents aged 18 to 64.
Find disability care for adults for someone you love
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near you can see it as soon as it is live.
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