In-home Services | Child Care and Respite Care for Children
Adult Day Services | Adult Respite Services | Transportation
Case Management | Hiring a Private Caregiver | Volunteer Services

Many elders want the option to “age in place” meaning they want to remain in their home and community. Many individuals with disabilities desire to live within their communities near friends and family members. Families that have a member who needs daily assistance may need resources to assist them in meeting those needs. Your community may provide help when the efforts to care for your needs, combined with help from family and friends, is not adequate. Local, state, or federal programs, as well as private businesses may provide assistance.

Think about the following questions for yourself or your family member:

• What help does my community offer so I can stay in my own home?
• What if my family member needs more help than I can provide?
• What if I cannot drive and need transportation?
• What supports are available to help me live independent from my family?

In-home Services | Child Care and Respite Care for Children
Adult Day Services | Adult Respite Services | Transportation
Case Management | Hiring a Private Caregiver | Volunteer Services

Hospice Foundation of America
Comprehensive information to help consumers find local hospice services and information on dealing with grief, loss, and end of life issues

Iowa Department of Human Services

• Information on home and community-based waivers
• Consumer Choices Option offers waiver-eligible consumers more choice and control over their services and supports

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging
Information on assessing the quality of a home health agency (pdf, 3 pages)

Iowa Department of Human Services
Child care resources

Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition
Supporting families across Iowa

Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
Help me stay at home

Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
Information to assist in the selection of a long-term health care provider, directory of long-term care facilities and the department's report cards

National Alzheimer’s Association
Planning ahead, care options, coordinating care, and support and resources

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging
Includes "Adult Day Services" (pdf, 2 pages)

Adult Respite Services

Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition
Connecting families to resources

National Alzheimer’s Association
Planning ahead, care options, coordinating care, and support and resources

AARP
Driver safety, when to stop driving

Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Includes disabilities and driving fact sheets

Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program
Locate volunteer transportation

Iowa Department of Transportation
Includes "A Practical Guide for Senior Drivers Workbook" (pdf, 12 pages)

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Family conversations with older drivers

Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
Case management program for the frail elderly

Iowa Department of Human Services
Links to home and community-based services

Iowa Department of Human Services
County Central Points of Coordination (CPC) to access county-funded mental health and developmental disabilities services and referral for service coordination

AARP
Includes "Hiring a Home Health Care Worker: A Self-Help Guide"

Caregiver Pros LLC
Find private caregivers, information on being an employer and conducting background checks

Family Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving
Information on hiring in-home help

Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services
Give something back to your community by volunteering

Senior Corps In Iowa, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Information on how to get involved in the program

Service Leader.org
Resources for volunteers