Assisted Living Waiver Program
The California Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) Program is a Medi-Cal program that helps eligible seniors and adults with disabilities receive assisted living services instead of living in a nursing home.
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Curated starting points for common caregiving questions. These links are informational resources, not medical, legal, financial, or crisis advice.
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Financial help for care
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In Home Supportive Services
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides in-home assistance to eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals as an alternative to out-of-home care and enables recipients to remain safely in their own homes.
cdss.ca.govSenior Care Costs & Services | CalPACE | California, CA
Medicare & Medi-Cal reimburse PACE providers directly for your care. You will pay nothing or you will pay your Medi-Cal. Learn more about our costs now!
CalPACEMultipurpose Senior Services Program - Medicare Services | California Department of Aging - State of California
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides both social and health care management services to assist individuals remain in their own homes and communities.
aging.ca.govPrograms & Services | California Department of Aging - State of California
The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.
aging.ca.govHilarity for Charity Care Grants
Find out how HFC's Caregiver Respite Program can provide Care Grants to support and provide respite for caregivers.
Hilarity For CharityGUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is a voluntary, nationwide model testing the impact of providing comprehensive services and supports for people with dementia and their caregivers.
cms.govFamily Caregiver Support | California Department of Aging - State of California
The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.
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Family medical leave
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Memory care / facility selection
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Elder law / living trust questions
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Home care, hospice, and practical support resources
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