Adult Family Care operates from the idea that people thrive and grow to meet their maximum potential for independent, fulfilled lives. They can have strong, ongoing personal relationships, access to community activities and individualized care that matches their unique needs and capabilities. Adult Family Care is a residential option for people who cannot safely live… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
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Adult Family Care
Gives a supportive family setting for adults who, because of medical, cognitive, or emotional problems, cannot safely live alone. Caregivers provide personal care and medical treatment under supervision of Registered Nurse’s and Social Worker’s per Primary Care Physician/Provider orders. The Adult Family Care Program is available for those who need assistance with personal care and want… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
To participate in this program one must 16 years or older, be eligible for MassHealth coverage and meet clinical criteria around assistance needed to complete certain activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, ambulating or toileting. A team consisting of a Registered Nurse and a Care Manager conduct the initial screening and… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
Whether you are caring for an aging parent, or a son or daughter with a disability, Advocates Adult Family Care provides financial help and the resources your family needs to thrive. Our experienced team of case managers and nurses partners with your whole family to help you care for your loved one in the… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
Who is eligible for Adult Family Care? You or Your Loved One Must: Be 16 or older Be unable to live alone due to a physical, medical, or cognitive disability Be eligible for MassHealth Require assistance with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs) You Must: Live in Massachusetts with the person in need of… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
Adult Family Care is a Medicaid funded program. The Arc of Opportunity’s (AFC)program provides financial and clinical assistance to qualifying family members or caregivers to assist them in caring for their loved ones at home. AFC offers families the opportunity to delay or even prevent the need for institutional care. The Arc of Opportunity’s AFC Program augments… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
Adult Family Care (AFC), also called Adult Foster Care, is a program for Mass Health eligible frail elders and adults with disabilities. It is a program designed for those who cannot live alone safely. They need help with activities of daily living. AFC program members live with trained paid caregivers who provide daily care.… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
HMEA’s Adult Family Care (“AFC” or Adult Foster Care) program provides ongoing support to people who cannot live alone safely. They want to stay in their current home and receive daily help from caregivers who are living with them. HMEA provides ongoing professional and financial support to caregivers. Caregivers are often a family member,… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
The trained caregiver offers meals, personal care assistance, supports their activities in the community, and provides needed supervision. Eligibility for AFC: Is over the age of 16, and unable to live alone due to physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Be MassHealth eligible (Standard or CommonHealth) with a doctor’s written order. Have a medical, physical,… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
You can live in your caregiver’s home or your caregiver can move into your home. You will be treated like a member of the family by your caregiver. You and your caregiver will receive support from a registered nurse and a case manager on a regular basis. Your caregiver will: prepare meals and snacks … Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
