Housing Accommodations
Most Adults With Disabilities live with family caregivers
About 70% of adults with disabilities live with family members
Family caregivers can be parents, other relatives, or foster families
BUT there are many other options for living arrangements
Alternative Living Arrangement
(*This is a brief summary from an AI-generated search)
Living independently with services and support
This is called "independent living" or "supported living"
Living in a group home with people of similar needs, which provides:
Structure, personal assistance, and a social setting
Day habilitation and vocational programs
Living in a licensed community care home
Offer general care and care coordination
Living in a licensed intermediate care facility
Provides special health care or habilitation services
Seek Guidance and Input from
Your primary care physician or an M.D. specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, etc.
Your health insurance
Social Worker or Care Manager
Payment Options for Alternative Housing
Depend on specific needs and eligibility
The goal is to keep costs affordable relative to their income level
Payment may include a combination of:
An individual's income
Government assistance programs like
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8): helps low-income families, persons with disabilities, and the elderly
New York State Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waiver Program offers rental subsidies, one-time payments, and utility assistance
Subsidized housing options provided by non-profit organizations or a mix of both
Other
Published by Albany Guardian Society
Senior Housing Options Directory (2024) Provides detailed information on:
Different housing types available in the Capital Region for seniors.
Location, costs, market rates, amenities, and special features within each community that seniors need to consider when looking for housing.
Types of senior living communities in this directory include:
Subsidized
Family-type Homes
Assisted Living
Nursing Homes
Housing Services Provider Listing
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