In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a program through Fresno County. The program helps adults who are older, blind, or disabled and who can’t take care of their daily living needs. This program helps people who would be living in an institution, like a nursing home, if they did not receive help [...]
Who are caregivers? People often think caregivers are hired professionals, not family members. However, if you are helping a family member, you are a caregiver. Many times a family caregiver does not identify as a caregiver. They see themselves as a daughter helping mom, or a wife helping a spouse. Valley Caregiver Resource Center [...]
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. The Alzheimer's Association was founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in Alzheimer’s. Since its founding, the Association has grown to include eleven offices across two states. Fresno is fortunate to have a [...]
Home health care is medical or therapeutic/rehabilitation care provided at home. Services are provided at home because it is difficult for the older adult to transfer or move easily. Services are ordered by a physician. Most home health care is covered by Medicare, other medical insurance, and sometimes Medi-Cal. In order for Medicare to cover [...]
A home care agency or home care organization (sometimes called companion care) provides non-medical services, with the intent of helping an older adult live at home independently. Home care agencies provide a wide variety of services. Most provide telephone calls for safety checks, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and general housekeeping. They can also assist [...]
