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Non-Profits that Help the Elderly to Age in Place
Non-profit organizations, both those which are condition-specific such as for Alzheimer’s patients and those that serve the wider disabled or elderly community sometimes provide grants to help individuals afford home modifications. Follows are details on 2 programs as well as links to many national organizations. One should check with the local chapter of organizations relevant to the individual who requires care to see if they offer assistance locally.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The MS Society offers a Modifications Assistance Grant (MAG) that enables patients to make modifications to their homes and vehicles. The program varies in details with each local chapter but generally helps families whose incomes are less than 300% of the federal poverty limit. Find your local MS Society Chapter.
ALS Association / Lou Gehrig’s disease
This organization has an environment adaptation equipment lending program, also managed at the local chapter level. Equipment such as environmental controls for remote operation of home appliances, lighting, and consumer electronics are lent to participants at no cost on a long term basis. This equipment makes living independently more manageable for individuals with ALS. Find local ALS Association chapters through their national website.
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Foundation
Easter Seals
National Kidney Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Parkinson’s Foundation
The MS Society offers a Modifications Assistance Grant (MAG) that enables patients to make modifications to their homes and vehicles. The program varies in details with each local chapter but generally helps families whose incomes are less than 300% of the federal poverty limit. Find your local MS Society Chapter.
ALS Association / Lou Gehrig’s disease
This organization has an environment adaptation equipment lending program, also managed at the local chapter level. Equipment such as environmental controls for remote operation of home appliances, lighting, and consumer electronics are lent to participants at no cost on a long term basis. This equipment makes living independently more manageable for individuals with ALS. Find local ALS Association chapters through their national website.
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Foundation
Easter Seals
National Kidney Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Parkinson’s Foundation
Using our Eldercare Financial Resource Locator Tool to find other public and private programs that can help pay for or reduce the costs of long term care for the elderly.
