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The Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County helps individuals 60 years of age and older who need in-home support services, including but not limited to those who receive Medical Assistance (also known as Medicaid) and/or Medicare. A variety of specialized services are available which helps the individual live independently in their home setting.



Nutritious Home Delivered Meals are for individuals, 60 years of age and older, who are physically disabled, homebound, or otherwise isolated and unable to prepare his/her own meal. This includes emergency meals to these individuals when meal delivery is suspended due to inclement winter weather. In addition to receiving a regular nutritious mel, individuals also receive a check on their safety and well-being by our caring meal drivers. Current Menu

Personal Care consists of trained aides coming to the individual's home to provide assistance with bathing, grooming, and other care that assures the personal hygiene and safety of the individual. Subject to availability.

The Caregiver Support Program provides reimbursement to caregivers who provide services such as personal care, respite, medical supplies/nutritional supplements, adaptive devices, home modifications, school supplies and seasonal clothing. The Caregiver Support Program is based around those caring for a functionally dependent older adult, individuals with Alzheimer’s or other chronic dementia, or family members under the age of 18 or relative aged 18-59 with a non-dementia related disability. Caregivers and care receivers must meet the eligibility requirements set by the state of PA.

An individual receiving reimbursement under this model would be independently responsible for hiring and employing a worker to provide personal care assistance. The personal care worker can not be a spouse, power attorney, representative payee, guardian or a paid caregiver directing care. The personal care worker may be another family member or friend. All individuals receiving reimbursement under this program must meet eligibility requirements.


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