There are various specialized services available for older adults with disabilities. Additionally, they have been designed to suit the special needs. This article provides the short of the main services available:

1. Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)

• • Personal care facilitation

• • Home health care

• • Meal preparation and delivery

• • Housekeeping and chore services

2. Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology

• • Mobility devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc

• • Deaf and blind technical aids

• • Communication devices

• • Home modification tools

3. Transportation Services

• • Paratransit services

• • Accessible public transportation

• • Volunteer driver programs

4. Healthcare Services

• • Medicare and Medicaid coverage

• • Specialized medical care

• • Rehabilitation services

• • Mental health support

5. Financial Assistance

• • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

• • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• • Veterans benefits for disabled veterans

6. Legal and Advocacy Services

• • Disability rights organizations

• • Elder law attorneys

• • Long-term care ombudsman programs

7. Respite Care

• • Short-term relief for caregivers

• • Adult day care centers

• • In-home respite services

8. Employment Support

• • Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Sevices

• • Job training and placement programs

• • Supported employment options

The availability and difference of these services may vary according to the area. It is advisable to make use of local Area Agencies on Aging, disability support organizations, or social services departments for more detailed information about available services in your community.