Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
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Arkansas Dept. of Human Services, DHS Division of Aging and Adult Services
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
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Choices In Living Resource Center
The Choices in Living Resource Center is an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) providing helpful information about long term services and supports in Arkansas.
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Arkansas Independent Choices
The Independent Choices program is an option under Medicaid that allows for family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to get compensated for personal care services. This program also provides home modifications and assistive technology.
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Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
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Government Benefits and General Information
ARChoices in Homecare
Welcome to ARChoices in Homecare, a Medicaid program that includes home and community-based services for adults ages 21 through 64 with a physical disability and seniors age 65 or older.
These services can offer help doing everyday activities that you may no longer be able to do for yourself like bathing, dressing, getting around your home, preparing meals, or doing household chores.
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Arkansas County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
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(501) 370-3820
Arkansas Department of Human Services Directory
Online directory of social services, helps consumers to locate services and programs in their communities. It can be searched by category.
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Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes..
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Arkansas Dept. of Human Services, DHS Division of Aging and Adult Services
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Arkansas Medicaid – Division of Medical Services
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
The Division of Medical Services handles the day-to-day management of the Arkansas Medicaid program, ensuring providers get paid and clients get medically necessary services.
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Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
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Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Arkansas
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
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Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Choices In Living Resource Center
The Choices in Living Resource Center is an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) providing helpful information about long term services and supports in Arkansas.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
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Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education of Northwest Arkansas
Offers comprehensive medical care for older persons (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up). Also provides services for family caregivers including:
– Information and assistance
– Counseling referrals
– Support groups
– Educational programs and training
– Newsletter, ElderFocus
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Senior Health Insurance and Information Program (SHIIP)
Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program (AR SHIIP) connects Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers with certified counselors statewide. AR SHIIP’s local counselors offer one-to-one in person, or over the phone guidance regarding Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Part D (drug plans) for FREE.
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Arkansas Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
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Arkansas Disability Rights Center (DRC)
Non-profit organization advocates on behalf of people with disabilities in Arkansas. Also offers the following programs:
– Representation in cases of complaints filed against the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
– Advocacy for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (information, referral, and legal representation)
– Protection and advocacy for beneficiaries of Social Security
– Protection and advocacy for individuals with Developmental Disabilities
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Arkansas Law Help
Provides assistance to Arkansas residents with legal information and resources on housing, family, financial and individual issues, and government programs.
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Arkansas Long Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Arkansas County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(501) 370-3820
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes..
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Arkansas Dept. of Human Services, DHS Division of Aging and Adult Services
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Arkansas Hospice
Non-profit organization provides hospice and palliative care services in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Independent Living Council
The ARSILC is a non-profit organization promoting independent living for people with disabilities by providing resources for people living with disabilities, representing the interests of disabled Americans to the state of Arkansas Government and connecting the individuals with disabilities with resources for housing, economic development and government support.
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ElderChoices Program
Government program assists low income older adults who require nursing level of care to delay placement into a nursing facility by providing help to pay for in-home care services including:
– Care management
– In-home care
– Adult day care
– Chore services
– Home-delivered meals
– Respite care
– Personal emergency response system
– Supplemental services
*Independent choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to choose and hire their own service provider including a relative or friend who is neither their spouse nor their legal guardian to provide the care they need.
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HomeCare Association of Arkansas
Association of in-home care providers. Its website offers a search tool that allows users to locate in-home care providers in their communities.
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Arkansas Dept. of Human Services, DHS Division of Aging and Adult Services
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA)
Association of nursing home facilities in Arkansas. Its website provides a directory that allows users to locate nursing home facilities in their communities.
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Arkansas Hospice
Non-profit organization provides hospice and palliative care services in Arkansas.
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Living Choices Assisted Living
Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care by helping to pay for additional services to be provided in an authorized licensed assisted living facility. Services include:
– Personal attendant care
– Social and recreational activities
– Medication management
– 24-hour supervision
– Limited skilled nursing services
– Transportation
– Pharmacist consultant services
– Supplemental services
*Independent choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to choose and hire their own service provider including a relative or friend who is neither their spouse nor their legal guardian to provide the care they need.