Home Help Care Services

As my friends and I approach the “mid-life point,” I can see our bodies beginning to break down, especially those of us who were athletes. One friend is battling cancer (not very well either unfortunately), one is about to have her fourth back surgery, and I have suffered from chronic pain for many years, now having to take medications like Gabapentin and Cyclobenzaprine just to be able to move.

However, my old sports and adventure-seeking injuries, as well as extreme nerve pain lately, have recently rendered me disabled on a few occasions, which made me think about how I may not be too far off in starting to plan and save for in-home healthcare services, especially within my home state of Michigan.

Thankfully, Michigan has a few programs in place to help our aging and disabled populations. For example, through the MI Choice Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver, Medicaid pays for home care services in an individual’s home. The program is available to both older adults (65 and older) and younger people with physical disabilities. Furthermore, additional services like adult day services or transportation will be provided if needed.

Services like these are paid for by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Some reputable in-home care professional services in Michigan offer a menu of care and services that are specifically designed to meet the needs of two types of clients: The elderly, including those suffering from memory-related illnesses, and the seriously injured — individuals of all ages requiring care and rehabilitation after suffering an incapacitating illness or injury, including those coping with the aftermath of a brain or spinal cord injury.

Here is a sample list of possible offerings depending on the in-home care company: 

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