Personal Assistance Services


	"Personal Assistance Services"


	ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM


	What is Attendant Care?

Attendant Care is an in-home personal assistance service that enables people with disabilities to live in their homes and community, rather than in institutions. This program enables people with disabilities to receive services that will allow them to maximize their independence.

People with disabilities age 18 or older may be eligible to receive these Attendant Care services.

WHAT ATTENDANT CARE CAN DO FOR YOU

Attendant Care allows a person with a disability:

To live independently and in the least restrictive environment possible
To remain independent in their homes, thereby preventing institutionalization
To seek and /or maintain employment
To maximize their capabilities and independence
To provide reasonable care and assistance with their daily living activities

AIM has obtained the Department of Welfare Waiver contract.

People who are disabled and need attendant care

may now choose AIM as their Attendant Care Provider!

If you have any questions--please call AIM at 610-376-0010 and ask for Beth

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

Home Health Attendants Wanted

Part Time and Full Time Positions Available

Call Beth at 610-376-0010 for details

BASIC SERVICES

This service provides assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, bathing, etc. Consumers may also receive assistance in meal preparation, eating and kitchen activities. Range of motion, health maintenance activities and other relevant activities are also provided.

ANCILLARY SERVICES*

Although this service cannot be utilized by consumers unless they also utilize the basic service they are nevertheless an important part of a consumer's life. These services may range from shopping, laundry, seasonal chores, companion services, transportation, letter writing, reading mail, managing finances and assisting with the planning of activities

WHAT ABOUT COST?

Services are "free" to people with disabilities who qualify under Department of Public Welfare regulations.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Residents of PA 18 or older
A person with a disability who is mentally alert
A person whose disability is expected to last 12 months or more
A person who meets certain eligibility criteria set by the Department of Public
Welfare

Attendant Care is provided to people with disabilities throughout Berks County through the Department of Public Welfare via the Berks County Office of Aging, Abilities In Motion and United Disabilities Services.


	"Helping You Help Yourself to Independence" Abilities In Motion 416 Blair Avenue Reading, PA. 19601 1-610-376-0010 (Voice) 1-888-376-0120 (Voice) 1-610-376-0021 (Fax) 1-610-288-2301 (TTY) staff@abilitiesinmotion.org Disclaimer Designed by East Coast Web