CAREGIVING SERVICES

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

888-944-4477 Program (Application Hotline)
If you qualify for Medi-Cal you are eligible for the IHSS program. IHSS pays for services for those who are disabled (including children over 6 years of age) and seniors to remain safely in their own homes. Individuals who qualify hire their own provider(s) to assist them with personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing and bowel and bladder care; domestic services such as cooking, housecleaning and laundry; protective supervision for individuals with mental impairments; paramedical services such as assistance with medications, suctioning, and catheter care; and accompaniment to medical appointments.

The QuickMatch Registry Network is an online tool that helps persons of all ages with disabilities find potential caregivers that match their needs, schedule, pay range and service location. It is offered through various Independent Living Centers in Northern California and available in limited geographic areas though it continues to expand.

Care.com is a for-profit site advertising caregiving service

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers. Many locations maintain a list of caregivers.  Contact your local office to see if they do.  

Easy Does It Emergency Services provides assistance to individuals with disabilities and seniors living independently in the City of Berkeley. Should a disabled person or senior experience an unforeseen crisis or a temporary lapse in attendant care, that person can call Easy Does It for assistance.

Resources for Family Members and Caregivers - links to a downloadable PDF for caregivers from the Christopher Reeve Foundation

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has published a comprehensive guide for the elderly living alone, which has some useful resources, including healthcare, nutrition and transportation.