Benefits · Housing Assistance
How to apply for Dignity at Home Fall Prevention Program
California Department of Aging
Who it's for
The Dignity at Home Fall Prevention Program helps older adults and people with disabilities avoid falls and stay safely in their own homes. Through local Area Agencies on Aging it provides in-home safety assessments, home modifications, fall-prevention education, and injury-prevention equipment. It is income-limited (adjusted household income at or below 80% of the area median income, which varies by county) and is for people who have fallen, are at risk of falling, or are at risk of being placed in a facility. Availability and the exact local provider vary by county.
This program has conditions the scan cannot check for you: your adjusted household income must be at or below 80% of the area median income (the dollar limit varies by county), you must have fallen or be at risk of falling or of being placed in a facility, and the program must be offered by the Area Agency on Aging that serves your county. Confirm all three with your local Area Agency on Aging using the California Department of Aging “Find Services in My County” locator before applying.
What you'll need
- Proof of age (60+) or proof of disability
- Proof of household income
- Documentation of a fall history or fall risk (as requested by the local provider)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
varies by county and service provider
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