How to apply for CAPABLE — Home Safety Program

Who it's for

CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place — Advancing Better Living for Elders) is a free program that helps older adults stay safe in their own homes. Over about four to five months, an occupational therapist and a registered nurse make 8 to 10 visits, and a handyperson provides minor home repairs, modifications, and assistive devices (such as grab bars, railings, or improved lighting) chosen around goals you set. It serves residents of Jefferson, Oldham, and Bullitt counties who are 60 or older, have a household income below 60% of the area median, have difficulty with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, or walking across a room, and would benefit from a minor home modification. You must be the homeowner or have the homeowner's permission to make changes. There is no cost to participate.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+ (driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate)
• Proof of residency in Jefferson, Oldham, or Bullitt County
• Household income documentation (program serves households below 60% of area median income)
• Proof of home ownership, or written permission from the homeowner to make modifications

Where to apply

Renewals

one-time program (typically a four-to-five-month cycle of visits)