Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Short Definition
Programs offering care and support in homes or community settings instead of institutions.
Expanded Definition
HCBS includes services like personal care, meal delivery, and adult day programs. These services promote independence and delay or prevent the need for institutional care. HCBS can be public or private and tailored to individual needs.
Example/Use Case
To help her father remain at home, Emily arranged HCBS including meal services and transportation.
Related Topics
Aging in Place
Personal Care Services
Respite Care
Related Questions
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