Disability Support

At HomeWell, we recognize that disabilities can come in many forms and affect different stages of life. That’s why our in-home help for adults with disabilities and their families is designed to be flexible and provide the non-medical assistance needed to make life at home more manageable. Whether support is needed temporarily or on an ongoing basis, our caregivers focus on promoting safety, comfort, and independence while respecting each person’s routine, preferences, and abilities.

While our role does not replace medical care or treatment, it offers practical assistance that fits naturally into everyday life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults with disabilities are at a higher risk for conditions such as depression, obesity, and heart disease. Through consistent support and encouragement of healthy routines, in-home care can help promote overall well-being—whether care is needed for a few hours each week or as a consistent daily presence. It’s the kind of care that keeps life feeling normal, right where you feel most at ease.

For family caregivers, HomeWell’s disability support services can provide much-needed relief from the emotional and physical toll of caregiving. Our agencies’ trained care teams ease the responsibilities of family caregiving so that overworked loved ones can take some time off to rest and recharge.

For clients, HomeWell’s disability support services are intended to assist anyone who has recently suffered a debilitating injury or who lives day-to-day with a disability, physical impairment, or cognitive condition, including the following:

• Physical disabilities, such as those caused by automotive injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), stroke, or any physical impairment affecting one’s ability to move around comfortably without assistance
• Sensory disabilities that affect one’s quality of vision, hearing, taste, or smell and cause challenges with communication, learning, or mobility
•  Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome, that affect one’s perception of the world, limit social and life skills, or affect their behavior, communication, memory, concentration, and other areas of development
• Birth defects and congenital conditions that cause lifelong impairment, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida
• Degenerative disorders that increase in severity over time, including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and macular degeneration

HomeWell’s Care Managers and caregivers are specially trained to support those with disabilities. You can rely on them to help with:

• Navigating safely and confidently. HomeWell’s caregivers can help adults with disabilities climb stairs or curbs, walk long distances, and manage transportation to and from appointments, community events, and more.
• Staying on track with daily routines. With respectful, individualized support, our agencies can help individuals maintain their activities of daily living, manage their medication schedule, and complete day-to-day household chores and errands.
• Adjusting and recovering. Whether adapting after an injury or caring for a new condition, your local HomeWell can provide practical assistance with mobility, personal care, household chores, and regaining strength at a sustainable pace.
• Remaining active, connected, and engaged. HomeWell caregivers can provide patient, attentive support for those who experience communication challenges, while also organizing activities and building a trusted client-caregiver relationship.

Sources 

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, April 14). Disability Impacts All of Us Infographic. https://www.cdc.gov/disability-and-health/articles-documents/disability-impacts-all-of-us-infographic.html 
2. AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving. Caregiving in the United States 2020. https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/caregiving-in-the-united-states