{"id":9447,"date":"2026-03-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=9447"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:37:00","slug":"home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Care for Adults with Disabilities: What Families Should Know\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For families navigating life with a disability, the right support can make all the difference. While medical care&nbsp;addresses clinical needs, many individuals still struggle to manage&nbsp;everyday routines&nbsp;at home.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;when consistent, compassionate help with the basic aspects of daily living comes into play that individuals see a true difference in their independence, comfort, and quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0discuss what nonmedical in-home care may look like for adults with\u00a0intellectual\u00a0and developmental\u00a0disabilities\u00a0or\u00a0physical impairments, and\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0walk through how you or a loved one can get connected with the\u00a0right\u00a0resources\u00a0and guidance for\u00a0life at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-key-takeaways\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<style>\n.blog-key-takeaways{\nborder-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 60px 10px 50px;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 15px -3px #00000029;\n}\n.blog-key-takeaways h3 {\ntext-color: #004976;\n   margin-bottom: 10px;\n    font-size: 24px;\nfont-weight:700;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#What_is_in-home_disability_support\" >What is in-home disability support?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#What_types_of_disabilities_can_in-home_care_support\" >What&nbsp;types of disabilities&nbsp;can in-home care support?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#What_can_you_expect_from_disability_home_care_services\" >What can you expect from&nbsp;disability&nbsp;home care&nbsp;services?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#How_to_get_started\" >How to get started&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#Assessing_care_needs\" >Assessing care needs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#Choosing_the_right_caregiver\" >Choosing the right caregiver&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/home-care-for-adults-with-disabilities-what-families-should-know\/#Developing_a_care_plan\" >Developing a care plan&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-home disability support promotes independence&nbsp;through personalized&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;that allows individuals to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability support extends beyond physical care and can include mobility&nbsp;assistance, help with activities of daily living, transportation,&nbsp;communication support, and companionship.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care is tailored to the individual, with specific services&nbsp;customized&nbsp;based on their unique abilities, needs, goals, and&nbsp;interests.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughtful assessment,&nbsp;strong communication, and the right caregiver can make all the difference in creating&nbsp;the foundation for safe, empowering disability support at home.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-in-home-disability-support-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_in-home_disability_support\"><\/span>What is in-home disability support?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. have some type of disability that affects their daily life. Because those disabilities&nbsp;greatly increase&nbsp;the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;important for those individuals to take extra&nbsp;good care&nbsp;of their bodies.<sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;That\u2019s where disability support can help.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-home disability support is the behind-the-scenes work that&nbsp;is&nbsp;put into managing daily life for&nbsp;a&nbsp;loved one&nbsp;with a disability. While medical care addresses the person\u2019s clinical needs, disability support helps their day-to-day routines run more smoothly. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;practical help like laundry, cleaning,&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;with scheduling appointments, or simply offering a friendly presence, disability support is the steady hand that gives those navigating a disability a bit more confidence and independence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&nbsp;can make&nbsp;disability support&nbsp;truly powerful&nbsp;is its person-centered approach. No two clients and no two care plans are&nbsp;the same. For&nbsp;example, a person&nbsp;recovering from a&nbsp;broken leg&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;recent&nbsp;car accident&nbsp;will require&nbsp;different support than&nbsp;someone&nbsp;with a lifelong&nbsp;condition&nbsp;like Down syndrome or cerebral palsy. Support is&nbsp;often&nbsp;tailored to specific goals, preferences, abilities, and even personality, offering the freedom to live in a familiar space and engage with the community in ways that feel&nbsp;empowering&nbsp;rather than limiting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-types-of-disabilities-nbsp-can-in-home-care-support-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_disabilities_can_in-home_care_support\"><\/span>What&nbsp;types of disabilities&nbsp;can in-home care support?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the wide range of disabilities and impairments, the goal of disability support is not to address the needs of a single condition, but to offer a range of customizable services that can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with the needs of many&nbsp;different types&nbsp;of disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While specific services often vary by provider,&nbsp;HomeWell\u2019s&nbsp;disability support does not discriminate based on the type of disability or the length of care needed. Our services are designed to support a wide range of disabilities,&nbsp;including&nbsp;intellectual&nbsp;and developmental disabilities,&nbsp;cognitive conditions, and&nbsp;physical impairments, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical disabilities<\/strong>, including temporary ones caused by a recent injury, that affect one\u2019s ability to move comfortably without&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sensory disabilities<\/strong>&nbsp;that affect one\u2019s quality of vision, hearing, taste, and smell or make it difficult to communicate, learn, or move around&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birth defects and congenital conditions<\/strong>&nbsp;that cause lifelong impairment, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degenerative disorders<\/strong>&nbsp;that get more severe over time, such as Parkinson\u2019s disease or ALS&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intellectual and developmental disabilities<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;(IDDs)<\/strong>&nbsp;that affect a person\u2019s&nbsp;perception&nbsp;of the world, limit social or life skills, or affect behavior, communication, memory, or another area of development&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-you-expect-from-nbsp-disability-nbsp-home-care-nbsp-services-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_expect_from_disability_home_care_services\"><\/span>What can you expect from&nbsp;disability&nbsp;home care&nbsp;services?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In-home disability care typically includes a wide range of services that address the unique needs of each client. These tasks can range from personal care and mobility support to household tasks such as grocery shopping and meal preparation. While these services may look different depending on the care provider, families can typically expect the following common types of disability support services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ambulation and mobility<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disability support plays a critical role in safe ambulation and mobility, whether someone lives with a physical disability, neurological condition, developmental disorder, or age-related limitation. Caregivers can help&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/..\/fall-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce the risk of falls<\/a>&nbsp;by providing hands-on&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;with walking and transfers, supporting&nbsp;those using mobility aids, such as walkers or wheelchairs, and helping&nbsp;them&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;strength with consistent light exercises.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assistance&nbsp;with activities of daily living (ADLs)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADLs are the basic tasks we complete every day to keep ourselves alive and healthy. They include eating, bathing, using the restroom, and practicing good hygiene. With respectful, individualized support, caregivers can help individuals&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;their hygiene, comfort, and dignity at whatever level is safe and&nbsp;appropriate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recovery from a severe accident<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disability support can be especially valuable during recovery from a severe accident, such as a bad car crash, when everyday tasks suddenly feel unsafe or overwhelming. A caregiver can provide practical&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;with mobility, personal care, and household chores. They can also help reinforce&nbsp;therapy goals, helping individuals regain their strength and confidence while transitioning back into daily life at a sustainable pace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help with communication<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A caregiver can provide patient, attentive support for clients who experience speech, language, or cognitive communication challenges. This may include tasks like helping with communication devices, reinforcing speech strategies recommended by their therapist, or simply promoting confidence and meaningful participation in their daily life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disability support services can also provide safe, reliable transportation for individuals who are unable to drive or navigate public transit on their own. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;getting to&nbsp;medical appointments, therapy sessions, work, school, or community events, a caregiver can offer not only a ride but also the assurance of safety and punctuality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engaging activities and companionship<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, a good friend and a fun activity are all a person needs to feel better. From personal hobbies to community involvement, an in-home caregiver can organize&nbsp;appropriate games&nbsp;and activities to help reduce feelings of isolation and build a trusted, supportive relationship with their client.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Respite for the family<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing care for a loved one with a disability is a noble responsibility. For many family caregivers, no matter how&nbsp;committed&nbsp;they are, there&nbsp;may&nbsp;come&nbsp;a day when the demands of caregiving&nbsp;feel like&nbsp;too much. Studies show that about 21% of family caregivers report poorer health, and 26% struggle with care coordination.<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;A professional caregiver can step in to take over the caregiving duties for as long or as little as is needed, giving the family a well-deserved opportunity to rest and recharge for as long as they need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-started-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_started\"><\/span>How to get started&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding in-home disability support starts with determining care needs and exploring what types of in-home services are available. From there, families can connect with trusted providers to discuss their specific needs, preferences, goals, and expectations to ensure&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;the right fit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assessing-care-needs-nbsp-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assessing_care_needs\"><\/span><strong>Assessing care needs&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the most out of the disability support services you hire,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;first want to assess your or your loved one\u2019s needs. What are they struggling with the most? What are they unable to&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;on their own? Can they prepare healthy meals for themselves and get plenty of exercise? Having a candid conversation with your family about your loved one\u2019s abilities and quality of life is essential to finding quality support that will meet their needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online resources, such as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare-medicaid-coordination\/medicare-and-medicaid-coordination\/medicare-medicaid-coordination-office\/downloads\/dccassessmenttool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability-Competent Care Self-Assessment Tool<\/a>, created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), can help your family&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;this on your own. However,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a good idea&nbsp;to have a professional opinion, as well. Your local department of disability services may have resources that can help, or you may ask your loved one\u2019s primary care provider for guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-caregiver-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_right_caregiver\"><\/span><strong>Choosing the right caregiver<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a caregiver to be the right fit, you need to look beyond just qualifications. The right fit is about finding someone who suits your loved one\u2019s personality, needs, and lifestyle. A good caregiver combines experience and training with patience, empathy, and respect. They create a supportive environment where the person feels safe and&nbsp;understood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s&nbsp;okay to be selective until you find a caregiver&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;happy with. Families should consider factors such as communication style, familiarity with specific disabilities, and reliability. Pay attention to the caregiver\u2019s ability to balance hands-on&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;with encouragement of your loved one\u2019s independence. The right match can make daily routines smoother, boost your loved one\u2019s confidence, and foster positive relationships that&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;both the individual and their loved ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-developing-a-care-plan-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Developing_a_care_plan\"><\/span><strong>Developing a care plan<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The caregiver&nbsp;or care provider&nbsp;you eventually hire should work with you to develop a care plan for your loved one. This will outline everything from your loved one\u2019s needs and goals to the type and frequency of support. At HomeWell, for example, a Care Manager will do&nbsp;an initial&nbsp;assessment of any current health challenges, home environment, and other insights you provide, and&nbsp;they\u2019ll&nbsp;build a personalized care plan from there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand that one person\u2019s experience of a disability may differ from another&#8217;s.&nbsp;Factors like culture, religion, community, and economic background can influence how someone perceives their condition. As a result, it may take time and some trial and error to fully understand your loved one\u2019s needs and&nbsp;find the right kind of support. Be patient, be kind to yourself, and remember&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;not alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeWell\u2019s&nbsp;expert caregivers are just a phone call away. Give us a call today to learn more about our disability support services and how they may be the right fit for your loved one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, April 14). Disability Impacts All of Us Infographic.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disability-and-health\/articles-documents\/disability-impacts-all-of-us-infographic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disability-and-health\/articles-documents\/disability-impacts-all-of-us-infographic.html&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving. Caregiving in the United States 2020.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/pri\/topics\/ltss\/family-caregiving\/caregiving-in-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/pri\/topics\/ltss\/family-caregiving\/caregiving-in-the-united-states&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9448,"template":"","blog-category":[68],"class_list":["post-9447","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-family-caregiving"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Home Care for Adults with Disabilities: What Families Should Know\u00a0 | HomeWell Care Services | Ann Arbor, MI | In-home care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how nonmedical home care can support adults with\u00a0disabilities and discover resources and guidance for life at home.\" 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