-- The service expansion comes at a time when experts are sounding alarms about caregiver burnout, in light of proposed federal Medicaid cuts. Home Care Advisory Group can help families navigate complex OPWDD applications and help obtain support services for both New York residents with developmental disabilities and those who care for them.
Interested parties can learn more at https://homecareadvisory.org/opwdd-services-can-help-your-family
Close to 20 percent of families in New York are caring for children with special needs, according to the New York State Department of Health. This means that roughly 20 percent of parents are at risk for burnout from high caregiver burden. Stress can vary based on medical complexity, but can manifest in chronic pain, migraines, social isolation, and depression, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Services from OPWDD can improve the quality of life for special needs New Yorkers and give caregivers more time to focus on self-care. Home Care Advisory Group, on its part, can assist families in determining their eligibility and completing application paperwork.
OPWDD provides support services for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities. To determine eligibility, families must submit specific personal, medical, and financial paperwork, along with their applications, and Home Care Advisory Group can help families identify and complete these steps. After documentation is submitted, required assessments can then be scheduled.
Once approved, individuals may qualify for residential programs structured for different levels of needs and independence, including group homes and individualized options. Day service programs help individuals build skills and apply them to activities promoting personal growth and involvement in the community.
Some programs entail employment support, helping those with developmental disabilities obtain and maintain jobs. Training, job coaching, and employer partnerships keep special needs individuals engaged in the community and let them become more self-sufficient.
OPWDD also offers respite care, giving families breaks for rest and self-care. The agency also provides family training for emergency responses, behavior management, and other topics. Counseling and support groups can also relieve stress for families and reduce feelings of isolation.
To learn more, please visit https://homecareadvisory.org
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Name: Abe Kadymir
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Organization: Home Care Advisory Group
Address: 99 Hudson Street #5th floor, New York, NY 10013, United States
Phone: +1-212-540-2984
Website: https://homecareadvisory.org/
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