Often it is not easy for people with disabilities, veterans, and the elderly to live active lives, happily and safely at home. So whether you are a person with a disability, a family member or caregiver, our care managers are here to help you with important information and practical solutions for living more independently. Home care management is our specialty.

We make life easier
UDS Care Managers are experienced and knowledgeable professionals who provide personalized guidance and planning. They will work with you to create an independent living plan, help determine if financial assistance is available, and guide your progress for as long as you desire. Independent living is made easier with the help of our experienced professionals.

What we provide

Answers and advice – We are here to answer your questions, to provide practical advice, and to give you access to a wide range of handicap products and disabilities services designed to make your life easier and better.

Care assessments – We can help you identify specific problems and provide solutions that will improve your life. We are experienced in assessing the needs of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Care coordination - we coordinate services you need, whether from UDS or other providers. 

Care management planning – We can help you create a care management plan that meets your changing needs, allowing you to remain at home longer and live better.

In-Home Personal Care – As part of your comprehensive home health care plan, we help you find, hire and monitor qualified in-home caregivers. The right independent living caregiver can make all the difference for people with disabilities, veterans and the elderly. We are experienced in elder home care and in-home support services.

Long-distance care assistance – We can provide care management and assistance to family members who are not local or otherwise available to do so. You get peace of mind even when you can't be there.

Caregiver respite – We can provide assistance and advice on reducing caregiver stress. We can fill in when your family caregiver needs time off.

Home assessments – We arrange for home inspections and assessments to help you meet your specific accessibility, livability, safety and comfort needs. Individuals with handicaps and disabilities may require specialized equipment and modifications to their home.

Accessible Home Modifications – We can recommend and arrange for necessary home modifications like handicap ramps, accessible showers, walk-in tubs, grab bars, and stair lifts for greater independence. Making a home better suited to wheelchair living is our specialty.

Home Medical Equipment – We offer a full line of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, shower seats, walkers, and personal emergency alert systems. We can even provide customized wheelchair seating for individuals with severe disabilities.

Service dogs – For people with a wide range of disabilities, a UDS trained service dog can perform many daily tasks such as opening and closing doors, retrieving and delivering, and picking things up, while providing affectionate companionship.

Housing options – We can provide advice and assistance in exploring housing options and meet your independent living needs.

Special needs trusts and other financial arrangements – We will work with your financial institutions and attorneys to help you maximize the extent and utility of medical care funds, trusts or settlements, while ensuring the best, personalized care. We can connect you with resources to advise on agreements that allow an adult child or other relative to be supported from an aging parent's assets.

PA State Funded Programs – We can help determine what financial assistance is available.

For more information 
We encourage you to contact our Independent Living Resource Center. Our customer care representatives can connect you with one of our experienced care managers. Call today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation - the first step in improving your life.

888-UDS-4235 or ResourceCenter@udservices.org