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Updated 5/7/2021 3:09 PM
For the last three years, North West Housing Partnership (NWHP) has paved the way to independence for senior citizens 65 and up to age in place and remain in their homes.
Through the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) program, barriers that would otherwise prevent seniors from living independently are addressed through coordinated visits from an occupational therapist (OT), a registered nurse (RN) and a handyperson.
The vital importance of this program was amplified over the last year through the pandemic. It enabled seniors to remain in a safer home environment away from rampant COVID-19 exposures, which were widely publicized in group or assisted living facilities. Additionally, emergency room visits, and hospital stays either decreased or were eliminated entirely - keeping this vulnerable population safely away from healthcare facilities where in some, COVID-19 cases were skyrocketing.
Grants available for home repairs in Des Plaines
Updated 4/21/2021 12:00 PM
Eligible Des Plaines residents can apply for grants of up to $24,000 for home repairs through a federal program, officials announced Wednesday.
The funds can be used on projects such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, door installation and window installation.
Homeowners also can receive grants of up to $8,000 to address accessibility improvements and minor repairs.
Applicants must meet low-to-moderate income criteria and other requirements.
The programs are managed by the North West Housing Partnership and leverage federal grant dollars from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development s Community Development Block Grant Program.