Home Care in Oregon

Can a family member be a paid caregiver in Oregon?

Under the Oregon Independent Choices Program (OICP) through Medicaid, family members including spouses can be paid to be their loved ones caregiver.

What is Oregon Project Independence?

Oregon Project Independence (OPI) is a statewide program that works with people who are either over 60 or have dementia. The purpose of this program is to help people live at home safely and as independently as possible. They help provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) such as walking, dressing, bathing, housekeeping, meal making, and transportation.

What is the difference between home care and home health care?

Home health care is clinical, medical supervision provided by a licensed professional. While home care offers non-clinical help, such as meal prep and companionship.