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Personal Care Attendant Known as PCA, this is a state program that offers members of MassHealth of any age an option to assist them with their personal care needs, and remain in their own homes. Consumers must have a chronic illness or disability and require hands-on assistance in at least two areas (bathing, dressing, eating, medication administration, transfers, or toileting). This is a consumer-directed program. The consumer’s responsibilities include being knowledgeable about their conditions and needs, hiring and managing their own workers and adhering to the MassHealth regulations for the program. Tri-Valley, Inc. will assist with obtaining approval, offering training in how to hire, train and terminate workers, and assistance with understanding the program regulations. Follow-up visits and support are provided to ensure the consumer’s success in operating and managing their program and in the relationship with his or her personal care attendant.
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Rick Hoyt was born in 1962 with numerous severe disabilities. He graduated from Boston University and participated in over 1,000 runs together with his father, retired Air National Guard lieutenant colonel Dick Hoyt, pushing his wheelchair. These include many Boston Marathons and 212 triathalons. "Team Hoyt" is a well-known symbol of inspiration, family love and motivation despite being a spastic quadriplegic, cerebral palsied, non-speaking person.But behind the monumental are the everyday challenges, and that's where Tri-Valley has been able to play a part on Team Hoyt. Our Personal Care Attendant program has helped Rick continue the independence he strives to achieve. As one of many PCA clients in Central Massachusetts, the Hoyt family knows firsthand the relief and assistance the PCA program can bring. (see Dick Hoyt's letter). |