POMEROY — Keeping seniors in their own homes instead of having to move to assisted living facilities is one of many services now being provided by the Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging 8.

Gwynn Stewart of the Agency advises that assistance is now available to help seniors remain in their homes if it can be done with minor home repairs or modifications.

She asked that anyone knowing a senior who needs such work as a condition of being able to remain in their home and “age comfortably in place” contact the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-331-2644.

“Grants are available to fund repairs for homeowners who are 60 years of age or older with 35 percent area median income level or less and own their home or have a life estate in the property,” said Stewart.

“For residents who qualify monies may be used to assist with the costs associated with accessibility modifications such as widening doorways, wheelchair ramps, handicap modifications of a bathroom or kitchen and other home repairs.”

To be eligible, homeowners must live in the Buckeye Hills region, be 60 years of age or older and meet annual income eligibility limits. To learn more about Housing Assistance, PASSPORT or other services call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-331-2644 or visit www.areaagency8.org.