APA
Domain : Support
Category : Support and non-drug treatments
Simplified definition
In France, APA is a financial assistance designed to help people 60 years of age and older with a loss of autonomy or a disability pay essential cost of living expenses or care-related costs.
Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation
Referenced definition
“[…] A benefit that helps fund the assistance expenses faced by people 60 years of age or older with a loss of autonomy, whether they live at home or in an institution.”
Source: Insee. Personalized autonomy allowance. [Internet]. [cited on May 16, 2023].
Note
- “APA” stands for the French “Allocation personnalisée d’autonomie” (personalized autonomy allowance).
- The APA can be used to pay for the costs of a nursing home or the assistance provided by a caregiver.