In-Home Supportive Services. The IHSS Program is a federal, state and locally funded program designed to help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. You may be eligible if you are 65 years of age, disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also eligible for IHSS.
10 Common Perimenopause Symptoms. Weight gain in the perimenopausal years is a well-documented symptom. The frustrating thing is that the weight doesn't distribute itself evenly: It settles right on your belly [source: Stoll].
As long as this list is, there are still other perimenopausal symptoms you may experience. You should also be aware that symptoms of different conditions, such as thyroid disorders, can mimic those of perimenopause. As a precaution, check with your doctor whenever you experience unfamiliar symptoms.