1 georgia division of aging services overview of programs
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Georgia Division of AgingServices
Overview of Programs
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Who Are We?
Georgia’s “State Unit on Aging” Central Administrative and Planning
Group for Georgia’s Aging Network Funding source (federal & state) for
aging services Georgia’s Adult Protective Services
agency
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The Older Americans Act ‘Comprehensive, Coordinated
System of Services’ Federal – State – Local Partnership Elder focused services Established the “Aging Network”
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Programmatic Units in DAS Adult Protective Services (APS)
Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
Liveable Communities
Access to Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO)
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How We Work Contract with Area Agencies on
Aging Use standard allocation formulas Area Agencies on Aging subcontract
with hundreds of profit & non-profit agencies
Collaborate with others Provide APS directly
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Georgia’s Aging Network Services Address Functional Limitations Maintain Health Promote Socialization and Participation Assure Access and Coordination of
Services Improve Economic Status Protect Elder Rights Protect Adults from Abuse, Neglect &
Exploitation
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Adult Protective Services Regional Approach Centralized Intake Guardians of DHS wards Direct Services - DAS Employees
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Community Care Services Program (CCSP) Home and community-based Medicaid
services to nursing home eligible consumers
Gives consumers the choice of remaining in the community.
Less expensive than nursing home care
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CCSP Services Adult Day Health Alternative Living Services Emergency Response System Home Delivered Meals Home Delivered Services – skilled
nursing Personal Support Services Respite Care
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Non-Medicaid Home & Community Based Services (HCBS)
Over 35 individual and group services
Helps Georgians aged 60+ to stay home
Promote health, self-sufficiency and independence
Emphasize assistance and caring, not curing
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Services for Caregivers Adult day care Mobile day care Respite - short-term relief for
caregivers in the client's home Self-directed voucher projects Training and Education Support services for grandparents
raising grandchildren
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Senior Community Service Employment Program
Part-time training
Community service
Job-related skills
Learn & earn
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Wellness – Living Longer, Living Well Nutrition Counseling & Physical
Fitness Medications Management Fall Prevention & Home Safety Foot Care Weight Control Disease Management Immunizations
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Elder Abuse Prevention Community Education Professional Education Information & Referral Volunteer Development Elder Rights Teams Fraud Prevention Forensic Investigations
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsman staff and volunteers informally investigate and resolve complaints on behalf of residents
The works to improve the quality of life of residents of long-term care facilities by acting as their independent advocate.
Includes residents of nursing homes, personal care homes (also called assisted living), intermediate care facilities for those with intellectual disabilititles (ICF/MR), and community living arrangements (CLAs).
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Access to Services Elderly Legal Assistance Program Georgia Cares Aging and Disability Resource
Centers
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Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)
Civil Legal Assistance for persons 60 + years old
Consumer – Fraud, Contracts, Debt Relief Health Care – Medicare, Medicaid, Nursing
Home & Personal Care Home Issues End of Life Decisions – Powers of Attorney,
Living Wills Income Maintenance – Social Security, Food
Stamps, Disability Issues Housing – Homeowner, Public Housing &
Landlord Tenant
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GeorgiaCares SHIP – State Health Insurance Information
& Assistance Program authorized by the Center of Medicare/Medicaid Services.
Helps Medicare beneficiaries, understand their Medicare rights, benefits and services and other health insurance options.
Provides low cost/no cost Prescription Assistance options to seniors.
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Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Provides education on Medicare errors, fraud, and abuse.
Provides training to detect and report fraud and abuse.
Statewide volunteer base
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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
ADRC’s are “information stations” where individuals can obtain accurate, unbiased information related to aging or living with a disability.
ADRCs are the first place to go with aging and disability questions.
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GA Wins National Award 2011 Excellence in Action Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Changing Systems by a State
A panel of federal agency (CMS, AoA, VA) representatives, Technical Assistant Exchange partners and past award winners reviewed the nominations and recommended award recipients.
The awards recognize exceptional commitment, creativity, leadership and success in achieving goals related to each of the award categories.
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