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Division of Aging Services State Plan on Aging

This presentation discusses the Georgia Department of Human Services' vision, mission, and core values, as well as the requirements and goals of the Division of Aging Services State Plan. It also highlights public input and next steps, and includes information on the intrastate funding formula and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias State Plan.

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Division of Aging Services State Plan on Aging

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  1. Division of Aging Services State Plan on Aging Presenter: Jean O’Callaghan Deputy Director Division of Aging Services Presentation to: Department of Human Services Board Date: October 21, 2015 Georgia Department of Human Services

  2. Vision, Mission and Core Values • Vision • Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. • Mission • Strengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. • Core Values • Provide access to resources that offer support and empower Georgians and their families. • Deliver services professionally and treat all clients with dignity and respect. • Manage business operations effectively and efficiently by aligning resources across the agency. • Promote accountability, transparency and quality in all services we deliver and programs we administer. • Develop our employees at all levels of the agency. 2

  3. Title Slide Number Planning and Service Areas 4 State Plan Requirements 5 Public Input 6-10 Next Steps 11-13 Goals and Objectives 14-15 Intrastate Funding Formula 16 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias State Plan 17 Important Links 18 Table of Contents 3

  4. Definitions • OAA – Older Americans’ Act • ACL – Administration for Community Living • DAS – Division of Aging Services • AAA – Area Agency on Aging 4

  5. Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services

  6. State Plan Requirements • The federal Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 requires that each State submit to the Administrator of the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) a State Plan on Aging. • State Agency on Aging may elect to develop a new State Plan for a two, three or four-year period. DAS’ State Plan is based on the four-year period. • DAS’ State Plan was signed by Governor Deal on June 22, 2015 and approved by the Administrator of the ACL on September 10, 2015. 6

  7. Public Input In the fall of 2014, DAS collected public input through five statewide public hearings and an online survey. The primary objectives were: • To ascertain the perceived value of and barriers to DAS programs and services • To obtain consumer suggestions for recommended improvements to the service delivery system and home and community based services • To solicit ideas for new DAS initiatives, programs or services   7

  8. Public Input Questions • Which services are most needed by consumers to maximize their independence? • Which services are most needed by consumers to stay healthy or improve their health? • What could the State STOP, START or CHANGE to improve services? 8

  9. Public Input Results Services Most Needed By Consumers to Maximize Their Independence 9

  10. Public Input Results Services Most Needed By Consumers to Stay Healthy or Improve Health 10

  11. Public Input Results What Must the State Start, Stop or Change to Improve Services? 11

  12. Next Steps In general we plan to... Enhance program sustainability through the expansion of fee-for-service operations and growth of the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA’s) business acumen. 12

  13. Next Steps In general we plan to... Strengthen the AAA's ability to address issues that affect vulnerable populations, such as food insecurity, behavioral health and elder justice. 13

  14. Next Steps In general we plan to... Empower older adults to live as they choose-to remain in the setting of their choice, to join the workforce and to actively participate in their care. 14

  15. Goals and Objectives The goals listed in the State Plan address four focus areas. DHS/DAS will be directly responsible for some goals while the AAAs will accomplish others under DHS/DAS’ oversight • Older Americans Act Core Program (16 goals) • Administration on Community Living Discretionary Grants (2 goals) • Participant Directed Person Centered Planning (9 goals) • Elder Justice (8 goals) 15

  16. Older Americans Act Core ProgramsGoal 1: Focus on Sustainability to Ensure Programs and Services Remain Available for Those in Need 16

  17. Intrastate Funding Formula 17

  18. Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias State Plan • Developed to ensure that people with dementia, their families, and caregivers have ready access to reliable information, support and services and that they are delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible • Signed by Governor Deal in 2014, puts forth a series of recommendations, which, if implemented, moves Georgia toward becoming a much more dementia-capable state • Incorporated as Appendix “F” in State Plan 18

  19. Questions/Important Links Important Links Current State Plan (2016-2019) http://aging.dhs.georgia.gov/sites/aging.dhs.georgia.gov/files/State%20Plan%20GA%202015-2019.pdf Former State Plan (2012-2015) https://aging.dhs.georgia.gov/sites/aging.dhs.georgia.gov/files/imported/DHR-DAS/DHR-DAS_Publications/State%20Plan%20Final%20Report%208-29-11.pdf Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias State Plan https://dhs.georgia.gov/sites/dhs.georgia.gov/files/GARD-PLAN.pdf DAS Planning and Research http://aging.dhs.georgia.gov/planning-and-research 19

  20. Questions?

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