• EXPLAIN GEORGIA’S AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION (ADRC) NETWORK STRUCTURE AND THE WAY INDIVIDUALS ARE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES THROUGH THEIR LOCAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING.

• 2. DISCUSS HOW MAJOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT AND ENRICHED LIVING WHICH CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE REDUCTION OF HOSPITAL READMISSION.

• 3. CONNECT OLDER ADULTS AND/OR THEIR CAREGIVERS TO THE TOOLS AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES.

• 4. DESCRIBE HOW THE ENHANCED SERVICES PROGRAM (ESP) IS A PROFESSIONAL TOOL USED IN GEORGIA BY THE AGING AND DBHDD NETWORK TO LOCATE SPECIFIC SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

• 5. DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF HOW LICENSED HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND PERSONAL CARE HOMES SELF REPORT IN THE ESP DATABASE IF THEY CAN SERVE PERSONS HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS.

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A State where people are connected to thousands of services & resources.

25,000 listings in 300 service areas1,000 usersAll 12 Area Agencies on Aging

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Connected byGeorgia’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection.

Connected through a highly organized taxonomy.

Community Care

Developmental Disabilities

Home-Based Services

Information and Referral

Wellness Programs

Mental Health

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