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The Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan
Presenter: Dr. James Bulot Director, DHS Division of Aging Services
Presentation to: Georgia Department of Human Services
Date: July 16, 2014
Georgia Department of Human Services
Vision, Mission and Core ValuesVision
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.
MissionStrengthen 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.
Dementia in Georgia
Alzheimer’s: The most common form of dementia worldwide(60-80% of dementia diagnoses)
2010 – 120,000 Georgians with Alzheimer’s Disease2025 – 160,000 Georgians (45% increase since 2000)
563 million hours of care provided by 495,000 caregivers in Georgia (The impact? Financial stress and declining health)
Becoming a Dementia-Capable State
Research: Sharpening Data, Partnering, TeachingPlanning: Urban-Rural Equity, Strategic GrowthCare: Peer Collaboration, Patient Communication Services: Innovation, Workforce Development Safety: Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Wandering, AutosSupport: Community Training & Awareness
Person-Centered Approaches
The Creation of Georgia’s Plan
Model: National Alzheimer’s Plan
History: • Senate Bill 14 (2013 Session) established Task Force• 6 Members and 70+ Advisors• Resolution passed in support of Plan• Task Force became Council • Plan signed in June 2014
A Diverse Development Team
Task Force / Council: Sen. Unterman, Rep. Benton, Rep. CooperCommissioners of Public Health & Community HealthChair: Director, DHS Division of Aging Services
Advisors: consumers, researchers, physicians, agency representatives, service providers, educators, law enforcement experts, clergy, advocates, and more
The Anatomy of the Plan
• Demographics
• State Planning
• Existing Research, Services, Resources, and Capacity
• Recommendations (6 Categories)
Recommendation Areas
• Healthcare, Research and Data Collection• Workforce Development• Service Delivery• Public Safety• Outreach & Partnerships• Resources
Next Steps
• Selecting Year-One Priorities• Action Committees• Partnership Development• Quarterly Meetings • Public Progress Reports
How to Get Involved
Go to the DHS Division of Aging Services’ website at www.aging.ga.gov and click “Dementia Resources.” Join “Georgia Dementia Network” on LinkedIn.
Contact Dr. James Bulot for information about opportunities to collaborate. ([email protected] / 404-657-5252)
Division of Aging Services
Other Initiatives
Georgia Department of Human Services
Interdepartmental Collaborative Initiatives• Balancing Incentive Program / No Wrong Door • Intensive Medical Care Coordination for ABD – RFP• Money Follows the Person – Nursing Home
Transition Program• Hospital Care Transitions (Medicare) using the
Bridge Model• Medicaid Hospital Transitions Program – Pilot in
Heart of Georgia
Division Specific Initiatives
• National Core Indicators – AD• Temporary Emergency Placement Program • 24/7 Central Intake to accept ANE calls after hours• Centenarian Recognition Program• GANE App Development – Work with Alz Association
and LE• Eyeon Georgia – Cellular Phone Reassurance
Program
Division Specific Initiatives
• HCBS Case Management Redesign (Access to Care Model)
• Senior Center Redesign• State Wide Meals Contracting• Senior SNAP• Statewide Call Routing for AAAs• Replace AIMS
Grants
• Falls Prevention Grant• ADRC No Wrong Door Planning Grant• State Health Insurance Information Program –
Expansion Grant