Aging/Older Adults

This document describes Georgia’s plan on aging in accordance to the Older Americans Act. The plan describes the mission, resources, and strategies of Georgia’s Division of Aging Services and how it plans to coordinate supportive services for its elderly to expand OAA programs. Georgia used public hearings to identify services most needed by older adults and outlines a plan that includes evidence-based programming, consumer-directed services, and services preventing abuse and neglect.

Florida is the state with the highest percentage of population who are elderly. This document describes Florida’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act. The plan describes the mission, organization, and strategies of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and how it plans to coordinate supportive services for its elderly. The Florida state plan aims to create the best quality of life for elders and provides strategic guidance to the aging network including performance measures.

This document describes D.C.’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, organization, and strategies of D.C.’s Office on Aging (DCOA) and how it plans to coordinate and administer supportive services for its aging adults. Amongst some of the goals for FY11-12 is empowering older adults to make informed decisions, enabling seniors to remain in their homes, and preventing abuse and neglect. Attached is guidance for D.C.’s state plan.

This document describes the State of Delaware’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, organization, and strategies of Delaware’s Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and how it plans to coordinate supportive services for its aging adults. Amongst some of the goals for FY 08-12 is increasing awareness and access to services, enabling seniors to remain in their homes, and promoting prevention and wellness.

This document describes the State of Connecticut’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, organization, and strategies of the Connecticut Aging Services Division and how it plans to coordinate supportive services for its aging adults. Amongst some of the goals for FY11-13 is empowering older adults to make informed decisions, enabling seniors to remain in their homes, and promoting prevention and wellness programs.

This document describes the State of Colorado’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission and strategies of the Colorado Division of Aging and Adult Services and how it plans to coordinate supportive services given funding restrictions. Amongst some of the goals for FY12-15 is access to meaningful and rewarding work, disease prevention, access to transportation, and diversion from institutional settings.

The California State Plan on Aging describes the goals of California’s Department of Aging to promote independence and well-being for its older adults. This Plan identifies the key areas it wishes to pursue, including access to transportation, community involvement, and wellness programs, in collaboration with the local and regional agencies. The Plan also explains the organizational structure of California’s aging network and the unique population it serves.

This document sets forth Arkansas’ State Unit on Aging (SUA)’s mission and goals and how it plans to pursue these. Many of the community-based services include Older Americans Act Unit, Home and Community-Based Waiver Services, Adult Protective Services, and Aging and Disability Resource Center. The mission is to promote informed access to quality health services. The Plan includes a description of Arkansas demographics as well as a funding formula for local agencies serving these populations.

This document lays out Arizona’s state plan on aging. It describes the demographics of the aging population and the goals and strategies for adhering to Older Americans Act stipulations. As one of its goals, the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) has improving accessibility to integrated care. Some of the core programs and services include Independent Living Support Services (ILS), Adult Protective Services (APS), and Community Services.

This document is the result of an 18-month process undertaken by the Alaska Commission on Aging to include the elder/senior communities of Alaska for input on the direction of senior services. Alaska’s state plan draws on values of respect, cultural-sensitivity, and dignity. The plan lists the different Older Americans Act programs implemented in Alaska with descriptions. Some of these are home and community-based services and the nutrition, transportation, and support services grant programs.