Aging/Older Adults

ADRCs report an average of 91% consumer satisfaction with services. Find more ADRC facts, information and resources in this program overview.

The cornerstone of NH’s systems change efforts has been the development of the statewide SLRC network. Find the state’s RFP seeking vendors to operate centers, job description and standards of practice for long term support counselor, a guide produced to help consumers learn about eligibility, and resources from NH’s Choices for Independence Program.

View presentations and handouts associated with this meeting held in Feb. 2010 in Alexandria, VA. Objectives of the meeting included increasing grantees' knowledge of successful strategies to propel their ADRC, CLP, and VDHCBS programs towards fully functioning status, showcasing best practices, promoting peer-to-peer exchange, building workforce capacity and encouraging successful partnerships for achieving sustainable reform. The conference featured a variety of plenary and workshop sessions.

Read the main findings of an online survey of State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) on the use of online screening and application tools to help seniors and younger adults with disabilities to enroll in public benefits. The results show that the majority use online screening and application technology to support their counseling and enrollment activities, and that using these technologies have benefited their organization and their clients.

About 3.7 million elderly persons fell below the poverty level in 2008, and Social Security constituted 90% or more of the income received by 35% of all Social Security beneficiaries according to a report from the US Administration on Aging. Read this report to find more statistics and information on this population.

Visit the website for this center that works in partnership with adults who are aging with disabilities to promote their well-being, community-participation, self-determination and leadership. As one of seven centers at the University's Institute on Disability and Community, it conducts research and provides training, assistance and information to individuals, families, professionals and communities.

This webcast was given for Area Agencies on Aging throughout the country. The text transcript, presentations, agenda, and link to the archived webcast are available.

This policy brief addresses opportunities for integrating care for this high-cost, high-need population. The brief outlines the rationale for integrating care for duals, reasons why integration has been slow to progress, and emerging vehicles to accelerate the pace of fully integrated care. A companion resource paper provides additional details on promising integrated care models and the challenges and opportunities for supporting integrated approaches.

The State of New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department requested proposals from qualified entities to provide statewide services as a Consultant Contractor Agency to individuals who choose to direct their own waiver services in New Mexico’s Self-Directed Waiver program, Mi Via. The attached request outlines the initial instructions for submission, along with qualifications, and responsibilities required for the performance of services as a CCA in the program.

Titled "Communications and Storytelling in Minnesota", this presentation was made by Minnesota grantees at the December 2005 Cash & Counseling Annual Meeting.