Aging/Older Adults

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.

The University of Maryland conducted telephone surveys and focus groups to determine consumers’ preferences for a cash option or traditional agency delivered services in New Jersey. This article reports the findings including, demographics, interest in a cash option, and attractive program features.

This brochure feature's Kentucky's Cash & Counseling project, CDO. The three fold brochure has information about who is eligible and how to get started.

A modest evaluation of the experience in Minnesota was included as part of their Cash & Counseling grant and this is the final report describing that qualitative evaluation.This report explores consumer and family member response to CDCS, presenting the results from key informant interviews held in 2007.

This presentation was given for the Administration on Aging Nursing Home Diversion and Modernization grantees. The presentation compares Medicaid requirements for a Cash & Counseling type option to non-Medicaid practices.