State Plan on Aging

This document describes the State of Maryland’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, objectives, and strategies of the Maryland’s Department of Aging to coordinate services for older adults. Maryland’s department has a mission to enable older citizens to age with independence and dignity. This Plan describes Maryland’s aging demographics as well as different programs and approaches for its aging population.

This document describes the State of Maine’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, objectives, and strategies of the Maine Office of Elder Services to coordinate services for older adults. The Maine plan focuses on expansion of home and community-based services, use of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), and an increase in awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

This document describes the State of Louisiana’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, objectives, and strategies of the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs to coordinate services for older adults. The Louisiana plan focuses on expansion of home and community-based services, use of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), and consumer choice and autonomy.

This document describes the State of Kentucky’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the goals, objectives, and strategies of the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living to coordinate services for older adults. Kentucky’s State Unit on Aging emphasizes goals to empower seniors and ensure their independence and autonomy with consumer-directed services. Kentucky also has as its goal expanding home and community-based services.

This document describes the State of Kansas’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the goals, objectives, and strategies of the Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) to coordinate services for older adults. KDOA lays out the aging demographics and describes the different programs extending services to meet the goals and vision of KDOA. Many of the programs implemented aim to expand home and community-based services, such as a PACE site.

This document describes the State of Iowa’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the goals, objectives, and strategies of Iowa’s Department on Aging to coordinate services for older adults. Amongst some of the goals for FY10-13 is to protect elder rights, strengthen disaster preparedness, improve nutrition and health for older adults, and promote independent living through programs such as the Senior Community Service Employment Program.

This document describes the State of Indiana’s plan on aging in accordance with Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the goals and strategies of Indiana’s Division of Aging to coordinate services for older adults. Amongst some of the goals for FY11-14 is to promote wellness, promote use of the statewide Adult Protective Service hotline, pursue evidence-based programming, and balancing Medicaid long-term supports and services to expand home and community-based services.

This document describes the State of Idaho’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, organization, and strategies of Idaho’s Commission on Aging (ICOA) to coordinate services for older adults that allow them to retain their autonomy. Amongst some of the goals for FY08-12 is increasing awareness and access to services, enabling seniors to remain in their homes as well as work in their communities through voluntary networks.

This document describes the State of Hawaii’s plan on aging in accordance to Older Americans Act requirements. The plan describes the mission, organization, and strategies of Hawaii’s Executive Office on Aging to coordinate long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities. Amongst some of the goals for FY11-15 is increasing awareness and access to services, enabling seniors to remain in their homes, and develop Hawaii’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

This document describes Guam’s plan on aging in accordance to the Older Americans Act to develop a comprehensive system of care for its mostly rural and minority populace. The plan describes the mission, resources, and strategies of Guam’s State Office on Aging. Some services the plan calls for are supportive and protective services, caregiver services, nutrition services, and information services. The report gives a background on Guam’s population and the structure of its aging network.