OOAI, ADRC, MAP, SHIP, MSPU, NFCSP, H & W – what????? An Alphabet Soup of Programs & Services OOAI, ADRC, MAP, SHIP, MSPU, NFCSP, H & W – what????? Services for Older Adults & Persons with Disabilities

RULES OF COMPETITION 2 teams Shown an acronym & given a clue. First team to guess correct answer wins the point. Team with most points at the end of the competition – each player wins a lovely party prize

Sampling of Acronyms OOAI HCBS H&W SCDP 50+ ADRC

OOAI Clue – new name of the office that works with seniors and persons with disabilities

OOAI is one office within the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) Plans, advocates, develops, and coordinates programs & services for seniors, persons with disabilities, family members or care partners; collaborates with partners in the community

ADRC Clues – Name of the division that serves people of all incomes and ages 18 & older Provides information on the full range of short & long term support options A single point of entry for access to public long term support programs and benefits

And The Answer Is……. Aging & Disability Resource Center Under the ADRC Division – MAP NFCSP SHIP SMP

No wrong door entry point of contact for OOAI Assist consumers with choice & informed decision making for short & long term planning Access to public & private programs for those in need of long-term supports Offer information on OOAI programs, tax credits, transportation, housing, employment, disability services & more… Partnership with ARI Next up – NFCSP – guesses?

National Family Caregiver Support Program Family Caregiver Support assists family caregivers through five primary types of services: Education & Outreach caregiver training – quarterly, annually, Memory Café Information about services & help accessing services Individual counseling & support groups Respite care & Supplemental services such as purchase of personal supplies Next program SHIP – guesses?

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) SHIP is a free, confidential & unbiased counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries of all ages to understand their health insurance benefits, bills & rights Provides trained/certified staff & volunteer counselors; counselors offer in-person &, telephone assistance plus public presentations Next up – SMP – who can offer a guess?

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) SMP –empowers & assists Medicare beneficiaries to prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse through outreach, counseling and education Medicare fraud - $75 billion a year Promotes protecting yourself/loved ones - Check Medicare Summary Notices for accuracy Know that Medicare does not call people Be wary of solicitations – especially door-to-door

HCBS Clue- the division that provides long- term services & supports to assist with daily activities that help older adults & people with disabilities to remain in their homes

And The Answer Is……. Home & Community Based Services The HCBS Division services include: AIP ALF Oversight LC MSPU SC Vulnerable Adult Advocacy

AIP Aging in Place (aka Aging in the Community) Occupational Therapy evaluation for home safety & adaptation devices Retrofit consultation to provide advice on changes to make the home accessible (e.g., grab bars, door widening, ramp) Who knows the term ALF?

ALF Oversight Assisted Living Facility Oversight The Housing Unit - in conjunction with the Office of Health Care Quality, is responsible for monitoring small assisted living facilities in Howard County for compliance with state regulations These facilities range from 1 to 16 beds and generally provide a more “home-like” atmosphere And next – predict the terms from LC 

Loan Closet Your next challenge - MSPU

Medicaid Supports Planning Unit Medicaid in-home services are alternatives to nursing home placement Community Options Waiver (CO Waiver) Community First Choice (CFC) Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS) Supports Planners Develop service plans, coordinate & monitor services Can you deduce this acronym – SC?

Senior Care Senior Care provides limited services for older adults at risk for institutionalization: Comprehensive needs assessment Case Management In-home Aide services – personal care and chore services Support services e.g., incontinence supplies, emergency response systems

Vulnerable Adult Advocacy Fight Elder Abuse Ombudsman – Help to resolve complaints made by or for residents of long term care facilities; the ombudsman educates consumers & long term care providers about resident's rights & good care practices Guardianship – OOAI can be appointed to serve as the public guardian for persons ages 65 & older declared by the Courts to lack the capacity to make their own decisions; OOAI is appointed as last resort, when there is no one else willing or able to serve as the guardian

H & W Clue – The division of OOAI that focuses on keeping older adults in good working order And the answer is???

Health & Wellness Program Offerings: Living Well – Chronic Disease Self-Management (English, Korean & Spanish) & Diabetes Self-Management Seniors Together (peer support groups) Nutrition & lifestyle counseling and exercise consultation Cycle2Health Nutrition Services Regular offerings of activity-based programs Go50+ Fitness Coming soon: Stepping On – Falls Prevention program

CSDP & KS Clue – 2 programs providing structured activities and opportunities for socialization in an interactive, safe, and secure environment Speculations?

Connections Social Day Program & Kindred Spirits 3 sites – Glenwood, Ellicott City, North Laurel Supervised 4 hour social day program offering structured activities A sliding scale fee covers the program, morning snack, lunch, and most activities Kindred Spirits Social Club People diagnosed with early stage memory disorder 2 locations – Glenwood and North Laurel

Change in Name for “Senior Center” Clue - New name for senior centers? This is your last chance for your team to score a point……

50+ Centers 7 centers in Howard County Hubs for wellness, fitness, recreational, educational, & social activities Wide variety of offerings – fun activities, fitness classes, exercise rooms, computer classes to day trips Provide daily lunch programs, health screenings, & information and referral services

Our gratitude to COGS for its support of the Vivian Reid Fund!!!!!!! Any current questions? Our gratitude to COGS for its support of the Vivian Reid Fund!!!!!!! Future questions about services contact - Maryland Access Point 410-313-1234 www.howardcountyaging.org October 31 9 a- 4 p Wilde Lake High School