The Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan Presenter: Dr. James Bulot Director, DHS Division of Aging Services Presentation to: Georgia Department of Human Services Date: July 16, 2014 Georgia Department of Human Services

Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission Strengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Core Values Provide access to resources that offer support and empower Georgians and their families. Deliver services professionally and treat all clients with dignity and respect. Manage business operations effectively and efficiently by aligning resources across the agency. Promote accountability, transparency and quality in all services we deliver and programs we administer. Develop our employees at all levels of the agency.

Dementia in Georgia Alzheimer’s: The most common form of dementia worldwide (60-80% of dementia diagnoses) 2010 – 120,000 Georgians with Alzheimer’s Disease 2025 – 160,000 Georgians (45% increase since 2000) 563 million hours of care provided by 495,000 caregivers in Georgia (The impact? Financial stress and declining health)

Becoming a Dementia-Capable State Research: Sharpening Data, Partnering, Teaching Planning: Urban-Rural Equity, Strategic Growth Care: Peer Collaboration, Patient Communication Services: Innovation, Workforce Development Safety: Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Wandering, Autos Support: Community Training & Awareness Person-Centered Approaches

The Creation of Georgia’s Plan Model: National Alzheimer’s Plan History: Senate Bill 14 (2013 Session) established Task Force 6 Members and 70+ Advisors Resolution passed in support of Plan Task Force became Council Plan signed in June 2014

A Diverse Development Team Task Force / Council: Sen. Unterman, Rep. Benton, Rep. Cooper Commissioners of Public Health & Community Health Chair: Director, DHS Division of Aging Services Advisors: consumers, researchers, physicians, agency representatives, service providers, educators, law enforcement experts, clergy, advocates, and more

The Anatomy of the Plan Demographics State Planning Existing Research, Services, Resources, and Capacity Recommendations (6 Categories)

Recommendation Areas Healthcare, Research and Data Collection Workforce Development Service Delivery Public Safety Outreach & Partnerships Resources

Next Steps Selecting Year-One Priorities Action Committees Partnership Development Quarterly Meetings Public Progress Reports

How to Get Involved Go to the DHS Division of Aging Services’ website at and click “Dementia Resources.” Join “Georgia Dementia Network” on LinkedIn. Contact Dr. James Bulot for information about opportunities to collaborate. /

Division of Aging Services Other Initiatives Georgia Department of Human Services

Interdepartmental Collaborative Initiatives Balancing Incentive Program / No Wrong Door Intensive Medical Care Coordination for ABD – RFP Money Follows the Person – Nursing Home Transition Program Hospital Care Transitions (Medicare) using the Bridge Model Medicaid Hospital Transitions Program – Pilot in Heart of Georgia

Division Specific Initiatives National Core Indicators – AD Temporary Emergency Placement Program 24/7 Central Intake to accept ANE calls after hours Centenarian Recognition Program GANE App Development – Work with Alz Association and LE Eyeon Georgia – Cellular Phone Reassurance Program

Division Specific Initiatives HCBS Case Management Redesign (Access to Care Model) Senior Center Redesign State Wide Meals Contracting Senior SNAP Statewide Call Routing for AAAs Replace AIMS

Grants Falls Prevention Grant ADRC No Wrong Door Planning Grant State Health Insurance Information Program – Expansion Grant