1. Assistive Technology Links for Seniors in North Dakota PEGGY S. SHIRELEY M.ED., ECHM, ATP ND-IPATPEGGYS@NDIPAT.ORGBISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTAPEGGYS@NDIPAT.ORG

2. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS BACK-STORY 2003 Real Choice Project – No Place Like Home 2001 ND Olmstead Commission RFP’s 2003 IPAT’s proposal Remaining at Home...Priceless Yielded a return on investment (ROI) study showing AT service provision delayed institutional or other high cost placements and provided those aging choice AT is a cost-saver, upholds various federal acts

3. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS BACK-STORY 2015 Initial ROI Continues to be Relevant as: Costs of out-of-home placement have nearly doubled ND senior population continues to grow, and identifies remaining home as a priority as they age AT options have expanded, costs have come down, and use of technology in the general population has increased

4. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2003 IPAT Awarded Services Contract ND Dept. of Human Services, Division of Aging Services Older Americans Act allocations Assistive Safety Device Distribution Services (ASDDS) administered by IPAT serving those 60 years+ living in their own homes http://ndipat.org/services/assistive-safety-devices- distribution-service http://ndipat.org/services/assistive-safety-devices- distribution-service

5. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES Purpose of ASDDS Services Provide AT devices and services to those 60+ living at home Uphold Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Olmstead Act Decrease the number of hospitalizations due to falls, medication mix-ups, poor nutrition, and depression

6. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES ASDDS ROI July 2014 – June 2015 Results based on the return of 171 out of 387 surveys Did this service help you 83% yes Did the devices help you stay home78% yes Did this service decrease # of home visits25% yes by health-care providers

7. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2011

8. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2011 IPAT Home First Services Provides in-home AT assessments Generates an assessment report suggesting AT devices specific to the individual/environment Links recipient to funding resources http://ndipat.org/home-first/home-first

9. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2012 Home First Showroom

10. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2012 IPAT Home First Showroom – Fargo, ND Features a ‘real home’ environment AT devices are set-up for use in 6 different rooms All are welcome to tour and try the AT devices, with IPAT staff or via a self-guided tour http://ndipat.org/home-first/home-first-showroom

11. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES Home First Showroom Lessons-Learned Demo Centers lack the impact of the Showroom People leave the Showroom having experienced true “aha” moments Come unsure of options for remaining home and leave with a place to start

12. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2013 IPAT Home First App (for iPad)

13. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2013 Home First App IPAT’s answer to replicating the Showroom experience for those unable to come to Fargo Allows anyone with an internet connection and an iPad to engage in a ‘virtual AT tour’ Download “NDiPat” at the Apple App Store - FREE

14. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2013 IPAT’s Home First App Let’s take a virtual tour together...

15. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS EVOLVES 2013 IPAT’s Home First App Purpose Provide in-home service providers and families an easy way to explore AT options for the home Expand outreach for seniors Promote use of AT as a means to remain home longer and safely

16. AT SERVICES FOR SENIORS NEXT STEPS 2013 IPAT’s Home First App Updating the existing app – look for a new release in late summer Create the app for android platform Questions?