1. Planning and Responding to Elderly Populations in Emergencies Iowa Partners in Preparedness Conference Des Moines, Iowa June 23, 2011 Presenters: Janna Diehl Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging Disaster Coordinator G. Joseph Sample Iowa Department on Aging Aging and Disability Resource Center Project Director

2. Iowa Department on Aging Established by the Older Americans Act of 1965 – U.S. Health & Human Services Administration on Aging Executive Branch department of State of Iowa – Previously known as Dept of Elder Affairs – Director Donna K. Harvey (appointed 2011) – Aging Commission 7 voting members 4 legislators 2

3. Iowa Department on Aging Mission – Provide advocacy, education, prevention and health promotion services for older Iowans, their families and caregivers through partnerships with Area Agencies on Aging and other stakeholders 3

4. Area Agencies on Aging 4

5. Aging in Iowa 5 Source: Older Iowans: 2011, State Data Center of Iowa and Iowa Department on Aging

6. Aging in Iowa 6 Source: Older Iowans: 2011, State Data Center of Iowa and Iowa Department on Aging

7. Aging in Iowa The Numbers (Population) 7 85+: 80,292 65+: 439,687 Pop: 2.9M 85+: 85,204 65+: 449,887 Pop: 3.0M 85+: 91,3082 65+: 556,540 Pop: 3.0M 85+: 104,977 65+: 663,186 Pop: 2.9M Developed from Older Iowans: 2011, State Data Center of Iowa and Iowa Department on Aging

8. Aging in Iowa The Numbers (Percent of Population) 8 85+: 2.7% 65+: 14.7% 85+: 2.8% 65+: 14.9% 85+: 3.0% 65+: 18.4% 85+: 3.6% 65+: 22.4% Developed from Older Iowans: 2011, State Data Center of Iowa and Iowa Department on Aging

9. Aging in Iowa Aging and Disability 9 Approx. 32% Developed from Older Iowans: 2011, State Data Center of Iowa and Iowa Department on Aging

10. Aging and Disability Resource Centers ADRCs in Older Americans Act – Section 102(4) ADRC is an entity established by the State as part of the State long-term support system (LTSS) to coordinate: – Comprehensive information – Individualized planning through consultation – Access to range of publicly supported LTSS for which they are qualified 10

11. Key Functions of ADRC ADRC I/R&A Options Counseling Eligibility Determination Person-Centered Transition Support Consumer and Stakeholder Partnerships Quality Assurance 11

12. LifeLong Links ™ ADRCs in Iowa 12

13. Aging Network & HF45 The Task – Reduce the number of Area Agencies on Aging The Opportunity – Ensure statewide ADRC coverage by establishing partnerships with the aging and disability networks 13

14. LifeLong Links ™ ADRCs & Preparedness Key partners in ongoing preparedness planning – Direct access to consumers – Build preparedness into LTSS plan – Engaged in statewide Information/Referral & Awareness system Statewide presence, local integration 14

15. Resources LifeLong Links™ www.lifelonglinks.orgwww.lifelonglinks.org Iowa Dept. on Aging www.aging.iowa.govwww.aging.iowa.gov Family Caregiver www.i4a.org/index.php?option=com_services&Itemid=50 www.i4a.org/index.php?option=com_services&Itemid=50 COMPASS www.iowacompass.orgwww.iowacompass.org Iowa 2-1-1 http://65.166.193.134/IFTWSQL4prod/iowa/public.aspxhttp://65.166.193.134/IFTWSQL4prod/iowa/public.aspx 15

16. Presenter Information Janna Diehl jdiehl@hvaaa.org 319-272-2244 Joe Sample Joseph.sample@iowa.gov 515-725-3335 16