1. EXPLAIN GEORGIA’S AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION (ADRC) NETWORK STRUCTURE AND THE WAY INDIVIDUALS ARE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES THROUGH THEIR LOCAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING. 2.DISCUSS HOW MAJOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT AND ENRICHED LIVING WHICH CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE REDUCTION OF HOSPITAL READMISSION. 3. CONNECT OLDER ADULTS AND/OR THEIR CAREGIVERS TO THE TOOLS AND APPROPRIATE RESOURCES. 4.DESCRIBE HOW THE ENHANCED SERVICES PROGRAM (ESP) IS A PROFESSIONAL TOOL USED IN GEORGIA BY THE AGING AND DBHDD NETWORK TO LOCATE SPECIFIC SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. 5.DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF HOW LICENSED HOME CARE PROVIDERS AND PERSONAL CARE HOMES SELF REPORT IN THE ESP DATABASE IF THEY CAN SERVE PERSONS HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. Reducing Readmissions Learning Collaborative & Action Network Enhanced Services Programs

2. Georgia Programs Services Connectionsis…

3. Connections to the right services at the right time in the right place. Georgia is… Connected – there is “no wrong door.”

4. A State where people are connected to thousands of services & resources. 25,000 listings in 300 service areas 1,000 users All 12 Area Agencies on Aging Georgia is…

5. Providing… Information and referral for older adults & persons with disabilities. Care Transitions. Options counseling. Money Follows the Person. Connected by Georgia’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection.

6. Connected through a highly organized taxonomy. Community Care Developmental Disabilities Home-Based Services Information and Referral Wellness Programs Mental Health Georgia is…

7. Connected through technology Georgia is…

8. Georgia is… Georgia is… Connected