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 ValuesVision

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.

MissionStrengthen 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 Disease2025 – 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, TeachingPlanning: Urban-Rural Equity, Strategic GrowthCare: Peer Collaboration, Patient Communication Services: Innovation, Workforce Development Safety: Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Wandering, AutosSupport: 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. CooperCommissioners of Public Health & Community HealthChair: 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 www.aging.ga.gov and click “Dementia Resources.” Join “Georgia Dementia Network” on LinkedIn.

Contact Dr. James Bulot for information about opportunities to collaborate. (jjbulot@dhr.state.ga.us / 404-657-5252)

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