The Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan ► History and Year-One Progress...
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The Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan ► History and Year-One Progress Presenter: Cynthia Haley Dunn Division of Aging Services Presentation to: Department of Human Services Board Date: February 18, 2015 Georgia Department of Human
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The Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias State Plan ►
History and Year-One Progress
Presenter: Cynthia Haley Dunn
Division of Aging Services
Presentation to: Department of Human Services Board
Date: February 18, 2015
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 Disease = Is it the only type of dementia? No.
Is it the most common type? Yes. (60-80% of dementia diagnoses)
2015 – 130,000 Georgians with Alzheimer’s Disease 2025 – 160,000 Georgians (45% increase since 2000)
Georgia’s Dementia Equation
Nearly ½ Billion Caregivers + 563 Million Hours of Assistance= Financial Stress and Declining Health
Becoming a Dementia-Capable State
Research: Sharpening Data ▪ Partnering ▪ Teaching
Care: Peer Collaboration ▪ Patient Communication
Planning: Strategic Growth ▪ Urban-Rural Equity
Services: Innovative Models ▪ Workforce Development
Safety: Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation ▪ Wandering ▪ Auto Safety
Support: Community Training & Awareness
Person-Centered Approaches + All Voices
The Creation of Georgia’s Plan
Model: National Alzheimer’s Plan
History of the Georgia Plan:
● General Assembly establishes task force.
● Task Force and 70+ advisors draft plan.
● General Assembly supports plan..
● Task Force becomes a Council.
● Governor signs plan June 2014.
A Diverse Development Team
Task Force / Council: • Senator Renee Unterman• Representative Tommy Benton • Representative Sharon Cooper• Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald (Georgia Department of Public Health)• Commissioner Clyde Reese (Georgia Department of Community Health),• Dr. James Bulot (Georgia 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
►Where We Are:• Demographics• State Planning• Existing Research, Services, Resources, and Capacity
►Where We’re Going: • Recommendations (6 Categories)
►How to Get There:• Strategies
Recommendation Areas
Healthcare, Research and Data Collection
Workforce Development
Service Delivery
Public Safety
Outreach & Partnerships
Healthcare, Research, and Data Collection
►$7.2 Million NIH Grant to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment
► Co-Morbidities on Georgia Death Certificates
► Georgia’s Alzheimer’s Disease Registry
2014 Action Highlights
Workforce Development
► Distance Learning for Physicians
► Virtual Dementia Tour Training for Direct-Care Workers
► Cross-Training on Older Adults and Behavioral Health
2014 Action Highlights
Service Delivery
► Training in Reduction of Antipsychotic Medication Usage
► Addressing Unlicensed Personal Care Homes
► Funding and Oversight for Licensing Adult Day Care
2014 Action Highlights
Public Safety
► Dementia-Specific Law Enforcement Training
► App for Healthcare Professionals ▪ Emergency Relocation Plans
► Driving Assessments for People with Early-Stage Dementia
2014 Action Highlights
Outreach & Partnerships
► New Online Dementia Resources
► Community Conversations Series on Alzheimer’s Disease
► Interfaith Education on Creating Dementia-Friendly Congregations
2014 Action Highlights
How to Get Involved
Website: Go to the DHS Division of Aging Services’ website at www.aging.ga.gov and click “Dementia Resources.”
Forum: Join “Georgia Dementia Network” on LinkedIn.
Other Options: Contact the DHS Division of Aging Services about ways to collaborate.
– Chairperson: Dr. James Bulot ([email protected] / 404-657-5252)– Coordinator: Cynthia Haley Dunn ([email protected] / 404-657-1515)
