what is an adrc?
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What is an ADRC?. A ging and D isability R esource C onnection serve as a single point of entry into the long-term supports and services system for older adults and people with disabilities. Goals of ADRCs. Every community in the nation Highly visible and trusted - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What is an ADRC?
Aging and Disability Resource Connection serve as a single point
of entry into the long-term supports and services system for older
adults and people with disabilities.
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Goals of ADRCsEvery community in the nationHighly visible and trustedPeople of all incomes and agesInformation on the full range of long term support options
Point of entry for streamlined access
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No Wrong Door
Public and Private Programs
Older AdultsPeople with Disabilities
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5 Operational Components
Information, Referral & AwarenessOptions Counseling and AssistanceStreamlined Eligibility Determination for Public Programs
Person-Centered Transition SupportQuality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
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Utah ADRC Program Office
Awarded 3 year Grant in 2009 Began with Four Pilot sites in 2010The Utah ADRC is a continuing collaborative effort of the Utah Commission of Aging
Administered through the University of Utah Center on Aging
Received an additional year of funding October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013 to expand our efforts
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ADRCs in UtahArea Agencies on Aging
Mountainland (Summit, Wasatch, & Utah)Salt Lake County Aging Services (Salt Lake) Bear River (Cache, Rich, & Box Elder)
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ADRCs in UtahCenters for Independent Living Active Re-Entry (Grand & San Juan) Ability First (Utah, Wasatch, Juab, &
Sanpete) Tri-County (Morgan, Davis, & Weber) **Recent name change: Roads to
Independence
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Counties ServedUtah’s ADRC sites serve more than 80% of the state’s population, with sites covering all of the Wasatch Front.
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Counties ServedPotential New Sites in 2013
Five-County Area Agency on Aging
Davis County Family Health and Senior Services
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Options Counseling
Long term support options counseling is an interactive decision process whereby individuals, family members and/or others are supported in their deliberations to determine choices in the context of the consumer’s needs, preferences, values, and individual circumstances.
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Person Centered Planning
Optimize choice and independence
Encourage personal responsibilityEmpowers the individualStructured process to define goals and outcomes
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Goals of Options Counseling
Facilitate informed decision-making about LTSS
Serve a key role in the streamlined access to supports
Provide a clear pathway for individuals to access LTSS
Help to prevent or delay premature institutionalization by offering options to help individuals spend resources wisely in the community
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Options Counseling vs. I&R/A
Options counseling is in-depth decision support and counseling
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Long-term Care Concerns
Are you confused by the choices you face as you age?
Are you, or is someone you love, trying to make difficult care decisions?
Are you trying to stay in your home as you age? Has it been suggested that you need nursing
home care? Do you need to plan for future care needs such
as legal, medical, and financial? Do you need help understanding how long term
care is paid for?
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So much information, so many questions
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Red Flags
Are there signs of depression? Are there signs of Alzheimer’s or
Dementia? A recent loss of family support? A recent loss of financial support? Is there a high level of Caregiver Stress? A recent hospitalization/
institutionalization?
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Essential Components of Options Counseling
1. Personal interview2. Exploring options and planning3. Decision support (pros and cons)4. Collaborate with the individual to
develop an action plan5. Connect client/consumer to services
and support and follow-up
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Would you like to talk more in depth about your options?
Would you like to learn in more detail services that may be available?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with an Options Counselor?
Opening the Conversation….
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Yes it is Options Counseling when:
The individual defines the goals and is invested in achieving goals
The individual feels heard and valued The individual is motivated to make
changes The individual is satisfied with the
decisions and the plan The options counselor has explained all
available options
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Utah ADRC Websites
http://www.utadrc.org http://www.utahadrc.org
About Us:Statewid
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Jen Morgan – [email protected] 801-585-6361