serve as the foundation for evaluating and adjusting services that establish the service priorities for PSA 12. They include, in alphabetical order: Priority 1: Care Management, Chore services, Congregate Meals, Elder Abuse Prevention, Family Caregiver Support Program, Health, Health Promotion, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), Home Delivered Meals, Homemaker, Information and Assistance, Legal Assistance, Nutrition education, Ombudsman Program, Personal Care services, Residential Repair/Modification services, Restaurant Meal Program and Transportation. Priority 2: These programs are considered very important, and while they are not recommended for funding for 2016-2020, these areas would be eligible to apply for or additional funds should they become available: Senior Housing and Out-of-County Transportation. The funding percentage of adequate proportion reflects the current level of service. The A12AA proposes to serve Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties with nutrition programs, and all areas with chore, homemaker, personal care, legal services and transportation. Information and Assistance and Legal Services will be provided to every community within the PSA. While there is a need to serve the findings in the Needs Assessment and targeting those specific areas, the challenge to use funds efficiently and effectively while maintaining quality will bring the Agency, the contracted Providers, Governing Board and the Advisory Council to a new level of planning and decision making. The following attached material includes updated information regarding the Goals and Objectives and the Service Unit Plans relating to services offered to seniors, caregivers, and disabled adults in the Planning and Service Area. SECTION 9 - AREA PLAN NARRATIVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PSA 12 2016-2017 Area Plan (2016-2020 Four Year Area Plan Cycle) Goal #1: The Agency will employ various methods to distribute information and education regarding supportive services for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. Rationale: Information on how to access services, promoting independence, encouraging wellness and a self-supporting lifestyle is vital for older adults who desire to age in place as safely as possible. A12AA will continue to advocate in for older adults, adults with ‘aging place’
serve as the foundation for evaluating and adjusting services that establish the service priorities for PSA 12. They include, in alphabetical order: Priority 1: Care Management, Chore services, Congregate Meals, Elder Abuse Prevention, Family Caregiver Support Program, Health, Health Promotion, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), Home Delivered Meals, Homemaker, Information and Assistance, Legal Assistance, Nutrition education, Ombudsman Program, Personal Care services, Residential Repair/Modification services, Restaurant Meal Program and Transportation. Priority 2: These programs are considered very important, and while they are not recommended for funding for 2016-2020, these areas would be eligible to apply for or additional funds should they become available: Senior Housing and Out-of-County Transportation. The funding percentage of adequate proportion reflects the current level of service. The A12AA proposes to serve Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties with nutrition programs, and all areas with chore, homemaker, personal care, legal services and transportation. Information and Assistance and Legal Services will be provided to every community within the PSA. While there is a need to serve the findings in the Needs Assessment and targeting those specific areas, the challenge to use funds efficiently and effectively while maintaining quality will bring the Agency, the contracted Providers, Governing Board and the Advisory Council to a new level of planning and decision making. The following attached material includes updated information regarding the Goals and Objectives and the Service Unit Plans relating to services offered to seniors, caregivers, and disabled adults in the Planning and Service Area. SECTION 9 - AREA PLAN NARRATIVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PSA 12 2016-2017 Area Plan (2016-2020 Four Year Area Plan Cycle) Goal #1: The Agency will employ various methods to distribute information and education regarding supportive services for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. Rationale: Information on how to access services, promoting independence, encouraging wellness and a self-supporting lifestyle is vital for older adults who desire to age in place as safely as possible. A12AA will continue to advocate ‘aging in place’ for older adults, adults with
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