VCU DPT - Lifespan 2 (End of Life Care + Aging Network)

what is a valuable resource for aging patients

OAA, aging network

t/f: if an older patient goes against what you think is the best advice, then that are incompetent

f

name some residential options for older dults

home

- indep, or with support

supportive living

indep living facility

assisted living

SNF

memory care

what 'levels' do services and resources exist for older adults

federal

state

local

community

formal/informal

Older Americans Act:

target population?

key feature?

adults aged 60 or older

created National Aging Network

of the 7 titles, name the

- 3rd title

- 7th title

3rd: grants for state and community programs

7th: elder rights

title _______ of the OAA is about

- support services

- evidence based disease prevention

- national family caregiver support groups

- SPAN center

title 3

title ___ states intention of OAA

1

title _____ establishes US admin on aging (national aging network)

2

title _____ does grants for state and community program, largest title

3

title ________ does activities for health, independence, and longevity

4

title _____ does senior community service employment program, and focuses on employment and work accessiblity for older adults

5

title ____ is on native american aging

6

title ____ is for elder rights in institutions

7

______ creates and outlines the aging network

OAA

in the ___________, there are federal and state and local levels that coordinate with each other to give services provided to adults

aging network

the aging network is different govt levels working togehter with a shared goal of ______________

providing resources to older adults

what is the goal of federal level of aging network

to get adults living independelty and to do ADLs on own

what is the purpose of local levels of aging network

planning, developing, coordinating body for service provision

with the aging network, all area agencies on aging offer 5 core services

care partner support

elder rights

nutrition

health and wellness

support services

Aging network funding comes from (3)

OAA

MCD waivers

federal/state/local revenue

what is the SPAN center

a private, nonprofit org to empower older adults and people with disabilities to live with dignity and agency