1. 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

2. Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission Strengthen 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Recommendation Areas  Healthcare, Research and Data Collection  Workforce Development  Service Delivery  Public Safety  Outreach & Partnerships

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Outreach & Partnerships ► New Online Dementia Resources ► Community Conversations Series on Alzheimer’s Disease ► Interfaith Education on Creating Dementia-Friendly Congregations 2014 Action Highlights

14. How to Get Involved Website: Go to the DHS Division of Aging Services’ website at www.aging.ga.govwww.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 (jjbulot@dhr.state.ga.us / 404-657-5252)jjbulot@dhr.state.ga.us –Coordinator: Cynthia Haley Dunn (chdunn@dhr.state.ga.us / 404-657-1515)chdunn@dhr.state.ga.us