Washington County Commission On Aging Inc

TO PLAN AND COORDINATE SYSTEMS OF SERVICES WHICH HELP OLDER AMERICANS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE AND CAREGIVERS, MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ACCESS SERVICES, CAREGIVERS, IN-HOME SERVICES, HOUSING/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES, GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, RECREATION/EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND NUTRITION SERVICES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONGREGATE NUTRITION SITES.

TITLE IIIB - PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING; HEALTH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INFORMATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HOMEMAKER, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

SENIOR CARE - PROVIDES A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. OPERATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICES OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN- HOME SERVICE ARE PROVIDED FOR "AT RISK" INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OLDER WHO MEET FINANCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY.

TITLE IIIC - PROVIDES TO SENIOR CITIZENS WHO QUALIFY FOR CONGREGATE NUTRITION SERVICES AT VARIOUS SITES AND ALSO PROVIDES HOME DELIVERED NUTRITION SERVICES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY - PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISED CARE IN A FAMILY LIFE SETTING. PROVIDES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING RESIDENTS WHO ARE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. EXPENSES - 23,847 GRANTS - 140,823 SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL - GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS LOST DUE TO HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD BY INCREASING THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO DETECT AND REPORT POSSIBLE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE. EXPENSES - 4,401 GRANTS - 0 SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM - PROVIDES CONGREGATE, HOME-DELIVERED, AND SHELF STABLE MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS WHO ARE AGE 60 OR OLDER AND LIVE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. EXPENSES - 0 GRANTS - 56,532 SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES FOR ALL SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. EXPENSES - 45,381 GRANTS - 0 GUARDIANSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OVER WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND WHO HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO ASSIST THEM. EXPENSES - 26,129 GRANTS - 0 RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. EXPENSES - 81,335 GRANTS - 0 OLDER ADULT MEDICAID WAIVER AND COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE PROGRAM - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE TO RECEIVE IN-HOME OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY SERVICES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. EXPENSES - 109,892 GRANTS - 0 STATE OMBUDSMAN - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN OVERSEER FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND KEEP CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES AND PERSONAL DIGNITY. EXPENSES - 45,510 GRANTS - 0 SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) - ASSISTS MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN UNDERSTANDING ALL PARTS OF MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE. THERE ARE OVER 31,000 RESIDENTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 19,000 RESIDENTS AGE 18+ WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND. EXPENSES - 12,796 GRANTS - 0 MAP SITE - MARYLAND ACCESS POINT IS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND TO STREAMLINE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE. THIS "NO WRONG DOOR" APPROACH WILL ASSIST SENIORS OVER AGE 50 OF ALL INCOME LEVELS AND YOUNGER DISABLED ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. EXPENSES - 309,016 GRANTS - 434 LIVING WELL - A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS FOR PERSONS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS. WORKSHOPS TEACH SKILLS NEEDED IN THE DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF TREATMENT AND TO MAINTAIN AND/OR INCREASE LIFE'S ACTIVITIES. EXPENSES - 0 GRANTS - 0 MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - STATE IMPLEMENTATION OF A FEDERAL PROGRAM PROVIDING ALTERNATIVES TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. EXPENSES - 0 GRANTS - 0 SENIOR CENTER - MULTI-SERVICE SENIOR CENTER THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FOCAL POINT FOR ACTIVE, VIBRANT OLDER PERSONS. EXPENSES - 237,109 GRANTS - 2,605 MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT - DEMONSTRATES HOW STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMS, LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND MARYLAND ACCESS POINT SITES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE AND INTENSIFY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO HELP MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES UNDERSTAND AND APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME BENEFICIARIES SUCH AS THE LOW INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM, TO HELP WITH MEDICARE PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Q-1 QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM, AND SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (LIS). EXPENSES - 9,338 GRANTS - 0 THE AAA IS A SUB-RECIPIENT OF A CDBG GRANT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS FOR QUALIFYING CLIENTS. EXPENSES - 20,499 GRANTS - 0 GAMING COMMISSION - CONSISTS OF TWO PROGRAMS: 1. PROACTIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR MANY - A COUNTY WIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CITIZENS TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH CONSCIOUS DECISIONS. PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY A NURSE. ALL PROGRAMS PROVIDED ARE EVIDENCE BASED. 2. AGING IN PLACE - THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOME. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD VARIETY OF SUPPORTS PRIORITIZED USING MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. MOST SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED AS A ONE TIME OFFERING. EXPENSES - 5,872 GRANTS - 3,149 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - THIS PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE HOSPITAL TO A COMMUNITY SETTING. EXPENSES - 113,032 GRANTS - 4,422 HOSPITAL 2 HOME - THIS GRANT WAS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL BALANCING INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND THE MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON INITIATIVE ADMINISTERED BY THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THIS INITIATIVE SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION BETWEEN MARYLAND'S NO WRONG DOOR/ADRC SYSTEM AND LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO DIVERTING OR DELAYING INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND SUPPORTING HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED LIVING FOR THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID POPULATIONS. EXPENSES - 21,596 GRANTS - 6,284 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS ACCESS - GRANT FOR THE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER TO USE PERSON-CENTERED STRATEGIES IN A COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-WIDE APPROACH TO FIND AND ENROLL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, BOTH SENIORS AGED 65+ YEARS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WHO HAVE LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES INTO AVAILABLE BENEFITS. THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINING THE IMPACT OF THE BEC IN THE FUTURE, WHICH INCLUDES MAINTAINING BENEFITS OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT STRATEGIES. EXPENSES - 57,476 GRANTS - 0 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE SPECIALIZED SERVICES - ELDER ABUSE/DISABILITIES GRANT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE. SERVICES INCLUDE EFFORTS THAT RESPOND TO: 1) EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS; 2) ASSIST PRIMARY AND SECONDARY VICTIMS OF CRIME TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AFTER VICTIMIZATION; 3) ASSIST VICTIMS TO UNDERSTAND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND 4) PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH A MEASURE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY AS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR VICTIMIZATION. EXPENSES - 37,413 GRANTS - 406 GENERAL FUND AND OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. EXPENSES - 83,052 GRANTS - 132,804