Resources
- Strengthening Older Lives Online
- Family Caregiver Toolbox
- Caregivers-in-Crisis-Report-October-202o Presented by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
- Oct 1, 2020: Virtual Dementia Symposium
Connecting the Community. 8:30am-12pm, hosted through Zoom.
- October 2020-DVC Virtual Support Groups: Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association.
- October 8 & 22, 202o-Regional Candid Conversations:
Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association (Octo
- Regional Online Education Programs_Oct 2020: Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association.
- November 2020 Regional Online Education Programs: Online Education Programs hosted by the Alzheimer's Association.
- December 2020 Regional Online Education Programs, Alzheimer's Association
- COVID-19 ADS Funding - Between May 2 and May 6, 2020 PADSA conducted a random survey among 96 of the 248 licensed adult daily living centers in Pennsylvania to ascertain a representative view of the effects of COVID-19 mandatory closure orders.
- COVID-19 Standard Airborne Precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19 and other infections.
- COVID-19 Care Plan Procedure to establish a COVID-19 appropriate care plan.
- COVID-19 Social Distancing Plan to reduce the risk of exposure to, and transmission of, a highly contagious disease.
- COVID-19 Daily Screening Plan to establish a process to recognize COVID-19 symptoms.
- COVID-19 Adult Day Guidance Update: The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) recognizes the concerns about the 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has developed this guidance to address questions regarding Older Adult Daily Living Centers, also known as Adult Day Centers.
- Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
- What is Contact Tracing: Contact tracing is the process of reaching out to anyone who came into close contact with an individual who is positive for COVID-19.
- COVID-19 Fact Sheets: Resources from Pennsylvania State Agencies
- COVID-19 Info from ACL: What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
- COVID-19 Info from the CDC: Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
- Behavioral Health: What is Changing?
Community Health Choices (CHC) is a PA mandatory managed care program for individuals dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare.
- CHC Info Beginning January 2020
Pennsylvania is improving the way we provide services to people enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare.
- Will community health choices affect my medicare
Details about how CHC will not change your current Medicare coverage including services and prescription drugs.
- Your Choice Matters
If you are eligible for CHC, the way you receive your medical assistance (Medicaid) will change on Jan. 1, 2020.
- Family and Caregiver Resource Center
Featuring state and national resources on adult day services, advance directives, and much more.
- Newly Released! Community Health Choices (CHC) Toolkit
