AAA August Newsletter

Area Agency on Aging Serving Buncombe, Henderson, Madison & Transylvania Counties

Advocacy, Assistance, Answers on Aging

Volume V, Issue 3

August - October 2010

Project C.A.R.E. Finds a New Home

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roject C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) is pleased to announce that Park Ridge Health (formerly Park Ridge Hospital) is serving as the new western host agency for the North Carolina Project C.A.R.E. Respite program. Park Ridge Health’s mission and commitment to health and prevention, are complemented by the program’s commitment to preserving the health of the dementia caregiver.

Project C.A.R.E. - Park Ridge Health P.O. Box 1569, Dept 638 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone: 828-687-5609, Fax: 828-684-5562 Len Erker, Director of Respite 828-687-5610 len.erker@ahss.org

There are four program staff working in the new Hendersonville location and one colleague working in Winston-Salem. All of the Project C.A.R.E. staff that you are familiar with continue to work with this program. Statewide there are a total of 23 counties currently being served with the help of three additional host agencies. Project C.A.R.E. continues to be administered through the NC Division on Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), while the Duke Family Support Program provides consultation and caregiver resource information. Area Agencies on Aging serve as key partners and host agencies in other North Carolina locations.

Project C.A.R.E. offers critical respite care, family consultation and linkage to community resources to family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Kether Abeles, Family Consultant 828-687-5611 kether.ables@ahss.org Tricia Adell, Data & Finance Manager 828-687-5612 patricia.adell@ahss.org Heidi Kimsey, Family Consultant 828-687-5613 heidi.kimsey@ahss.org Winston-Salem Site Wilhelmenia Pledger, Family Consultant 336-721-3418 wilhelmenia.pledger@ncprojectcare.com

Family Caregiver Support Program Awards Caregiver Respite and Case Assistance Funding

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and-of-Sky Regional Council’s Family Caregiver Support Program has awarded $96,500 in funding to provide respite services and case assistance to caregivers of older persons who need help with activities of daily living or have significant memory loss. This funding is provided by the US Administration on Aging and the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services.

Caregiver Respite All Counties

Buncombe County Henderson County

Madison County Contact Carol McLimans, Transylvania County Family Caregiver Resources

Specialist, for more information about the Family Caregiver Support Program at 251-6622.

Project C.A.R.E. LOSRC’s Senior Companion Program Council on Aging of Buncombe County Pardee Pavilion Mountain Home Care Madison County Department of Community Services Transylvania Regional Hospital Home & Community Care

Caregiver Case Assistance Henderson County Henderson County Council on Aging

Website: www.landofsky.org/aging

$20,000 $10,000 $20,000 $11,000 $ 4,000 $ 8,500 $16,000 $ 7,000

Phone: 828-251-6622

Family Caregiver Support Program Nearly a Third of All US Adults Are Now Family Caregivers -- 65.7 Million

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he legions of adult Americans providing care to an aging family member continues its inexorable climb, now commanding the attention of nearly a third of the nation’s adult population who spend an average of 20 hours of caregiving each week, according to the latest research.

In all, 65.7 million American adults are performing the unpaid caregiving role, and they represent 31% of all US households – statistically nearly one in every three homes in every neighborhood in every community across the nation, reports Caregiving in the US 2009, a comprehensive study from the National Alliance for Caregiving, AARP and the MetLife Foundation.

Caregiving is still mostly a woman’s job – 66% of all caregivers are female -- and many women are putting their career and financial futures on hold as they juggle part-time caregiving and full-time job requirements, the study found. The average age is 48, up from 46 in an early study and a reflection of the general aging in America, in this case affecting caregiver and care recipient alike.

Among the report’s other key findings: American caregivers mostly care for a relative (86%), most often a parent (36%). Seven in 10 caregivers care for someone over age 50. Caregiving lasts an average of 4.6 years.

Caregivers need help and information to continue looking after their loved ones. They also need help managing their own stress.

If you are a family caregiver, contact Carol McLimans at 251-6622 to see how the Family Caregiver Support Program can help you.

Guided Autobiography

It Takes a Village: Caregiving 2010

For People with Early Memory Loss

and-of-Sky Regional Council’s Family Caregiver Support Program partnered with the Park Ridge Health Caregiver Wellness Program and MemoryCare to present an afternoon conference It Takes a Village: Caregiving 2010 at the NC Arboretum on June 3rd.

Participants learned how to express anger safely, use hospice or palliative care to assist the caregiver and the patient, and received tips on how to promote their own personal wellness. Park Ridge Health provided lunch and over 20 agencies and programs participated in the vendor exhibit area. Transportation from the arboretum parking lot to the exhibition building was provided by ClareBridge of Asheville.

Thursdays, September 9 - October 14 1 pm - 3:30 pm Silvermont Opportunity Center 364 East Main Street, Brevard

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uided Autobiography is a 6-week journey down memory lane which helps individuals recall, organize and share life experiences. This group will be specifically for those experiencing early memory loss and their caregivers. The program uses a combination of writings and group discussions to organize and put into words the details of participants’ lives.

To register, contact Alice at 884-3166. Sponsored by Land-ofSky Regional Council and Silvermont Opportunity Center.

Participant surveys asked caregivers to state what the best part of this training was. They answered: • “Being in a room full of people who understood what I’m facing and quick access to so many vendor resources and information.’

• “Honesty of speakers.”

• “The nurturing of the caregivers was wonderful starting with a ride to the workshop from the parking lot.”

• “Impact of total training and the Expressing Anger presentation including a valuable resource list.”

• “Materials and information available from vendors, beautiful surroundings, engaging speakers, range of information and contact information.”

• “Presenting new information and ideas.”

• “First person stories, anecdotes, and humor.”

All participants said they were well satisfied and all of the instructors were rated as good or excellent.

August - Ocotober 2010

Save The Date!

Land-of-Sky Regional Council’s 2010 Annual Celebration

Charting Our Region’s Future Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Time: 6 pm - 9 pm

Location: Asheville Ballroom and Dance Center

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Calendar of Events August

Walk Wise, Drive Smart, Carl Sandburg Home, 9 - 11am, Meet at Sandburg parking lot, Led by Gary Eblen. For 5

more info call Rebecca at 251-6622.**

Infection Control CEU Class, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 9am-1pm, For info contact Barbara Hinshaw at 251-6622.

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Family Caregiver Support Program Advisory Committee Meeting, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 11:30am - 1pm.

12-13 Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition Leader Training, see page 4.** 16

Questions about Memory Loss?, Pardee Pavilion, 10am - 12pm, Learn about Alzhiemer’s disease and related causes of memory loss and community resources for families affected by memory loss. Call 697-7070 to register.

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Health Connections: Aging Well Learning Network Meeting, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 12 - 1:30pm.**

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Matter of Balance Workshop begin, see page 5.**

19-20 Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition Leader Training, see page 4.** 24

NC Respite Coalition Meeting, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 11am - 2pm. For more information contact Jane MacLeod at 919-740-6605 or email at jane.macleod@nc.eastersealsucp.com.

25-26 Ombudsman Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Orientation, see page 7.

26-27 Living Healthy with Diabetes Leader Training, see page 4.** 30

Build Better Balance Training, see page 4.**

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Red Cross Blood Drive, As part of United Way’s Day of Caring, Land-of-Sky Regional Council will be hosting a blood drive. 10am - 2pm. Please call LeeAnne at 251-7441 to register.

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Labor Day, Land-of-Sky Regional Council Office Closed.

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Build Better Balance Training, see page 4.**

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WNC Fall Prevention Coalition Meeting, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 3 - 4:30pm.**

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Guided Autobiography for Early Memory Loss Workshops begin, see page 2.**

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Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition Workshop begins, Thursdays thru October 21st, 1pm - 3:30pm, Heart Path Classroom - Third Floor, Asheville. Contact Debbie Kirkman at 213-7160 to register.**

20-26 Active Aging Week and Fall Prevention Awareness Week, for more information see page 4 & 5.** 20

Wellness Expo, see page 5.**

21-24 Building Better Balance Screenings, see complete schedule on page 4.** 22

YMCA Pep Rally, see page 5.**

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Madison County Health Fair, see page 5.**

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Active Aging Day - Move, Think and Eat for Health, see page 5.**

October 4

Transitioning to Long-Term Care, Mission Hospital’s Women Resource Center, 5-6:30pm.

Sponsored by CAPES (Caring for Aging Parents Education & Support Program). For more info contact Kathleen Lang at 277-8288**

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Land-of-Sky Regional Council’s 2010 Annual Celebration, see page 2.

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Oxygen & Oxygen Safety CEU Class, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 9am - 1pm, For info contact Barbara Hinshaw at 251-6622.

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Ombudsman Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Retreat, see page 7.

August - Ocotober 2010

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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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ive the gift of community health! If you are invested in personal and community health, comfortable presenting in front of groups and available to attend a free 4-day training and facilitate a 6-week course you may enjoy being a ‘Living Healthy’ program leader! Information on the next ‘Living Healthy’ and ‘Living Healthy with Diabetes’ leader training is below. Contact Rebecca 251-7438 or rebecca@landofsky.org to register.

Older Americans Community Service Employment Program (also known as Senior CSEP - SCSEP)

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he Older Americans Community Service Employment Program completed a very successful grant year on June 30, 2010. The American Recovery and Rehabilitation Act (ARRA) funding was completed, and four ARRA participants were moved into the regular program, while four others will be funded with extra money we received from the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) this spring for the 2010-11 grant year.

It was an exciting year for us. Of the 26 slots in the regular program, seven participants were placed in unsubsidized employment. This is the most productive year for completion of the program and hiring into unsubsidized employment since I started being the Coordinator in June 2007. Brenda DelaCruz, SCSEP Job Developer, and I are very pleased with our hard-working participants this year.

We look forward to the new Grant Year 2010-11. Our slots for the four counties have been increased from 26 to 28 this year. We will be receiving an allocation of $260,343 from DAAS to Land-of-Sky Regional Council for 2010-11.

With the money carried over from the spring allotment from DAAS, we should be able to manage our money very efficiently this year. We expect to be over enrolled to 30 participants during much of the year.

With thanks for the support of the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council and our Director, Joe Connolly, for helping us have such a successful year, we enter in the new grant year with high hopes as the economy continues to slowly recover.

Jennifer Atkinson, SCSEP Coordinator

Mountain Green: Sustainable Communities Conference

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n June 23rd, Land-of-Sky Regional Council sponsored Dr. Bill Thomas as one of the key speakers for the Mountain Green Conference at Warren Wilson College. Dr. Thomas is an international authority on geriatric medicine and eldercare. He spoke at the conference about Aging in Place & the Green House. To see his complete presentation, visit warren-wilson.edu/ AAA Director, Joe Connolly with blogs/mtngreen/24/.

Dr. Bill Thomas

August - October 2010

Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition Leader Training Dates: August 12, 13, 19 & 20th Time: 9 am - 5 pm Location: MAHEC, 501 Biltmore Avenue Living Healthy with Diabetes Leader Training For Individuals already trained as Living Healthy Leaders Dates: August 26 & 27 Time: 9 am - 5 pm Location: MAHEC, 501 Biltmore Avenue

Fall Prevention Awareness Week September 20-24, 2010

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he WNC Fall Prevention Coalition will be celebrating Fall Prevention Awareness Week by aiming to raise recognition among the area’s older persons and their families about the seriousness of falls and how they can be prevented. Build Better Balance screenings will be offered across the region as well as trainings to provide the fall risk screenings.

Build Better Balance Trainings

Cost is free with commitment to volunteer for one fall risk screenings during Fall Prevention Awareness Week.

Registration required. Contact Rebecca 251-7438 or rebecca@ landofsky.org.

Monday, August 30th 9 am - 12 pm Avery’s Creek Community Center 899 East Glenn Bridge Road, Arden Tuesday, September 7th 9 am - 12 pm Canton Senior Center Old Armory Building, Canton

Build Better Balance Screenings

Tues, Sept 21 Senior Opportunity Center Silvermont Opportunity Center Wed, Sept 22 Lakeview Senior Center Thur, Sept 23 YMCA Hendersonville Madison Cooperative Extension Fri, Sept 24 Vanderbilt Apartments Opportunity House, Cultural Center

11 am-2 pm 10 am-1 pm 10 am-1 pm 9 am-12 pm 10 am-1 pm 1 pm-4 pm 9 am-12 pm

For more information about Fall Prevention Week details, contact Rebecca at 251-6622. Brochures will be available soon.

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Health Promotion & Disease Prevention A River Runs Through It

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he French Broad River is the third oldest river in the world and touches each county in our region. The river is like a cord that unites us. Physical activity is the French Broad River of health promotion – It runs through all aspects of well-being and benefits the mind, body and spirit. The French Broad River is one of only two rivers in the U.S. to flow north, becoming motivated to be physically active may also feel like an uphill battle.

The benefits of physical activity are well documented. Being active improves cognitive functioning, cardiovascular health, metabolism, sleep, mood, digestion, helps us to maintain a healthy weight and so much more!

There are as many types of physical activities as there are people – and most of these are available in our region. The easiest and most accessible form of physical activity is to move naturally throughout our lives. Many of the world’s centenarians didn’t run marathons or lift weights – instead they “engage in regular, low-intensity physical activity as a part of a daily work routine.” (Buettner, The Blue Zones, 2008) We can benefit our body, mind, emotions and the environment by moving through life naturally.

And, we can also benefit from the broad range of physical activity options available in our region. The river of physical activity runs through the week of September 20 – 25th for Active Aging Week and Fall Prevention Awareness Week.

During this week you may choose to experience a wide range of FREE physical activity options including strength training, yoga, aqua fit classes and more. Programs and events will be available in Buncombe, Madison, Henderson and Transylvania Counties. For more information see page 5. Become a Facebook fan of Active Aging Week ~ Western North Carolina for up to date schedule and event information or call Rebecca at 828-251-7438 request a brochure.

The right type of physically activity improves balance, coordination and confidence which decrease the likelihood of a falls. Falls can be emotionally and financially taxing.

The good news is that many falls can be prevented!

During this year’s fall prevention awareness week you will find “Building Better Balance” screenings throughout the region. At these screenings you can assess your level of fall risk and discover resources to help you keep your feet on the ground. For more information, see page 4.

It is our great fortune to be in bodies that move, let us allow the movement of the river remind us of our many opportunities, and health benefits, of moving our bodies.

Be Active Your Way September 20-26, 2010

Join the FUN and FREE array of activities during this special week.

Wellness Expo

Monday, September 20th Biltmore Square Mall, Asheville 10 am - 2 pm Presented by Land-of-Sky Regional Council The Expo will offer health screenings such as blood pressure, BMI Glucose, vision and more. Also, free healthy snacks, exercise classes and cooking demos.

YMCA Pep Rally

Wednesday, September 22nd Asheville YMCA, Woodfin Street 9 am - 2 pm YMCA’s America on the Move Pep Rally includes a walk to Pack Place, Tai Chi, Wellness Symposium, lunch & a nutritionist chat.

Madison County Senior Health Fair

Thursday, September 23rd Madison County Cooperative Extension 9 am - 1 pm A day Celebrating Life will include Flu Vaccinations (Madison County Residents 65+ bring Medicare Card and $25 for 55-64), free health screenings (blood pressure, BMI, skin cancer, vision and more), free healthy refreshments and lunch!

Active Aging Day - Move, Think and Eat for Health Saturday, September 25th Reuter Center, UNC Asheville 9 am - 4:30 pm This free program will include movement classes, brain exercises, healthy eating classes and Park Ridge Health’s Wellness on Wheels screenings. Healthy food available for purchase for lunch or snack.

For more information about Active Aging Week details, contact Rebecca at 251-6622. Brochures will be available soon.

Matter of Balance Workshop

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atter of Balance can help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels in older adults who have concerns about falling. Participants will learn to control their views of falling, set realistic goals, reduce risk fall factors, and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Registration is required. Contact Rebecca 251-7438 or rebecca@landofsky.org.

With good health, Rebecca Chaplin.

August - October 2010

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Wednesdays, Aug 18th - Oct 6th 2 pm - 4 pm Laurel Woods Apartments 650 Caribou Road, Asheville

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Ombudsman Overview

An Ombudsman is an advocate for residents’ rights and is responsible for investigating complaints made by, or on behalf of, nursing and adult care home residents. They work with residents, family members, concerned citizens, facilities, as well as public and private agencies to enhance the quality of care and life for residents in long-term care.

Long-term Care Partnership Legislation Signed by Governor Perdue New legislation could save the state millions and will protect seniors’ assets

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ALEIGH -- Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin and DHHS Secretary Lanier Cansler today announced that Senate Bill 1193 has been signed by Governor Bev Perdue on Sunday. This legislation implements a long-term care partnership designed to encourage aging North Carolinians to purchase long-term care insurance while providing important consumer protections. The Partnership goes into effect Jan. 1, 2011.

Since North Carolina’s aging baby boomer generation represent the largest segment of the population, Gov. Perdue joined Commissioner Goodwin and Secretary Cansler in support of provisions that will protect citizens who invest in long-term care insurance. The bill gives consumers the option to exempt a portion of their assets from Medicaid spend down requirements while protecting the same amount at estate recovery. The program also requires that policy benefits increase over time as protection against inflation.

“Especially in today’s economy, our aging citizens are looking for protections and economic stability for their futures,” said Gov. Perdue. “This new partnership helps ensure the policies they purchase will pay off in the long run.”

“The Partnership arrangement encourages folks to plan for their future long-term care expenses with the security of knowing if they exhaust their private insurance there will still be some help available,” said Commissioner Goodwin.

“Now is clearly the time for the Long-Term Care Partnership program and other efforts to help lessen future Medicaid expenses associated with the high and growing costs of long term care,” Secretary Cansler said.

This is how the Partnership works: a private Partnership’s policy pays for services such as in-home care, community-based services or nursing home care. When the Partnership policy’s insurance benefits are used, Medicaid disregards the exact dollar amount paid by the insurance company when determining qualification of long-term care Medicaid benefits. Medicaid does not recover this money even after the insured’s death. For example, if your Partnership policy is $200,000, and you use that amount of benefits but still need care, you can apply for Medicaid coverage. In your application, $200,000 of your personal assets - such as savings, family-owned businesses or farms - would be exempted. Further, Medicaid would not recover that $200,000 from your estate’s resources after you die.

“The bottom line is that this Partnership program will allow our citizens to keep more of what they’ve earned and saved over the course of their lives, and still be able to meet Medicaid eligibility requirements,” added Insurance Commissioner Goodwin.

“With the aging of more than 2.3 million baby boomers, North Carolina is joining the ranks of states offering this public-private approach to encouraging individuals and families to plan for and manage the costs of long-term care through the purchase of private long-term care insurance that also offers some protection of their assets,” said Secretary Lanier Cansler. North Carolina joins 33 other states who have implemented long-term care partnership programs, and many states with similar laws have documented savings of millions of dollars in Medicaid spending and seen delays in Medicaid enrollment. In 2007 Connecticut estimated that its Partnership program had saved $5.5 million in Medicaid benefits; likewise, California estimated over $16 million as of Sept. 30, 2008.

A mother daughter moment A mother was telling her little daughter what her own childhood was like: “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this in. At last she said, “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!”

August - Ocotober 2010

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Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Welcome New CAC Members

Welcome: Robert Rapp to the Henderson County ACH/NH CAC

CAC Orientation will be held on August 25 & 26 at Land-of-Sky Regional Council from 9am - 1pm.

Thanks and Farwell to: Susan Lodato from the Buncombe County Nursing Home

CAC Suzanne Camp-Goodman from the Henderson County

ACH/NH CAC You will be missed! Thank you for your services!

Save the Date 2010 CAC Retreat October 28th 9 am - 4 pm Governor’s Western Residence Who do you call with your LongTerm Care Facility Concerns?

828-251-6622 OR 1-800-727-0557 Barbara Hinshaw

Buncombe County

Terry Collins

Henderson & Madison Counties

Lee Ann Smith

Buncombe & Transylvania Counties

CAC Meeting Calendar Buncombe County ACH:

Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15 Buncombe County NH:

Oct 14 Henderson County ACH/NH:

Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13 Madison County ACH/NH:

Oct 4 Transylvania County ACH/NH:

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Social Security Disability - Breaking News

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he Social Security Administration (SSA) has added early-onset/younger onset Alzheimer’s to the list of conditions under its Compassionate Allowance Initiative, giving those with the disease expedited access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Alzheimer’s Association, a longtime advocate for those with earlyonset Alzheimer’s, has played an integral role in this movement to reduce the length of disability decision process.

What is the Compassionate Allowance Initiative?

Under this initiative, the Social Security Administration (SSA) finds individuals with certain diseases/conditions eligible for Social Security disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits by the nature of the disease. While applicants still have to meet other SSDI criteria and/or SSI criteria, when it comes to the disability criterion, they are considered eligible by virtue of the disease and fast-tracked for a favorable decision about their eligibility for SSDI and SSI benefits.

What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) are paid to individuals who have worked for enough years and have a condition that is so severe that they are not able to work any longer.

Administered by the SSA, SSDI makes monthly payments to eligible disabled individuals and is a significant benefit for individuals with early-onset (younger-onset) Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to a monthly payment, it serves as entry to Medicare benefits for those under the age of 65. Family members (e.g., spouses and minor children) may also be eligible for benefits based on the applicant’s work record.

What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI) are paid each month to individuals who are aged, blind or disabled and have limited income and resources (assets). The “disability” criteria for SSI are the same as for SSDI benefits. Unlike SSDI, eligibility for SSI is not based on prior work experience. In addition, in most states, individuals who receive SSI are also automatically eligible for Medicaid (medical assistance) benefits.

Why is this important to individuals with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias?

Social Security disability benefits are very important to those with early-onset (younger-onset) Alzheimer’s and related dementias because these individuals are often initially denied benefits – but usually win on appeal. Those affected by early-onset Alzheimer’s are often simultaneously faced with the enormous challenges that the disease presents, while also undergoing a long disability decision process that is financially and emotionally draining. By adding Alzheimer’s to the list of “Compassionate Allowance” conditions, it will simplify and streamline the SSDI/SSI application process and should result in receiving SSDI/SSI benefits in an expedited manner. © 2010 Alzheimer’s Association. All rights reserved

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Area Agency on Aging Advocacy, Assistance, Answers on Aging

August 2010 Volume V / Issue 3

Area Agency on Aging Staff Barbara Hinshaw - Lead Regional Ombudsman Brenda DelaCruz - Assistant Job Developer, SCSEP

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Carol McLimans - Family Caregiver Resource Specialist Christina Giles - Area Agency on Aging Project Assistant, Newsletter

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Jennifer Atkinson - Senior Community Service Employment Program

Coordinator (SCSEP)

Joe Connolly - Director, Area Agency on Aging Lee Ann Smith - Regional Ombudsman Linda Kendall Fields - Community Resource Connections Coordinator

The Area Agency on Aging is a leader and catalyst in helping our four-county Region (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania) develop a comprehensive system of programs and opportunities that provide older adults the information and support needed to age optimally in the setting of their choice.

Margaret Stanley - Aging Specialist - Contracts Pat Hilgendorf - Alzheimer’s Demonstration Grant Assistant Rebecca Chaplin - Aging Specialist - Programs Terry Collins - Regional Ombudsman

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