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Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI)- was legislatively created in 1985 to provide
acontinuum of services to meet the changing needs of individuals with, and families affected by,
Alzheimer’s disease and similar memory disorders.
AmeriCorps(AC)- A network of national service programs that engage volunteers in
intensive service to meet the critical needs in education, public safety, health, and environment.
DOEA progams provide services to persons most of whom are elders aged 60+ through multi-generational
corps of members who receive a living allowance and commit to one year of service in exchange for
an education award.
Community Care For The Elderly (CCE)- The Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program
provides community-basedservices organized in a continuum of care to assist functionally impaired
older peopleto live in the least restrictive, yet cost-effective environment suitable to their needs.
Community Care Programs for the Elderly (CCPE)- Provides community-based services for age
60+ elders in areas designated by legislative proviso or specific appropriations.
Contracted Services (CS)- The program provides additional funding to expand long-term care
alternativesenabling elders to maintain an acceptable quality of life in their own homes and avoid
or delay nursing home placement. The program provides meals and community-basedservices for elders
in planning and service areas.
Home Care For The Elderly (HCE)- The Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) program encourages the
provision of care forelders age 60 and older in family-type living arrangements in private homes
as analternative to institutional or nursing home care. A basic subsidy is provided for supportand
maintenance of the elder, including some medical costs. A special subsidy mayalso be provided for
services/supplies.
Local Services (LSP)- These programs provide additional funding to expand long-term care
alternativesenabling elders to maintain an acceptable quality of life in their own homes and avoid
or delay nursing home placement.
Respite For Elders Living In Everyday Families (RELIEF)-The RELIEF program offers respite
services to caregivers of frail elders and those withAlzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
The intent is to provide respite to familycaregivers to increase their ability to continue caring
for a homebound elder and avoidthe latter’s institutionalization. Individuals not currently
receiving other departmentservices are the first priority.
Senior Companions (SC)-Senior Companion is a national service peer-volunteer program funded
by a grantprovided by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Senior Companion
volunteers provide services to elders at risk of institutionalization due to chronic illnesses,
disabilities or isolation. Volunteers receive pre-service and monthly training, a modesttax-free
stipend to help defray expenses, local transportation reimbursement, accidentand liability insurance
while on duty, and an annual medical checkup.
Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA)- The program has several parts with a different
focus in each part. Is federally funded to serve elders age 60+ and their caregivers. The OAA
mandates outreach to individuals listed in Section 305(a) of the Federal Older American's Act.
Area Agencies on Aging enter into contracts with service providers to deliver supportive
services, nutrition, and in-home services. Older American Act clients cannot be determined
eligible for services based on income criteria.
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Alliance
For Aging, Inc
9500 South Dadeland Blvd, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33156
Main: 305-670-6500
Elder Helpline:305-670-HELP(4357) TTY:1-800-96-elder(35337)
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