The San Diego Imperial Geriatric Education Center is comprised of a robust partnership between two academic institutions, two County Area Agencies on Aging, three Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), three Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and several local community organizations providing older adult services across two large, diverse counties. Guiding the implementation of Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Healthcare at our partner FQHC and PACE sites, and a large academic institution, has allowed us to review the similarities and unique qualities of each organization. We identified a common theme that providers would benefit from improved awareness and access to community resources (e.g., cognitive assessment and other ADRD (Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias) support services), regardless of the specific health care system. The value of academic and community partnerships and the development of an infrastructure for information sharing and linking resources will be highlighted during this symposium presentation.
During federal fiscal year (FY) 2016 and 2017, the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (KY OVR) implemented the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Project, providing enhanced services to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients who also applied for services through the general Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. Short-term evaluative efforts revealed that consumers receiving enhanced services were more likely to be competitively employed, achieving slightly higher earnings and in a shorter period. This longer-term follow-up study indicated promising results, noting sustained differences in wages and time to employment. Higher wages and a faster path to employment can positively impact the economic outcomes of individuals receiving SSDI benefits through innovative VR service and support models.
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