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| PROJECT
STAFF: |
Lee Begay, AAA Program Director
Archie Mariano, FCSP Specialist
Marlinda Littleman, Resource Development Coord.
Laurai Atcitty, Aging Project Specialist
Desiree Firle, Project Specialist
Janell L. Hardy, Public Benefits Specialist
Melva Zerkoune, Diabetes Nutrition Coordinator
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Technical Assistance Center for American Indian Elders |
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| PROJECT
PERIOD: |
Ongoing |
| FUNDING
SOURCES: |
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Indian Health Service |
PURPOSE:
The Area Agency on Aging, Region 8 serves 20 tribal governments in Arizona. By subcontracting with tribal senior centers, ITCA AAA:
- Administers Older Americans Act Title III programs for tribal governments in Arizona (funded through the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Aging and Adult Administration).
- Provides technical assistance to Older Americans Act, Title VI programs for tribal governments in Arizona (funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
- Develops delivery systems and staff training for Home and Community Based Services thought the Elder Care Initiative grant from the Indian Health Service.
- Develops program and fiscal reporting systems for program monitoring, evaluation, and providing technical assistance to tribes in program planning, development, and management.
- Assists tribes with staff training and carries out research in the areas that affect the welfare of the Indian elderly.
- Ensures that rural, low income Indians are provided outreach and services.
- Promotes advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal level.
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
The ITCA AAA subcontracts with tribal governments for the following services at senior centers across the state:
- Advocacy
- Medication Management
- Caregiver Education & Information
- Transportation
- Congregate Meals
- Home Delivered Meals
- Socialization and Recreation
- Respite Care
- Case Management
- Homemaker
- Long Term Care Advocacy/Ombudsman
- Benefits Education and Assistance
- Senior Medicare Patrol
- Nutrition Education
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Housekeeping
- Personal Care
- Caregiver Training
- Information and Referral
- Caregiver Transportation
- Outreach
- Prevention of elder abuse
ADVISORY GROUP: Arizona Indian Council on Aging (AICOA)
Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force
Office of Technical Assistance Center for American Indian Elders
ANNUAL CONFERENCES: Arizona Indian Council on Aging
Elder Abuse in Indian Country
Family Caregiver Support Program
CONTACT INFORMATION: Area Agency on Aging, Region 8
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
2214 North Central Avenue, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 258-4822
Fax: (602) 258-4825
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