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Introduction to Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD)

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Background	AASD is part of the Aging and Disability Services Administration in the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). AASD develops policy and administers state and federal programs for older adults that provide home and community-based services, protective services, caregiver support and alternative housing arrangements. AASD programs and services include: · Adult protection · Caregiver supports · Home and community-based services, including the Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care (AC) program and Essential Community Supports (ECS) program · Ombudsman for Long-Term Care · Minnesota Aging Pathways · Senior Nutrition program.
Vision	Minnesota is a great place to grow up and grow old, where all Minnesotans are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their age.
Values	The following values guide our work to achieve our vision and shape our efforts: · Ingenuity: As Minnesotans live longer and healthier lives, they create new opportunities for our communities. We will tap our creativity and resourcefulness to make the most of these opportunities. We are problem-solvers. When an opportunity presents itself, together we will figure out how to seize it with the assistance of our aging population. Alternatively, if we see something that is not working, together we can rethink our approach. · Equity: We achieve equity when every person in a community has what they need to reach their full potential and, if needed, help to increase their social, economic and political assets. We will work with stakeholders to take a systemic approach to promote the physical, mental, social and economic well-being for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural identification. · Justice: Creating a just society includes treating older people as equal members of the community. It also means making sure we are all connected to our communities as we age so we can recognize, prevent and address elder abuse. We will confront ageism and work toward a future that values people of all ages and fully includes them in society.
Goals	AASD strives to: · Leverage the experience, expertise and energy of older Minnesotans · Equip older Minnesotans with the tools to take charge of their health and make informed decisions about services when they need them · Support families and friends in their caregiving roles · Support aging in the community with a range of services and housing options · Ensure the rights of older people receiving long-term care services.
Additional resources	Online resources Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA): The MBA works to ensure older Minnesotans and their families receive effective support through state and local policies and programs so they can age well and live well. The MBA does this through its three major roles: administrator, advisor and advocate. MN2030 Looking Forward: MN2030 is a partnership between the MBA and DHS to provide information to the public, the aging network, community organizations, other state agencies and elected officials. Minnesota Aging Pathways: Minnesota Aging Pathways is a service of the MBA, in partnership with Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging. It is a free service that connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need. MinnesotaHelp.info: This website is an online directory of services designed to help people find human services, information and referral, financial assistance and other helpful forms. Program brochures and fact sheets Alternative Care program, DHS-4720 (PDF) Elderly Waiver program, DHS-5357 (PDF) Elderly Waiver services in assisted living, DHS-7935 (PDF) Essential Community Supports program, DHS-6546 (PDF) Long-term care consultation services, DHS-2497 (PDF)

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