Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program
The Purpose of the Program
The Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program (ADSSP) develops and expands non-medical supportive service systems for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Authorized under Section 398 of the Public Health Service Act, the intent of the program is to ensure the availability of coordinated and responsive community-based systems of care for dementia. Through the Aging Services Network, in partnership with local Alzheimer’s Association Chapters and other community-based partners, the ADSSP program supports states’ efforts to maintain integrated and sustainable service delivery systems for individuals and families impacted by dementias. Formerly called the Alzheimer’s Disease Demonstration Grants to States (ADDGS), this program has been renamed to better reflect the purpose of the program.
The primary components of the Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program include:
- Delivering supportive services and facilitating informal caregiver support for persons impacted by dementia.
- Translating evidence-based research into practice and advancing state initiatives toward coordinated systems of home and community-based care.
- Providing individualized and accessible information, education, and referrals about diagnostic treatment and related services; sources of assistance for services; and legal rights of people affected by dementias.
- Linking public and nonprofit agencies that develop and operate community-based supports, educational, and diagnostic services within the states for individuals and families seeking services.
Two funding opportunities were made available through the Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program in 2008:
Evidence-Based Intervention Grants to Better Serve People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related
Through the Aging Services Network and its partner organizations, states demonstrate how existing evidence-based service interventions that help people with ADRD can be translated into effective programs administered at the community level.
Innovation Grants to Better Serve People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
Through this opportunity, states explore innovative approaches to improving the delivery of supportive services at the community level to people with ADRD and/or their family caregivers. A particular emphasis was place on projects that enable individuals with ADRD who are not eligible for Medicaid, but who are at imminent risk of nursing home placement and spend-down to Medicaid, remain in the community and on projects that target people who are in the early stages of ADRD.
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM GRANTEES
In FY 2008, 28 states received new funding from the Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program. States received grants to develop effective models of care for serving persons with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. They also received funding to introduce evidence-based and consumer-directed approaches to Alzheimer’s-related services. Grantees offered both direct services and other supportive services to thousands of families.
The Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program also supports the provision of technical assistance to grantees, including evaluation of programs and services.
Evidence-based grantees will demonstrate how existing evidence-based interventions are effective in helping people with ADRD continue to live in the community. The results of these grants will inform further dissemination of these evidence-based interventions. The nine states that received evidence-based grants in 2008 are:
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- Ohio
Project summaries describe the important work of these projects. Please contact the
designated representative for additional project information.
Innovation grantees will demonstrate innovative approaches to delivering services and supports to people with ADRD and their family caregivers with an emphasis on approaches that will serve those who are at highest risk of nursing home placement or who are in the early stages of ADRD. The 19 states that received innovation grants in 2008 are:
- Alabama
- California
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
Project summaries describe the important work of these projects. Please contact the
designated representative for additional project information.
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Resources and Useful Links
The Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program Resource Compendium
The Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program Resource Compendium provides technical information to grantees and other developers of programs that help people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. At the Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program Resource Compendium, professionals can find evidence-based practices for Alzheimer’s programs. In addition, the Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program National Resource Center offers a compilation of relevant project planning tools and information.
Current Research
Below is a listing of organizations that offer information on clinical trials, findings, and treatment options:
Alzheimer's Association Research
National Institute on Aging Clinical Trials
National Institute on Aging Research Updates
Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers
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