SLIDE 3 ► The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts ► We believe that the best possible outcome is where there is an intersection
- f knowledge, expertise and a holistic approach to services
► IDD community is in the best position to serve someone with Alzheimer’s, but
needs to be informed by other fields and professionals
► Both partners believe in the ability to age in place with appropriate supports
Drawing upon Intersection
► Part of the education process for both parties was understanding the
existing model did not directly translate to the IDD community
► The Arc’s responsibility was to propose a different pathway to
reaching its community by expanding who we define as a caregiver
Recalibration of Approach Identified Disparities
General Population IDD Community
► Live-in caregivers ► IDD wrap-around services ► Traditional family relationships ► Surrogate Families ► Loss of independence ► Transitioning away from lifetime of
encouraging independence
► New caregivers ► Lifetime caregivers ► Service Model - You come to us ► Service Model - We go to you ► Trainings - Large groups ► Trainings - Small-scale at
Board & Care homes
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The Cart Before the Horse
► Cannot reach traditional family caregivers if IDD community is
not able to identify ADRD and lacks awareness of resources
► Professionals are the gateway to families/individuals in need of
supports
► Paid caregivers are supporting older adults - many of whom have
lived in their board and care homes for decades
► Outcome: Need to adapt the current support model in order to
meet the needs of the IDD community
