DADS administers long-term services for people who are aging as well as for people with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. The DADS mission is to administer a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.
In respect to this, is being old a disability?
Although people who are aging often don’t think of themselves as having a disability, according to the ADA, having a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity” means a person has a disability.
- National Council On Aging. …
- AARP. …
- Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®) …
- Eldercare Locator. …
- Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) …
- National Institute on Aging. …
- Meals on Wheels. …
- Health Finder.
In this manner, what does the ADRC do?
ADRCs provide unbiased, reliable information and counseling to individuals with all levels of income. They assist a wide range of individuals, including family caregivers, in obtaining long-term supports and services in the most desirable and appropriate setting.