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Record Group Number: 000875
Series/Collection Number: .S 2213
Creator: Florida. Dept. of Elder Affairs.
Title, Dates: Alzheimer's Disease training files, 1996-2005.
Amount: 0.6 cubic ft.
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Biographical/Historical:     The Department of Elder Affairs was created by an act of the Florida Legislature in 1991 (Laws, ch. 91-115).  The Department took over the powers, duties and functions of the Florida Commission on Aging.  The Department head is a Secretary appointed by the Governor.  The mission of the Department of Elder Affairs is to maximize opportunities for self-sufficiency and personal independence of Florida's elders and to plan, advocate, coordinate with other agencies, and administer programs and policies that assure accessible, responsive and comprehensive services and long-term care.  The Department coordinates several federally and state-funded programs directed at the senior population and is advised by a 17 member Elder Affairs Advisory Committee appointed by the Governor.  The Department is divided into five offices: Office of the Secretary, Division of Programs, Division of Management Information Systems, Division of Administration, and Office of Volunteer and Community Services.
    Among the federally and state-funded programs the Dept. of Elder Affairs coordinates are programs providing services and training to address the special needs of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and related memory disorders, as well as the needs of their caregivers.  The programs sponsor clinics, research projects, and respite care.
Summary:     This series documents the Department's efforts to provide training to Alzheimer's Disease caregivers and service programs, including faith-based organizations and individual volunteers.  Included are training workbooks and materials for caregiver training provided or received by the Department.  The records particularly document training for STARS And Beyond (Support Through Alzheimer's Relief Systems) an Alzheimer's demonstration project funded by the United States Administration on Aging to provide services such as a 24-hour helpline, outreach, education, assessment, case management, personal care and companionship, caregiver support and respite, and a Safe Return program.
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Subject Access Fields: Alzheimer's disease
Memory disorders Florida
Senior citizens.
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