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AGING PROGRAMS AND PLAN FOCUS AREAS OAA FOCUS 4 - ELDER JUSTICE (cont.) Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Under Title VII, Elder Abuse Prevention supports AAA programs and services that pro- tect older adults from abuse. In Virginia, AAAS use this funding most often to supple- ment LTC Ombudsman funds and to provide public education, training, and infor- mation about elder abuse prevention. In addition, DARS as well as many AAAS and or- ganizations in the aging network are partners with the Virginia Coalition for the Pre- vention of Elder Abuse (VCPEA) as well as local and regional SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) and Triad programs. These efforts facilitate cooperative efforts of law enforcement agencies (police/fire/sheriffs), older adults, and senior organiza- tions focused on reducing crimes against Virginia's older adults. In addition to Title VII efforts, DARS houses an APS Division, which provides state su- pervision over aging programs delivered locally via local departments of social ser- vices (LDSS). These programs, which include AS, APS, AG, and Medicaid LTSS Screen- ings, provide protection, empowerment, and the opportunity for independence for adults. Program Adult Services (AS) Description AS provides assistance to adults with an impairment and to their fami- lies, when appropriate. Services are designed to help adults remain in the least restrictive environment of their choosing-preferably their own home for as long as possible. Adequate home-based services and case management decrease or delay the need for institutional placement, reduce costs, and ensure appropriate support services. • In SFY 2018, LDSS provided or arranged just under 28,000 ser- vices for clients, including emergency assistance, home repairs, medical services, transportation, and counseling. SFY 2018 28,000 LDSS services Services included emergency assistance, home repairs, medical services, transportation, and counseling 42

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