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On Behalf Of Stephanie Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 11:07 AM
To: micasa-list
Subject: MiCASSA for older Americans


OLDER AMERICANS AND MiCASSA

Medicaid Community Attendant Services and Supports Act

MiCASSA redirects the focus of the Medicaid long term services program from
institutions to home and community services and supports.  It enables older
people to make real choices.  Given "REAL CHOICE" people overwhelmingly
choose "HOME SWEET HOME."

Studies show that seniors currently living in America's institutions and
nursing homes do not have more severe disabilities than those who are living
in their own homes with attendant services and supports.

MiCASSA means REAL CHOICE!

Older Americans generally prefer to be in their own homes.  They do NOT want
to live in nursing homes.

Surveys show that most people who need long term services and supports
prefer to remain in their homes and to "age in place."  What do YOU want for
yourself, for other family members?  Tell your legislator!!!

Home-based services DO work for older Americans.

Although  people in nursing homes do tend to be elderly (average age: 84
years) many older Americans are living in their own homes and communities
with the help of community services and supports, but these programs are
very limited.

Some Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's are cared for at home, but both
the individual and the family members need appropriate supports, which
MiCASSA could provide.

Family members can't do it all, need help.  MiCASSA is the answer!

"HOME SWEET HOME"




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