Elderly Life envisions a long-term system of supports that:

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I. Promotes and supports individual and family direction

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o   Affirms the control by individuals and families over how supports are provided, in accordance with their preferences.

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o   Educates and empowers individuals and families to advocate for themselves.

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o   Disseminates information to communities to increase understanding of the needs and issues of elders and of adults with disabilities.

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o   Provides individuals and families with opportunities for feedback and for participation in policy making and quality management activities.

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o   Provides individuals and families with an accessible, impartial and effective grievance process.

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o   Supports the individual's right to determine quality of life and to make choices and take risks others may question.

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II. Provides supports to meet individual and family needs

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o   Identifies and is responsive to the evolving needs and preferences of people and provides a variety of flexible supports in a variety of settings.

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o   Promotes a creative program, support and resource development process that includes community participation.

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o   Ensures that operations such as eligibility determination do not undermine the ability of individuals and families to choose the supports that meet their needs.

o   Ensures that supports are delivered and integrated effectively.

 

 

1.  To engage the elderly/disabled community and provide various resources to reduce unforeseen challenges.

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2. To provide resources to the elderly/disabled community that will assist with unforeseen challenges and daily needs.

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3. To be the liaison between the community and the elderly/disabled community in order to provide resources that will benefit the community as a whole.