Public Policy

With roughly a quarter-million Americans turning 65 every month, the need for adult day services and other home- and community-based services is increasing. Certification in the state of Indiana is imperative if our industry is to maintain and enhance our best practices.

To date, our conversations with various individuals and groups has solidified our conviction that a mandatory quality-assurance process is necessary. After thoughtful collaboration with the IAADS Public Policy & Certification Committee, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and the Division of Aging, it became clear that an Association-managed certification process would be the best decision.

While the majority of oversight for licensure typically operates through the Division of Health, we are seeking this type of relationship with the Division of Aging (as they currently oversee the optional Medicaid Waiver certification for ADS and are well-versed in the adult day services industry). The IAADS Board was instrumental in the development of existing Medicaid Waiver Standards & Guidelines, and so we propose that certification be based upon these Standards & Guidelines.

In light of this, the IAADS Board of Directors has hired Emily Tisdale, former IAADS Board President, as the Interim Executive Director for the Association. In this role, she will serve as the primary point of contact and facilitator as we move forward with investigating the next steps needed to pursue the certification process.

This process is new to all of us and we welcome any thoughts, questions, and/or concerns you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time. Your feedback will help strengthen our next steps for the industry.

What do adult day services offer?

Adult day services offer a community based setting that is designed to meet the individual needs of each participant. Participants attend on a scheduled basis. Services at a center include the following: Assistance with activities of daily living Medical monitoring and supervision Socialization for isolated adults Recreational activities Nutritious meals and snacks served during the course of the day Multiple Indiana centers offer: Transportation Integrated Health Care Coordination Caregiver Coaching Check out a center in your area to learn more.
Why adult day services?

Adult day services: Offer participants opportunities to socialize, enjoy peer support, and access health and social services in a stimulating, supportive environment that promotes better physical and mental well-being. Benefit family caregivers by enabling them to remain in the workforce or receive needed respite and by providing them with direct services for example- educational programs, caregiver coaching and support groups Provide cost-effective care while supporting individual autonomy, allowing individuals to remain in the community and enhancing the quality of life for both participants and family caregivers.
Who uses adult day services?

Day services participants include adults who: Have a decreased ability to interact independently within the community Are currently experiencing or at risk of social isolation Struggle with memory issues related to all types of dementia Experience physical challenges from a variety of diagnoses Require some level of assistance with personal care
What other resources do you recommend?

The resources listed on this page are not meant for direct business solicitations. The purpose of listing resources on this page is to identify those resources that provide information and services to assist IAADS members in developing their business. National Adult Day Services Association Indiana Area Agencies on Aging Indiana Family Social Services Administration Indiana PathWays for Aging Veteran Aid & Assistance Program Alzheimer’s Association American Diabetes Association American Heart Association BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving Family Care Giver Alliance – Services by State-Indiana Lewy Body Dementia Association National Multiple Sclerosis Society National Parkinson’s Foundation National Stroke Association The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Approval / Disapproval of links for this page is solely at the discretion of the IAADS Board of Directors.