Dec. 24, 2009

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions President Emeritus Duane Etienne has been appointed to serve on the National Advisory Committee (NAC) for the U.S. Administration on Aging’s Community Innovations for Aging in Place program (CIAIP).

The CIAIP program promotes aging in place for older adults through the development and implementation of innovative health and social service projects. In September, the Administration on Aging awarded 14 CIAIP grants nationwide. In addition, a Technical Assistance Grant was given to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York City to support the CIAIP grantees with planning, site visits, project evaluation and preparation of the Congressional Report.

The National Advisory Committee for the Technical Assistance Grant is comprised of 13 experienced practitioners who are knowledgeable about Aging in Place programs and who can provide assistance and direction to the grantees.

About CICOA

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is the premier source of information and access to resources for seniors and persons with disabilities living in Central Indiana. Through a network of agencies, service groups and volunteers, CICOA provides home care services including personal home care, home-delivered meals, home health care, senior transportation services, respite care and caregiver assistance. Annually CICOA provides in-home care management to more than 3,750 clients, delivers more than 515,000 nutritious meals to homes and 33 neighborhood sites, and offers respite care and supplemental services to 1,500 caregivers. CICOA’s Aging & Disability Resource Center handles more than 44,000 calls per year from people seeking assistance with aging and disability issues.