Miss. Code. tit. 18, pt. 2, ch. 1, 18-2-1-IX, att. 18-2-1-IX-N
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE STATE PLAN
FFY 2011
| DATE | AGENCY | TIME | LOCATION |
| June 28, 2010 Thursday | East Central AAA | 10:00 a.m. | ECPDD Boardroom 280 Commercial Drive Newton, MS |
| June 30, 2010 Friday | Southern MS AAA | 10:00 a.m. | West Side Community Center Gulfport, MS |
| June 30, 2010 Friday | Northeast MS AAA | 10:30 a.m. | NEPDD Bd. Rm. 619 E. Parker Booneville, MS |
| June 30, 2010 Friday | Southwest MS AAA | 10:00 a.m. | 2265 HWY 84E Meadville |
| July 1, 2010 Thursday | South Delta AAA | 10:00 a.m. | Senior Center 142 N. Shelby Street Greenville |
| July 1, 2010 Thursday | Central MS AAA | 10:00 a.m. | Jackson Medical Mall Community Room |
| July 7, 2010 Wednesday | North Central AAA | 10:00 a.m. | Montgomery Co. Courthouse Winona, MS |
| July 8, 2010 Thursday | Three Rivers AAA | 1:30 p.m. | Lee County Multi-Purpose Bldg. Tupelo, MS |
| July 9, 2010 Friday | North Delta AAA | 10:30 a.m. | North Delta Office Conference Room |
| July 15, 2010 Thursday | Golden Triangle | 2:00 p.m. | Golden Triangle 106 Miley Drive Starkville, MS |
Public Hearing Comments
Questions or comments on the Goals and Objectives of the Mississippi State Plan on Aging.
Overall the comments received stated that the services provided through the Mississippi State Plan on Aging were necessary and administered to those most in need in the state. Below are four (4) specific comments regarding the goals and objectives of the Mississippi State Plan on Aging.
1. Increase home and community based services for the frail, oldest old, poor and those with chronic disorders like Alzheimer's.
2. Expand the transportation program.
3. The goals and objectives of the Mississippi State Plan on Aging will be a great asset to all seniors in the state. The services are much needed.
Questions or comments on the funding formula used in the State Plan on Aging.
The comments received are stated below.
1. The funding formula should include or provide for areas in the greatest need such as the Delta.
2. The funding formula should assign priority on economic need instead of population.
3. The funding formula should gear some funds towards the Middle income persons.
4. Multiple comments that the formula should provide more funding to the grandparent program.
Questions or comments on the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center.
1. Continue to publicize.
2. The ADRC will help those in need.
3. Increase the publicity efforts to ensure saturation statewide.
4. The ADRC call center reduces the confusion in finding resources.
5. The ADRC number should be listed and advertised as a toll free number as opposed to an 800 number.
6. Many comments state that the ADRC sounds like a great resource.
Comments on the State Plan, services or service needs.
1. The state has serious needs for more respite and day services for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's and related disorders.
2. Need additional funding for programs.
3. Thank you for everything you do. Many have had their needs met throughout the years.
4. Appreciative of the amount of attention given to Elder abuse prevention and awareness.
5. More services are needed to combat the increasing need.
6. More service hours are needed in homemaker and respite care services.
7. The grandparent program is a very important service that needs additional funding.
Miss. Code. tit. 18, pt. 2, ch. 1, 18-2-1-IX, att. 18-2-1-IX-N