The Eldercare Locator, 43492 [2014-17585]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Administration for Community Living

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 43492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-17585]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


The Eldercare Locator

SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing 
the application deadline and supplemental funding for the Eldercare 
Locator program. The Eldercare Locator program helps older adults and 
their families and caregivers find their way through the maze of 
services for older adults by linking to a trustworthy network of 
national, State, Tribal and community organizations and services 
through a nationally recognized toll-free number. The Eldercare Locator 
also provides older adults and caregivers who require more in depth 
support the opportunity to speak with highly trained eldercare 
consultants who can better triage the situation. The purpose of this 
notice is to award supplemental funds to the National Association of 
Area Agencies on Aging to provide for additional eldercare consultants.
    Program Name: Eldercare Locator.
    Award Amount: $250,000.
    Project Period: 6/1/2013 to 5/31/2018.
    Award Type: Cooperative Agreement.

    Statutory Authority:  The statutory authority for grants under 
this notice is contained in Title IV of the Older Americans Act 
(OAA) (42 U.S.C. 3032), as amended by the Older Americans Act 
Amendments of 2006. Statutory authority specifically for the 
Eldercare Locator is contained in Title II of the Older Americans 
Act (202(a)(21).

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.048, 
Discretionary Projects.

DATES: 
     Application Submission deadline: August 21, 2014.
     The supplemental funds will be issued no later than 
September 30, 2014.

I. Program Description

    The Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S. Administration 
for Community Living, has been funding the Eldercare Locator (the 
Locator) since 1991. The Eldercare Locator links older persons and 
their caregivers to resources through a nationally recognized toll-free 
number, 1-800-677-1116 and Web site (www.eldercare.gov). Since 
inception, over 2.7 million older adults, caregivers, professionals and 
others have used the Locator toll-free number to find resources for 
older adults in any U.S. community. The goal is to provide users with 
the information and resources they need that will help older persons 
live independently and safely in their homes and communities for as 
long as possible.
    The Eldercare Locator call center utilizes live agents to help 
callers find their way through the maze of services for older adults by 
linking to a trustworthy network of national, State, Tribal and 
community organizations and services. In 2011, an additional feature 
was added to assist older adults and caregivers who require more in 
depth support the opportunity to speak with highly trained eldercare 
consultants who can better triage the situation. In addition written 
materials are provided to further educate callers and users of the Web 
site on a variety of topics such as fall prevention, housing, and 
advanced care planning.

II. Justification for the Supplemental Funding

    Since 2011, the demand for eldercare consultant services has 
increased dramatically, doubling in the last year. During the last 6 
months, 40% of the calls escalated to eldercare consultants were 
individuals calling with multiple and very complex issues. Because of 
the complexity, eldercare consultant calls are about 5 minutes longer 
than a regular information specialist call which averages about 5 
minutes. There is a need to increase the number of eldercare 
consultants to handle this higher demand for intense consultation. In 
addition, there is a need to increase the availability of resource 
materials available to supplement and educate the callers about complex 
eldercare issues.

III. Eligible Applicants: Current Grantee

    Evaluation Criteria: ACL will use the following evaluation criteria 
to ensure that proposed activities are within the approved scope and 
budget of the grant:

Approach

    Is the purpose of the funding clearly described? Does it reflect a 
coherent and feasible approach for successfully addressing the 
identified problem and achieving the identified outcome(s)? Is the 
project work plan clear and comprehensive? Does it include sensible and 
feasible timeframes for the accomplishment of tasks presented? Does the 
work plan include specific objectives and tasks that are linked to 
measurable outcomes?

Budget

    Is the budget justified with respect to the adequacy and 
reasonableness of resources requested? Are budget line items clearly 
delineated and consistent with work plan objectives?

 Project Impact

    Are the expected project benefits/results clear, realistic, and 
consistent with the objectives and purpose of the project? In addition, 
information previously provided in semi-annual reports will be 
considered in evaluating the proposal.

IV. Application and Submission Requirements

    A. SF 424--Application for Federal Assistance.
    B. SF 424A--Budget Information.
    C. Separate Budget Narrative/Justification.
    D. SF 424B--Assurances. Note: Be sure to complete this form 
according to instructions and have it signed and dated by the 
authorized representative (see item 18d of the SF 424).
    E. Lobbying Certification.
    F. Program narrative--no more than 4- pages.
    G. Work Plan.
    H. Grantee will be required to access the application kit in 
www.GrantSolutions.gov to submit all materials for this application.

V. Application Review Information

    Application will be reviewed by Federal staff.

VI. Agency Contact

    For further information or comments regarding this program 
expansion supplement, contact Sherri Clark, U.S. Department of Health 
and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Office of 
External Affairs, One Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001; 
telephone (202) 357-3506; email sherri.clark@acl.hhs.gov.

    Dated: July 22, 2014.
Kathy Greenlee,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2014-17585 Filed 7-24-14; 8:45 am]
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