The Division of Aging is actively working to develop and share ongoing guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Listed below are current and archived guidances released to date by the Division of Aging. Guidance pertaining to COVID-19 for all other Family and Social Services Administration programs can be found here.
- Considerations for senior center and congregate nutrition site re-opening (August 18, 2021)
- AARP Division of Aging town hall resource references (August 10, 2021)
- AL COVID-19 provider relief application (May 10, 2021)
- EMS COVID-19 relief application (May 10, 2021)
- Updated - Frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 response Indiana area agencies on aging and providers (April 23, 2021)
- AARP and Division of Aging tele-town hall reference resource (March 24, 2021)
- Vaccine eligibility for individuals with disabilities receiving home-and community-based waiver services (March 10, 2021)
- Covid-19 vaccine information for Adult Day Providers (January 14, 2021)
- Covid-19 vaccine information for Attendant Care Providers (January 14, 2021)
- Announcing: Reopening of Adult Day facilities and opening guidance documents (May 22, 2020)
- Announcing: Coronavirus relief funds available for providers (May 22, 2020)
- Community Transportation COVID-19 Resources (May 20, 2020)
- Changes to Indiana health coverage application processing during public health emergency (May 19, 2020)
- Promoting social connection for clients without technology (April 28, 2020)
- Helpful tips to address social isolation during COVID-19 (April 17, 2020)
- Reimbursable services Adult Day Service providers continue to provide to waiver participants (April 15, 2020)
- Modification to incident reporting guidelines for assisted living providers during COVID-19 (April 13, 2020)
- Provider hiring requirements during COVID-19 (April 8, 2020)
- COVID-19 resources for older adults and their families (April 2, 2020)
- Reporting provider concerns (April 1, 2020)
- COVID-19 multi-language resource available from Luna (April 1, 2020)
- Webinars for families and caregivers (March 27, 2020)
- Staying connected during COVID-19 pandemic (March 27, 2020)
Archived information
- Notice of extended Adult Day Center closure (April 30, 2020)
- COVID-19 reporting for long-term care facilities (April 13,2020)
- Updated - Guidance for assisted living/residential care facilities mitigation strategies (April 7, 2020)
This document is a guidance for mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of infection in facilities with a resident who is confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. The document includes general principles, personal protective equipment guidance, staffing recommendations and guidance for facilities and medical providers. Please use this guidance as applicable for the health and safety of your residents and staff. - Division of Aging COVID-19 helpful resource links (April 6, 2020)
- COVID-19 guidance for hospital discharge to long-term facilities (April 2, 2020)
- Adult day notice of mandatory facility closure (March 30, 2020)
- Infection control guidance for home care providers concerning COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)
- COVID-19 revised guidance for visitation (March 15, 2020)