Georgia is planning to work with the state university gerontological programs, social work programs, and public health programs. This is available from DakotaLink for use by other states. Because the elderly, especially rural elderly, are primarily cared for by family practice doctors and internists, Iowa has focused considerable effort into working with this group. Providing Devices has been a focus of some Tech Act projects. Loan closets with items for the elderly have been sponsored or encouraged by the Iowa and Georgia projects.
Home modification is a major emphasis of the New Mexico project.
The project employs a full time adaptive equipment specialist who specializes in ramp building and home access modifications. The project provides home access evaluations to determine needed modifications and it actually makes many of the modifications, such as building ramps and installing railings. Senior to senior services coordination is provided through the direct work of several volunteers, primarily seniors who are leaders in their communities. Services that the project provides always involve family and community volunteers and supports. Iowa is working with its area agencies on aging, AARP, and local building supply centers to train professionals on home modification issues and set up resource centers at AAAs.