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The CAPABLE Model: An Aging in Place Intervention for Older Adults in Central Texas

Geographic Scope: Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties)

Focus Area: Aging in place for vulnerable seniors

Program Description: Funding to replicate the Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) model, developed by the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. CAPABLE uses a multidisciplinary team approach to help vulnerable seniors live safely in their homes.

CAPABLE Team Composition:

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Handyperson
  • Service Approach:

  • Client-directed approach where seniors determine their own goals for functional improvement

  • Seniors define meaningful daily activities they want to achieve

  • CAPABLE team honors client decisions
  • Target Population:

  • Income Level: Low-income (generally defined as under 250% Federal Poverty Level)

  • Age: Generally 60 years or older

  • Location: Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson Counties)

  • Eligibility Criteria: Low-income older adults who have the desire and cognitive ability to remain in their home but have difficulty with activities of daily living that threaten their ability to remain safely at home
  • Eligibility: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and/or public entities

    Foundation's Commitment: This RFP expands and complements the Foundation's existing commitment to support aging in place for vulnerable seniors.

    Contact: St. David's Foundation, 1303 San Antonio Street, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78701

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    This was a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued April 22, 2019. Specific application details are not provided in the available content. An RFP document is available for download.

    Historical Timeline (2019):
    1. April 22, 2019 – RFP Issue Date
    2. May 17, 2019 – CAPABLE and RFP Overview Discussion Panel
    3. June 28, 2019 – RFP Response Date
    4. July 31, 2019 – Notice of Decision

    Note: This was a past grant opportunity. Current deadline and application status unknown.

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    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsseniorshousinghealthcare

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