Area Plan Overview May, 2018 Carol Stamatakis, Executive Director - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
To promote the well-being and dignity of older adults Area Plan Overview May, 2018 Carol Stamatakis, Executive Director with members of the Senior Solutions Advisory Council AREA PLAN OVERVIEW One of five Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in
Carol Stamatakis, Executive Director with members of the Senior Solutions Advisory Council
To promote the well-being and dignity of older adults
the Older Americans Act
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system of services and supports for older adults (age 60 and over) and family caregivers in our region
social need (low income, rural or socially isolated, Ethnic & Cultural minorities, limited English proficiency)
people in the planning and service area
management; nutrition services and programs; health promotion and disease prevention; information, referral and assistance; legal assistance; and family caregiver support.
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THE “AAA”: A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT ROLE
Area Agencies on Aging (“AAAs”) were formally established in the 1973 Older Americans Act (OAA) amendments.
input from consumers, service providers and other stakeholders, reflecting local needs and values.
works to address unmet needs in the region (thus, no 2 AAAs are alike).
and state issues beyond the programs and services they fund
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We honor and respect the life experience and autonomy of Vermont’s
We recognize the essential role of families, caregivers and communities in the lives of older adults. We foster a work environment where creativity, open-mindedness and resourcefulness are expected; our employees are compassionate, respectful and responsive to the needs and wishes of our clients. We are committed to maintaining strong community partnerships to assure our clients’ varied needs are met and to collectively strengthen the infrastructure of support for older adults. We embrace our role as advocates for older adults, including speaking
and believing that our collective voices can bring about change.
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to deliver some services. Home-delivered meals are an example of a contracted service.
Area Agency on Aging Local Service Providers
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Senior Solutions may leverage other state or local dollars to offer additional programs
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FY 18
Federal Funding 55% - Older Americans Act 22.4% - Medicaid 22.6% - Other
Federal 61% State 33% Local and Other 6%
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assistance from our Senior Helpline and State Health Insurance specialists
From 2017 Annual NAPIS Report
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Assistance
(1-800-642-5119)
(SHIP)
Outreach (In-home assistance accessing services, coordinating care and solving problems)
and Assistance
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Home-Delivered Meals (“Meals on Wheels”) Congregate Meals Nutrition Counseling Transportation Health, Wellness and Fall Prevention Programs Legal Assistance (through Vermont Legal Aid)
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Choices for Care and Moderate Needs Case Management (Long-Term Care Medicaid) 3SquaresVT (Food Stamp), Fuel Assistance and Other Benefits Outreach/ Assistance Home-Based Mental Health Services. Dementia Respite Grants OneCare Accountable Care
Elder Abuse Training and Community Coordination (Dept. of Justice Grant) Special / Flexible Funds, Other Community Outreach
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Consumer
Emergency response Adult Protective Services Area Agencies
Community Centers
Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
Hospitals
Medicaid Agencies Emergency Preparedness Agencies
Housing Authorities
In addition to contracted providers, AAAs build informal and formal partnerships with
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uvm.edu/crs
Vermont in 2000 Median
age = 37.7 65+ = 12.7%
Vermont projected to 2030
Median age = 43.9 65+ = 24.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Vermont 2nd oldest state in 2009 Median Age: 41.2 (Maine: 42.2) (US: 36.8)
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Windsor and Windham Counties 2017 Population Estimates Compared to Vermont and US
From US Census Bureau QuickFacts
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United Health Foundation 2017 Senior Report* Strengths:
(also known as 3SquaresVT or Food Stamps)
* Comprehensive analysis of senior population health on a national and state-by-state basis across 34 measures of senior health. www.americanhealthrankings.org
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United Health Foundation 2017 Senior Report* Challenges:
infection reporting policies
* Comprehensive analysis of senior population health on a national and state-by-state basis across 34 measures of senior health. www.americanhealthrankings.org
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433 older adult and 223 provider survey respondents Key Stakeholder Interviews Area Agency on Aging areas were proportionally distributed. Consistency across the state of needs, resource challenges and recommendations.
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OLDER ADULTS
Financial security (57%) Health care (57%) Maintaining independence and dignity (55%)
From State Plan on Aging Assessment 2017, Kelly Melekis, MSW, PhD (Dec. 2017)
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From State Plan on Aging Assessment 2017, Kelly Melekis, MSW, PhD (Dec. 2017)
Yardwork
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OLDER ADULTS
Top concern for Vermonters over 60, next 5 years. Financial security (14%) Health care (14%) Housing (15%)
From State Plan on Aging Assessment 2017, Kelly Melekis, MSW, PhD (Dec. 2017)
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OLDER ADULTS
From State Plan on Aging Assessment 2017, Kelly Melekis, MSW, PhD (Dec. 2017)
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Management Services, Legal Assistance, Access to Transportation, Outreach, Other
Nutrition Education & Nutrition Counseling
Exploitation
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GOAL: Support older adults to have their needs met and live in the settings they prefer through high quality case management, including person-centered planning. Measured by:
are living in the setting of their choice
report that their unmet needs were addressed
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GOAL: Reduce Food Insecurity and Improve the Nutritional and Health Status of Older Adults through Home-Delivered meals. Measured by:
who report they have enough to eat
who report that meals help manage or improve their medical condition
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GOAL: Improve the Health and Quality of Life of Older Adults through Evidence-Based Wellness Programs. Measured by:
balance
programs will report decreased feelings of social inclusion
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GOAL: Support older adults to live in dignity in the setting of their choice by supporting family and informal caregivers who provide care. Measured by: The number and percentage of Senior Solutions staff trained in understanding and supporting the challenges of caregiving/being a caregiver, with particular focus on dementia care and support
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GOAL: Improve prevention efforts to protect vulnerable older adults against abuse, neglect and exploitation while maximizing their autonomy. Measured by: Learn from process and outcomes of Senior Solutions’ Dept. of Justice grant to address elder abuse through a multidisciplinary approach in Windsor County and identify any best practices that could be replicated throughout the state.
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Our Eyes and Ears in the Communities We Serve
Review and comment
programs and actions that effect older adults Report Information back to Local Communities Learn from Speakers and Advocates from other Communities
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MEETINGS: Last Wednesday of the Month Bellows Falls Senior Center, 1:00 Community Members Welcome!
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Main Office: 38 Pleasant Street Springfield, VT 05156 Phone: (802) 885-2655 SENIOR HELPLINE: 1-800-642-5119 Email: Info@SeniorSolutionsVT.org www.SeniorSolutionsVT.org
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