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Planning for the Effects of Aging: Rensselaer County Unified Family Services Department for the Aging

This project, led by Kathleen M. Jimino, County Executive, aims to address the challenges and needs of the aging population, particularly the Baby Boomers. Through the Office for the Aging, they provide various services, including access and linking, advocacy, transportation, and more. Additionally, the project includes the TRIAD program for crime prevention and education, as well as addressing the impacts of the Baby Boomers' aging, such as Alzheimer's Disease, healthcare strain, and changing demographics.

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Planning for the Effects of Aging: Rensselaer County Unified Family Services Department for the Aging

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  1. Project 2015 Rensselaer CountyUnified Family Services Department for the AgingKathleen M. Jimino County Executive Planning for the Future and the Effects of the Aging “Baby Boomers”

  2. Definition of an Office for the Aging: Mission: We perform three important activities for persons aged 60 and over: A A A Overview of OFA -What we do -What we’re called -Identify/create -Administer -Advocate

  3. History of Older Americans Act • Federal legislation enacted in 1965 • Federal level: • Created Administration on Aging (part of the Department of Health & Human Services) • State level: • State units on aging • Local level: • 655 Area Agencies on Aging in U.S. (59 in NYS) • Rensselaer County authorized by legislation in 1973.

  4. R.O.U.S.E. Services of OFA • Access & Linking • Advocacy • Transportation • Escort

  5. Services of OFA • Access & Linking • Information and Assistance • Case Management • Outreach

  6. Services of OFA • Long-Term Care & Health Related Services • Expanded In-Home Services for Elderly • Caregiver Respite Program • Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Program • Ombudsman

  7. Services of OFA • Nutrition Services • Congregate Meals • Home Delivered Meals • Nutrition Education • Nutrition Counseling

  8. Services of OFA • Community Based Services • Elder abuse • Legal Services • Employment services • Wellness programs • Weatherization & energy related programs

  9. What In the World Is TRIAD? • TRIAD formally began in 2000 • Three-way commitment • Nationally recognized program

  10. Purpose of TRIAD • To develop, expand, and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for older community members. • To enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to older persons.

  11. Programs of TRIAD • File of Life • Senior Community Surveys • Annual Safe Seniors Conference at HVCC • TRIAD Record of Personal Information • Track Important State & Federal Legislation • “SAFE HOME” Program - Alzheimer’s Tracking Program

  12. The Graying of theBaby Boom GenerationBorn: 1946 - 1964 What are the impacts of the aging of the Baby Boomers?

  13. Factoid: Never Before Have So Many Lived For So Long 2/3 of all of the people who have lived to age 65 are alive today!

  14. PopulationStatistics • According to the US Census the 65+ • population numbered 35 million in 2000 • 20% of the US population will be 65+ • by 2030, up from 12% in 2000 • Between 2000-10 the 65+ population • is expected to continue to grow at a • rate twice that of the general population

  15. Our Frail Elders • The most rapid growth between 2000-15 • is expected to occur among the oldest & • frailest population groups (85+ up 28.2%, • Impaired up 16.6%) • Between 2000 and 2040 the 85+ population • will grow from 4.3 million to 19.4 million

  16. Rensselaer CountyPopulation Trends 2000 - 2015

  17. For every person 65+ who leaves New York…2 jobs leave with them. Factoid:

  18. Rensselaer County Population Shifts2000 - 2015 - 4.2% Rensselaer County’s population is expected to decline 4.2% overall between 2000 and 2015.

  19. Rensselaer County Expectations + 24% + 20% However, the population is clearly going to be aging -- with a 24% increase in those over 60, and a 20% increase in those over 85.

  20. Trend # 1 - AgingChanging Age Structure POPULATION PYRAMID FOR RENSSELAERCOUNTY 2000 Look from the top graph (2000) to the bottom graph (2015). As the “bulge” in this graph moves upwards over time, you can see our population becoming collectively older. POPULATION PYRAMID FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY 2015

  21. Effects of the “Baby Boomers” • Boomers plan to work longer than previous generations. • Boomers plan to remain connected to their communities. • Boomers have more diversity. • Boomers resist age-defined categories.

  22. Effects of the “Baby Boomers” • 80% of “Baby Boomers” say they will work in retirement… • 40% because they want to; • 40% because they have to.

  23. Implications of Aging "Boomers” • Dramatic increase in Alzheimer’s Disease. • Assistance needed with Activities of Daily Living. • Nutrition related health problems. • Challenge of 3-4 generations. • Strain on health and long-term-care delivery systems.

  24. How will these changes effect us? • Ratio of Workers to Retirees? • Look of the Work Force? • Strain on Delivery of Services? • Housing Needs? • Transportation Needs? • Other Unmet Needs? • Unforeseen Needs? • How Do We Meet Them?

  25. The ratio of aged 65+ tohomecare worker will increase from 7:1 to 24:1 between 2000 and 2050 The ratio of workers to those aged 65+ will decrease by approximately 33% between 2000 and 2050

  26. Addressing the challenge: • What can we do now to prepare for the changes? • What can we plan to do tomorrow to keep pace with the changes?

  27. That’s All Folks!!! • Any Questions??? • Please fill out 2-sided sheet and return it to me. • Please take the other sheet and return it to me later this week. • Thanks for your attention!

  28. Project 2015 Rensselaer CountyUnified Family Services Department for the AgingKathleen M. Jimino County Executive Planning for the Future and the Effects of the Aging “Baby Boomers”

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