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Native elder caregiver curriculum necc : 3.3 Navigating the system

Native elder caregiver curriculum necc : 3.3 Navigating the system. Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3. Navigating the System. The “maze” of accessing elder care services is a Big Task! How can we put all the parts of various services together?

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Native elder caregiver curriculum necc : 3.3 Navigating the system

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  1. Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3 Native elder caregiver curriculumnecc: 3.3Navigating the system Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  2. Navigating the System • The “maze” of accessing elder care services is a Big Task! • How can we put all the parts of various services together? • How do we build a “system” with what we got? • How do we help our elders? & Ourselves? Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  3. Navigating the System: “The Maze”! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  4. Navigating the System • Rise above the “system” • AND • Work within the “system” Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  5. Navigating the System • Need to learn to navigate the system • Utilize available agencies and services ! • It can be done… Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  6. Navigating the System • Rise above the system • Keep in mind: • PEOPLE make-up the system • PEOPLE run the system • PEOPLE know the “in’s & out’s” of the system Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  7. Navigating the System • Work within the system • Solution: • CONNECT WITH THE PEOPLE WHO WORK WITHIN THE SYSTEM! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  8. Navigating the System • OK…Where to start? Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  9. Navigating the System • Start with “What do we need?” • A “family needs assessment” • What does ______ need? • Fill in the blank… • Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle, Auntie, Mom, Dad… Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  10. Navigating the System • Ask Yourself as a Caregiver: • What do I need to take care of him/her in the best way possible? • What do I already have to work with? • What is missing? • What would really help? Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  11. Navigating the System • Using a “holistic” perspective • What is needed: • Physically? • Emotionally? • Spiritually? • Socially? • Culturally? Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  12. A Holistic View • Who are we as a people? • What services would best fit our culture? Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  13. Sharing Ideas is Important Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  14. Analyze the Health Care System • Develop a “picture” of YOUR Tribe’s Health and Community-based services • What are the services? • Where are the services? • Who provides the services? • How to access the services? • Who pays for the services? Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  15. Create a Picture… Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  16. Know YOUR “People Resources” • Find the “Key” people in YOUR Health & Community agencies… • Who know how to advocate • Who know how to find out answers to your questions • Who will commit to helping the elderly Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  17. Elders are the Best Resource People Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  18. Health Care Providers as Part of the Discussion Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  19. Navigating the System • KEY PERSON ! • Someone who knows “Names” in the system network • Someone who has phone numbers • Someone “who knows someone” • Might Start with Senior Meals Program Staff, or Public Health Nurse, or CHR… Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  20. Put NAMES on These Circles Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  21. Key People in Your Community Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  22. More Key People Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  23. Elders as Key People Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  24. Just need to connect with ONE KEY PERSON IN THE SYSTEM… to unlock some resources! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  25. More Key People Right in Your Community Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  26. Navigating the System • If you don’t know the “NAMES”… • Ask around to find out from: • Other families • Other elderly people • Community Organizations • Relatives • Tribal Leaders • State agencies • County agencies Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  27. Navigating the System • An effective “Strategy” • Create a List of names and phone numbers of all elder related services and health care providers • Make laminated copies • Place at community-based outlets for other elders & families to access Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  28. Navigating the System “STRATEGIES” (CONTINUED) • Visit with Tribal Elders’ Group • Ask for help to start support group for family caregivers • Brainstorm Solutions! • Utilize Tribal College resources for accessing information & other resources Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  29. Navigating the System Another effective “Strategy” * • Each time a doctors office’ or community agency is visited… • Pick up a business card from that office • Keep it in a recipe box at home • You will often be able to find a phone number to call from your cards… for any kind of need that comes up • *idea from the NFCA Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  30. Bringing the People Together • “Share-holders Talking Circle” Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  31. Community Share Holders Holding Discussion on HCBS Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  32. Navigating the System STRATEGIES • Utilize variety of elder-related websites * • Examples of just a few: • National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) • National Resource Center for Native American Aging (NRCNAA) • IHS Elder-care Initiative (IHS) • State Health Department websites Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  33. Navigating the System Helpful Websites: (continued) • Agency on Aging (AOA) • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) • National Family Caregiver Association (NFCA) • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  34. Communication & Advocacy in the System • The maze can be confusing… • But there is a way to go through it • And a way to rise above it! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  35. Successful Navigating! Build in the direction that fits YOUR Community ! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  36. Navigating the System • Expect a few “wrong turns” … but realize… • “wrong turns” often point to a better direction! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  37. Agree on the Direction to Go • Then set sail…. Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

  38. Navigating the System • Important to remember: • People are the strength of “systems” • One person can make a difference! Caring for Our Elders: Navigating the System 3.3

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