Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Caring for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults

1. Salt Lake County Aging and Adult ServicesCaring for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults 2001 South State Street, Suite S-1500 ׀ PO Box 144575 ׀ Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575 phone: 385.468.3280 ׀ fax: 385.468.3186 ׀ TTY users: call 7-1-1 ׀www.aging.slco.org Promoting independence through advocacy, engagement and access to resources

2. “Elderly” Web Search www.dailyconcepts.com www.npr.org www.seniorgames.net www.co.manoka.mn.us www.businessprovider.com www.wisecracks.org SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

3. Being “Elderly” means • I have more candles on my birthday cake than you do. • My “age” determines whether I’m eligible for specific discounts or services www.singaporeactually.com SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

4. Being “Elderly” does NOT mean • I can’t drive • I can’t stay in my own house • My family can usurp my rights and make decisions for me • I have to put up with disrespectful or exploitive behavior to get help • I lack purpose or the need to share knowledge and build relationships SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

5. Caring for Vulnerable Adults • Being a vulnerable adult means, I need: • Assistance to be as independent and safe as possible based on my current medical condition • Assistance to perform tasks • Help finding products and services (resources) • PATIENCE, because I need more time to think through decisions or put my coat on • Support to maintain my dignity • Financial assistance SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

6. Caring for Vulnerable Adults • Adult children caregivers versus their peers • 3x more likely to face: • Depression • Financial stress • Relationship challenges • Compassion fatigue symptoms • Medical concerns such as sleep apnea, obesity, dehydration, panic attacks and even death SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

7. The Typical Utah Caregiver • Female • Works full or part time • 50 – 69 years old • Has provided care for more than 3 years • Looking for resources • Requesting respite for relief from stress/fatigue SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

8. Caregiver Support Program • Information and Assistance • Limited Respite Program (Contracted in-home services) • Support Groups and Education SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

9. Information Assistance • Monthly Newsletter • Email Subscription • Website Materials • Guides, Forms, Resources • Social Media – “slcoaging” • Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter • Phone Line • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon – Fri • (385) 468-3280 SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

10. Limited Respite Program • Individuals 18 years and older caring for individuals 60 years or older who need help with at least 2 ADLs • Grandparents or other relatives 55 or older providing care to: • Grandchildren 17 or under • Adults, age 18 to 59 years, with DDR disabilities that result in substantial functional limitation mirror.co.uk SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

11. Limited Respite Program Eligibility • No low-income requirements or fee for services • Family caregiver must live in Salt Lake County and be unpaid • Care Receiver must be in a home environment • Caregiver can not be on two government funded programs at the same time (Veterans benefits, Hospice, Medicaid programs, etc.) • Tax-funded program (National, State, County) SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

12. Complete an Intake • Over the phone • Lasts 25 minutes (avg.) • Risk score • Waiting list • Update as needed SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

13. Assessment • Case Managers are assigned cases from the wait list • Case Manager calls to schedule an in-home appointment • Discuss options and identify service needs • Set up a care plan based on identified needs SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

14. Support Groups and Education • No intake required • No cost to attend • Caregiver Academy • Mini-Conferences / Events • Support Groups • Caregiver Lunch Bunch • Club Caregiver • Disease specific SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

15. On-Line Tools • A Caregiver’s Guide • Caregiver Passes • The Joy Kit (activities) • SLCo Emergency List • 55 Plus Directory • Links to services • Newsletter • Media PDFs (“browser wars”) www.slco.org/aging/ SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

16. Other Options • Insurance • LTC insurance benefits, Hospice (Medicare) • VA’s home-based primary care benefits • Doctor’s orders for care • Aging and Adult Services programs • Senior Companions, Meals, Transportation, Sr. Centers • Volunteer, Non-Profit and Government programs • Disease Associations • Care Sharing • Private pay SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

17. Next Three Presentations... • Compassion Fatigue – Understanding the Need for Developing Resilience Kathy Nelson, SLCo Aging and Adult Services • Choosing the Right Facility for Your Care Needs Peter Hebertson, Outreach / Ombudsman Mgr Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services • Guardianship, Conservatorship and Legal Options Donna Russell, Director Office of Public Guardian SLCo Caregiver Support Program - Academy Training Guide

18. Aging Resources Contact us with further questions: Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services 385-468-3200 or Salt Lake County Caregiver Support Program 385-468-3280 www. slco.org/aging/ http://www.slco.org/55plusbook/ www.seniorbluebook.com Utah Information Services 2-1-1 Information Hotline if calling in-state www.uw.org/211/ www.eldercare.gov for Aging Services information in any State in the U.S. 1-800-677-1116 SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation