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County of Orange Office on Aging. Resources & Services for Older Adults, Caregivers, and Persons with Disabilities Ericka Danczak, CIRS-A Interim Manager, Information & Assistance. The definition of “Oldâ€.
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County of Orange Office on Aging Resources & Services for Older Adults, Caregivers, and Persons with Disabilities Ericka Danczak, CIRS-A Interim Manager, Information & Assistance
The definition of “Old” I confided in my friend the other day that I was having an affair. She turned to me and said, “Are you having it catered?”….And that is the sad definition of OLD.
Orange CountyPopulation Aged 60+ Source: CA Dept. of Finance, U.S. Census Projections
Orange County Population Aged 85+ Source: CA Dept. of Finance, U.S. Census Projections
Older Americans Act • Passed in 1965 Increase in number of older adults Provide dollars for services and programs Promote independence and empowerment • Area Agencies on Aging Established in 1973 County or Regional Government or private non-profit
Office on Aging Our Vision • Orange County is the best place in America to age with dignity. Our Mission • To ensure that Orange County’s older adults experience a high quality of life characterized by independence, safety, health, transportation, affordable housing, appropriate nutrition and social activity. Our Responsibility • Lead advocate, systems planner and facilitator of services and programs for older adults and caregivers.
Role of the Office on Aging • Lead advocate, systems planner, and facilitator of services and programs for seniors and caregivers • State of the art call center Information and Assistance Department 1-800-510-2020 Trained specialists can directly connect the caller to resources.
Funding Streams Older Americans Act $9 Million Administration on Aging Older Californians Act $.6 Million California Dept. of Aging $1.2 Required Match & Overmatch County General Funds Board of Supervisors Office on Aging $2 Million Measure H Tobacco Settlement Revenue Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation $12.8 Million
Special Needs of Older Adults • Hearing loss • Poor vision • Word find problems • Memory problems • Health problems • Self-sufficient generation • Reluctance to accept help or advocacy • Difficult with trust – need time to establish rapport • Follow-up
Transportation • Fixed Route (OCTA) • OCTA ACCESS (Disabled persons) • Local programs (Senior Mobility) • Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation gets those 60+ to medical appointments within 15 miles radius from their home.
Housing Options • Affordable housing list • Assisted living and board & care list • Skilled nursing facilities list • Shared Housing programs • Home Modification Resources • Emergency/homeless shelters
Health Insurance • Medicare • Medi-Cal • HMOs • Supplemental Insurance • Long-Term Care Insurance All explained by Council on Aging’s HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program)
In-Home Care • Private agencies offer help in the home at an hourly rate. Many check references, provide insurance, and pay employees’ taxes. • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides limited funds for eligible, low-income seniors • Caregiver registries list people who wish to be hired (only a few locally)
For caregivers Caregiver Resource Center Provides services for family caregivers: • Assessment and counseling • Support Groups • Respite and retreats • Legal clinics • Website and literature
Adult Day Care Provides protection, meals, socialization, and stimulation for vulnerable adults during the workday. • Social Model Recreational and social activities • Medical Model Provides recreation and social activities, as well as physical therapy, nursing care, and case management
Disability Resources • Assistive Technology • Disabled Transportation • In-Home Assistance • Adult Day Care/Day Programs • Advocacy • Social Involvement Disability Specialist on staff to provide community wide education and advocate for Persons with Disabilities.
Health Services • Preventive Health Care for the Aging (PCHA) • Senior Health Outreach and Prevention Program (SHOPP) • Older Adult Services • Community Health Fairs • SOAR Speakers Bureau • Flu/Vaccine Clinics • Comprehensive List of free or low cost exercise classes • Health Educator on staff for Health Promotion
Nutrition • Hot, nutritious lunch provided at senior and community centers for a small donation • Home-delivered meals for those who cannot leave the home • Commodity distribution (40 pounds of free food to low-income seniors)
Social Activities • Senior Centers • Ethnic Community Centers • Friendly Visitor/Telephoning Programs • Volunteer Opportunities • Employment Programs
Continuing Learning • Senior centers offer classes in computers, crafts, current events, photography, and history. • Older adults can attend local colleges in Emeritus and Continued Learning Education programs
ADRC(Aging & Disability Resource Connection) • Key partner with CalOptima and Dayle McInstosh Center to provide core ADRC services such as: -Long Term Care Options Counseling -Short Term Service Coordination -Information & Referral (I&R)
ADRC – Long Term Care Options • Increased call volume • Increased average length of call • Assigned “point person” to provide counseling (i.e., Gerontology Specialist and Health Educator). • Critical need for follow-up and mailing of information on options discussed
ADRC – Short Term Service Coordination • Work with ADRC Program staff to seek out Case Management providers • Develop MOU’s with Case Management organizations that we already work with (i.e., Linkages, Interlock, IHSS, etc.) • Complete intake and assessment to determine eligibility and appropriate referral • Connect with designated “point person” to initiate Case Management services
ADRC – Data Collection/Evaluation • Work collaboratively with CSUSD Evaluation team to develop data matrix • Upgrade our referral software to Refer.Net • Customize our client intake to meet the data elements required by the evaluation team. • Enhance our resource database to include more referrals for persons with disabilities of all ages. • Designate a walk-in resource area for ADRC clients
Call us For information and assistance for older adults, caregivers, or persons with disabilities, call: 1-800-510-2020 1-714-567-7500 Website: www.officeonaging.ocgov.com
Contact Information Ericka Danczak, CIRS-A Interim Manager, Information & Assistance Office on Aging Ericka.danczak@hcs.ocgov.com (714) 567-7500 x 105