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

Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services

Caring for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults

2001 South State Street, Suite S-1500 ׀ PO Box 144575 ׀ Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575phone: 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

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“Elderly” Web Search

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www.npr.org www.seniorgames.net www.dailyconcepts.com

www.co.manoka.mn.us www.businessprovider.com www.wisecracks.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Typical Utah Caregiver

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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

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Caregiver Support Program

Information and Assistance

Limited Respite Program (Contracted in-home services)

Support Groups and Education

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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

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Limited Respite Program

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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

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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)

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Complete an Intake

Over the phone

Lasts 25 minutes (avg.)

Risk score

Waiting list

Update as needed

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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Aging Resources

Contact us with further questions:

Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services 385-468-3200

or

Salt Lake County Caregiver Support Program385-468-3280

www. slco.org/aging/http://www.slco.org/55plusbook/

www.seniorbluebook.com

Utah Information Services2-1-1 Information Hotline if calling in-state

www.uw.org/211/

www.eldercare.govfor Aging Services information in any State in the U.S.

1-800-677-1116

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