Transcript 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 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 84114-4575
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
“Elderly” Web Search
www.npr.org
www.seniorgames.net
www.co.manoka.mn.us
www.businessprovider.com
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www.dailyconcepts.com
www.wisecracks.org
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Being “Elderly” means
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I have more candles on my
birthday cake than you do.
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My “age” determines whether I’m
eligible for specific discounts or
services
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Being “Elderly” does NOT mean
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I can’t drive
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I can’t stay in my own house
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My family can usurp my rights
and make decisions for me
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I have to put up with disrespectful
or exploitive behavior to get help
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I lack purpose or the need to
share knowledge and build
relationships
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Caring for Vulnerable Adults
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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
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Adult children caregivers versus
their peers
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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
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Works full or
part time
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50 – 69
years old
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Has provided
care for more
than 3 years
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Looking for
resources
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Requesting
respite for
relief from
stress/fatigue
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Caregiver Support Program
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Information and Assistance
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Limited Respite Program
(Contracted in-home
services)
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Support Groups and
Education
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Information Assistance
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Monthly Newsletter
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Email Subscription
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Website Materials
 Guides, Forms, Resources
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Social Media – “slcoaging”
 Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter
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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
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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
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No low-income requirements or fee for services
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Family caregiver must live in Salt Lake County and
be unpaid
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Care Receiver must be in a home environment
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Caregiver can not be on two government funded
programs at the same time (Veterans benefits,
Hospice, Medicaid programs, etc.)
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Tax-funded program (National, State, County)
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Complete an Intake
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Over the phone
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Lasts 25 minutes (avg.)
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Risk score
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Waiting list
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Update as needed
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Assessment
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Case Managers are assigned
cases from the wait list
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Case Manager calls to schedule
an in-home appointment
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Discuss options and identify
service needs
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Set up a care plan based on
identified needs
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Support Groups and Education
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No intake required
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No cost to attend
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Caregiver Academy
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Mini-Conferences / Events
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Support Groups
 Caregiver Lunch Bunch
 Club Caregiver
 Disease specific
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On-Line Tools
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A Caregiver’s Guide
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Caregiver Passes
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The Joy Kit (activities)
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SLCo Emergency List
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55 Plus Directory
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Links to services
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Newsletter
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Media PDFs (“browser wars”)
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Other Options
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Insurance
 LTC insurance benefits, Hospice (Medicare)
 VA’s home-based primary care benefits
 Doctor’s orders for care
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Aging and Adult Services programs
 Senior Companions, Meals, Transportation, Sr. Centers
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Volunteer, Non-Profit and Government programs
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Disease Associations
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Care Sharing
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Private pay
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Next Three Presentations...
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Compassion Fatigue – Understanding the Need for
Developing Resilience
Kathy Nelson, SLCo Aging and Adult Services
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Choosing the Right Facility for Your Care Needs
Peter Hebertson, Outreach / Ombudsman Mgr
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services
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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 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
www.slco.org/aging/
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