Interview with Amy Scribner Institute on aging Interview with Amy Scribner

Formally established in 1985 by Mt Formally established in 1985 by Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco to provide services to the elderly

Services provided at s.f. location Friendship line - 24 hour hotline for elderly to call if lonely, depressed or suicidal PACE Program - all inclusive care for the elderly Adult Day Health Center - provides social interaction, including those with dementia Aging Arts Program - consists of painting, drawing, and poetry

Community Care Settings Program provide intensive transitional services to people at risk of being permanently institutionalized navigate and facilitate the resources available within the community to ensure independent living funded by the Health Plan of San Mateo must be Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollees

The goal is independent living and well-being Health Plan of San Mateo will assess candidate for 3 months to see if ready to transition back into the community Send referral to IOA who will then connect the individual to all possible resources available to assist with independent living IOA case manager will follow for six months to ensure individuals are living in their homes safely The goal is independent living and well-being (http://www.ioaging.org/services-for-elders-and-caregivers/adult-day-clubs)

Resources provided by CCSP affordable housing healthcare financial services meals, transportation social activities psychological assessment

Employment opportunities at ioa Bachelor’s degree – program coordinator, billing, working with vendors, intake and referral Master’s degree – case manager PhD – psychologist, director “It’s the will to do good paired with the know how to do so skillfully” (http://www.ioaging.org/education-and-training)

More than 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 everyday for the next 15 years (Ready or Not, First Baby Boomers Turn 65 This Year,(2011),Fox Business. (n.d.). “Social isolation is a risk factor; connection a protective factor.” Dr. Patrick Arbore, Institute on Aging. Winner of the Jefferson Award for his work with the elderly and professor at NDNU!