Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Caring for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults 2001 South State Street, Suite S-1500 ׀ PO Box ׀ Salt Lake City, UT phone: ׀ fax: ׀ TTY users: call ׀ Promoting independence through advocacy, engagement and access to resources

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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 SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation3

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 Presentation4

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 Presentation5

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 6SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

The Typical Utah Caregiver 7  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

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

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

Limited Respite Program 10  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 SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation mirror.co.uk

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) 11SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

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

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 13SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

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 14SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

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”) 15SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

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 16SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation

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 Guide17

Aging Resources Contact us with further questions: Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services or Salt Lake County Caregiver Support Program www. slco.org/aging/ Utah Information Services Information Hotline if calling in-state for Aging Services information in any State in the U.S SLCO Caregiver Support Program – Caregiver Academy Presentation