1. Interview with Amy Scribner
Institute on aging
Interview with Amy Scribner

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 (

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

7. 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” (

8. 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!