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OCBC- Workforce Committee Sept.18, 14 Joanna Richardson-Jones, CEO Luz Takahashi, Development Director
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Why should we be concerned....
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More than 84,000 residents have a dementia diagnosis $19 million/year impact on the workforce through lost productivity of caregivers and patients Ranks 40 th out of 58 counties for its death rate due to dementia (1 is best) and by 49% in 6 yrs. In 2013, the cost of Alzheimer's related care was $203 billion
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◦ Seniors 85 and older are the fastest growing population segment ◦ Significant shift in racial and ethnic composition ◦ Senior poverty is at 9% and increasing faster than state and national levels
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(2000-2010) Deaths from Major Diseases (2000-2010)
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4-10% of your employees care for a loved with dementia: mainly children and spouses Average caregiver spends 39 hrs./week on caring Sandwich families: struggle for support and resources Only 1% of health professionals have training in the area of geriatrics and dementia General lack of resources specific to dementia patients (transportation, finances, recreation, healthcare) being denied basic rights and freedoms 94% of dementia patients are considered “disable”
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State-of-the-Art Gated Facility – Affiliated with Hoag Neurosciences Institute Providing care since 1980
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Our mission is to improve quality of life for families challenged by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia through services tailored to meet individual needs.
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Free door to door transportation Breakfast, lunch and snack Oversight by: medical director, pharmacist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietician, nurses and social workers Coordination with primary physician and caregiver(s) Medication monitoring & administration Daily physical, balance and mobility activities Supportive counseling Socialization
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Daily Care support for your employees/ families Education for HR and families Place for corporate and individual volunteers Expert facility offering theoretical and practical training in dementia care Employee Matched Giving Branding opportunity: Philanthropic Leadership Sponsorship: campaigns and gala Matching Grants
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9451 Indianapolis Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Phone: 714-593-9630 Website: www.AFSCenter.org Please come by for a tour and see how we’re providing care solutions for people in various stages of memory loss.
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