County of Orange Office on Aging

Resources & Services for Older Adults, Caregivers, and Persons with Disabilities

Ericka Danczak, CIRS-AInterim Manager, Information & Assistance

The definition of “Old”

I confided in my friend the other day that I was having an affair. She turned to me and said, “Are you having it catered?”….And that is the sad definition of OLD.

The Age Wave is ComingUnited States Population Aged 60+

0

10,000,000

20,000,000

30,000,000

40,000,000

50,000,000

60,000,000

70,000,000

80,000,000

1900 1940 1980 2005 2020

Orange CountyPopulation Aged 60+

Source: CA Dept. of Finance, U.S. Census Projections

437,972

719,038

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

2005 2020

Orange County Population Aged 85+

Source: CA Dept. of Finance, U.S. Census Projections

49,793

33,265

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

2005 2020

Older Americans Act Passed in 1965

Increase in number of older adults

Provide dollars for services and programs

Promote independence and empowerment

Area Agencies on Aging

Established in 1973

County or Regional

Government or private non-profit

Office on Aging Our Vision

• Orange County is the best place in America to age with dignity.

Our Mission• To ensure that Orange County’s older adults experience a

high quality of life characterized by independence, safety, health, transportation, affordable housing, appropriate nutrition and social activity.

Our Responsibility• Lead advocate, systems planner and facilitator of services

and programs for older adults and caregivers.

Role of the Office on Aging

Lead advocate, systems planner, and facilitator of services and programs for seniors and caregivers

State of the art call centerInformation and Assistance Department

1-800-510-2020Trained specialists can directly connect the caller to resources.

Funding Streams

Administration on Aging

California Dept. of Aging

Board of Supervisors

Older AmericansAct

Older Californians Act

Office on Aging

County General Funds

$9 Million

$.6 Million

$1.2 Required Match & Overmatch

Measure H Tobacco Settlement

Revenue

Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

$2 Million

$12.8 Million

What is available for the aging?

Special Needs of Older Adults

Hearing loss Poor vision Word find problems Memory problems Health problems Self-sufficient generation Reluctance to accept help or advocacy Difficult with trust – need time to establish rapport Follow-up

Transportation

Fixed Route (OCTA) OCTA ACCESS (Disabled persons) Local programs (Senior Mobility) Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

gets those 60+ to medical appointments within 15 miles radius from their home.

Housing Options

Affordable housing list Assisted living and board & care list Skilled nursing facilities list Shared Housing programs Home Modification Resources Emergency/homeless shelters

Health Insurance

Medicare Medi-Cal HMOs Supplemental Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance

All explained by Council on Aging’s HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program)

In-Home Care

Private agencies offer help in the home at an hourly rate. Many check references, provide insurance, and pay employees’ taxes.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides limited funds for eligible, low-income seniors

Caregiver registries list people who wish to be hired (only a few locally)

For caregivers

Caregiver Resource Center Provides services for family caregivers:

Assessment and counseling Support Groups Respite and retreats Legal clinics Website and literature

Adult Day Care

Provides protection, meals, socialization, and stimulation for vulnerable adults duringthe workday.

Social Model Recreational and social activities

Medical Model Provides recreation and social activities, as well as physical therapy, nursing care, and case management

Disability Resources

Assistive Technology Disabled Transportation In-Home Assistance Adult Day Care/Day Programs Advocacy Social Involvement

Disability Specialist on staff to providecommunity wide education and advocate for Persons with Disabilities.

Health Services

Preventive Health Care for the Aging (PCHA) Senior Health Outreach and Prevention Program

(SHOPP) Older Adult Services Community Health Fairs SOAR Speakers Bureau Flu/Vaccine Clinics Comprehensive List of free or low cost exercise classes Health Educator on staff for Health Promotion

Nutrition

Hot, nutritious lunch provided at senior and community centers for a small donation

Home-delivered meals for those who cannot leave the home

Commodity distribution (40 pounds of free food to low-income seniors)

Social Activities

Senior Centers Ethnic Community Centers Friendly Visitor/Telephoning Programs Volunteer Opportunities Employment Programs

Continuing Learning

Senior centers offer classes in computers, crafts, current events, photography, and history.

Older adults can attend local colleges in Emeritus and Continued Learning Education programs

ADRC(Aging & Disability Resource Connection)

Key partner with CalOptima and Dayle McInstosh Center to provide core ADRC services such as:

-Long Term Care Options Counseling

-Short Term Service Coordination

-Information & Referral (I&R)

ADRC – Long Term Care Options

Increased call volume Increased average length of call Assigned “point person” to provide

counseling (i.e., Gerontology Specialist and Health Educator).

Critical need for follow-up and mailing of information on options discussed

ADRC – Short Term Service Coordination

Work with ADRC Program staff to seek out Case Management providers

Develop MOU’s with Case Management organizations that we already work with (i.e., Linkages, Interlock, IHSS, etc.)

Complete intake and assessment to determine eligibility and appropriate referral

Connect with designated “point person” to initiate Case Management services

ADRC – Data Collection/Evaluation

Work collaboratively with CSUSD Evaluation team to develop data matrix

Upgrade our referral software to Refer.Net Customize our client intake to meet the data

elements required by the evaluation team. Enhance our resource database to include more

referrals for persons with disabilities of all ages. Designate a walk-in resource area for ADRC

clients

Call us

For information and assistance for older adults, caregivers, or persons with disabilities, call:

1-800-510-2020

1-714-567-7500

Website: www.officeonaging.ocgov.com

Contact Information

Ericka Danczak, CIRS-A

Interim Manager, Information & Assistance

Office on Aging

Ericka.danczak@hcs.ocgov.com

(714) 567-7500 x 105