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
(714) 567-7500 x 105
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