Mission Statement

The Dutchess County Office for the

Aging/NY Connects plan, coordinate and

provide an array of community based

services to the elderly and persons

who require assistance in the

long term care system, in an effort

to promote independence,

dignity and quality of life.

Through its distinctive role of

committed advocate and

community partner, the agency

strives to ensure clients' needs will

continue to be met now and in the

future.

Dutchess County Office for the Aging 2018-19 Annual Update

Abstract

Each year as part of its planning process, the Dutchess County Office for the Aging and its Advisory Board conduct public hearings to obtain comments on services and service needs for senior citizens and their caregivers. This publication provides a summary of current services and plans for 2018-19.

We welcome your input and questions; contact us at 845-486-2555, in writing at 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601 or visit our website:

www.dutchessny.gov/aging

2017 Public Hearings Schedule

Wednesday, September 27th 11 AM

East Fishkill Senior Friendship Center

890 Route 52, Hopewell Junction

Thursday, October 5th 11 AM

Interfaith Towers

66 Washington Ave., Poughkeepsie

All Public Hearing locations are handicapped accessible. Persons requiring special accommodations in order to take part in the Public Hearings should contact the Dutchess County Office for the Aging no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled event.

Services Provided A variety of services are provided by the Office for the Aging, both directly and through subcontracts with local providers. Below is a listing of services delivered between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. Services provided through the Annual Implementation Plan are funded through a combination of Dutchess County funds, federal funds, state funds, and client contributions and cost share.

ServiceUnits of

Service

Clients

Served Expenditures

Personal Care 23778 240 514,316$

Social Adult Day Care 3306 10 36,796$

Case Management 7121 697 493,207$

Home Delivered Meals 121894 683 1,038,299$

Congregate Meals 38818 2825 333,047$

Nutrition Counseling 60 33 2,360$

Transportation 27089 396 232,129$

Legal Services 725 185 41,607$

Nutrition Education 23063 936 14,285$

Information & Assistance 36282 5213 641,940$

Outreach 433 433 10,889$

In Home Contact & Support 1881 25 6,301$

Senior Center Recreation & Education 2383 1848 69,201$

Health Promotion 49538 1405 31,675$

PERS 2817 293 61,399$

Caregiver Services 287 147 19,815$

Other (Public Information, Energy

Services, ID Cards, Minor Home

Modifications, Overnight Respite,

Grandparents Respite, Farmers Market

Coupons)

N/A N/A 29,799$

Total Expenditures 3,577,065$

Client Profiles Services provided by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging are targeted to

those who are most vulnerable. The chart below depicts some information

regarding clients served between April 2016 and March 2017.

Impact on the Lives of Seniors and Caregivers Outcome and Client Satisfaction research conducted by the Office for the Aging

has found that the services offered have a significant impact in assisting seniors

to remain independent in the community and in relieving caregiver stress and

burden. Clients express a high degree of satisfaction with services provided

and have identified other outcomes as well.

Demographics of Clients Receiving Non-Medicaid Community Based Long Term Care

Target Group

% in clients served

% in Dutchess County

60+ population

Low Income 32.78% 13.28%

Age 75+ 45.44% 42.83%

Age 85+ 22.09% 9.76%

Frail/Disabled 41.00% 25.09%

Live Alone 41.56% 23.93%

Minority 14.83% 8.85%

2017 Initiatives and Accomplishments The Office for the Aging had the following accomplishments during 2016-17: Added a fifth day to the Home Delivered Meals program County-wide

as of July. Over 19,200 unduplicated clients and caregivers provided with

services ranging from information and assistance to case management, nutrition services, transportation, home care, respite, health promotion and legal services.

Department transitioned to a new mandated State-wide database system.

Achieved superior outcomes and levels of client satisfaction in Transportation, Case Management, In Home, Intake, Legal, Nutrition Services, and Senior Exercise and Mental Fitness programs.

Needs Assessment Surveys of senior citizens, caregivers and key informants tabulated.

Conducted prescription drug take back program at all senior picnics. Additional outreach conducted to reach underserved populations.

2018-19 Planned Activities The Office for the Aging plans the following initiatives for 2018-19:

Maintain services to the growing population of seniors, frail elderly and

caregivers in Dutchess County. Further outreach to underserved populations. Incorporate an additional route into the Home Delivered Meals

program for the Poughkeepsie area - where demand continues to grow.

Recruit additional substitute drivers for the Home Delivered Meals program.

Marcus J. Molinaro Dutchess County Executive

Todd N. Tancredi Director

Office for the Aging