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Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services
Caring for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
2001 South State Street, Suite S-1500 ׀ PO Box 144575 ׀ Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575phone: 385.468.3280 ׀ fax: 385.468.3186 ׀ TTY users: call 7-1-1 ׀www.aging.slco.org
Promoting independence through advocacy, engagement and access to resources
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“Elderly” Web Search
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www.npr.org www.seniorgames.net www.dailyconcepts.com
www.co.manoka.mn.us www.businessprovider.com www.wisecracks.org
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Being “Elderly” means
I have more candles on my birthday cake than you do.
My “age” determines whether I’m eligible for specific discounts or services
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Being “Elderly” does NOT mean
I can’t drive
I can’t stay in my own house
My family can usurp my rights and make decisions for me
I have to put up with disrespectful or exploitive behavior to get help
I lack purpose or the need to share knowledge and build relationships
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Caring for Vulnerable Adults
Being a vulnerable adult means, I need: Assistance to be as independent and safe as
possible based on my current medical condition
Assistance to perform tasks
Help finding products and services (resources)
PATIENCE, because I need more time to think through decisions or put my coat on
Support to maintain my dignity
Financial assistance
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Caring for Vulnerable Adults
Adult children caregivers versus their peers
3x more likely to face: Depression
Financial stress
Relationship challenges
Compassion fatigue symptoms
Medical concerns such as sleep apnea, obesity, dehydration, panic attacks and even death
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The Typical Utah Caregiver
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Female
Works full or part time
50 – 69 years old
Has provided care for more than 3 years
Looking for resources
Requesting respite for relief from stress/fatigue
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Caregiver Support Program
Information and Assistance
Limited Respite Program (Contracted in-home services)
Support Groups and Education
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Information Assistance
Monthly Newsletter
Email Subscription
Website Materials Guides, Forms, Resources
Social Media – “slcoaging” Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter
Phone Line 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon – Fri (385) 468-3280
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Limited Respite Program
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Individuals 18 years and older caring for individuals 60 years or older who need help with at least 2 ADLs
Grandparents or other relatives 55 or older providing care to:
Grandchildren 17 or under
Adults, age 18 to 59 years, with DDR disabilities that result in substantial functional limitation
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Limited Respite Program Eligibility
No low-income requirements or fee for services
Family caregiver must live in Salt Lake County and be unpaid
Care Receiver must be in a home environment
Caregiver can not be on two government funded programs at the same time (Veterans benefits, Hospice, Medicaid programs, etc.)
Tax-funded program (National, State, County)
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Complete an Intake
Over the phone
Lasts 25 minutes (avg.)
Risk score
Waiting list
Update as needed
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Assessment
Case Managers are assigned cases from the wait list
Case Manager calls to schedule an in-home appointment
Discuss options and identify service needs
Set up a care plan based on identified needs
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Support Groups and Education
No intake required
No cost to attend
Caregiver Academy
Mini-Conferences / Events
Support Groups
Caregiver Lunch Bunch
Club Caregiver
Disease specific
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On-Line Tools
A Caregiver’s Guide
Caregiver Passes
The Joy Kit (activities)
SLCo Emergency List
55 Plus Directory
Links to services
Newsletter
Media PDFs (“browser wars”)www.slco.org/aging/
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Other Options
Insurance LTC insurance benefits, Hospice (Medicare) VA’s home-based primary care benefits Doctor’s orders for care
Aging and Adult Services programs Senior Companions, Meals, Transportation, Sr. Centers
Volunteer, Non-Profit and Government programs
Disease Associations
Care Sharing
Private pay
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Next Three Presentations...
Compassion Fatigue – Understanding the Need for Developing Resilience
Kathy Nelson, SLCo Aging and Adult Services
Choosing the Right Facility for Your Care Needs
Peter Hebertson, Outreach / Ombudsman Mgr
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services
Guardianship, Conservatorship and Legal Options
Donna Russell, Director Office of Public Guardian
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Aging Resources
Contact us with further questions:
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services 385-468-3200
or
Salt Lake County Caregiver Support Program385-468-3280
www. slco.org/aging/http://www.slco.org/55plusbook/
www.seniorbluebook.com
Utah Information Services2-1-1 Information Hotline if calling in-state
www.uw.org/211/
www.eldercare.govfor Aging Services information in any State in the U.S.
1-800-677-1116
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