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- 1. Larimer County Summit on Aging Findings from the Larimer County Summit on Aging Kelly Blanchard and Brittany Silvers Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Fellows in Gerontological Social Work Colorado State University School of Social Work March 3, 2010 Foundation on Aging for Larimer County
- 3. Context for convening the Summit on Aging
- 4. Demographics of Summit attendees
- 5. The agenda for the Summit on Aging
- 6. Findings from the Summit on Aging breakout sessionsMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 7. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION ON AGING The Foundation on Aging for Larimer County has the mission to address the needs of older adults, raise community awareness of those needs, and foster solutions that improve quality of life. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 9. The Foundation on Aging was established to administer the funds according to her bequest.March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 11. In 2009 the idea for the Summit on Aging was hatched. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 12. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 14. Create awareness and educate Larimer County community stakeholders about the needs of older adults and the resources required to meet such needs.
- 15. Maintain and strengthen FOA’s rapid response emergency grants program as a safety net for unmet needs of seniors.March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 17. The Summit took place at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
- 18. Total number of participants at the Summit: 157.March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 19. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU DEMOGRAPHICS March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 20. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU DEMOGRAPHICS Participant Representation from Various Professions or Sectors Profession or Sector # of Participants % of Participants Providers 55 35% FOA/OOA 14 9% Education/Research 10 6% Business 10 6% Government 8 5% Housing/Transp. 15 10% Media 4 3% Faith Community 9 6% Uncategorized 32 20% Total 157 100% March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 21. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU Presenter/Organization SUMMIT AGENDA Summit Overview Bonnie Shetler & Margaret Long Welcoming Remarks Tom Donnelly Keynote Address Philip B. Stafford, PhD Profile Of Aging in Larimer County Susanna D. Bozinovski, PhD Panel Presentations: Health Care Roger Bermingham, MD Support Services Diane Stobnicke, MPA, BA Transportation Gary D. Thomas, BBA, SPHR Housing Janice M. Blanchard, MSPH Breakout Discussions Summary & Closing Remarks Bonnie Shetler March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 22. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU Presenter/Organization PURPOSE OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 24. Need More Services and Providers
- 25. CommunicationMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 28. Collaborative Health CareMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 29. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU HEALTH CARE Vision Statement In a Larimer County that has achieved aging readiness, and is livable and healthy for our seniors… All seniors are aware and understand the resources available to them; livable and healthy; receive adequate financial resources to meet their needs; through a coordinated environment are receiving the health care they need; preplan and move to more self-responsibility. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 31. Education and awareness
- 32. Quality of LifeMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 35. Government ResourcesMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 37. Education and outreachMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 38. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU SUPPORT SERVICES Vision Statement In a Larimer County that has achieved aging readiness, and is livable and healthy for our seniors… Is a model of innovation that demonstrates high quality and respectful elder friendly communities. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 40. Education and awareness
- 41. Alternative optionsMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 43. Government ResourcesMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 45. Education and awareness
- 46. Untapped resourcesMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 47. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU TRANSPORTATION Vision Statement In a Larimer County that has achieved aging readiness, and is livable and healthy for our seniors… Will know how and can easily access a safe, affordable, enjoyable and reliable transportation system service that keeps them connected to our community. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 49. Resources for low income, special needs seniors
- 50. Intentional CommunitiesMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 53. Government ResourcesMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 55. Collaboration of established organizations for knowledge, creativity and growthMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 56. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU HOUSING Vision Statement In a Larimer County that has achieved aging readiness, and is livable and healthy for our seniors… All seniors have options for housing that are accessible, integrated with the greater community, allow for intentional interdependence, and provide a meaningful quality of life. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 58. Advocacy
- 60. Single Reference Source/Point of EntryMarch 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
- 61. Larimer County Summit on Aging Blanchard and Silvers/CSU CONCLUSION Underlying all of the findings from the Larimer County Summit on Aging is the reality that we, as a community, need to rally together to show our commitment to value, respect and provide for our seniors. March 3, 2010 Foundation On Aging for Larimer County
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- Members of the Summit to collectively come together to discuss an important issue of aging review what assets and resources the community has brainstorm what is needed or missing craft a vision statement to guide ongoing collaboration that leads the community towards steps of meeting aging readiness.
- Education about services and resourcesRaise awareness of community resources and services*Education to dr.’s about services ie: hospiceCentralized source or ‘clearing house’ to disperse accurate info Need more services and providersMore services, increase providers, options, access for a growing populationMore facilities for patients with Medicaid and behavior issuesIncentive for professionals to work in gerontology- tuition reimbursement* CommunicationBetter communication between health care providers*Way for families to communicate about ADs, POAs, assets, resources, insurances Uncategorized Health NeedsBetter reimbursement rates for providers- Medicare and ‘MedicaidAccess other hospitals’ recruitment methods for gero practitioners
- Connecting with Services and ResourcesReferral sources- OOA, Aspen ClubResource GuideMany volunteersReaching out/connecting with Nurse Practitioners and Physician AssistantsDoctor partnerships to provide rural care (Front Range docs going to Goodland, KS)Uncategorized Health Care Resources/AssetsQuality of health care*Desirable location of community for all generations
- Education- Provide and ObtainCommunication and education to all area hospitals- contact Diane Barrata (NICHE)Connect with political groups, policy makers, key community members, leadership groupsEducate populationLearn from other culturesCollaborative Health CareStrengthen partnerships between providersProvide care outside of office- telehealth, telemedicine Uncategorized Health Care OpportunitiesAdvocate for seniors
- Central Resource for Housing NeedsSocial connectionsDatabase of trusted providersResources for low income, special needs seniorsAffordable housing for low income seniorsEducation about homeless, homebound and extreme poverty seniorsLow-cost Durable Medical Equipment (DME)Intentional CommunitiesLess age segregation, mix of generationsCommunal livingUncategorized Housing NeedsAffordable legal servicesHousing designs to be adaptable with aging stagesAssistance with moving logistics
- Community Based ResourcesResources Guide/Blue Book*Strong community activists and advocates for eldersUniversities- CSU and UNC, FRCCFoundation on AgingVolunteers*140 Faith Based communities*Senior Centers- Ft. Collins, Loveland, Estes, WellingtonMany senior services (businesses, non-profits, etc.) that work together non-competitively211TransportationTop notch medical facilities*Food bankNational ResourcesAARPGovernment ResourcesVeteran servicesHousing Authority
- Versatile HousingAccessibility or walk scores associated to homesMixed use developmentEmpty buildings could be retrofittedBuild housing that fosters at risk youth with seniors, mentorship* Collaboration of established organizations for knowledge, creativity and growthGrant writing for funding through foundationsPrograms connecting with university*An educated, involved community open to more engagementUncategorized Housing OpportunitiesCreate central entry point for seniorsLand use codes- city and county*