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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment A- (GWaar Overview & Caregiver support ProgramsGreater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc (GWAAR)Overview & Caregiver Support Programs Oshkosh Committee on Aging,December 6th, 2022 Bryn Ceman, MS Bryn.Ceman@GWarr.org Older Americans Act Consultant Family Caregiver Specialist This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Older Americans Act •On August 14, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Older Americans Act (OAA) into law. •Meet the diverse needs of older persons in the United States. •The OAA set out specific objectives for maintaining the dignity and welfare of older individuals. •Created the primary vehicle for organizing, coordinating, and providing community-based services and opportunities for older Americans and their families. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND Service Provisions and Priorities of OAA Serve anyone 60 and older Priority to low-income, minority older people, rural areas No income and asset test Opportunity to contribute, but participants cannot be charged Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) provides Technical Assistance across the state to 70 counties & 11 tribal Aging Units 3 Year Aging Plans •Develop and implement a comprehensive and coordinated system of services for older adults in your county/tribe •Demonstrate older adults were involved in the development of the plan •Demonstrate aging unit is compliant with Wisconsin Elders Act requirements •Three years with annual amendments and assessments •Provides a budget for each aging unit Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III: State and Community Programs III Part B: Support Services and Senior Centers III Part C: Nutrition / Meals C1 Congregate (group) C2 Home Delivered III Part D: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion III Part E: National Family Caregiver Support Program Family Caregiver Support Programs What is a family caregiver? A “family caregiver” is defined as any relative, partner, friend, or neighbor who has a significant personal relationship with and provides a broad range of assistance for, an older person or an adult or child with a chronic or disabling condition. Wisconsin Legislature created the Alzheimer’s and Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) in 1985 The Older Americans Act of 1965 incorporated the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) in 2000 There are only four kinds of people in the world Those who have been caregivers Those who are currently caregivers Those who will be caregivers Those who will need a caregiver ―Rosalyn Carter, American Writer, Activist, and served as the Frist Lady of the United State from 1977 to 1981 Caregiving Statistics •AARP Wisconsin estimates that the state’s 580,000 family caregivers provide the equivalent of about $7 billion in free services annually. •Of those Wisconsin caregivers, 60% of family caregivers had full-or part-time jobs. •Nationally, upwards of 75% of all caregivers are female Sources:https://states.aarp.org/wisconsin/wisconsion-family-caregiving-legislation-federal-tax-credit and AARP -WI Caregivers, Provide $7 Billion in Unpaid Care (aarp.org), and [Institute on Aging. (2016). Read How IOA Views Aging in America.] Why Is This Important? HUGE ECONOMIC IMPACT •Currently family caregivers are the backbone of long- term care. According to The Arc Wisconsin, there are an estimated 580,000 informal caregivers in Wisconsin who provide more than 490 million unpaid hours of care annually to individuals with disabilities and older adults •1 in 5 Wisconsinites are Family Caregivers •80% of all care in Wisconsin is provided by families •Half of the family caregivers report cutting back their employment or quitting •Lost income due to family caregiving is estimated to be $522 billion each year nationally •85 percent of people needing care say they cannot find workers to help Wisconsin’s Alzheimer’s Family & Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) Wisconsin Legislature created the Alzheimer’s and Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) in 1985 Enhance the lives of informal & family caregivers while helping people with dementia remain living in the community for as long as possible Funds are available in each county for qualified individuals to provide temporary caregiver relief through respite and purchase goods & services needed that are needed to help care for someone with irreversible dementia Counties do an excellent job of trying to make the dollars stretch. Though, some counties may have a waitlist for services Wisconsin’s Alzheimer’s Family & Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) Continued Who is Eligible? 1.There is a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another irreversible dementia. 2.The person with dementia resides in a community or home setting 3.The person with dementia and spouse have a gross annual income of $48,000 or less. •Costs related to dementia care may be deducted when calculating gross income. Title III Part E –National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Information about available services and access to support services Counseling & support groups Respite Supplemental Services Focus on the caregiver National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Continued Eligibility 1.Caregiver 18+ years old & care recipient is 60+years old; needing assistance with at least 2 ADLs/IADLs 2.Caregiver is 18+ years old & care recipient is 19 –59 with a diagnosis of early onset dementia 3.Caregiver is 55+ years old & care recipient is a relative under age 19 4.Caregiver is 55+ years old & care recipient is a relative disabled adult between ages 19 & 59. The disability must substantially limit the ability to care for themself. Respite Care and Other Supports According to Merriam-Webster, respite is a “period of temporary delay or an interval of rest or relief.” •Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) •Wisconsin's Family Caregiver Support Programs •Respite Care Association of Wisconsin •Virtual Caregiver Support Groups & Other Programs •Alzheimer's Association 247 Help 800-272-3900 •United Way 211 -Caregiving Specialist 1:1 caregiver support •Wisconsin Adult Day Centers Self-Care and asking for help is not selfish, “it's important to maintain your own health and well-being so you can provide the best possible care.” Self-Care for Caregivers | Patient Education | UCSF Health Resources Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program on Facebook @WisconsinFamilyCaregiver Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging https://wihealthyaging.org/ Administration for Community Living https://www.acl.gov/ National Council on Aging https://www.ncoa.org/ County Health Rankings & Roadmaps http://www.countyhealthrankings.org Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs https://www.wisconsincaregiver.org This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC Family Caregiver Involvement -Hospital Discharge Survey The purpose of this survey is to collect Wisconsin family caregiver experiences at the time of a loved one/care recipient’s hospital discharge. Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc (GWAAR) is collecting this information to learn about caregiver involvement at the time of discharge. The survey will take less than 5 minutes of your time to complete. https://forms.office.com/r/Jhw6C5KmBa