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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/2024 - SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting Senior Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 11th, 2024-11:30 am Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins 80526 Zoom – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – b. Board Members Absent – c. Staff Members Present – d. Guest(s)- 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. REOCCURRING BUSINESS a. Recent City Council Activity b. Correspondence c. Six Month Calendar Update d. Joint Project Discussion with Loveland Senior Advisory Board Participation for this Senior Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at the Fort Collins Senior Center located at 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80526. You may also join online via Zoom, using this link: Senior Advisory Board Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 840 4392 2080 Passcode: 811785 Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 11:30 am. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 11:30 am meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. Masks Strongly Recommended in Indoor Public Spaces While there are currently no public health orders in place, Larimer County Public Health officials strongly recommend that well-fitting, high-quality masks are worn in crowded indoor spaces. For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid Senior Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING 7. GUEST SPEAKERS AND BOARD DISCUSSION a. Jenny Langness, Executive Director of Elderhaus b. Dave Kemp, Senior Trail Planner for Park Planning & Development. Dave will be discussing the Strategic Trails Plan and gaining feedback from the board relating to the needs of the aging population in Fort Collins and addressing opportunities and challenges associated with the city’s trail system. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Work Plan and annual report deadline review 9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS-Roundtable minute 10. COMMITTEES, EVENT ATTENDANCE & ONGOING INITIATIVES a. Housing b. Transportation c. Safety & Wellness d. Office on Aging e. Outreach to isolated communities f. Senior Center g. Future Speaker Ideas 11. UPCOMING EVENTS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT Senior Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 11:30 AM The Fort Collins Senior Center 1. CALL TO ORDER a. 11:33am 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present -Alicia Durand, Myles Crane, Debbie Bradberry, Joe Glomboski, Suzanne King, Deanna O’Connell, and Sarah Schilz. b. Board Members Absent – David Kovach, Nancy Miller c. Staff Members Present –Sarah Olear, Susan Gutowski, Lisa Hays d. Guest(s)-Christine Myer, Lisa Marie Fleenor, Lori Mcloud (PFAC), Joann Herkenhoff (Loveland SAB), Amy Windschitl (VA), Susan Hurst (Medicare), Senator Joann Ginal. 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a. Each guest shared their name and association. Each gave a brief overview of their association’s highlights and goals. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Myles Crane motioned to approve the July minutes. Sarah Schilz seconded. None opposed. 6. REOCCURRING BUSINESS a. Correspondence – None b. Six Month Calendar Update – Sarah Reviewed. 7. GUEST SPEAKERS AND BOARD DISCUSSION a. Senator Joann Ginal i. Senator Ginal has served in the Colorado Senate from the 14th district since 2019. ii. Senator Ginal shared some important information regarding past and upcoming bills that relate to older adults. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Recent City Council Activity – Susan Gutowski i. The council discussed revisiting the initiative regarding the Hughes Stadium Land. ii. Poudre River Power Authority presented to the council, ideas and plans for converting energy use from coal to natural gas. Groups are researching the possibility of using Hydrogen from splitting H20 for future energy use. b. Myles’ Motion: Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board approves supporting a joint initiative together with the Loveland Senior Advisory Board, subject to Loveland’s approval to develop a reference source for volunteerism in our two communities. Suzanne King seconded. All Approved. c. Candidates’ forum assistance – volunteers are needed to assist in planning and conducting the candidate’s forum in October. 9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS-Roundtable minute a. None 10. COMMITTEES, EVENT ATTENDANCE & ONGOING INITIATIVES a. Housing b. Transportation c. Safety & Wellness d. Office on Aging e. Outreach to isolated communities f. Senior Center g. Future Speaker Ideas Discussion regarding reimplementation of SAB members reporting on other committee meetings. 11. UPCOMING EVENTS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS a. 9/9 Super Issues Meeting 5:30-7:30 pm at the Lincoln Center. Visit engage.fcgov.com to sign up. b. Wednesday August 21st from 9:30am-12:30pm VA Caregiver support resource fair. Timberline church East Auditorium. c. Saturday August 24th from10am-2pm Veteran appreciation day. New Northern Colorado VA Clinic. 4575 Byrd Dr. Loveland 12. ADJOURNMENT a. 1:35pm Date Meeting Agenda Item Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Work Session Recommended Budget Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Work Session Recommended Budget Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Work Session Land Use Code Update: Commercial Corridors and Centers ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. WHO DO YOU KNOW? Do you have an adult in your family living with a disability? Do you have an adult in your family that served during active combat? Do you have an adult in your family living with dementia? Who cares for them? ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. LIFE HAPPENS…. The number of Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease has reached an all time high of 76,000, a 4.1% increase over last year, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. The report projects that the number of Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s will reach 92,000 by 2025 – a 21.1% increase. Nationwide, 5.8 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with the disease. Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado - March 10, 2020 People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are usually cared for by family The majority (80%) of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are receiving care in their homes. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias provide care for a longer duration than caregivers of people with other types of conditions (79% versus 66%). The demands of caregiving can limit a caregiver’s ability to take care of themselves. Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of life than caregivers of people with other conditions. ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. WHAT ABOUT OUR VETERANS? LARIMER COUNTY •Percent of residents that are veterans: 7.1% (20,008 veterans) •Veterans by war: •World War II: 581 •Korean War: 1,496 •Vietnam War: 7,265 •Gulf War (08/1990 to 08/2001): 3,604 •Gulf War (09/2002 or later): 4,462 WELD COUNTY •Percent of residents that are veterans: 7.2% (16,674 veterans) •Veterans by war: •World War II: 221 •Korean War: 1,037 •Vietnam War: 5,784 •Gulf War (08/1990 to 08/2001): 3,701 •Gulf War (09/2002 or later): 3,847 ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. A typical journey on the CONTINUUM OF CARE: MOST ADULTS WANT TO RESIDE AT HOME AS LONG AS POSSIBLE Healthy Home & Work Life Non-Medical Home Care Skilled Home Health Care Hospice OR Senior Living Placement Healthy Home & Work Life Non-Medical Home Care Skilled Home Health Care Hospice OR Senior Living Placement ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. OFTEN-OVERLOOKED OPTION Adult Day Programs Reside at home with social engagement… and more! ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. BENEFITS OF ADULT DAY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS A safe, secure environment for spending the day or part of the day Enjoyable and educational activities Appropriate physical exercise to reduce falls Meaningful social interaction to improve mental and physical health Reduced risk of falls with exercises that strengthen muscles and improve balance Enhanced creativity and self-expression Helping loved ones lead their own lives Providing caregivers with a needed break Alleviating isolation and loneliness Predictable hours for working, attending to personal needs, or running errands. ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. BENEFITS OF ADULT DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES Development of life skills: Day programs allow participants to develop real-world skills. Relief for caregivers: Being a caregiver is a full-time job, and day programs provide respite. Community connections: Participants can socialize and make friends. Improved independence and new skills: Day programs enhance self-sufficiency. Access to expanded disability support and resources. Community involvement. Boosts overall well-being. ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. Elderhaus is not a “house” or residential facility •Elderhaus is an adult day program operating Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. •Elderhaus is the only nonprofit adult day programin northern Colorado that specializes in caring for veteransand for older adults living with dementia and other diagnoses •We currently provide weekday programs for about 150 families, with daily attendance about 50 to 65 per day.There currently is no waitlist, but we are approaching capacity. Services are not limited to older adults or persons living with dementia •Through our Mindset program, Elderhaus also serves adults age 18 or older living with traumatic brain injuries, post-stroke needs, MS, Parkinson’s, Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual/developmental disabilities •Current participants range in age from 18 to 104. Participant abilities span a wide spectrum, including a number of adults who are very social and high-functioning; Elderhaus has been playfully called “an activities center on steroids!” WHAT’S (NOT) IN A NAME… ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. Elderhaus is an independent nonprofit,founded in 1980 in Fort Collins,serving Northern Colorado for 44 years Elderhaus was founded to provide accessible respite for caregivers and families The mission of Elderhaus is to provide compassionate, capable daytime care and community engagement for adults living with dementia or other disabilities. In 2009, Elderhaus became the first program approved by VA-Cheyenne to provide services for Veterans Elderhaus is a specialized care provider for Medicaid, thehighest level of service provided by adult day programs in Colorado Elderhaus accepts private pay at $16 per hour,with supplemental funding* available to support our goal of not turning anyone away on account of financial need *Thanks to the Larimer County Office on Aging for grant support that provides supplemental funding for Larimer County residents ELDERHAUS MISSION… ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC.  Social Engagement Cognitive & Creative Stimulation Safe Physical Activity  Medication Administration  Community Engagement  Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)  Good Nutrition NOT JUST ‘DAY CARE’ – OUR PILLARS OF CARE ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. Elderhaus serves persons age 18 or older with a wide range of abilities, provided there is a physician's authorization to attend an adult day program. The level of care Elderhaus can provide accommodates most persons up to a one-person transfer; this means someone in a wheelchair or with other mobility issues is welcome, provided it takes no more than one staff person to help transfer the individual from wheelchair to toilet. Other excluding criteria are cases where an individual becomes unsafe with their own well-being or with others. For example: •a determined "wanderer" who keeps leaving the building •someone who becomes physically aggressive •anyone who requires one-on-one supervision CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING WHO BENEFITS MOST… ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. Services provided at no cost to caregivers include… An on-site weekly support group,open to the entire community(not just for Elderhaus families) Thursdays, from 10-11:15 am Staff person for caregiver supportreaches out to families/caregivers of current and prospective participants Email caregivers@elderhaus.org Thanks to Larimer County Behavioral Health Servicesfor grant support that funds our staff person for caregiver support WE CARE ABOUT CAREGIVERS… ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. Adult Day Programs are highly effective for quality of life, and highly cost-effective: •Significantly less than average $35-55 or more per hour for non-medical home care (plus we provide food, activities, medication administration, help in the toilet including incontinence supplies, and more) •Daily cost comparable to about an hour of skilled home health care •Full-time weekday care is only about 20% the cost of residential assisted living or memory care; in many cases, adult day programs allow persons living with dementia or other needs to continue residing at home for years longer, while benefiting from social engagement and active programs HIGHLY (COST) EFFECTIVE ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. HOW IS ELDERHAUS FUNDED? Fee for Services: Medicaid Waivers Veterans Benefits Respite Vouchers from LCOA Private Pay Grants: Larimer County Behavioral Health City Of Fort Collins State of Colorado “ARPA” Grant Next50 OtterCares Annual Fundraisers: Rhinestone Cowboy Gala Colorado Gives Day These fees DO NOT cover our total costs! ELDERHAUS ADULT DAY PROGRAM, INC. | JANUARY 2024 QUESTIONS? For more information: •Jenny Langness, Executive Director – executivedirector@elderhaus.org •Elderhaus Adult Day Program, Inc. 6813 S. College Avenue | Fort Collins, CO 80525 •970.221.0406 | Fax: 855-989-8355 •www.elderhaus.org | visit us on Facebook | https://vimeo.com/266021624 Referrals Welcome Thank you! Headline Copy Goes Here September 11, 2024 Senior Advisory Board Strategic Trails Plan Headline Copy Goes HereBackground Purpose: •Update framework for planning, design, construction, maintenance, and preservation of the paved trail system •Create seamless integration of low-stress network (on and off-street) to achieve a 15-Minute City •Ensure priority trail connections are made to underrepresented neighborhoods, schools, parks, and natural areas Goals: •Assess if paved trail system meets the needs of community and determine challenges and opportunities for improvement •Develop shared vision for expansion of paved trail system to meet future needs •Create transparency to trail planning, design, funding, construction and maintenance •Explore and develop new policies to improve current and future paved trail system Headline Copy Goes HereProject Scope and Schedule –3 Phases 3 1.Vision & Needs (March – May) •Assessing needs (trail connectivity, amenities) •Congruence with other city plans •Trail inventory & maintenance assessment 2.Proposed Trails & Policies (June – October) •Interactive proposed trails map available for comment: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/stp •Policy Development:⎻Level of Service⎻Irrigation Ditch/Trail Compatibility ⎻Development Review – Potential Code Refinements ⎻Update Design and Construction Standards⎻Address Safety, Mobility, and Accessibility ⎻Develop Funding & Implementation Strategy 3.Draft Strategic Trails Plan (October – April 25’) •Public review period (October – February) •Anticipated Council adoption (March/April 2025) Headline Copy Goes Here 4 15-minute City Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Questions? Dave “DK” Kemp Senior Trails Planner Park Planning & Development Parks Department dk@fcgov.com Work Plan City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board (SAB) 2024 Work Plan Summary Statement: Consistent with our Mission and the City of Fort Collins’ Strategic Budgeting for Outcomes, the Senior Advisory Board serves as advisors to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help older residents live full and interesting lives, continuing to contribute and participate in our vibrant community. Primary Functions of the Senior Advisory Board: Sharing a concern for aging members of our community, the Board assumes responsibility for involvement in a network of senior agencies and organizations to remain aware of issues, needs, and occurrences that are relevant to older/aging adults: • Larimer County Office on Aging Advisory Council • Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities in Larimer County (PAFC) • Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging at CSU • Various City Boards and Commissions and other relevant organizations pursuing similar goals with focus on neighborhood livability issues including but not limited to affordable housing, transportation access and mobility, and safety. Our priorities are to provide education to this community about the aging process, to inform and be informed, to advocate for a good quality of life and to encourage networking among the various groups that deal with senior issues. We participate in important community events throughout the year. We communicate information describing the needs and challenges of our older population and highlight the value and benefits of older people to our community. Work Areas for 2024 Prioritization 1. Neighborhood Livability and Social Health a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the Council work towards solutions for the senior community housing need by periodically attending the Affordable Housing Board’s and the PAFC’s Housing Priority Group’s meetings, as appropriate. We will also remain open and receptive to the general voice of older people in the community and their thoughts and opinions on local housing needs. We will actively seek out speakers from various industries, non- profits, health, and lifestyle advocates and others to give us a broad perspective in this and other areas regarding older people. b. Advocacy: We will work on ways to educate all members about the housing needs of seniors. We will share with Council our deliberations regarding improvement to senior housing options. c. Outreach: We will share, as appropriate, with the Affordable Housing Board and other organizations what we know and have learned regarding the housing needs of seniors. 2. Transportation a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the Council work towards solutions for the senior community’s transportation needs by periodically attending Transportation Board meetings as well as those of PAFC’s Transportation Priority Group. We will also remain open and receptive to the general voice of seniors in the community and to their thoughts and opinions on local transportation needs, as appropriate. b. Advocacy: We will share our concerns and thoughts with the City Council about ways the City can improve transportation for seniors and ways the City has made great strides in providing seniors with reliable transportation. c. Outreach: We will compile and disseminate what we have learned about the senior community’s transportation needs and we will share that, as appropriate, with the Transportation Board and other Boards and relevant entities. 3. Safety a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the Council work towards solutions for key safety issues that Fort Collins older adults encounter. We will remain an open and receptive group where the community can voice their concerns and encourage citizen attendance of our meetings. b. Advocacy: We will voice safety concerns with City Council and suggest areas for improvement based on our deliberations. c. Outreach: We will share potential safety issues with the community and, when necessary, we will request that the City make major safety issues known to our older population. Examples may include air quality, water availability, emergency plans in place for seniors, etc. 4. Timely Information to Assist Council Senior Board Members will provide timely information, as appropriate, to City Council regarding upcoming agenda items for Council meetings per Council request and our observance of important items approaching deliberations that may involve the older population. It is important that older adults are considered in decisions made by Council regarding the community. The ‘norms’ for the older generation are changing (as family dynamics change): as older adults become an increasingly greater segment of the workforce, as retirement years last longer, as older people contribute to the City’s economy and in the coming years will represent upwards of 20% of Colorado’s population. The SAB recognizes the importance of our work and we will inform Council so that the City of Fort Collins remains a healthy, vibrant community for people of all ages, with active members from the entire population. Annual Report City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board (SAB) 2024 Annual Report Consistent with our Mission, the Senior Advisory Board (SAB) assumed responsibility to serve as advisors to City Council on programs and policies that help older residents live full and interesting lives, continuing to contribute and participate in our vibrant community. The Board is involved in a network of various agencies and organizations for older adults so that we may remain aware of issues, needs and occurrences that may be relevant to SAB’s work for City Council. Our primary focus was to provide education to our community about the aging process, to advocate for a good quality of life and to encourage networking among the various groups that deal with issues impacting older residents. Our focus throughout the year was to be informed, as well as to update Council and our city’s seniors regarding issues pertaining to their health, well-being, safety and neighborhood livability. In 2024 the Senior Advisory Board on balance achieved goals for our 2024 Work Plan as indicated below. 1. EDUCATION In 2024 the SAB hosted ____ speakers addressing matters of Neighborhood Livability, Transportation, Safety and related well-being issues for older adults. Speakers focused on the following topics with public participation and subsequent SAB deliberations: o Alison Weston, Injury Prevention Specialist from UCHealth presenting on Fall Prevention and resources. o Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Lead Specialist, Social Sustainability presenting on Affordable Housing. o Davina Lau, Public Engagement Specialist for Boards and Commissions presenting on Boards and Commissions. 2. OUTREACH SAB coordinated its work with a network of City, Community, County, and State departments, agencies and organizations boards, committees and so forth, including: o Larimer County Office on Aging o Community members at the Fort Collins Senior Center 3. Advocacy o Tabling at the Fort Collins Senior Center to increase awareness regarding the Senior Advisory Board. o Tabling at the Larimer County Office on Aging Event. It is important that older adults are considered in decisions made by Council regarding the community. The ‘norms’ for the older generation are changing (as family dynamics change), older adults become an increasingly greater segment of the workforce as retirement years last longer. Older people contribute to the City’s economy and in coming years will represent 20% of Colorado’s population. The SAB recognizes the important elements of our work and we will inform Council so that the City of Fort Collins remains a healthy, vibrant community for people of all ages with active members from the entire population.