Triad presentation 2013

10,498 ELDERLY LIVE IN VERMILION PARISH ARE FROM THE AGE OF 60 AND ABOVE. VCOA PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES. THE COUNCIL OPERATES UNDER A STATE CHARTER ISSUED IN 1974, PART OF THE DISTRICT IV AREA COUNCIL ON AGING. VCOA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

VERMILION COUNCIL ON AGING INC. A NON-PROFIT AGENCY FUNDED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDS

1Lois P. Bodin/Assistant Director March 2013

Vermilion Parish Population Growth: Vermilion Parish Population Growth: Census 2000 to Census 2010Census 2000 to Census 2010

According to Vermilion Parish Census 2010 results, the population of the area was approximately 57,999 people.18.1% of population are Elderly 60 and above. 99.1% of the Elderly population in Vermilion Parish could qualify to utilize VCOA’s services.

Lois P. Bodin/Assistant Director March 2013 2

VCOA’S ELDERLY REPORT AS OF VCOA’S ELDERLY REPORT AS OF JULY 2012 TO MARCH 2013JULY 2012 TO MARCH 2013

Congregate Meals (C-1) = 138 Home Delivered Meals (C-2) =381 Homemaker = 139 Telephoning = 30 In-Home Respite = 26 Sitter Service = 22 Transportation = 207 Total = 1,987

As of March 2013 we have assessed 41new Elderly and 98 re-assessments.


VCOA PROGRAMS OFFERED TO HELP VCOA PROGRAMS OFFERED TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR ELDERLYMEET THE NEEDS OF OUR ELDERLY

Home Delivered Meals (C-2) Congregate Meals (C-1 dine in at our sites) On Site Activities Outreach DepartmentNutrition DepartmentVermilion Public Transit Department (DOTD)Homemaker ServiceRespite/Sitter ServiceIncome Tax Preparation (Free)Low Income Utilities Programs


VCOA PROGRAMSVCOA PROGRAMSThe Vermilion Council on Aging elderly

Services Program (VCOA) helps older adults maintain their independence and dignity in their OWN homes.


OUTREACH DEPARTMENTOUTREACH DEPARTMENTCall 337-893-2563 to ask for Ms. Shirley Arceneaux, Outreach Coordinator, or Twila Brailey, Outreach Worker; they will be more than happy to answer all your questions pertaining to VCOA Programs offered, an abundance of information is available to help our elderly.


HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAMHOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM

• Served 403 frail and at-risk citizens during fiscal year 2008-2009.• Geared toward keeping older adults living independently at home and improving their health through proper diet.• Is directly related to the mission of VCOA• Meals are delivered by drivers with respect, care, and compassion, thus upholding the seniors’ dignity and promoting their independence. The direct impact THAT this service provides to the community are older adults ARE assisted by RECEIVING a hot nutritious meal five days a week (M-F). Many of the adults receiving meals live alone and the daily visitation by the meals delivery personnel is an added bonus. This may be the only time a person may visit them.


NUTRITION EDUCATIONNUTRITION EDUCATION

The VCOA Nutrition Education Program provide Elderly consumers with nutrition physical fitness, and health information to promote better health on a monthly basis, either in written form or as an informal meeting. Nutrition Coordinator, Ms. Calesia Matthews, contact number 337-893-2563


RESPITE/SITTER SERVICERESPITE/SITTER SERVICEProvides temporary relief to a caregiver from continuous care of an individual with developmental disabilities or services for frail elderly.


HOMEMAKER SERVICEHOMEMAKER SERVICEHomemaker Program provides services to senior citizens in Vermilion Parish. The goal of the program is to help senior citizens maintain independence in a clean, safe environment for as long as possible, Each week, homemaker aides render light housekeeping services to seniors who are unable to perform these tasks, while enabling them to remain at home.


CONGREGATE MEALSCONGREGATE MEALSProvides nutritional balanced meals, five (5) days a week to individuals 60+ in a congregate setting. This service is offered at

VCOA”s Abbeville, Kaplan, Gueydan and Erath sites.


VERMILION COUNCI ON AGING VERMILION COUNCI ON AGING PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAMPUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM

• VCOA is the designated provider for Public Transportation in all of Vermilion Parish. Title IIIB of the older American Act, Vermilion Parish Police Jury, and Section 5311 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development funds our transportation service.

• Vermilion Public Transit (VPT) is an on-demand service. Age group 60+, there is no charge; however we do appreciate a donation if capable, to help supplement the cost. NO ONE 60 + years will be refused ridership because of inability to donate

• VPT is handicap accessible if an elder has limited mobility, they can have an escort at no charge. The elderly who are in a wheelchair, use a walker, or cane to assist them to move around must provide their own device. VPT provides transportation for the elderly and public throughout Vermilion Parish. VPT transports out of the parish, within a thirty (30) mile radius, such as Crowley, Lafayette, New Iberia for their appointments. VPT is a non-medical transport, meaning non emergency/life threatening situation’s cannot be transported. Also VPT will transport ages 59 year old and below for a small fee


TELEPHONE VISITSTELEPHONE VISITSThe staff makes routine telephone calls in order to provide comfort and/or help to the homebound. The contact by phoning daily is a plus for the Elder, if we call and there is no answer, then we advise the elders contact person, if not reachable then we send out the Outreach workers to the home to ensure the safety of the elderly person.


SENIOR CENTER ROGRAMSENIOR CENTER ROGRAMand Recreation and Recreation

The Senior Center seeks to create an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of human life.


WELLNESSWELLNESSPromote wellness through exercise and health screening, such as blood pressure, flu shots, and eye screenings.


INFORMATION & INFORMATION & ASSISTANCEASSISTANCE

Provides information which will meet the individual needs through advice, counseling, referral and follow-up


INCOME TAX PREPRATIONINCOME TAX PREPRATIONTo qualify: Must be 60 years of age or older. Trained volunteers will prepare your tax statement and file electronically to the Internal Revenue.


UTILITY ASSISTANCEUTILITY ASSISTANCEUtility Assistance is provided to low income elders in desperate need of utility assistance. Individuals must meet the qualifications of the program. The following Programs are:


ETERGY CORPORATION UTILITEY FUNDING FOR LOW ETERGY CORPORATION UTILITEY FUNDING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY. PROJECT CARE APPLICATION: This funding INCOME ELDERLY. PROJECT CARE APPLICATION: This funding

source is to assist our lower income elderly of our community.source is to assist our lower income elderly of our community.

Energy-Related Needs Covered by Program. Assistance will be provided to meet the following categories of emergency energy-related needs.

1. Entergy gas and electric service bills only

2. Minor weatherization such as caulking, weather stripping, etc.; or-

3. Minor repair of or purchase of heating and cooling equipment.

LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE;

Persons an/or households may receive emergency energy related assistance up to three times in any one calendar year. Assistance payments shall not exceed $200.00 per occurrence (or $600.00 per calendar year.)

DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATION FOR ASSISTANCE.

The following requirements/criteria must be satisfied in order for a Person to be eligible to be considered for emergency energy-related assistance under the Power to Care program;

1. Person must be elderly (60+ years,) low-income or disabled Entergy Customer.

2. Person must have an Entergy Louisiana or Entergy Gulf States account;

3. Person must be either head of household an/or the party in whose name the Utility service for which assistance is requested is listed.


FEMA GRANT FUNDSFEMA GRANT FUNDSEmergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 30 Elderly Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 30 Elderly

Utility Assistant, funding source is to assist our lower income elderlyUtility Assistant, funding source is to assist our lower income elderly

Level of Assistance; One time in a calendar year Past due Account or disconnect notice required Payment will be disbursed upon receipt of a past due bill or disconnect notice. Only the past due amount maybe paid not including late fees or a disconnect notice not including late fee charges.

Determination of eligibility/Qualification for assistance.• Person of low income elderly (60+ years old)• Person must be either head of household and/or the party in whose name the utility service for which assistance is requested is listed•Person having a utility bill within Vermilion Parish


SHARE THE LIGHTSHARE THE LIGHTCITY OF ABBEVILLE PROGRAM CITY OF ABBEVILLE PROGRAM

FUNDINGFUNDINGShare the Light are funds from City of Abbeville utilities. These funds come from customers when they pay their light bill there is an option to add a $1.00 when one is paying their utility bill. Some of those donations are sent to VCOA Share the Light Program.LEVEL OF ASSISTANT: One time in a Calendar Year. Past due Account or disconnect notice requiredPayment will be upon receipt of a past due bill or disconnect notice. Only the due amount may be paid not including late fees or a disconnect notice not including late fee charges.

Determination of eligibility/Qualification for Assistance. Person of low income elderly (60+ years), Persons must have a City of Abbeville Utility bill. Person is either head of household or the party in whose name the Utility service for which assistance is requested is listed.



Callesi Mathews with Mardi Gras Cake

Enjoying Lunch

Ms. Lois

Mardi Gras in Kaplan

QUESTION’S QUESTION’S ??


2013 Madi Gras King James ZenoAnd Queen Velma Simon

Kaplan Chic-a-La-Pie 2013 Mardi-Gras ParadeThe Kaplan Sr. Center Ms. Lula Campbell, got the Elderly together and decorated their float. They placed 3rd in the original Mardi-Gras Floats

Triad presentation 2013

Documents

Transcript of Triad presentation 2013