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ORANGECOUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 16, 2002 Action Aganda Item No. R_f SUBJECT: On-Site Assessment and Senior Service Coordinator at New HUD Housing Complex far Senors (First Baptist And Manley Estates) DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: [Y/N) FN I ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry M. Pascal Director, ext. 2007 Agreement TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 7324181 Chapel Hill 9684501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To seek authorization to provide on-sde psychosocial assessments and service coordination for the residents of First Baptist and Manley Estates senior housing complex in Chapel Hill with the goal of facilitating successful aging-in-place and the postponement of long- term care institutionalization. BACKGROUND: HUD housing complexes for seniors are designed for independent seniors; therefore, no services such as meals, housekeeping, or personal care services are provided on- site by the management. As seniors ags-in-place,their independence may be compromised by physical andlor cognitive declines. Having a social worker on-site at the complex to provide regular psychosocial assessments, collaboration on problem solving, and assistance with the coordination of community resources should extend the time that seniors can live safely and comfortably in this affordable setting. The Master Aging Plan induced an objective (Goal I I-B/s-2)to assist the new HUD 202 Housing for the Elderly Project in the provision of support services and study contracting provision of service coordination. HUD makes available to its properties a monthly stipend per resident for the purchase of such service. Often,the service coordination Is contracted to an outside consultant. If the consultant encounters a situation that needs further assistance, they make a referrsl to the Department on Aging or other local Gore provider. The Department on Aging proposes to provide the service coordination directly for this new facility, utilizing social work interns under me direction of the master'a prepared social work staff. Thefacildy is scheduled for dedication on January 27, 2002. These resident assessment and re-assessment services will result In better access to community resources and to more intensive case management services, should the need arise.