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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC05-162 United Way of Eagle River Valley (1"~'II.:z, ll....... UNITEiJ WAY of EAGLE RIVER V ALLEY P.O. Box 1833 Eagle, Colorado 81631 970-748-7344 I APPLICATION for PROGRAM FUNDING I 2005 Application due to United Way of Eagle River Valley by mail to American National Bank, Attn: Drew Dodd, PO box 2079, Avon, CO 81620, fax to (970) 949-9091, or e- mail to ddodd@anbbank.com by Mav 31, 2005 PART I THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: 0 Multi-agency collaboration addressing alcohol abuse, depression/suicide and/or parenting 0 Single agency addressing alcohol abuse, depression/suicide and/or parenting X Single agency presenting other program/service Applicant(s) Name: }OHN DAVID LOWERY, BS, MA GERONTOLOGY EAGLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES KATHLEENFORlNASH,DffiECTOR EAGLE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Amount of Request: $ 3540 Eagle County Senior Services provides Health & Wellness events throughout the year. In May, 2005 we held our annual Health & Wellness events, which attracted 90 seniors and family members from all around Eagle County. After reviewing the effectiveness of the 2004/2005 weIlness project, the Wellness Committee unanimously agreed that each of the three Senior Sites in Eagle County (Basalt, Eagle and Minturn) should conduct year- round, individualized, site specific wellness programs using local resources and organizations that the participants are familiar with and trust. As a means of expanding wellness programs at the three Senior Sites, we propose to add additional, year-round wellness programs, specifically Yoga, and Horticulture Therapy programs that have proven to attract senior participation in wellness programs. Senior Wellness programs target older adults (over age 60) and their caregiving family members. By including year-round activities such as Yoga and Horticulture Therapy we are attempting to increase balance, flexibility and oxygen intake; foster positive self- image and self-confidence; enhance the individual's manual dexterity and hand~eye coordination; and reduce stress. These wellness programs are also an efficient way of introducing older adults and family members to the existing services and programs provided by Eagle County Senior Services and serve as community outreach efforts. 2006 United Way of Eagle River I/iwey Funding Application, page 2 of 5 Agency Information Agency Name: EAGLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES Agency Director: KATHLEEN FORINASH, DIRECTOR JOHN LOWERY, SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER Mailing Address: PO Box 850, Eagle, CO 81631-0850 Physical Address: 715 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631 Telephone: (970) 328-1005 Fax: (970) 328-1167 E-Mail: iohn.1owery@eaglecounty.us Web site: www.eaglecounty.us/seniors PART II APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM FUNDING 1. Describe the program to be funded Eagle County Senior Services is the designated agency for services under the Older Americans Act. One aspect of the programming is wellness services. Funding is requested to support additional wellness programs at two Senior Sites in Eagle and Minturn. The need for additional funding was determined by the Wellness Committee which reviewed the effectiveness of the 2004/2005 Senior Health & Wellness program. Distance, redundancy and available modes of transportation were factors in the decision to reorganize the wellness initiative and create the year-round structure, utilizing existing programs such as low impact aerobics, diabetes consultations, nutrition discussions, and foot care clinics, all of which are currently in place. Additional funding would allow Senior Services to expand wellness programs and include new programs, Health Seminars, Yoga, and Horticulture to benefit senior health, counter social isolation, enrich lives, and attract new participants. 2. Eagle County Residents Served With the additional funding for Health Seminars, Yoga and Horticulture Therapy, Senior Services anticipates doubling participation in senior wellness programs (120 units of . service in 2005 to 180 units of service in 2006). Demographic statistics provided by the State of Colorado's Demographic web site indicate continuing growth of the over 60 age group in Eagle County: 3850 in 2005, increasing to 5200 by 2010. A consequence of this continued growth is an increase in the number of familial care providers which could also be served by wellness programs. Historically, senior wellness programs are well received and account for as many as 35 attendees at each event. 2006 United Way of Eagle River Funding Application, page 3 015 3. Client residence Year: 2005/2006 Residence: Unduplicated Count: Gypsum 48 Eagle 138 Edwards 40 Avon 32 Eagle-Vail 12 Vail 12 MinturnlRed Cliff 38 4.Staffing Eagle County Senior Services organizes all Senior Wellness events utilizing the talents of our staff, Coordination, transportation and physical therapy positions are staffed from within. Senior Services make use of RSVP volunteers and complements wellness programs with volunteers and contracted services from area hospitals and service organizations such as Health Rhythmus, Alpine Area Agency on Aging, Catholic Charities and Eagle County Health & Human Services. 5. Budget Eagle County's Senior Services Wellness Initiative has an annual budget of approximately $10,000.00 which includes County Government support and donations made to the Eagle County Council on Aging from citizens and private organizations (70 percent County contributions and 30 percent donations). This funding supports existing programs and the annual wellness events in Eagle and McCoy. The request of$3,540.00 represents 35 percent supplement to this budget. 6. Measuring Success Quantification and measurements of success will be consistent with the reporting requirements of the Alpine Area Agency on Aging. AAAA Reports require total units of service, unduplicated units of service, minority units of service, and low income units of service. Reports will also include units of service to family care providers, which is an important outreach component to Eagle County's Wellness Initiative. 7. Funding Alternatives The additional funding will permit the expansion of Eagle County'swellness program and outreach efforts. Core funding for staff is provided through other sources. Additional information: Benefits Additional programming provides added wellness benefits for older adults and their family care providers. For instance, Yoga serves aging bodies by improving flexibility and mobility, and also strengthens bones. This lessens the risk of falls, increases confidence, decreases stress and furthers the individual's ability to live independently. Horticulture Therapy reduces stress and has been shown to improve concentration, manual dexterity and hand eye coordination by providing small objects that requir~ precise movements of the hands and attention to tactile perception. Health Seminars targeted to senior citizens provide information on leading healthy lifestyles by targeting specific areas of health. For instance; heart health, nutrition, fall prevention, vision and hearing, diabetes management, smoking cessation and stress reduction programs can reduce an older adult's health costs by promoting the importance oflifestyle change and providing alternatives to long established habits. 2006 United Way of Eagle River Funding Application, page 4 of 5 PART III OVERVIEW of LAST YEAR'S PROGRAM This application is to continue funding to Eagle County Senior Services Wellness Programs. The goal of Eagle County Senior Services is creating healthy, well infonned senior citizens, which is in accordance with federal and state directives Senior Programming Agencies. Wellness program development has changed to adapt to senior needs and concerns, however the focus of the initiative remains focused on senior wellness. The goals of the 2005 grant award were met by introducing alternative health and wellness programs to senior citizens in Eagle and Minturn. Yoga and horticulture programs were effective in attracting participants who would nonnally only attend nutrition programs and who had not other knowledge of Senior Services Programming. Despite losing two yoga instructors during the year, Senior Services was able to provide 155 yoga units of service, 89 horticulture'therapy units of services and 66 tai chi units of service. Pottery projects are planned for June, 2005. PART IV COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT DOCUMENTATION Please fill out the attached sheet showing which, if any, of your programs quality for Community Reinvestment Act credit. This infonnation is used by some of our contributors to meet their requirements for community participation. PART V. CERTIFICATION We certify that this application is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. As a United Way of Eagle River Valley agency, we agree to abide by the by-laws and guidelines of UWERV. We further certify that we follow written non-discriminatory If this is a multi-agency application, the signature of one agency is sufficient. a President or Chair Am Menconi, Chainnan Of the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners 2006 United Way of Eagle River Va/Jey Funding Application, page 5 of 5 2005/2006 Senior Health & Wellness Pro2ram Proposal Description Eagle Minturn Basalt Yoga Instruction NOT SUPPORTED $792.00 12 Sessions 12 Sessions BYUWERV $33/Session $396.00 $396.00 Horticulture Therapy $480.00 6 Sessions 6 Sessions " $40/Session $240.00 $240.00 Senior Health & Wellness Seminars: Marketing, Material 6 Seminars 6 Seminars " & Speaker Fees $600.00 $600.00 $1200.00 $100/Session $2,472.00 $1,236.00 $1,236.00 "