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Our programs include:
Assessment: Our Geriatric Assessment Service works to diagnose apparent decline in memory or intellectual ability, or perplexing changes in mood and behavior, with appropriate psychological testing and medical consultation.
Care Coordination: An IOA care manager evaluates the home situation, determines services needed, makes all of the necessary arrangements, and checks regularly to be sure that all is working well--that services are being delivered and properly coordinated.
Adult Day Programs: IOA operates four different day programs in San Francisco, providing transportation to a center, lunch, an integrated program of structured daytime activities, intellectual stimulation, encouragement of self-expression, counseling, and socialization. These services are further specialized for those with memory loss, mental health issues, or chronic disease management.
Home Care: IOA home care enables clients with frailties to live safely and comfortably at home. Clients receive ongoing evaluation, coordination, and provision of care needs such as assistance with errands, cleaning, cooking, administering medications, escorting to the doctor, and managing money and personal affairs.
Money Management & Planning Ahead: IOA works with older adults and their families to determine overall money management, health care and personal care needs in order to develop an individualized program of supportive services. IOA can assist with banking and bill paying, health insurance claims, organizing records for tax purposes, and safeguarding assets.
Counseling & Healing: The loss of a family member or friend, or the stress of coping with disappointments or ill health, can lead to feelings of grief, helplessness, anxiety, and depression. These psychological issues, which are not uncommon among older adults, can be greatly helped with professional assistance and appropriate care.
Art Programs: IOA’s award-winning Center for Elders and Youth in the Arts (CEYA) program encourages creativity and self-expression – from painting and poetry to songwriting and theatrical productions – with expert guidance from practicing professional artists.
Friendship Line Telephone Support: A 24-hour toll-free telephone helpline, the Friendship Line, provides reassuring support and help in getting to needed care for older adults who may be lonely, depressed, bereaved, or possibly suicidal. Friendship Line: (415) 752-3778 / toll free: (800) 971-0016
Elder Abuse Prevention: IOA conducts training programs for professionals (e.g., physicians, social workers, lawyers, clergy, bankers, law enforcement) on recognizing, intervening, and preventing elder abuse, and offers counseling and organized support groups for victims of abuse.
Research: Research on care of the elderly has been a tradition of IOA since its inception. Research studies are conducted in collaboration with UCSF and other institutions. A major focus is on “health services research” – objectively assessing the outcomes of new community-based approaches to health and social services for seniors.
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Posted by Insitute on Aging on July 16, 2008