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3. Persons benefitting from this program are seniors and <br /> disabled adults in Ramsey, particularly those who are <br /> housebound or low/moderate income. In addition, the <br /> entire business and residential community benefits <br /> when clients are able to remain in their own homes, <br /> and can continue to contribute economically and <br /> socially to the community. This program helps prevent <br /> premature nursing home admission, resulting in lower <br /> financial costs for all community members. Finally, <br /> county offices and other service providers who do not <br /> normally have adequate access to isolated residents <br /> are able to provide services by utilizing the one-on- <br /> one contact that the Outreach Worker provides. <br /> <br />4. In the last program year, the Senior Outreach Worker <br /> served 31 clients, representing 24 households. In <br /> addition to the initial visit, thirteen follow up <br /> visits were necessary due to the complexity of the <br /> situation. These visits resulted in 92 referrals to <br /> over 40 different programs/agencies. Because the <br /> population is aging, it is anticipated that over 50 <br /> persons will be served in the 1997-1998 program year. <br /> <br />5. Seniors and disabled adults benefit by gaining access <br /> to programs that they are often unaware of or <br /> intimidated by, thereby allowing them to remain in <br /> their homes. The community benefits financially and <br /> emotionally by reducing the burden of hospital or <br /> nursing home care when preventable. Agencies and other <br /> service providers benefit by increased access to their <br /> services. <br /> <br />6. Approximately 86% of residents served will be low <br /> income, meeting the 135% poverty guidelines. <br /> <br />III. PROJECT DURATION <br /> <br />A. This is a continuing, expanding project. As the senior <br /> population gets older and its numbers continue to grow, <br /> the need for services will expand. In addition, many <br /> traditional resources and support systems continue to <br /> decrease, resulting in increased need. 1990 Census <br /> figures indicate an increase of more than 60% in the <br /> senior population in Anoka County during the past decade. <br /> The Wilder Foundation, in a 1990 study, predicts a <br /> similar pattern during the 1990's. <br /> <br />B. N/A <br /> <br />ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. <br /> <br /> <br />