Pierce County Human Services - Aging and Long Term Care

Aging and Long Term Care

3580 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418-7915

Table of Contents

2010 Update to the Area Plan
Pierce County Legislators
Letters of Intent & Requests for Proposals
Volunteer Opportunities
Aging & Long Term Care 4-Year Area Plan - 2008-2011

ALTC Program Overview:
Our Mission
Who We Are
What is Long Term Care?
Services We Provide
Services We Fund
What We Do For You
Additional Long Term Care Resources
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Contact Information

The Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center is our front door for meeting the needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and friends. We provide information, assistance, referral and planning for individual needs. We will gladly help. Please call (253) 798-4600 or visit www.PierceADRC.org.

For more information about Pierce County Aging & Long Term Care, please call (253) 798-7376.

2010 Draft Area Plan Update

ALTC Prepares Area Plan Update

Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care will hold a public hearing on the update to the 4-year 2008-2011 Area Plan on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 a.m. in the Human Services Boardroom, 3580 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma.

The plan is a tool that responds to needs of older adults and individuals with long term disabilities in the community by:

Focusing on priority/target populations;
Meeting basic needs for food, shelter, physical/emotional health, or assistance with normal daily tasks;
Supporting the ability to remain at home as long as possible;
Filling service gaps in the community;
And accomplishing the Area Plan Goals and Objectives.

The update also includes the proposed 2010 budget.
Click here to view the 2010-2011 Update to the Area Plan.

An update to the population profile is also available.
Click here to view the 2010-2011 Population Update to the Area Plan.

2009 Pierce County Legislators

Contact your representatives in the Washington State Legislature.
Make your voice heard.
Click here for a list of all our Senators and Representatives.

Call the Legislative Hotline to leave a message at (800) 562-6000.

Letters of Intent & Requests for Proposals

Request for Proposal - Senior Center Services

Click on the link to download the document:
RFP to provide Senior Center Services
Click on the link to download the application (Word Document)
Senior Center 2010 Funding Application
Submission deadline - November 20, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Click here for 'Responses to questions and inquiries.'

Request for Proposal - Older Adult Counseling Services

Click on the link to download the document:
RFP to provide Older Adult Counseling Services
Submission deadline - November 20, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Responses to questions and inquiries will be posted.

Request for Proposal - Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Consultation Services

Click on the link to download the document:
RFP to provide Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Consultation Services
Submission deadline - November 30, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Responses to questions and inquiries will be posted.

For more information about these Requests for Proposals, contact Brian Guthrie at (253) 798-4378.

Volunteer Opportunities

Aging & Long Term Care Advisory Board
The ALTC Advisory Board is made up of 25 members of the community who volunteer their time and efforts. Their role is to plan and oversee long term care services in Pierce County. The Board meets the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All meeting are open to the public. Board members also participate in additional committee work. To apply for Board membership contact John Mikel at (253) 798-2823.

Other volunteer opportunities include:

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Be a listening ear for residents in long term care facilities.

SHIBA - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
Help consumers understand insurance coverage and resolve their concerns.

2008-2011 Area Plan

2008 - 2011 Area Plan & Budget

2008 - 2011 Population Profile

Washington State Demographic Profile - 50+ Population

Profile of Older Americans: 2008 (Administration on Aging)

Pierce County Aging & Long Term Care

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Aging and Long Term Care is to ensure that Pierce County residents have available a range of community-based services that promote dignity and maximize individual choice.

WHO WE ARE

Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC) is one of thirteen designated Area Agencies on Aging in Washington State.

It is our job to speak for the rights of elders, and to plan and manage long-term care programs that help older and disabled people to remain secure and independent.

WHAT IS LONG-TERM CARE?

Long-term care services provide needed help when disability or illness makes it difficult to meet all of your own care needs.

The help is provided by several agencies working together, to make sure you receive the services you need.

Besides Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and other local agencies are involved in providing long-term care services.

SERVICES WE FUND

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

ADRC - Aging & Disability Resource Center (formerly Senior Information and Assistance) Provides information and helps connect you to community services for older adults.
Case Management - Helps you get the services you need to remain independent and in your home. Nurses are also available to review your health needs and teach your in-home care aide how to best meet those needs.
Family Caregiver Support - Provides services to help unpaid caregivers caring for aging parents, ailing spouses, partners, disabled adult children, or friends suffering from a debilitating illness.
Long Term Care Ombudsman - Serves as voices for long-term care residents, look into complaints, and help solve problems.
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) - Provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

We review your service needs and eligibility with you.
We help you make informed choices and access services.
We help you develop a plan that addresses your health, housing, and safety needs.
We regularly review your situation and help you make changes to the plan as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Want More Information?

Contact Aging & Disability Resource Center

Phone: 253-798-4600 or 1-800-562-0332
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
E-Mail us at ADRC@co.pierce.wa.us
Or visit us online at www.PierceADRC.org