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Attachment A Appendix B: Improvement Opportunity: Reduce Social Isolation Current state • Data from our surveys o Do you feel socially isolated Senior survey (>_60 years old) n=190/198 ■ Yes: 14% (27 individuals) No: 86% o Do you feel alone or socially isolated? Adult survey (18 — 59) n= 155/166 ■ Yes 9% (14 individuals) No: 91% • Anecdotal data re: Roseville Fire Dept EMS calls: o estimated percentage for falls — about 30% of EMS calls (source — Greg Peterson, RFD) o no formal numbers available percentage for EMS calls for companionship percentage for individuals who should no longer live independently / are no longer safe at home • Depression is a major behavioral health issue for seniors and caregivers. • Roseville's seniors (>_65 years old) comprise �21% of the total population. o Dementia — living alone - est. >_100 individuals o Unpaid Roseville caregivers est. based on 2010 U.S. Census: ■ (26,480)(.21) = 5561 caregivers in Roseville ■ (5561/33,660)(100) = 17% of Roseville's adult population are caregivers for adults o No data is readily available to calculate the % of adult individuals living with significant disabilities and/or co-morbidities. ■ Our survey data: 10% adults; 19% seniors self-identify with chronic physical condition(s) o No data is readily available to estimate the number of homebound adults and seniors living in Roseville. ■ No data is readily available to est. the number of these individuals serviced by PCAs, home healthcare agencies, meals-on-wheels, or other social services Seniors who completed our survey indicated anticipation of difficulties carrying out some Activities of Daily Living, in the future. Desired state Aging in place: The ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/terminolo�y.htm o Increase the ability of Roseville seniors living independently to age-in-place safely. For Roseville, with an increasing senior population: o Decrease the number of individuals who feel socially isolated (seniors and non-seniors). o Decrease the stress on unpaid caregivers (seniors and non-seniors). Implement the Lutheran Social Service of MN (LSS): Senior Companion Program http://www.lssmn.org/oa/seniorcompanion/ (Details available upon request.) o This supervised program will provide consistent, trained volunteer companionship for participating seniors (and a limited number of qualified adults), while providing training and stipend-compensated volunteer opportunities for seniors (age >_55). Rationale • L55 Senior Companion Program is a longstanding, evidence-based program: o Established 1974 o The Senior Companion Program is part of the national Senior Corps of the Corporation for National and Community Service. • Senior Companions provide consistent, weekly companionship and assistance to seniors and care�ivers for seniors. Senior Companion volunteers are available to assist adults 18 -, but youn�er adults �enerally have some maior disability.