Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

1 Buena Vista Circle · Lewistown, PA 17044

Phone 717- 242-0315 ·Toll Free 1-800-348-2277

                   YEAR END REPORT July 1, 2009 - June, 30, 2010

The following corporations are contracted to provide services/programs funded by the MJAAA: The Mifflin-Juniata Food Service,  Elder Community Services, Call-A-Ride              Service, and the Regional Services                        Corporation. These following contracted              services are provided: Senior Center Services, Socialization, Recreation, Health Promotion, Volunteering, Congregate and Home Delivered Meals by Elder Community Services. Regional Service Corporation provides Ombudsman,  Apprise, Information and Referral Services. Transportation is provided by Call-A-Ride      Services. You can learn more about the        programs and services by viewing the Annual Reports for these corporations listed on the MJAAA home page.

* Counseling Service is provided to consumers who need professional therapeutic counseling.          0 consumers received this service.

 

* The MJAAA contracts for Personal Emergency Response System, who provided service in 69 homes. These systems provide a 24 hour service that allows persons living alone to get help just by the push of a button.

 

* Home Health Service is a consumer-choice program, funded by the MJAAA. The consumer can select a provider from a list of organizations to provide health aide services or nursing services. MJAAA is payer of last resort. No services used.

 

* Legal advice and representation primarily for the purpose of guardianship or protective services.       6 individuals received 25.75 hours of service.

 

* 39 persons were assisted with their bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, etc. through the Personal Care Program.

 

*Home Support Service was provided for 39 individuals which provides basic management in their home and respite care. This ensures a safe and sanitary environment or helps to complete minor home repair.

 

* Home Modifications were made in 5 Waiver consumer’s homes. These modifications help the older adult to remain safe and healthy in their homes. This service helps to assist with labor cost for home repairs.

 

* The Personal Assistance Service helped 47 individuals with daily hands-on care, respite care, and with home support activities.

Contracted Providers

Providers

Expenses

Administration                                   $178,920         

Congregate Meals                               $222,791          

Home Delivered Meals                       $400,186          

Social, Recreational,                                                  Education, Health Promotion            $331,673        

Volunteer Services                                $13,293          

Passenger Transportation                    $43,537         

Care Management                              $347,873                                

Domiciliary Care                                    $3,800          

Information and Referral                  $193,446         

Consumer Reimbursement                  $51,096                                          

Personal Assistance                              $167,932       

Transitional Attendant Care             $138,163      

Environmental Modification               $58,842    

Medical Equipment, Supplies,                                                     

and Adaptive Devices                             $17,790    

Protective Services Intake/Invest      $111,350      

Provider Certification                          $21,442      

Home Support                                       $43,946      

Adult Day Care                                     $56,743

Assessment                                           $138,235

Personal Care                                         $44,085

Ombudsman                                          $27,868

Guardianship                                        $51,429

 

Total Expenses:                                $2,654,443

 

Change in Net Assets- 

Property and Equipment:                    $10,556

 

Total Changes in  

Net Assets:                                              $10,556  

 

Unrestricted Net Assets:

Beginning                                              $185,378 

Ending                                                   $195,934                                                                   

Expenditures

Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Block Grant                                       $2,358,081

Waiver Program Assessments           $221,759

PA DPW Waiver                                   $55,899

Human Service Development                $6,795

Program Income                                      $6,657

Other                                                         $5,252

Total Revenue                                    $2,654,443

    

Revenues

* Assessment and Care Management The MJAAA completes assessments and level of care   assessments for persons who might be in need of services as well as for persons seeking placement in a nursing facility, personal care home or domiciliary care home. A Pre-Admission Assessment is required for persons age 18 and older to determine the level of care that is required in compliance with Medical Assistance regulations. An Obra Assessment is completed for persons who are        diagnosed with mental illness, mental retardation or other developmental disability and who seek placement in a nursing facility. For older adults who are determined to need services funded through the AAA, Care Management is provided for the development of a care plan, support in selecting          service providers, issuing service orders, monitoring the services and ongoing assessment of need. Staff completed 445 level of care assessments; 279 PA Screens (for services such as personal emergency response and home delivered meals); 312 Care Management Instruments (CMI) to        indentify met and unmet needs for persons to receive personal care and other services requiring care management; 110 annual recertification's were done.

 

*Domiciliary Care: 9 persons no longer able to live independently resided in a Dom Care home, which provides a protective home-like atmosphere in private homes throughout the area.

 

*Through the Family Caregiver Support Program, 34 consumers received reimbursement to cover the care giving expenses related to paying for help or supplies for their loved one. State and Federal funding used.                                                            

 

* The Federal Funded Grandparenting Program, provided help (up to $100/month) to 2 consumers, over 60 years of age, in order to provide care to a relative under the age of 18.

 

*96 reports of need were made to Protective Services for investigation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation. The MJAAA helped these consumers with services to provide a safe environment for the older person. The Elder-Abuse/Neglect Hotline is a 24 hour service.                                               Call 717-242-9454 or call collect if necessary. 

 

*Nursing Home Transition 12 consumers were successfully helped to move from a nursing home back to a home in the community. This service may assist with finding housing, set-up of a household, financial assistance with security deposits and purchases of household items and moving expenses.

 

* The Aging Waiver Program allowed 106 consumers to receive home and community based long term care services. These services are funded through a special waiver of  Medicaid restrictions, it allows monies typically used for nursing home care to be used for their care in their home.

 

* The MJAAA was Guardian for 14 clients who are no longer able to manage their finances, make health care or personal decisions on their own. The MJAAA maybe appointed to act on behalf of the client when no other family member can act  as guardian.

 

 

MJAAA  Direct Services 

  Corporations Contracted

All Memorial Donations and other Donations are deeply appreciated by the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging. These donations help to ensure that services will be provided to other families in need.

Working together to meet consumer needs.

Note of Thanks

Thank you for your help and care with my sister-in-law. I have tried for years to get her to agree to accept      services, that I felt would help. It seemed to take a crisis for her to agree. We all want to make our own           decisions, and I respect that. I will try to be available when needed, as I have been the past 4 years, since moving back from Florida. I want to commend you for your care and your work with my sister-in-law. She has the              potential to have a much better life because of you.

I’m sure that you don’t always hear the words of praise and appreciation that you deserve. I hope my heartfelt thanks is one you remember.