Stakeholder Summary Report 2018
Based on current demographics, CCS program priorities are the following:
- Senior Citizen Services
- Educate Service Area about Available Resources for help
- Reach the Medically Uninsured and Underinsured
- Adult Basic Literacy Education
- Employment and Life Skills Training
- Transportation
2018 Client Data and Outcomes
- CCS served a total of 185* adult clients
- The Seniors C.A.N. program (Seniors Community Advocate Network) served 111 clients without duplication.
- 83 Seniors (age 55+) participated in individual case management; an increase of 15%
- 43 adults (ages 31 - 54) participated in individual case management; an increase of 65%
- 10 young adults (ages 18 - 30) participated in individual case management; an increase of 40%
- 135 clients resolved the need they had; 2 cases are still active. Client outcomes improved by 31%
- CCS continues providing free monthly educational seminars, activities and case management at the Lodi Library. We truly value this partnership.
- CCS actively engages with over 25 service providers to meet client needs
*Each client is counted one time annually even if they receive services multiple times
CCS Program Recaps
CCS provides Seniors Community Advocate Network (Seniors C.A.N.) for those 60 years and older. This program presents educational seminars about what kind of help is available and how to access it.
Seniors C.A.N. 2018 Outcomes
We have seen 111 participate in services.
Seniors were face to face with these providers:
- QMB/Passport Waiver Programs
- Feeding Medina County
- Personal Care Pantry
- The Knitting Lady
- Social Security Disability Income
- CareSource Medical Transportation
- Astro Computer
- Cornerstone Wellness: An Autobiography Series: Write your Life’s Story; Feel Good Bingo, Prevention Bingo
- Non-Medical In-Home Health Care
- CAWM
- Lodi Police K-9 Unit
- Lodi Police and Advisory Board
- Job and Family Services
- Estate Attorney
- Patriot Financial
- Free Clinic of Medina County
- Funeral Planning
- Lodi Historical Society
- Habitat for Humanity
- Medicare Advisors
- Medina County Board of Elections
- Medina County District Library
- Medina County Park District
- Medina Hospice
- Medina County Home
- Medina Veterans Service Office
- NewBridge Place
- Office of Older Adults
- Project: L.E.A.R.N.
- Vantage/RSVP Senior Network
- Volunteer Guardianship Program
- Whole Body Health – Natural Solutions for Chronic Pain, 11 Principles of a Healthy Diet
Results for seniors during 2018:
- QMB/Passport Waiver Programs resulted in a minimum savings of $132/month; a 21% increase
- Feeding Medina County provided an average of 44 bags a month (a 57% increase from last year) saving senior households about $57/month for food with increased protein foods whenever possible
- Personal Care Pantry filled an average of 32 orders a month (an increase of 22%) saving households on average about $50/month for toiletries
- Reduced out of pocket medical expenses by 24% with an average savings of $141/month
- Assist with purchase of necessary medical supplies
- Direct contact with pharmaceutical companies for prescription assistance and medical supplies
- Annual insurance evaluation and enrollment to improve coverage and reduce out of pocket expenses
- CareSource transportation to medical appointments
Adult Program Results
CCS bridged 43 adults (a 65% increase) to the following services:
- Job Fair at Lodi Library resulted in 8 securing employment
- Employment & life skills training where participants left with current “tools” for their job search and improved budget plans
- Counseling – emotional, substance/addiction & caretaker support
- Basic Needs – food, shelter, medical, home repair, heat
- Financial Assistance – utilities, auto repair, prescriptions & hearing aids, glasses
- Insurance & billing
2018 Funding
CCS is funded by local organizations, grants, and individual donors whose goal is to improve the quality of life for seniors and all citizens residing in the CCS service area.
In Closing
CCS wants to sincerely express our gratitude to each and every individual, organization and business who has committed their time, skills and resources to this year’s successful growth. It has allowed CCS to bring invaluable health, education and social welfare programs and services that truly improve the quality of life for all who participate in CCS activities.
