Reducing Older Adult Isolation Initiative in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Moses Taylor Foundation is implementing an initiative to address the social isolation of older adults in Lackawanna County. By prioritizing social connection, they aim to improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population through various services and collaborations.
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Reducing Older Adult Isolation Initiative
About Moses Taylor Foundation The mission of Moses Taylor Foundation is to improve the health of people in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Primary healthcare Mental health and behavioral health Dental care and oral health Healthcare workforce Human services
Older Adult Isolation Imperative 19.6% of Lackawanna County population is over 65, versus 17.7% in PA and 15.6% in the US overall To reach older adults at high risk for negative health outcomes prioritize social isolation, which has direct impacts on: Blood pressure Chronic disease Depression Vulnerability to abuse and neglect
Focusing Our Approach An array of direct services for isolated older adults already exists in our community, but we lack tools to identify, reach, and connect isolated individuals to these services. Identification, Connection, and Awareness Isolation screening tool System for navigation to services Public awareness campaign
Highlights of RFP Approach Planning Funding Result of this grant = a detailed plan Why a planning grant? Time and resources required prior to implementation Lack of ready models to test Pathway to implementation
Highlights of RFP Approach Collaboration Why collaborative funding? Agencies expressed desire for additional collaboration Complex nature of isolation Capacity to achieve ultimate goal: By the end of 2023, we will ensure Lackawanna County health and social service providers serving older adults are using a tool to measure social isolation and connecting interested clients to navigators. Community navigators will provide direct service to reduce social isolation in 3,000 older adults isolated or at risk for isolation.
Application Process Timeline June 13, 2019 RFP Released Informational Meeting July 10, 2019 October 1, 2019 Application Deadline November 4-8, 2019 Site Visits Funding Decision Announced December 9, 2019 December 16, 2019 June 16, 2020 Planning Grant Period
