Levels of Care

Everyone wants to age in place, especially in a place they feel comfortable with. There are different levels of aging to accommodate seniors' needs as they decline with age. This means there are ample opportunities for you to gain experience in working with seniors. Below are the different levels of aging as well as a link to the different services in Utah County.

Levels of Care:
  - Independent Living (in their homes or communities)
  - Informal Help
  - Formal Help (some in home care, meals on wheels)
  - In Home Care
  - Assisted Living (ranges of care as well)
  - Full Time Nursing Care

If ever working with families who have to make the hard decision to put their loved ones in a home, it's important to keep their values, affordability, and family dynamics in mind. It's the administration's responsibility to ensure that the families can make the transition easier. It is our responsibility to not judge families for making a tough decision.

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Upcoming Lectures

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Wednesday, March 21
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Provo Regional Center Room 5060
150 E Center St. Provo
The class will feature adult protective services (APS), indicators of abuse/neglect/exploitation, and abuse prevention
To register contact Darrin Lee or Kiri Brough

CARE MEETING SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, March 1
2:00 pm
Beehive Homes of Provo
2877 W Center, Provo

LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC DISEASE
Wednesday, Feb 22 - March 21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Central Orem Clinic
505 W 400 N Orem

Interested in educating about chronic disease management?
Check out these programs:
WellU
Southwest Utah Public Health Department
Central Utah Public Health Department


Chronic diseases = Management
To successfully manage chronic diseases, individuals and family members need:

• Education - own the disease and understand all of the disease's aspects
• Support - attend support groups, reach out at church and with family
• Positive Coping Strategies - develop strategies that work best individually

Chronic diseases can become more fatal and quicker if these aspects are not applied.

Employment Opportunities

Want to work with seniors, but still feel a little lost? Be creative. Remember, the baby boomers are coming of age. There will be plenty of employment opportunities and you have the knowledge and with the internship will gain some skills. 


Job Opportunity Realms Include:

• Health care professionals
• Long-term care institutions
• Educators
• Researchers
• Human services
• Religious organization
• Federal, state, and local agencies
• Social services agencies
• Retirement communities
• Business and industry

Land an internship that involves the kinds of things you want to do in your career. Search local services and ask them if you can intern for them. 

Happy Valentines Day!! 

Grandfamilies AmeriCorps VISTA Position

The Grandfamilies VISTA is hiring and looking for somebody in Provo to expand and strengthen and the Grandfamilies program. The Grandfamilies program aims to advocate, educate, and provide crisis interventions to individuals or families that are caring for for a relative's children. The main focus is to provide information and support to these families to that the children's needs of safety and permanency can be met.  


To learn more about grandparents raising grandchildren click here. 


This VISTA will help with community based classes, event planning, data evaluation and impact studies, family leadership development, and volunteer recruitment. 


VISTA is needed to start on April 16th, with a mandatory training in LA from the 16th - 19th of April.


Benefits Include:
   - Living allowance ( $927 a month pre-taxes)
   - The VISTA can choose an Education Award ($5550) or end of Service Cash Stipend ($1500)
   - Health coverage
   - Relocation allowance
   - Childcare assistance
   
Requirements:
   -  Full-time service for one year without school or other work commitments
   - Some college experience
   - At least 18 years old
   - General office and computer skills


TO APPLY: Email resume and cover letter to saralw@wasatch.org by Thurs., February 16th. (Interviews will start Mon., February 20th)
    ** An online application with AmeriCorps is also required after the interview process

Potential Careers in Gerontology

Interested in working with older adults? Want good job prospects?

Finding a career in gerontology can meet these personal requirements!

Careers in the field of gerontology are growing with the growing aging population. More facilities and activities are popping up to fit the needs of older adults. 

Careers in gerontology include:

• Occupational/Physical Therapy
• Recreation Therapy
• Education
• Research and Evaluation
• Nursing
• Estate Planning and Advising
• Administration
• Assisted living, senior centers, or adult day care centers
• Health and Human Services Worker
• Social Work and Counseling
• Medicare/Medicaid Services

The possibilities are limitless!

To find more information check out UNLV's gerontology program page. It has lots of great links!

Part-Time Position Announcement

If you are looking of a part-time job in gerontology here are some opportunities that you might be interested in. Listed below are two positions available along with a brief description and contact information.

Part-Time Registered Nurse

Mountainland Association of Governments Aging & Family Services Department is recruiting for a Part-Time Registered Nurse to evaluate elderly clients who may be eligible for the New Choice Waiver Program, assisting them to transition from a nursing facility into a community setting.  Duties include ensuring client eligibility, completion of initial comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessments, completion of the initial comprehensive service plan and periodic updates, and periodic reevaluation of participants’ level of care.  Flexible work schedule, approximately 10-18 hours per week depending upon enrollments, $23.00/hour. Applicant must possess a current State of Utah Registered Nurse license.  Please submit resume to hdemarco@mountainland.org.

Part-Time Case Manager

Mountainland Association of Governments Aging & Family Services Department is recruiting for a Part-Time Case Manager to assist elderly clients in the National Caregiver Support Program (NCSP), intended to provide a range of supports that assist family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible.  Duties include providing information to caregivers about available services, establishing and managing a care plan, and coordinating with providers. Flexible work schedule, approximately 15-18 hours per week, $19.50/Hour. Applicant must possess a current State of Utah Social Service Worker license.  Please submit resume to hdemarco@mountainland.org.