BIL 211 Draft 01 2008-2010 (Part 1, Vol. II)

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AGING AGING Program Highlights (continued) Kupuna Care Program Kupuna Care is a state - sponsored program designed to meet the needs of frail older adults who cannot live at home without adequate help from family and /or formal services. The services are intended to help older adults live independently, safely, and remain healthy in the home as long as possible. The Kupuna Care Case Management program provides assistance to clients, families, and caregivers in identifying needs, exploring options, and mobilizing informal as well as formal supports to achieve the highest possible level of client independence. Case Management assistance includes assessing needs, developing care plans, coordinating provision of services among Kupuna Care Vendor Pool providers, monitoring, and providing follow -up and reassessment as needed. The Kupuna Care Vendor Pool provides services in the areas of: C. Adult Day Care C. Chore C. Assisted Transportation C. Personal Care C. Attendant Care C. Homemaker An annual client satisfaction survey of Case Management clients yielded the following results (n =28 or 15% of clients served): • 93% of clients surveyed reported that their care needs were met by the program. • 82% of clients surveyed reported that the services allowed them to remain in the home for three months or longer, thus delaying institutionalization. An annual client satisfaction survey of Kupuna Care Home and Community Based Services yielded the following results (n =35 or 44% of clients served): • 97% reported that their care needs were met by the program. • 96% reported that the services allowed them to remain in the home for three months or longer, thus delaying institutionalization. • 93% reported that Kupuna Care services helped improve their quality of life. • 93% reported that they were satisfied with the services received from Kupuna Care program. i 9