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Home My WebLink AboutBack-Up DocumentFrail seniors and people with dementia are unable to function without supervision. Family caregivers provide most of the care. They are also more likely to report being in poor health and those caring for someone with dementia report providing more care. Research has also indicated that 40% of caregivers die before the person they are caring for and that caregiver burnout results in more premature institutionalization than medical conditions. The department of Elder Affairs has reported that less than I% of the demand for respite is being met. The bottom line is that caregivers Z 1475 NW 14th Avenue South Rorida Miami, Florida 33125 TeL 305.325.0470 Fax: 305.325.0578 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-201!7 November 07, 2016 OFFICERS Alberto de Cardenas Cliairman David Barkus Vice Chairman The honorable Tomas Regalado Hector Tundidor Secretary City 1--fall Cnstira Gallo-Aquino 3500 Pan American Drive Treasurer RobertFatovic Miami, Florida 33133 Immediate Post Chairman Loreen Chart PresideotlCEO Dear Mayor Regalado DIRECTORS Nancy Ansley- Paul D Bianco* We want to first express our appreciation for your continuous support each Felipe Bianco* Ronald C. Dresnick* year to Our AmerlCorps members that each year provide over 30,000 hours Bryce Fpstein, MD Laura Hodges Of Community service to our seniors in Miami-Dade County. These Adolfo E. Jimenez Eugenia Beckwith McCrea** AmerlCorps members are stipend volunteers that commit one year to Edie A Murphy provide 450 hours of in horne respite services to assist families caring for a Christy Parrish George L Pita disabled veteran or individuals with Alzheimer's. Your attendance at our Stephen F. Rossman Steven Savola annual graduation ceremony provides these AmeriCorps members Eric J. Vainder encouragement and recognition of their contribution to keeping the Gilded Lilies Liaison individuals served out of a nursing horne and in their homes surrounded by Gloria Perez their loved ones. Each year at a minimum sixty families receive this benefit. ADVISORY BOARD Wayne A. Cypen' Douglas F. Eney Manuel Rodriguez The mission of Easter Seats is to change the way the world defines and Aristides J. Sastre' views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives Barry J. Silverman, MD* Stanley G. Tate every day. The in home respite program seeks to delay or prevent nursing *Past Chairperson home placement of disabled veteran or individuals with Alzheimer's by ** Honorary Member providing relief to family caregivers. Frail seniors and people with dementia are unable to function without supervision. Family caregivers provide most of the care. They are also more likely to report being in poor health and those caring for someone with dementia report providing more care. Research has also indicated that 40% of caregivers die before the person they are caring for and that caregiver burnout results in more premature institutionalization than medical conditions. The department of Elder Affairs has reported that less than I% of the demand for respite is being met. The bottom line is that caregivers e .-ter . ....... .. as - --- - ---- S 1475 NW 14th Averue South FLorida Miami, Florida 33125 Tel: 305325.0470 Fox: 305.325.0578 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Page 2 2016-2017 OFFICERS Alberto de Cardenas Chairman David Barkus Vice Chairman Hector Tundiclor Secretary who receive assistance to maintain their own health will be less likely to die Cristina Gallo -Aquino Treasurer prematurely or need long-term care themselves. Robert Fatovic Immediate Past Chairman Loreen Chant President/CEO The cost of care per year of one individual in a nursing home is at a DIRECTORS minimum $73.000. Nancy Ansley— Paul D. Bianco* Felipe Blanco* Due to the impact that respite services has in the quality of life of family Ronald C. Dresnick* Bryce Epstein, MID caregivers and their ability to continue to provide care, we want to increase Laura Hodges Adolfo F. Jimenez the number of individuals who can receive this service. To accomplish this Eugenia Beckwith McCrea" goal, we are requesting $10,000 to assist in the recruitment and Support Of Edie A. Murphy Christy Parrish additional AmeriCorps members. These additional members will provide George L. Pita Stephen F. Rossman 2,000 hours of in home respite services and help -five individuals and their Steven Savoia families together in their own home. Services will be available seven days a Eric J. Vainder week on a regular or sporadic basis. Gilded Lilies Liaison Gloria Perez ADVISORY BOARD The AmeriCorps member will provide each family with a minimum of 8 Wayne A.en' Douglas F. En hours of in home respite per week fear u r 52 weeks. All visits are docmented Manuel Rodriguez by the AmeriCorps members and certified by the family caregivers. The Aristides J. Sastre* Barry J. Silverman, MD* AmenCorps members are recruited from the local community, rigorously Stanley G. Tate screened for eligibility and receive pre -service trainings including CPR and *Past Chairperson Honorary Member Alzheimer's certifications as well as monthly trainings. These volunteers receive 20 hours of preservice training and four hours of These AmeriCorps members Supervise the care recipient, provide companionship and assist with activities of daily living, thereby giving the caregiver a break from the 24/7 strain of caregiving. Their presence connects the family to the wider community. They are charged with bringing information to these hornebound caregivers about community resources in support of their caregiving efforts. As part of this service each family receives a comprehensive evaluation, support and case management services from a social worker. The social �e aseLs - -- - - - - - - --------------..._......_..m ---------------- -------- --------- - ------- --flo.jidual-IfIc , as 1475 NW 14th Avenue South Rorida Miarni, Florida 33125 Tel: 305.325.0470 Fax: 305.325.0578 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-2017 OFFICERS Alberto do Cardenas Chairman David Barkus Vice Chairman Hector Tundidor Secretary Cristina Gallo -Aquino Treasurer Robert Fatevic ImmedUe Past Chairman Loreen Chant President/CEO DIRECTORS Nancy Ansley— Paul D. Bianco* Felipe Blanco* Ronald C. Dresnick' Bryce Epstein, MD Laura Hodges Adolfo E. Jimenez Eugenia Beckwith McCrea— Edie A. Murphy Christy Parrish George L. Pita Stephen F Rossman Steven Savola Eric J. Vainder Gilded Lilies Liaison Gloria Perez ADVISORY BOARD Wayne A. Cypen* Douglas F. Eney Manuel Rodriguez Aristides J. Sastre` Barry J. Silverman, MD* Stanley G. Tate *Past Chairperson ** Honorary Member Page 3 worker assists the -family in accessing other supportive community resources including but not limited to Medicaid long term care insurance, food stamps, home delivered meals, etc. The social worker also provides counseling to the caregivers so they learn how to cope with the various challenges encountered during the provision of care. We are attaching to this letter the following documentation: 4:� Sign W-9 form Tax Exempt certification Not for Profit Corporation annual report 501 C3 Letter of Determination Please contact us at 305 325-0470 or email at aa.race�naC sfl.easterseals.com if additional information is required. You may also contact me on my cell phone at 305 793-4584. Respectfully yours, Aracena VP of Adult Day Services