DPSS 20-21 FY Annual Report

Annual Report 2020/2021

Adult Services

In-Home Support Services (IHSS)

Dana White with his IHSS caregiver Diane Long outside White’s home in Corona.

Strengthening Support for Seniors Riverside County’s over-60 population is expected to grow by 250% in coming decades, making it one of the five “grayest’ counties in California. On top of their rising numbers, sustained economic uncertainty, a deterioration of social supports and shrinking supply of affordable housing are putting a growing number of aging residents at risk of homelessness and other adverse circumstances. range of services with activities of daily living and some medical support for seniors or people with disabilities. Many seniors will prefer to use services that allow them to remain in their homes, such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). We are:

1. Supporting the development of age-friendly communities. 2. Developing engaging programs and environments for adults. 3. Increasing access to supportive services. 4. Educating, reporting, and reducing elder abuse and increasing prevention. 5. Creating strong partnerships and teams with like-minded public and private partners to protect seniors and at-risk adults from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.

Advocates and planners are preparing now for the present and future needs of this population. Alongside our partners in the Office on Aging and many others in the public and private sector, we strive to prevent the abuse and neglect of seniors and dependent adults. Among the options for seniors requiring some assistance with daily living, nursing homes are by far the most expensive to live. Assisted living facilities provide a

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