PCSF-Annual-Report-2021

2021 Annual Report Platte County Senior Fund

PCSF Mission Statement To enhance the senior’s quality of life and independence. PCSF recognizes there is no place like Home. I Historyn 1982, a group representative of the county demographics initiated a campaign for enabling legislation to find a consistent funding source to provide services for the senior citizens of Platte County; services designed to keep the older resident in his or her own home as long as possible. At that time limited funding for senior citizen programs was provided by the county and through Mid-America Regional Council, Department of Aging. MARC funding is governed by the Old- er Americans Act of 1965 and is appropriated by Congress. In 1989, the Missouri Legislature finally passed enabling legislation allowing counties and the City of St. Louis to put a senior citizen tax levy on their ballots. The Platte County group then spent three years researching the needs of our senior citizens before putting the question of a five-cent levy before the voters in November 1992. The levy passed with 60 percent voting in favor. The seven member board of directors was appointed in February 1993, the levy was assessed in October 1993 and ser- vices began in May of 1994.

2021 Highlights E-Newsletters: PCSF gave older adults in Platte County the option of receiving E-Newsletters instead of the traditional newsletter delivered by mail. PCSF’s first E-Newsletter began in late August 2021 with more than 950 emails and a savings of 87¢ per newsletter. Board of Directors Marte Zirschky Dianne Furbeck Nancy Armstrong Kelly Fricker Chair Vice-Chair Treasurer Secretary Rev. Paul Al Gundersen Abby Olson Buschmann Staff Christine Bennett Debra L. Gwin Celia Casolari Cindy Foley Administrative Executive Director Senior Case Manager Financial Analyst Assistant

New Partnerships in 2021 Mid America Regional Council (MARC) – Communities for All Ages KC Communities for All Ages and the First Suburbs Coalition offer the Community for All Ages Recognition Program as an incentive for your city to become a Community for All Ages. A community can earn one of three levels of recogni- tion representing the extent of its work in becoming a Community for All Ages: Bronze (Awareness), Silver (Assessment) or Gold (Implementation). Recognition for each level requires a community to complete a set of tasks. The tasks don’t necessarily require a great financial commitment, but do require time and effort from elected officials and staff, as well as citizen engagement. In most cases, the tasks can be included in already-existing processes and programs. Parkville, MO – Bronze Level Platte County Senior Fund will provide 50% match to each participating city. Mid America Regional Council (MARC) – Evidence Based Programs for Older Adults The Managed Services Network (MSN) is partnering with regional and state organizations to offer programs that help adults manage chronic diseases, decrease stress and improve overall wellbeing. You can participate in a course either in person or virtually. Health Promotion Courses can help prevent disease or manage chronic diseases. These class- es are “evidence-based,” having been proven effective through research and evaluation. The classes provide tools to help you manage chronic conditions, develop healthy eating habits, create action plans for healthy living or focus on fitness and exercise. The courses also include self-maintenance plans to help you continue your new healthy habits after the class is over. These classes are offered to Platte County older adults 60+ and are free to participants.

Tri-County Mental Health Services/Clay County Senior Services/ MARC‑Northland Grandfamilies Tri-County Mental Health is now overseeing the Northland Grandfamilies Pro- gram in the Kansas City Northland. This program was previously led by the University of Missouri Extension Center. This program provides outreach and support services to those who are in a kinship role, such as a grandparent rais- ing a grandchild. Families can take different forms and we value all families and individuals who are willing to provide care and stability to loved ones in need. PCSF is especially proud to be offering this program to assist and offer support for those in our community who are working to navigate the role of family caregiver. Truman Heartland Community Foundation We are pleased to announce that Platte County Senior Fund has partnered with Truman Heart- land Community Foundation. Truman Heartland Community Foundation assists nonprofit organizations to connect with community members who want to donate or leave a legacy gift to Platte County Senior Fund. These gifts will help to continue and support our mission to enhance the quality of life and independence of Platte County senior citizens. Platte County Senior Fund recognizes there is no place like Home. New Provider for Personal Safety Monitoring Medical Guardian, LLC Geoff Gross is the founder and CEO of Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal emer- gency response and connected care solutions. After his grandmother experienced several falls and needed help at home, Geoff started Medical Guardian out of his apartment in 2005. Leadership 1. MoALSO- Missouri Association of Levy Boards and Senior Organizations was formed to assist and encourage new Missouri counties with levy passage and support the 55 Missouri counties with information and resources. 2. Northland Living Well Collaborative- Coordinate, promote, and support inter-agency delivery of health promotion classes in Clay and Platte Counties. 3. MARC – Communities for All Ages – Parkville, MO (Bronze Level)

2021 Proclamations from Platte County Cities: May-Older Americans Month June–World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ◆ Mayor, Mark Wagoner, Camden Point ◆ Mayor, Mark Wagoner, Camden Point ◆ Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas City ◆ Mayor, Quinton Lucas, Kansas City ◆ Mayor, Dennis Todd, Lake Waukomis ◆ Mayor, Nanette Johnston, Parkville ◆ Mayor, Nanette Johnston, Parkville ◆ Mayor, Tony Paolillo, Platte City ◆ Mayor, Kathleen Rose, Riverside ◆ Mayor, Kathleen Rose, Riverside ◆ Mayor, Kent Stelljes, Weston ◆ Mayor, Kent Stelljes, Weston

Financials 2021 Revenue Allocations Covid Overhead, 20% Surplus, 16% Wellness, 5.1% Transportation, Other, 9.8% 24% Repairs & Senior Center Modifications, Support, 13% 3.2% In-Home Grand Services, 18% families, Education & 0.4% Outreach, 1.1% # of Clients Served Accessibility 5 11 Furnace, AC, Water 115 Heater Repair 43 69 Homemaker 286 28 Minor Home Repair 129 327 Personal Care 850 Personal Safety Monitoring Respite Transportation - Vaccination (free) Transportation Wellness

List of Partner Agencies Above & Beyond In-Home Missouri Regional Rebuilding Together Kansas Alliance Personal Care Arthritis Centers City, Inc. Assisted Transportation AV Yoga & Wellness Medical Guardian, LLC Right at Home Blessed Health & Home Care Caregivers North Kansas City Hospital Senior Falls Prevention City of Parkville Coalition of Clay & Clay County Senior Services Northland Community Platte Counties First Light Home Care Services Coalition Focus HealthCare Solutions Senior Helpers Home Instead Senior Care Northland Health Alliance KC Communities for all Ages Summit Heating and KC Quality Improvement Northland Living Well Cooling, LLC Collaborative Consortium Tri-County Mental Health Liberty Hospital Foundation Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. Services Liberty Parks & Recreation Mid-America Regional Council Northland Professionals Truman Heartland Community in Aging Foundation Northland Shepherd’s Center Twin Cities Coach Northland Taxi University of Missouri Extension Council – Phillips Lifeline Platte County Platte County Government Wilson Mechanical, Inc. Platte County Sheriff YMCA of Greater Kansas City Platte Senior Services, Inc. Platte County Senior Fund © 2022 Platte County Senior Fund