Philadelphia Corp for Aging

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) Has Sponsored the Senior Companion Program (SCP) for the Past 28 Years. Pca Is the Area Agency on Aging for Philadelphia County. It Is a Non-profit Organization Established in 1973 to Coordinate Home and Community-based Services for Older Adults, and Disabled Consumers 18 Years of Age and Older. Pca's Mission Is to Improve the Quality of Life for Older Philadelphians or People With Disabilities, and to Assist Them in Achieving Their Maximum Level of Health, Independence and Productivity. the Senior Companion Program Currently Has 77 Senior Companions Working Diligently Toward the Goal of Serving 50 Volunteer Service Years as Per the Mandate From the Corporation for National and Community Service. the Primary Focus of the Senior Companion Program Is to Allow Seniors to Safely and Independently Age in Place. to Achieve This Goal, the Primary Activities of Senior Companions Will Include Socializing, Providing Respite for Caregivers, Escorting Consumers to Medical Appointments and on Errands, Assisting With Tasks of Daily Living Such as Light Meal Preparation, Reminders to Take Medication and Assistance With Minor Household Management. the Senior Companion Program Will Utilize the Healthy Futures Service Category. Specifically, Work Plans and Performance Measures Will Examine How Effective Senior Companions Are in Assisting Their Consumers in Maintaining Independent Living, Providing Respite for Caregivers and Increasing the Level of Perceived Social Support That Consumers and Caregivers Experience. Research-based Methods Used Will Include Written Surveys to Assess and Measure These Service Areas and the Impact the Senior Companion Program Has in the Philadelphia Community. the Outcomes Will Demonstrate an Increase in Socialization Among Isolated Seniors and a Decrease in Stress in Caregivers Related to Care-giving Duties. Seniors Who Suffer From Chronic Health Conditions Will Also Be Able to Manage One or More Activities of Daily Living and Remain in Their Homes With the Assistance of the Senior Companion. in Order to Achieve These Goals, Pca Requests $297,080 to Cover Grant Expenditures to Operate the Senior Companion Program. Pca Will Act as the Sponsor and Provide $107,345 in Non-federal Resources.