Camarillo Congregate Meal Program*

R01

"The Grand Jury recommends that the Camarillo City Council, in conjunction with the Camarillo Council on Aging, conduct a comprehensive formal “needs survey" to determine senior concerns, especially as related to an expanded congregate meal program”(FI-01, 02, 03, 04, 05) NOT WARRANTED: As discussed in FI-03, a recent, comprehensive, formal study (Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Master Strategic Plan 2016-2020) has been conducted, with results regarding meals, nutrition, and access to nutrition education, as follows: Consumers Group: rated "Access to nutritious food; nutrition education and counseling" as 2nd priority (ATTACHMENT B) Professionals Group: rated "Access to nutritious food; nutrition education and counseling" as 9th priority (ATTACHMENT B) When asked "In the next 10 years, what do you think the . THREE (3) MOST IMPORTANT services will be for Ventura County seniors and persons with disabilities?" the recorded response in the VCAAA Community Snapshot rated "home- CHCD Grand Jury Response August, 2016 delivered meals" as 3rd priority out of 21. (ATTACHMENT C) When asked "How important are the following items to help keep you where you are right now, that is, to help you maintain your current lifestyle", the recorded response in the VCAAA Community Snapshot rated "having a meal with my friends or others like me" as 8th priority out of 22; and rated "information on how to eat healthy" as 15th priority out of 22. (ATTACHMENT D)

R02

"The Grand Jury recommends that the Camarillo City Council, the Board of Directors of the Camarillo Health Care District, and the Board of Directors of the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District establish formal and regular communication in order to formulate goals and coordinate resources to meet the needs of the senior population." FI-05 NOT WARRANTED: The CHCD continues to enjoy a long history of collaborative and/or coordinated efforts with both the City of Camarillo and the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. The CHCD remains an active community partner and is committed to evaluating emerging opportunities. Please refer to the response for FI-05. Signed:_ Date: Number of pages attached_____ ATTACHMENTS: A: Meals and Pantry Locations B: Needs Comparison: Consumers versus Professionals C: VCAAA Community Survey Snapshot; Home-delivered meals D: VCAAA Community Survey Snapshot; Having a meal with friends/Info on how to eat healthy Meals and Pantry Locations CAMARILLO AREA RESIDENTS-2016 Notes Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri St. Mary Magdalen (M) = Mcal Seventh Day Adventist Jubilee Church Pleasant Valley Senior American Legion $10 5-6-30 pm (M) 4-6 pm (P) 2nd Tues 1:15 -2:15 pm * (P) Center $5 noon 50 6 pm (M) *USDA (P) = Pantry application required Trinity Presbyterian Camarillo Community True Life Church (P) 5-6 40 pm (M) Church 2-6:45 pm (P) hy * Call for criteria appl 4.30 pm - 6:00 pm Project Hope * 5:00-6:00 (P) St. Mary Magdalen Seventh Day Adventist Jubilee Church Trinity 5-6:15pm (M) (P) American Legion $10 5-6-30 pm (M) 4-6 pm (P) 2nd Tues 1 15 -2:15 pni * (P) 6 pm (M) Produce Day 11 00 am--- *USDA application required 1:00 pm Camarillo Community Somis Pantry True Life Church (P) Church 2-6:45 pni (P) by 1-4 pm (P) call ahead Project Hope * Additional Options: 1/30 pm-6:00 pm арри 5:00-6:00 (P) St. Mary Magdalen Seventh Day Adventist Jubilee Church Shop Ahoy Apple-A-Day Cafe (M) $3 American Legion $10 CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment A 5-6.30 pm (M) 4-6 pm (P) 2nd Tues 1.15 2.15 pm * (F) donation 11:30 6 pm (M) *USDA application required 236-1267 Trinity Presbyterian Camarillo Community True Life Church (P) 5-6: 30pm (M) Church 2-6 45 pm (P) hy available to deliver groceries appt 4-10 pm - 6:00 pm Project Hope * 5:00-6.00 (P) St. Mary Magdalen Seventh Day Adventist Jubilee Church Trinity Presbyterian American Legion $10 Smile on Seniors (M) 5-6:30 pm (M) 4-6 pm (P) 2nd Tues 1 15 ~2 15 pm.* (P) 5-6:30 pm (M) 6 pm (N) *LSDA application required Chabad of Canarillo Project Hope * Camarillo Community True Life Church (P) 5:00-6:00 (P) Church 2-6:45 pm (P) by One meal on month: dates vary each month appt 4:30 pm 6:00 pm St. Mary Magdalen Seventh Day Adventist Jubilee Church Trinity Presbyteriun American Legion $10 FOOD Share 5-6:30 pm (M) 4-6 pm (P) 2nd Tues 1:15-2:15 pm * (P) -6:30 pm (M) 6 pin (M) *USDA application required 983-7100 Project Hope * Camarillo Community True Life Church (P) 5:00-6:00 (P) Church 2-6:45 pm (P) by appt. 4:30 pm-- 6:00 pm See reverse for more details CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment A Please contact organization or church for detailed information about their program. American Legion (Friday, 6:00 pm, $10) 7 Veterans Way, Camarillo, 482-3916 Apple-A-Day Café, Camarillo Health Care District (2nd Thursday, 11:30 am, $3 suggested donation) 3639 Las Posas Road., Camarillo, CA 93010, 388-1952 ext. Camarillo Community Church Food Pantry (Friday 2:00pm-6:45 pm – by appointment) 379 Mobil Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010, 402-3887 Camarillo Health Care District, Produce Day, in partnership with FOOD Share (2nd Thursday, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm) 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010, 388-1952, ext 100 FOOD Share 4156 Southbank Rd., Oxnard, CA 93036, 983-7100 Jubilee Church Food Pantry (Wednesday & Sunday 1:15pm-2:15 pm) 1169 Calle Suerte, Camarillo, CA 93012, 482-5424 Pleasant Valley Senior Center (1st Thursday, Noon, $5) 50+ 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo, CA 93010, 482-4881 Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry (Tuesday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm) 3975 E. Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010, 482-4632 Shop Ahoy 236-1267 Shop Ahoy volunteers shop weekly; deliver groceries to homes. Groceries are paid for at each individual's expense. Smile on Seniors Chabad Jewish Center of Camarillo, 5800 Santa Rosa Rd., Ste. 112, Rabbi Aryeh Lang, 383-7882 Monthly events—call for details Somis Pantry at Faith Baptist Church (2nd Tuesday, 1:00pm-4:00pm) 3300 West. St, Somis, CA 93066, 818-634-9243 Spirit of Camarillo-Many Meals of Camarillo & Food Pantry (Monday 5:00 pm-6:30 pm) St. Mary Magdalen Church Hall, Crestview at Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010, 388-8742 Spirit of Camarillo-Many Meals of Camarillo & Food Pantry (Thursday 5:00 pm-6:30 pm) Trinity Presbyterian Church Hall, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010, 384-0414 St. Columba's Project Hope Food Pantry (Thursday 5:00 pm-6:00 pm) 1251 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010, 482-8831 True Life Church—Squad Mission Possible (Wednesday 4:30 pm -6:00 pm) 2574 Barry St. Camarillo, CA 93010, 530-6055 CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment B Ventura County Area Agency on Aging PSA 18 Master Strategic Plan 2016-2020 | Year 1 FY 2016-2017 Comparison of Needs Identified by Consumers Compared to Professionals The survey sent to consumers and professionals asked to them to prioritize the current and projected needs of older adults and their unpaid, informal caregivers. For planning purposes, VCAAA will be focusing on the long-term projected needs (through 2030) expressed by the consumer responders. It is interesting to note the different priority of needs stated by the two groups, as shown in the table below. The most obvious explanation for the differences is the professionals are familiar with and work with individuals who have immediate need for services. In contrast, consumer responders may have no experience seeking assistance or services but can project those needs based upon their own experience. Priorities of both groups are important and will be considered in the planning process. That being stated, VCAAA is mandated to give priority to addressing the needs of the consumers. TIME FRAME: 2016-2030 PRIORITIES CONSUMERS PROFESSIONALS AREAS OF NEED TRANSPORTATION: Local and out-of-area for trips. 1 6 FOOD: Access to nutritious food; nutrition education and 2 counseling. HEALTH, FITNESS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FALL PREVENTION 3 12 FAMILY CAREGIVER SERVICES 4 4 5 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL 16 HOME AND LIFESTYLE: Help with tasks to enable a person to 6 age-in-place and maintain lifestyle. 5 7 8 PERSONAL CARE: Help with grooming, dressing, feeding, etc. CASE MANAGEMENT 8 13 SOCIALIZATION: Programs to prevent isolation, loneliness and 9 that support companionship. DISASTER/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 10 RIGHTS AND SAFETY: Protection of rights, property and dignity; personal safety; prevention of elder abuse. 11 11 EDUCATION: Opportunities for lifelong learning. EMPLOYMENT: Counseling and services to find employment. HEALTH & LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: Information on/help with applying for health insurance or prescription coverage, Access to affordable health insurance and long- term care insurance. HEALTH CARE: Affordable health and medical services. CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment C VCAAA Community Snapshot Q21 In the next 10 years, what do you think the THREE (3) MOST IMPORTANT services will be for Ventura County seniors and persons with disabilities? In other words, if funding is limited, what are the three most important services we should help to provide? Transportation Health, fitness and... Home delivered meals Food supplements... Information on, referral... Respite care (in-home... Alzheimer's disease; and... Adult day care (out-of-home... Household chores Household maintenance,... Caregiver services for... Personal care services (su... Programs that reduce. Case management... Legal assistance,... Companionship programs (su... 24 / 44 CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment C VCAAA Community Snapshot Emergency/disas ter response... Educational programs... Employment counseling/s... Grief counseling Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual,... 0% 10% 40% 20% 30% 50% 60% 80% 90% 100% 70% Answer Choices Responses 44.31% 113 Transportation 28.24% 72 Health, fitness and recreation programs 23.53% 60 Home delivered meals 23.14% 59 Food supplements (people will need food) 21.96% 56 Information on, referrals for, and how to access services for aging and/or adults with disabilities 20.00% 51 Respite care (in-home services) 19.61% 50 Alzheimer's disease; and related dementia 19.22% 49 Adult day care (out-of-home care) 19.22% 49 Household chores 18.43% 47 Household maintenance, modifications, residential repairs 16.47% 42 Caregiver services for unpaid caregivers (case management, counseling, support groups, training, etc.) 15.69% 40 Personal care services (such as assistance with bathing, dressing, etc.) 12.94% 33 Programs that reduce isolation and loneliness (telephone support, etc.) 12.16% 31 Case management services for older adults/persons with disabilities 9.80% 25 Legal assistance, prevention of elder/finance abuse 9.41% 24 Companionship programs (such as friendly visiting) 9.02% 23 Emergency/disaster response system 5.10% 13 Educational programs (managing finances, optimal aging, etc.) 3.53% CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment D VCAAA Community Snapshot Q28 How important are the following items to help keep you where you are right now, that is, to help you maintain your current lifestyle? Please rate your answer: 4 = VERY important; 3 = Somewhat important; 2 = A little important; 1 = NOT important Knowing what services are... Someone to protect my... Preventing falls and ot ... Exercising with others... Someone to call when I... Transportation to the groce... Help with repairs and... Having a meal with my frie... Having someone to talk to w... Help keeping my home clean A senior center that ... Taking part in fun activiti... Help making choices abou... Information or help applyin... Information on how to eat... Modifications to my home s... Keeping warm 33 / 44 CHCD Grand Jury Response - Attachment D VCAAA Community Snapshot or cool as t... 氮 Transportation to/from the... Having someone to bring a m... Help with washing and... Help with personal car... Having someone help me with... 0 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 1 A Little Very Somewhat Not Total Weighted important important Important Important Average Knowing what services are available and how to access 19.44% 3.97% 5.56% 71.03% them 10 14 252 3 56 179 49 Someone to protect my rights, safety, property and dignity 41.70% 18.62% 16.19% 23.48% 2.79 58 247 103 46 40 Preventing falls and other accidents 25.93% 38.68% 19.34% 16,05% 2.71 39 63 94 47 243 Exercising with others like me 30.08% 28.05% 20.73% 21.14% 74 69 51 52 246 2.67 28.05% Someone to call when I feel threatened or taken advantage 34.15% 22.76% 15.04% 2,63 σf 56 37 69 246 84 Transportation to the grocery store, doctor's office. 12.40% 31.60% 36.00% 20.00% 79 2 60 pharmacy or other errands 31 250 90 50 Help with repairs and maintenance of my home or yard 15.32% 30.24% 35.08% 19.35% 2 59 75 248 87 48 38 27.82% Having a meal with my friends or others like me 29,03% 26.61% 16.53% 2.57 72 66 41 69 248 27.42% Having someone to talk to when I am lonely 27.82% 25.81% 18.95% 2.54 47 68 248 69 64 Help keeping my home clean 32.00% 32.40% 19.60% 16.00% 2 52 80 81 49 40 250 19.59% 28.98% A senior center that is close to my home 28,98% 22.45% 48 71 245 2 51 71 55 18.78% 27.76% Taking part in fun activities (such as crafts, music, games) 24.49% 28.98% with others like me 71 46 68 245 2.50 60 Help making choices about future medical care and end of 30.36% 16.60% 27.53% 25.51% 2 50 life decisions 41 75 247 68 63 Information or help applying for health insurance or 27.16% 22.83% 18.11% 32.10% prescription coverage 78 2.45 44 243 66 55 22.58% 33.47% Information on how to eat healthy 17.34% 26.61%