Vermont Business Magazine Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) in Rutland has announced its 2018 service results in conjunction with the release of its 2018 annual report. “Our fiscal year wrapped up earlier this fall and we’re now able and excited to share some of the key results of our various programs and services from the past year,” said Chris Adams, development and communications director with SVCOA. “These results illustrate not only the impact that SVCOA has on the communities it serves in southwestern Vermont, but also the tremendous efforts of our dedicated staff and supporting community partners to make it all happen.”
Among the results are:
- 1,351 older Vermonters served by case managers and options counselors
- 5,746 calls processed by SVCOA’s HelpLine
- 208,834 meals served to 2,875 older Vermonters
- 21,903 hours of companionship provided to 80 older Vermonters
- 69 State Health Insurance Program classes or workshops conducted
- 38,976 volunteer hours benefiting older Vermonters through the GMRSVP program (Bennington, Windsor and Windham Counties)
- 147 clients served the Money Management Program
- 29,930 rides for older Vermonters supported or coordinated by SVCOA
- 200 “Tai Chi for Falls Prevention” participants
Additionally, SVCOA staff and leadership participated in a range of working groups, advisory committees, and legislative advocacy efforts during 2018, all aimed at supporting the needs of older Vermonters and caregivers throughout the state.
“We’re so thankful for all those who support our work – whether it be donors, meals providers, transportation agencies, municipalities, medical care providers, sponsoring agencies, volunteers, senior resource partners or the generous residents of our region, among others – none of these outcomes would have been possible without their backing,” said Adams. “We’re proud of our efforts in 2018, but even more grateful to continue to have the opportunity to deliver essential services and supports to older Vermonters and caregivers in Bennington and Rutland counties.”
Attendees of SVCOA’s Falls Prevention Expo in October participate in a tai chi class to improve their strength and balance. SVCOA today announced its 2018 service results highlighting key outcomes across Bennington and Rutland counties.
For a summary of all SVCOA service results from 2018, view the “2018 Annual Report” atwww.svcoa.org/annual-report.
About SVCOA
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging exists tobe a community force in creating and sustaining opportunities for elders and caregivers in our region to help assure that elders are able to maintain maximum independence and quality of life.
Source:SVCOA,www.svcoa.org