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Office for the Aging describes new respite program, warns loss of receptionist reduces capacity
Summary
Office for the Aging told the committee it launched a weekly respite program for older adults and added a caregiver coordinator, but said a full‑time receptionist position was defunded by the county executive and the department lacks capacity to absorb the lost duties.
Susan, representing the Office for the Aging, told the committee the department discussed a part‑time volunteer coordinator (10 hours per week) in prior budget meetings but could not place it in ClearGov and it does not appear in the recommended budget. She said the department created a new respite program at its hub that runs one day a week, currently serving five to six older adults in a five‑hour session and staffed largely…
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