NEVADA

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NUTRITION EDUCATION

Cookbook Gives Recipes for USDA Surplus Foods

The idea for a cookbook which would contain recipes for USDA surplus food was conceived by an Older Americans Act (OAA), Title VII nutritionist with the SUA. SUA intended the project to encourage Title VII sites to use cost efficient government foods to prepare tasty and nutritious meals for elders. The book also teaches directors how to use the surplus foods.

An SUA nutritionist conceived the idea and, with the
cook from the Carson Senior Center and a Senior Citizens'
Service Employment Program worker, collected recipes and
put the book together. SUA printed and disseminated the
book throughout Nevada and neighboring states.

OAA, Title VII nutrition sites throughout the state.
Western regional states with potential nationwide
impact.

Elders 60 and over and directors of OAA, Title VII nutrition sites impact on meal planning and food costs. First printing completed 7/76. In fifth printing as of 8/77.

Older Americans Act: Title III $500, and Title IX
(Senior Citizens' Service Employment Program) - $5000.
State funds from State Unit on Aging budget

$1000.

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NEEDS ASSESSMENT

SUA Uses Statewide Status and Needs Assessment for
Planning

The SUA received a grant to conduct a statewide door-to-
door status and needs assessment of elders. Working with
several public agencies, the SUA formulated questions and
suggestions for the Center for Urban Research at Boise
State University. The center developed the methodology
and conducted training sessions for interviewers. The
information obtained by the survey will be used to develop
comprehensive aging programs and policies at the state
and local levels.

SUA received the grant and was responsible for administration. The contract was awarded to the center for Urban Research at Boise State University who developed the materials and conducted the training sessions.

Statewide.

Elders 60 and over.

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CETA-Title VI, $150,000; Older Americans Act Title III, state administration funds, $19,995.

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RETIREMENT COUNSELING

Pre- and Post-Retirement Training Package Can Be Used by a Variety of Groups

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Gerontology Program
has developed a package of training and preparation
materials for pre- and post-retirement. The package
contains slides, tapes and exercises which cover about
a dozen different areas of concern, including health,
income, housing, mental health and employment. Each
segment was compiled by an expert in the area, and
includes values clarification exercises. The package
can be used by businesses, and trade unions as well as
groups of eldres or interested younger persons. They
have also developed a package for single, widowed and
divorced women preparing for the future. Each package
price includes one day of training by a staff member
of the Gerontology Program.

The package was designed by the Gerontology Program
at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, under contract
to the SUA.

Statewide. All of the community and state colleges
received a package and 2 days of training. Possible
national impact, depending on demand.

General population, both pre- and post-retirement.
Professionals working with elders.

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Older Americans Act, Title IVA funds $44,662.

Information brochure; package itself. "Planning and
the Third Age", $300. Includes one day of facilitator
training. "Planning and The Third Age - Especially for
Women", $200. Includes one day of facilitation training.

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EDUCATION/TRAINING

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine Institute Serves Rural Elders
State University personnel and deans of the medical and nursing col-
leges, began planning for a university-affiliated Institute on Gerontol-
ogy and Geriatric Medicine in 1975. The state board of higher educa-
tion approved the establishment of the Institute in June, 1977. Since
75% of the state's elders over 60 reside in rural areas, the Institute
will focus on research and programs to meet the needs of rural elders.
Directed by a professor of medicine, the Institute will pursue research
in medical, social and economic areas, and will operate educational
services regarding cultural and health fields, training for professionals
and para-professionals, and will administer workshops and confer-
ences. Consulting services will be offered in all areas and elders will
be employed. Although in its embryonic state, the Institute will
address the special needs of rural elders in a carefully planned
manner, and promises to beneficially impact elders in sparsely popu-
lated rural areas.

University personnel initiated concept in coordination with deans of
medicine and nursing colleges. SUA and Governor's Council on
Human Resources provided support in all areas. Governor's Com-
mission on Aging promoted funding.

To serve elders and disadvantaged adult populations in general; focus on minority elders.

Statewide, with special emphasis on rural areas.

Planning began 9/75; operational since 12/77.

CETA, State General Services Appropriation, and foundation grants in developmental stages. Total projection: $500,000 per year.

Dr. Ben G. Gustafson, Chair

Advisory Body on Aging

421 Princeton Street

Grand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 775-6195 (Adv)

Dr. Theodore R. Reiff

Director of the Institute

U.N.D. School of Medicine

Grand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 777-4352

UTAH

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INTER-AGENCY COORDINATION

Project Offers Pre-retirement Training To Title XX Elders

This project is training 16 Title XX employees to conduct preretirement training sessions for Utah elders who are eligible for Title XX services. The goal of pre-retirement training is to help elders be better able to cope with the financial, physical, social and mental challenges of the retirement years. The project is creating a pool of trained Title XX employees who could provide training to Title XX recipients and to others on an on-going basis. About 10-15 elders are engaged as volunteer resource aides.

SUA coordinates over-all efforts. AIM (Action for Independent Maturity) and the Social Security Administration of the Federal Government are contributing resource materials, including a resource manual, films and other aides. The Health and Mental Health Departments for the State of Utah are also contributing resources, especially on alcohol and drug- related issues. Various community organizations and privately practicing professionals are also contributing their services.

Statewide.

At least 300 elders benefit from the pre-retirement training each year. Began September 1, 1978; scheduled to terminate July 1, 1979, when the Title XX grant runs out. It is anticipated, however, that the 16 trainees will continue to run seminars and expand the program to include younger age groups and the general population.

$10,000 from Title XX, Social Security Act; $3,333, Matching Funds, State General Revenue Sharing; also, resource people donated inkind services.

Evaluation forms, promotional materials.

Robert K. Ward, Ph. D., Program Coordinator (801) 533-7013
F. Leon Povey, Executive Director (801) 533-6422

Utah State Division on Aging
150 West North Temple, Rm. #326
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 (SUA)