The Central Valley Long Term Support and Services Coalition (CVLTSS)

The Central Valley Long Term Support and Services (CVLTSS) Coalition grew out of the expanded efforts of the Elder Abuse Prevention Roundtable (EAPRT). EAPRT started in 1997 with 15 participants. Today the Coalition includes members from protective agencies, social services agencies, law enforcement, legal services, senior service providers, private attorneys, and advocates. The mission is to promote greater understanding of the long term social service and support needs of older and dependent adults and to advocate for the development of public policies to most effectively target this population through service development and coordination. CVLTSS works in partnership with EAPRT, as well as additional organizations to inform and encourage providers and consumers to have a voice in statewide policy discussions.

Supported by a grant from The SCAN Foundation – advancing a coordinated and easily navigated system of high-quality services for older adults that preserve dignity and independence. For more information, visit www.TheSCANFoundation.org.

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California Alzheimers Statistics

703, 2019

AB 251 Caregiving Credits

By Helen Miltiades|2019-03-07T13:08:24-07:00March 7th, 2019|CVLTSS|

AB 251 Version: Introduced Author: Asm. Jim Patterson (R-CA) Introduced by Assembly Member Patterson January 23, 2019 An act to add and repeal Section 17056.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 251, as introduced, Patterson. Personal income taxes: credit: family caregiver. The Personal Income Tax Law allows various credits against the taxes imposed by that law. This bill, for each taxable year beginning and or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2025, would allow a [...]

2301, 2019

Income and Home Ownership of Older Adults

By Helen Miltiades|2019-03-21T09:36:00-07:00January 23rd, 2019|CVLTSS|

Income and Home Ownership of Older Adults Fresno County has one of the highest levels of senior poverty in the state, 1/5th of all elders are living below the federal poverty level.1 A little over half (59%) depend on Social Security for the majority of their income. Only 40% have some type of non-Social Security income. Seniors relying primarily on Social Security often have difficulty finding safe/secure and reasonable housing, paying for out-of-pocket medical and over the counter expenses, and affording transportation and food. […]

2711, 2018

Fresno Aging Population Demographics

By Helen Miltiades|2018-11-28T09:48:59-07:00November 27th, 2018|CVLTSS|

The Fresno aging population is one of the fastest growing age groups in California. Across California 13% of the population is over the age of 65. In the Central Valley, the percentage of elders ranges from a low of 9% in Kings County to almost 13% in Madera County. This is about to change rapidly, as the Central Valley will experience exponential growth; a 68% increase in the number of seniors by 2035. This growth is faster than every other region in California, with the exception of Los [...]