{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging: A Valuable Community Resource","description":"Many aging adults rely on a spouse, children, or other family members to help manage things if they become incapacitated or unable to thrive in daily life. But what happens to those who don\u2019t have extended family or anyone who lives close by? Fortunately, there are various resources and solutions to help those types of clients, such as bank trust departments and licensed professional fiduciaries. For others, a foundation for aging may be a better fit. Haven\u2019t heard of a foundation for the aging? You\u2019re in luck. In today\u2019s episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Jody Iorns, Executive Director of the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging (DVFA). DVFA is a nonprofit that has been providing services to seniors in Contra Costa County since 1975. Kirsten and Jody dive into the organization\u2019s history and break down all the benefits and support provided to seniors and their families to maintain quality of life. Where you\u2019re local to the area or not, this is an episode you don\u2019t want to miss. Big Three from Episode #065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the aging is not just for orphaned seniors. They provide support to all seniors and their family members however they may need it. DVFA has various programs, but their primary three services include professional private fiduciary services, care management, and adult daycare. DVFA\u2019s mission is to provide support enabling older adults to find independence and freedom to age wherever they may be. Time-stamped Show Notes: 4:44 \u2013 Jody shares the history of Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging 5:33 \u2013 Kirsten and Jody discuss the types of clients they serve and why they turn to the foundation 8:16 \u2013 Jody breaks down the three different main types of services that DVFA provides 15:40 \u2013 DVFA does have some service fees. This is the breakdown \u2013 they are under market rate 19:25 \u2013 DVFA is a nonprofit, and this is how they can provide services 20:13 \u2013 Jody shares how volunteers are vetted to work with DVFA 21:13 \u2013 Can DVFA serve as trustee for a Special Needs Trust? 22:25 \u2013 Does DVFA help elderly low-income people find and access assistance from other programs? Get in touch! You can reach the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging by calling (925) 945-8040 or emailing info@dv-fa.org. More information can also be found on their website by visiting www.DV-FA.org. [Ad] Planning for the future is vital to ensure that you and your family are protected and prepared throughout your later years of life and beyond. Please don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late. Schedule a free discovery call today, and we\u2019ll review your case to make sure all your needs are met. Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com. ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"