HomeMy WebLinkAboutLong Term Support Planning Committee 07-27-95ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Robert Boche, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM: Ron Lockwood, SW Superviso
Long Term Support Unit
DATE: July 17, 1995
COMMITTEE TITLE: Long Term Support Planning Committee
MEETING DATE: July 27, 1995
MEETING TIME: 1: 30 p.m.
Board Room
MEETING LOCATION. 1445 N. 4th
St. Croix Co. Health & Human Services Complex,
Street, New Richmond, WI 54017
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
DATE/LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING:
AGENDA: (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1) Report on Mandates
2) 1996 Plan & Budget for LTS Programs,
NEW BUSINESS:
1) variance and Purchase requests
2) Waiting list report
3) Programming for persons with Alzheimers Disease or other dementia.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Sc CORRESPONDENCE:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT:
Copies to: County Clerk's Office
Committee Members
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DayAway Club
An Activities Program for Adults with Memory Loss
A Day Away for Caregivers and Participants
DayAway Club is a program of the St. Croix County Department on Aging
designed to help meet social needs of adults with memory loss and at the
same time, provide "time out" (or respite) to family members who care for
them.
PROGRAM HOURS - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Fridays
I10C.A2�ON -Woodville Senior Center
102 S . Main St., Woodville, WI 54028
IS 1`lIM PROGRAM FOR YOU? The answer is "yes" if you and the one
you care for fit these descriptions:
* FAMII�Y CAREGIVERS are spouses, adult children, relatives or
unpaid friends who provide regular assistance to an older person who
is forgetful. The program provides caregivers with temporary relief
from caregiving--and offers opportunities for free time aimed at
balancing caring tasks with personal well-being.
* PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS are adults with mild to moderate
levels of memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease, stroke, Parkinson's
disease or related disorders. They are also persons who:
* have no chronic or acute illness that is contagious --and
no health program which limits ability to take.part
in program activities.
* are mobile --or capable of managing their own mobility
and transfer needs with little assistance.
* are bowel continent --and bladder continent or wearing
protective devices.
* are not harmful or abusive to themselves or others.
DayAway Clulb offers members . opportunities to .enjoy new friendships in a
safe, social setting. Activities --involving music, games, exercise,
conversation, or crafts --are planned with individual needs and interests of
group members in mind. And they are led by people who care.
* Group Size & Staff Ratios -
P
The program serves no more than 10
A 1 * 3 ratio of staff to members is
* Fees & Transportation - Fees of $15.00 per session help defray costs
of enrollment, professional and volunteer staffing materials and meals.
Transportation will be provided for a donation. Please call the St. Croix
County Department on Aging for answers to your questions or f33 help
with fees and transportation. (715) 381-4360 or 1 (800)-372 23
*Staff Qualifications - Led by a social worker, the team is composed
Of tragroup
ined Volunteer Program Assistants screened and selected s hold
respite. People who work with participants and family members
values of individual dignity, respect and security in high regard. All
program personnel receive extensive ni
traing as well as on -site
supervision.
* TO APPLY, SIlVIPLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. Call the Department on Aging, 381-4360 or 1 (800) 372-2333
to ask question, request information or application forms,
or to refer potential participants .
2. Caregiver completes.. application/enrollment forms.
3. Health care provider/doctor completes medical information
form.
4. Caregiver and potential participant meet with Center
Services Coordinator to review completed forms and discuss
entry into the program.
*DayAway Club "1101
A Program of the St. Croix County Department on A►gmg�
Carmichael Rd., Hudson, WI 54016, funded by the Brookdale
Foundation Group, Alzheimers Family Caregiver Support Program, and
the Department on Aging.