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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 05-18-06 s NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Thursday, May 18, 2006, 8:30 am County Board Room, St. Croix County Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING DATE OF NEXT MEETING — Thursday, June 15, 2006 OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduction: Fred Johnson, Health & Human Service and Ron Lockwood, Long Term Support — Long -Term Care Reform Update 2. Volunteer Recognition (Wednesday, April 19, 2006) 3. Senior Resource Fair (Friday, May 12, 2006) 4. * Senior Center Board Coalition (will meet during break) 5. Volunteer Report 6. Staff Reports 7. Nutrition Program/Senior Center Updates 8. Possible Agenda Items for next meeting ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions/Changes /Corrections SUBMITTED BY Kjersti L.O. Duncan, Wednesday, May 2, 2006 COPIES TO County Board Office County Clerk News Media/ Notice Board Committee Members Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 5/9/2006 11:02 AM COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING May 18, 2006 St. Croix County Government Center CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ralph Bader called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL Members present were: Jeanette O'Connell, Gerald Peterson, Irene Burch, Rich Peterson, Charles Grant, Ralph Bader, John Mortensen, Carolyn Weisenburger, Al Schrank, Art Feyeriesen and Bette Norman. Also present were: Kjersti L.O. Duncan, Tracy Davis, Renea Aeschliman, Ron Lockwood, St. Croix County Long Term Support Supervisor, Donna Lamson, Lorraine Jacobs, Shirley Marlette, Sylvia Heller, Sallie Dull, Vivian Kemling, Janice Thompson and Julie Hillstead. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Art Feyeriesen to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2006. 1. Introductions: Kjersti welcomed the newest member to our Council: Charles Grant from Hammond. Mr. Grant replaced Richard Marzolf as one of the three County Board representatives. The rest of the Council introduced themselves along with the town/Senior Center they represent. Ron Lockwood, St. Croix County Long Term Support Supervisor, updated the Council on recent Long Term Care reforms, including St. Croix County's efforts to implement an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Currently, the Federal government provides 60% of the funding for individuals on programs such as: medical assistance, the community options program, and the community integration program. Over the last decade the state of Wisconsin has stopped paying the other 40% match needed to run the programs. Consequently, local governments have provided more and more funding to ensure programs continue. Wisconsin's counties presently contribute approximately $78 million. The state is trying to find a way to "capture" this money — through the reduction of allocations or through reduced revenue sharing — as it considers reorganizing the services which use the managed care model for long term care. The rationale for reorganizing in this manner is to make long -term care more cost effective, to eliminate waiting lists, and to avoid adding further state money into the system. Council on Aging Page 1 08/04/06 At this time, it is projected that Community Health Partnership will expand into St. Croix and Pierce Counties to provide managed care beginning October 2006. Community Health Partnership will not only include long term care services, but acute and primary care will also fall under their umbrella. As a part of this new initiative, an ADRC must be in place to serve as "gatekeeper" to the Managed Care System. Functional screens will be facilitated by the ADRC to determine if individuals qualify for this assistance. The functional screens will determine the acuity levels of individuals which, in turn, determines the capitation levels for the counties; the higher the acuity level or the severity of the disability the higher the capitation. The state wants a separation between the ADRC and the Care Management organization to avoid conflicts of interest. St. Croix County belongs to a 9- county consortium that is looking to be served together by the same Care Management Organization; however the consortium vision for the ADRC would be county by county. The ADRC will provide information and assistance to older adults as well as persons with disabilities. There will be an Elderly Benefit Specialist as well as Disability Benefit Specialist. The Department on Aging and Long Term Support continue to work together to create an ADRC that builds upon and expands the existing strengths of our departments. 2. Volunteer Recognition: The 2005 volunteer banquet went very well. 192 people attended the banquet at the Valley House. 3. Senior Resource Fair and Older Americans' Month Events: The Department on Aging, along with The Deerfield, the YMCA of New Richmond, and Holy Family Hospital, hosted a Senior Resource Fair on Friday, May 12 at the YMCA in New Richmond. Nancy Sailer and Tracy.Davis, from the Department on Aging, attended the fair. There were approximately 100 people in attendance with a wide variety of vendors and speakers. 4. Volunteer Report: Volunteers are needed for transportation to dialysis on a weekly basis in the towns of Hudson and River Falls. Volunteers are need for friendly visitors in River Falls, Baldwin, Hudson, New Richmond, and Hammond. There are some individuals in need of light housekeeping in Hudson, River Falls, Burkhardt, and Baldwin. The DayAway Club in Hudson is also in need of volunteers on Mondays and Thursdays. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Nancy Sailer, Caregiver Support Coordinator, at the Department on Aging. Council on Aging Page 2 08/04/06 7. Staff Reports Kjersti's Report: Kjersti reminded the council members about the Department on Aging's Open House following the meeting. Effective May 1 ' Experience Works workers had their hours cut from 20 hours a week to 14 a week. This affects our 3 cooking kitchens: Deer Park, Woodville, and Glenwood City, as well as Nancy Plunkett from Croixview. Applications are currently being accepted for a Cook's Assistant at the Deer Park Senior Center to help make -up for these lost hours and increased number of meals being prepared. The District 6 CWAG meeting will be held on Friday, June 23 at the Heritage Center in New Richmond. Kjersti encouraged members of the Senior Center Boards' Advocacy and Outreach Committees to attend. This is good outlet to voice concerns regarding issues facing older adults in Western Wisconsin. The Medicare Part D sign -up deadline was Monday, May 15 St. Croix County ranked very well, compared to other counties in Wisconsin and across the nation, for the number of residents that signed up for the program. The Department on Aging was instrumental in offering assistance with this complicated program. The Department on Aging will be purchasing "Helpful Hearing for the Hard of Hearing" posters and stickers from Margaret Ann Bosman for the Senior Centers. The posters will help promote the program for the hearing impaired that Ms. Bosman is working on. Kjersti encouraged the Nutrition Program Managers to schedule a time to have Ms. Bosman speak at their Senior Centers. Brown Bag Lunch Sessions have been scheduled for ever other Wednesday staring June 7 A variety of topics will be discussed. The sessions will be held in conference room in the Department on Aging. Tracy's Report: Tracy handed out entry sheets for the St. Croix County Fair and announced the theme for 2006 — "Everyone's Goin "'. The Farmer Market Voucher program will occur again this year. People have begun signing -up. Vouchers are not expected to come in until June. They will be in the amount of $30.00. Individuals that live in Glenwood City are to call WestCAP to sign up. On Monday, May 22 the second of four informational sessions for persons with vision impairments will be held at the Hudson Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. 8. Nutrition Program /Senior Center Updates: BALDWIN 97 people attended the card tournament, which includes players and regular diners. Tom Palmer entertained for the Older Americans' Month celebration. The intergenerational essays were very heart warming and touching. Individuals celebrated spring by bringing in and wearing their hats or bonnets. Art classes are done for the summer and dance lessons have resumed. The Men's Group meets every Council on Aging Page 3 08/04/06 day. Blood pressure and foot care are going well. DEER PARK Tonight is the Open House and 20 year celebration for the Deer Park Senior Center. The mayors from Amery and Deer Park will be on hand for the celebration. The dinner will start at 5:00. Moms were honored for Mother's Day. GLENWOOD CITY: Bingo is going very well, however there are fewer players due to the card tournament. Card tournament went well. One of the Senior Center Board members, Ernie Severson, had a stroke and will no longer be able to serve on the Senior Center Board. May 25 the 6 grade Intergenerational Essay contest participants will be honored. Participating students, their parents and grandparents have been invited. HAMMOND: Everything is going well. Cards, bingo, and Birthday party celebrations continue. Blood Pressure will start up again. On May 9 the volunteers were treated to lunch at the Woodville Caf6 and shopping at C &M Liquidators afterwards. May 19 will be the Open House for Older Americans' month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with ice cream and cake. ROBERTS Not present HUDSON Participants are having fun playing bingo. May 9 th the Hudson Senior Center had the Music Madams perform with a special invitation to the residents of Croixview. The meal was great with "picnic food" and really good cheesecake. The birthday parry was last week with tap dancers. Sylvia is working on a trip outside of the area as soon as the driver schedule is figured out. The piano and organ players are back. NEW RICHMOND Yesterday New Richmond hosted the card tournament and it went really well. On May 22 there will be a combined party celebrating Older Americans month and monthly birthdays with the Cardells. On June 14 the annual pontoon ride on Cedar Lake and picnic at the Star Prairie Park will take place. On June 20 a trip to Como Park is planned. RIVER FALLS: Foot Care is a big hit and individuals need to make an appointment. Volunteer Appreciation for those that volunteer at the River Falls Senior Center will be May 25 with cake and ice cream. Entertainment will be provided by Ole and Lena from Woodville. Bingo is the first Tuesday of the month and dominoes is played weekly as well. SOMERSET Not present WOODVILLE John Torkelson was cancelled last month due to low attendance. The krummkaka demonstration was very interesting. The popcorn and movie event in May featured John Wayne. His favorite food was served and pictures of him were posted. PJ party is planned for the end of June and activities are yet to be determined. VAN TRIPS: New Richmond to Como Park on June 20 . A motion to adjourn was made by Rich Peterson and seconded by John Mortensen; Council on Aging Page 4 08/04/06 motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: None given. A motion was made by Art Feyeriesen and seconded by Irene Burch; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 5 08/04/06