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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 09-21-06 4 t NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Thursday, September 21, 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 ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING — Thursday, October 19, 2006 OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Old Business: Brown Bag Lunch Sessions Nutrition Program Manager Regional Training — September 28, 2006 Staffing Updates 2. New Business: Aging Unit Plan Public Forum Discussion Review SAMS requirements Volunteer Report 3. Staff Reports 4. Nutrition Program/Senior Center Updates 5. Possible Agenda Items for next meeting ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions/Changes /Corrections SUBMITTED BY Kjemti L.O. Duncan, Thursday, September 6, 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. 9/7/2006 1:40 PM COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING September 21, 2006 St. Croix County Government Center CALL TO ORDER: Council Chairperson Ralph Bader called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: Members present were: Gerald Peterson, Charles Grant, Judy Harrison, Carolyn Wiesenberger, John Mortensen, Rich Peterson, Al Schrank, Ralph Bader, and Jeanette O'Connell. Also present were: Kjersti L.O. Duncan, Tracy Davis, Renea Aeschliman, Sylvia Heller, Julie Hillstead, Donna Lamson, Jan Thompson, Sallie Dull, Marcia Chandler, Marge Wolske, Lorraine Jacobs, and Vivian Kemling. Excused were Irene Burch, Bette Norman, and Art Feyeriesen. ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: A motion on the minutes was made by Rich Peterson and seconded by Al Schrank to approve the minutes; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2006. 1. Old Business: Brown Bag Lunch Sessions The sessions continue and attendance varies depending on the topic. Nutrition Program Manager Regional Training Invitations and the agenda for the day were mailed out the Nutrition Program Managers. The training is going to be held at Turtleback Conference Center in Rice Lake on Thursday, September 28 Staffing Updates After having been an open position for many months the Roberts Nutrition Program Maria er position has been filled. Bettie Anderson will start on Monday, September 25 and will be attending the training on the 28 Bette has experience working in food service and with older adults. 2. New Business: 2007 Aging Unit Plan Discussion: Kjersti gave a Power Point presentation to the Council outlining the 2007 -2008 Aging Unit Plan. This draft will be submitted to AgeAdvantAge at the end of September. This same presentation was given at two public forums, held at the New Richmond Center and the Hudson Senior Center respectively, on September 13 Kjersti reviewed the department's structure, and highlighted the demographic changes occurring in St. Croix County. Kjersti then pointed out the general trends in with the Wisconsin Aging Network — creation of Aging & Disability Resource Centers, modernization of the Aging Network, facilitation of the Family Caregiver Support Program, and support of Local Priorities. Goals for each of these trends were outlined. After the presentation, Kjersti requested discussion. John Mortensen pointed Council on Aging Page 1 11/02/06 out that the Brown Bag Sessions are a great idea and that topics should be repeated at different times for different audiences. Rich Peterson inquired into the need for transportation for persons on dialysis. Kjersti stated that the need is still there and will be ongoing. Lorraine Jacobs commented that the Department on Aging is very active through all of its programs. Lorraine wondered how we compare to other counties in the state. Kjersti stated she is not familiar with any reports that compare programming among Wisconsin's different counties. Barron County is often looked to as a strong leader and example. Lorraine also mentioned a program offered by the Hudson YMCA called "Silver Sneakers ". Her insurance helps pay for her membership. This programming helps reduce risk for falls and keeps seniors healthier longer. Lorraine asked what role the Department on Aging would or could play in encouraging insurance companies to support similar health initiatives. Kjersti stated the Department on Aging could alert the Coalition on Wisconsin Aging Groups to this issue. Older adults are also their own best advocates. Training offered through CWAG's Senior Statesmanship program could help them hone their advocacy skills. After the discussion was complete, Gerald Peterson made a motion to accept the 2007 -2008 Aging Unit Plan. Charlie Grant and Jeanette O'Connell seconded the motion; motion carried. SAMS Requirements Renea handed out tentative attendance sheets (e.g. rosters) for the Nutrition Program Managers to review. The new roster sheets will replace the old attendance forms starting in October. The roster sheets list all of the individuals that have filled out participant intake forms and received meals at the senior centers. Those individuals that do not fill out intake forms will not appear on the rosters until intakes have been completed and submitted to the office for entering. Anyone that dines at the senior center must fill out an intake, even if they are not a regular diner If a person does not want to fill out the whole intake form the minimum that is required by SAMS is the his/her name, address, and date of birth. Renea will send out new rosters at the end of each month for the upcoming month along with a sign -in sheet for those that wish not to fill out an intake. A blank roster sheet will be attached to both the congregate and home - delivered rosters for those individuals that are not listed on the regular roster. Nutrition Program Managers should assume that a participant has not filled out an intake form if his/her name is not on the roster. However, be alerted hat it takes 2 months for a name to be added or deleted to a roster. Renea reminded the Nutrition Program Managers that participant intakes need to be updated each year. Before the end of this year a list will be generated from SAMS that will state when a participant last filled out an intake. This transition will take some time, so please call the office if there are any questions or concerns. Council on Aging Page 2 11/02/06 Volunteer Report: Light housekeeping is needed in Glenwood City, Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, and Woodville. Transportation to dialysis is needed for individuals in Hudson and Baldwin. Friendly visitors are requested for New Richmond, Hudson, River Falls, and Somerset. Home - delivered meal volunteers are needed in rural Hudson and rural Glenwood City. 3. Staff Reports: Kjersti's Report: Kjersti reported that she, and her husband Brian, participated in the Memory Walk at the Deerfield in New Richmond. Over $19,500 was raised over the weekend for the Alzheimer's Association. These monies will be used locally to support persons impacted by Alzheimer's disease. The Nutrition Program Managers' training will be on Thursday, September 28 in Rice Lake. The next district b meeting for CWAG will be on October 19 in Eau Claire. Tracy's Report: Tracy informed the Council that 14 individuals will take a trip the Vision Store in St. Paul through the Visually Impaired Outreach Program. 4. Nutrition Promm/Senior Center Updates BALDWIN October 12' Monica Rudiker from United Hospital will present on "Cardiac and Heart Disease: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms ". A Halloween party is being planned, with entertainment by Rockmart. The number of people playing bingo has increased and so have the card club people. Lee Elmer, who leads an indoor camp fire and sing along, will end the month for entertainment. John Torkelson will be coming in October. A surprise party/celebration for the center board will be held in December. DEER PARK Things are going fine. The fall decorations are up. The Heritage day was really nice with some interesting things from Whales, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Lithuania and Holland. Would like to plan a trip sometime in October. GLENWOOD CITY: Not Present HAMMOND: All activities are going well. Lunch to the Red Barn was on August 23` not September 23` Planning a trip to Granny's Nook in Roberts with lunch at Martha's Coffee afterwards. Roberts Ribbon Reapers served lunch for the card party. September 13 an indoor appreciation picnic was served and catered by Eggen's in Baldwin. ROBERTS Not Present HUDSON Everything is going well at the Senior Center. On the 19 of September a fire drill was held and the participants were very cooperative. Birthday party was great Council on Aging Page 3 11/02/06 with an accordion player for entertainment. Foot Care has started up and will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Lots of produce has come in. NEW RICHMOND Margaret Ann Bosman and Laura Plumer presented information on adaptive devices on September 14 t h. Those that attended the Fall Festival in Amery had a good time. A speaker from United Hospital will be talking about Heart Disease: signs and symptoms. A member of the New Richmond EMT will also be on hand that day with an ambulance. On October 30 a surprise karaoke entertainer is scheduled. Would like to plan a leaf trip in October when the leaves start to turn. RIVER FALLS: Not Present SOMERSET Ole & Lena entertained — 54 people attended. Olga was ill that day and was not able to attend. Lunch was still served to a small group during the primary election earlier in the month. Typically the senior center is closed, but this year they decided to remain open which proved to inform some new people of the Senior Center's activities. Lots of tomatoes have come in through the Share the Bounty program and the Langer brothers brought in lots of Indian Corn. Lunch out is planned for Friday, September 22" at Ava's restaurant in New Richmond. WOODVILLE The bingo machine has arrived and a special party was held to celebrate its arrival. On October 3 rd an antique dealer will be on hand to talk about antiques that she has and answer questions. Instead of a Halloween costume party, a Polka Dot and Plaid parry will be held and prizes will be given. Julie would like to start up a walking club in October on Mondays or Tuesdays. The Salad Luncheon had a good turn out and around $325.00 was raised for the Woodville Senior Center. The Woodville Library provided a grant that the Woodville Senior Center has been able to utilize for speakers. VAN TRIPS: Woodville to Maple Leaf Orchard - October Hudson to Apple Orchard — September 25 New Richmond to Menomonie — October (2" week) Deer Park to Rice Lake or Stillwater - October A motion was made by Rich Peterson and seconded by Al Schrank & John Mortensen; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: Transportation Committee Meeting during break to review the Transportation Policy — trips on the weekends. A motion to adjourn was made by Irene Burch and seconded by Art Feyereisen; Council on Aging Page 4 11/02/06 motion carried. Council on Aging Page 5 11/02/06