HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 04/14/1993The regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Board was
held Wednesday, April 14, 1993 at the senior center.
Bob Winokur, City Council liasion. Attendance:
MEMBERS
Jill Taylor
Wayne Moellenberg
Larry Heglund
Peggy Santich
Margaret Watt
Marjorie McTaggart
Kay Rios
Kathleen Jones
ABSENT
Pat Long
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Yvonne Myers
Larry Chaussee
GUESTS
Luanna Ackerman
STAFF
Barbara Schoenberger
(assigned)
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Kay
Rios, Chair, at 2:05 p.m.
II. CITIZN PARTICIPATION: None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March minutes were corrected to
show Kay Rios present, Wayne
Jones and Marjorie McTaggart
then approved as corrected.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
Moellenberg absent, Kathleem
excused absence. Minutes were
A. Senior Network Luncheon -- Discussion an planning for
"Bridging the Gaps" May 12th potluck lunch meeting re room
set-up, agenda, entertainment, literature, etc. Peggy will
oversee the food table; Wayne, Margaret, Jill, & Kay will be
greeters. All board members will invite their liaison groups
and report ASAP who will attend. Plans discussed for a six
month update from/for representatives in preparation for next
annual meeting.
B. Joint meeting with OOA -- Kay reported that Barbara,
Yvonne & Kay met with the OOA director and 3 board members.
Interest and better understanding of each board was gained.
There is a need for a liaison to that board.
Larimer County OOA no longer provides services, or any
community interaction; they are a fund -dispersing organization.
Further discussion identifying a need for senior I&R
for both city and county.
C. Paint-A-Thon -- Discussion about whether it is still
in operation. Conclusion was it's too late for this year.
D. Pet concerns -- Marjorie furnished copies of seniors
column and a recent news item about costs of pet care. She
asked if anyone knew about pet transportation for a senior
who asked for help to find both transportation and help to
pay cost of neutering a young dog. PUPS is an answering
machine; Luanna volunteered to follow up.
E. Older Americans Month -- Barbara says Jill is putting
together a flyer of information about local events during
the month of May.
F. Committee for Cityline -- Marjorie will chair
committee to work on suggested senior topics to be added.
G. Job Descriptions -- Jill handed out a draft of the
boardmembers suggestions for critique. With some changes, it
was approved and will be forwarded to liaison Bob Winokur,
and/or city staff. (Done 4/16/93, mm)
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Service organization reports:
1. RSVP -- Luanna invited volunteers to drop in at
RSVP during Volunteer reognition week, 4/16-23/93. Vial of
Life Program is getting good response.
2. Friends of Senior Center -- Barbara announced
meeting dates; and that Kay Rios has accepted chairmanship
of the group.
3. PVH -- Jill gave data on upcoming events not covered
during discussion on Older Americans Month. She attended an
Association on Aging conference and gave a summary of topics
discussed, and said that the 'aging sensitivity' is one she
hopes to implement locally.
B. State conference on aging -- Marjorie reported that the
Colorado Commission on Aging is considering having a state
conference on Aging. She asked if the board would like to send
them a letter of support. It agreed. (sent 4/16 mm)
VI. OTHER BUSINESS -- The Chair asked members for any liaison
reports: Kathleen asked about progress about new senior center
grounds proposal. Wayne: Lutheran Family Services board is
interested in networking on family issues. Larry H.: Senior
Center Council has agreed to get a new recognition (bulletin)
board which will go to the new center.
Discussion about costs of chairs as brought up at last
Building Team meeting. Kay: announced that Sertoma is deciding
tonight about a scholarship fund for the Volunteer Credit
Exchange concept.
VII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Marjo reMc Taggar Secretary Kay Rios, Chair
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THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT
The Older Americans Act (OAA) can be likened to a Hollywood character actor whose face and
work are familiar to millions, but whose name escapes memory.
Its impressive individual services such as home -delivered meals, in -home services, elderly
transportation, long-term care ombudsman and legal services and the agencies which provide
those services are well-known, but its history, network operations, and full scope are not.
HISTORY
The roots of the OAA can be traced to the 1961 White House Conference on Aging. Resolutions
agreed to at that conference helped form the basis for landmark health legislation (Medicare in
1965) and solidify arguments later used to establish the Act that would cut across the
responsibilities of many departments and agencies to better serve the elderly. President Lyndon
B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law on July 14, 1965. The OAA has been
reauthorized a number of times, most recently in September 1992. Each time, Congress makes
changes and adjustments, but its overall purpose has not altered.
TITLES
The OAA titles spell out the specific provisions of the Act and establish funding categories. The
Parts refer to categories of funds within a title.
Title 1--DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES
Title 11--ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
Title II created the Administration on Aging (AOA) within the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services and established the Federal Council on the Aging.
Title III --GRANTS FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING
Title III establishes a national network of state units on aging and area agencies on aging which
are charged with administering funding and conducting planning and assessment activities aimed
at developing a comprehensive, coordinated system of services for older adults.
Title 111-A
General Provisions
Title III-B
Supportive Services
Title III-C1
Congregate Meals
Title III-C2
Home -Delivered Meals
Title III-D
In -Home Services
Title III-E
Additional Assistance for Special Needs of Older Individuals
Title 111-F
Preventive Health Services
Title III-G
Supportive Activities for Caretakers
Board Officers Executive Committee
O.L. "Don" Parsons. Chairman Roland E. Cole, Chairman A. Edwin Feist Dennis S. Reynolds
Dennis S. Reynolds, Vice Chairman T.J.'Ted" Hackwonh, Vice Chairman Jeannie Jolly Robert Sakaguchi
Roland E. Cole, Secretary -Treasurer Margaret W. Carpenter Betty J. Miller Ronald K. Stewart
T.J. "Ted" Hackwonh. Immediate Past Chairman Guillermo A. OeHerrera D.L. "Don" Parsons Wellington E. Webb
Robert 0. Farley, Executive Director
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Title IV --TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Title IV's purpose is to expand the nation's knowledge and understanding of aging and the aging
process, to design and test innovative ideas in programs and services for older individuals, and
to help meet the needs for trained personnel in the field of aging.
Title V--COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS
Title V authorizes the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which provides part—time
employment and training opportunities for low—income persons 55 years of age and older.
Title VI --GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
It is the purpose of this title to promote the d0livery of supportive services, including nutrition
services, to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians that are comparable to
services under Title III. Tribal organizations are eligible for assistance if they represent at least
50 individuals who are 60 years of age or older.
Title VII--ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES
Title VII is a new section of the act which combines services and funding which were formerly
included in Title III with some new services. Funding under Title VII is awarded in four categories.
In 1993 funds were appropriated only in the first two categories. Those funds had been available
in prior years as Title III—G. No funds were provided for Parts D and E.
Title VII—B
Ombudsman Services
Title VII—C
Elder Abuse Prevention
Title VII—D
State Elder Rights
Title VII—E
Outreach and Counseling
THE AGING NETWORK
The aging network includes private organizations and government organizations at the federal,
state, and local levels. Together these agencies work with the area agencies on aging to plan,
coordinate, provide, and monitor services for older Americans.
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