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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 04/10/19960 c_D Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Minutes The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at the Senior Center. I. ATTENDANCE: City Council Liaison: Ann Azari (absent) Members: Chair Yvonne Myers (W) 495-1000 (H) 225-3731 Stan Ulrich Marjorie McTaggart Blanche Yakmas Mary Alice Spelts Ed Johnson Kay Rios Jill Taylor Jane Goodhart Fran Ward Absent: Wayne Moellenberg (Excused) Guests: Dr. Tom Pixley, DDS Staff: Barbara Schoenberger, Staff Liaison Steve Budner II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None. III. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair Yvonne Myers at 2:04 p.m. IV. GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Tom Pixley, one of two PVH staff dentists, spoke about what is, and what is not available for senior dental care. He commented on the fact that Fort Collins under -rates dental as being a part of health care. There is greater need for dental care for seniors, both emergency and longterm, than any other population group, he feels. Seniors are not often seen at Front Range College dental program, possibly because they don't know about it, or that they have to go through the Women's Center for income qualification and referral. There may be confusion with Women's Clinic (names). Jill said that while there are no provisions for dental care in the new North College clinic, there are tentative plans for a PVHD off -site facility for mammography and dental care. Jill, Blanche and Marjorie will write a letter of SABs support with copy to president (Dr. Mike Ichiboni, Loveland) of the local dental society. Dr. Pixley thinks the dental society would support a program that was in place. IV. CORRESPONDENCE: Colorado Senior Lobby newsletter was passed around. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of March 13th meeting were approved unanimously after adding Ed's name to the Network Luncheon Committee. VI. OLD BUSINESS: A. Paint-A-Thon: Marjorie reported that the Brothers Redevelopment's sponsor, Norwest Banks, has made a corporate decision to not sponsor another Paint-A-Thon in this area. and reviewed by the Senior Center Council on a regular schedule, thereby tracking complaints and/or complainers. Kay will outline such a plan to be sent to the Senior Center Council chair. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. OOA and DSS merger: The plan is in County Commision- ers hands, but input is still welcome. Comments: Ombudsman should be under 'Advocacy' rather than 'Investigation.' Yvonne will forward this suggestion. It is hoped that OOA doesn't get lost in bureaucracy. B. Outreach CSU: Will be at the Senior Center, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17th. VIII. SERVICE/LIAISON REPORTS: Mention made about the interesting Housing Authority Tour. IX. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Z 11 Mari ie McTagga Secretary Yvonne Myer, Chair Approved: