NCPH North Carolina Public Health  RICHMOND COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  127 Caroline Street Rockingham, North Carolina 28379 Phone: 1-910-997-8300 Facsimile: 1-910-997-8336 Health Dept  Tommy Jarrell, PhD Director ofl Health & Human Services  Jacqueline Welch Director of Aging Services  AGING SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL  MEETING MINUTES  DATE: TIME:  November 7, 2019 2:00pm  LOCATION: Human Services Building, Large Classroom  1. ATTENDANCE:  Neel Peacock, Chairperson / Area of Richmond Transportation Director Jacqueline Welch, Richmond County Aging Services Director Tommy Jarrell, Health & Human Services Director Don Bryant, Richmond County Commissioner Dennis Holloway, Regional Aging Advisory Council Stephanie Powers, LRCOG Kim Partin, Nutrition Director Sheila Brosier, Administrative Assistant  2. WELCOME:  Jacqueline Welch opened the meeting and welcomed Dennis Holloway, Regional Aging Advisory Council member. Mr. Holloway was commended for his volunteer work and enjoys  working with and for seniors.  3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (July 25, 2019):  Ms. Welch indicated there was an insufficient amount ofi members tol hold a quorum; therefore, she asked everyone to review the meeting minutes and they will be motioned for approval at  the next meeting.  4. REVIEW OF MONTHLY REPORTS (July-s September 2019):  Ms. Welch reviewed the RC Home and Community Care Block Grant Monthly Report for the first quarter of2020, highlighting activities and expenditures for the months ofJuly through September 2019. Thus far, In-Home Aid has met the target and Legal Services has exceeded the target set at 25%. Legal Services has been very active inj providing legal aid to many  seniors in the county.  Richmond County Aging Services Advisory Council Meeting - November 7,2019  Page 1    The RCAS report reveals the waiting list for congregate nutrition is 180; while the waiting lists for home delivered meals and in home aid have decreased. The decrease can be attributed to the new part time meal site driver who began last week. His addition to the rotation of drivers will improve delivery service and has decreased the waiting list for home delivered meals by 40 people. It was noted that requests for home delivered meals is steadilyincreasing by about 51 per week, and we are receiving requests for seniors from their doctors. The Home Aid position is currently vacant and there are six applicants. Once the position is filled we expect to reduce the in-home aid waiting list. Ms. Welch noted the online application for home delivered meals has been updated to include questions to determine immediate needs of seniors, such as smoke detectors, wheelchair ramps, living with dementia, etc. The information on the online application can be used to better accommodate seniors and refer them to social workers who can assist them with enrolling in programs based on their needs. In the absence ofLirosia Wall, Ms. Welch reviewed the Services for Seniors Report for the month of September 2019. A total of30 seniors were assisted and 81.66 hours were billed to MAC. Ms. Wall is continuing to perform duties in her old position while assuming several tasks as the Senior Assistance Coordinator. She has conducted home visits and been present at senior centers to assist seniors in applying for benefits. Sharon Morrison is also assisting with Ms. Welch provided handouts with summary and financial reports for the Senior Centers in Ellerbe, East Rockingham and Rockingham. Ellerbe Senior Center sponsored a field trip to the fruit cake factory in Bear Creek; 20 seniors attended. Seniors at Ellerbe enjoy board games Events sponsored by the East Rockingham Senior Center in October included a trip to Robeson County with 16 participants. The seniors enjoy chair volley ball and compete at the other senior centers. The maintenance worker position has been filled and is responsible for cleaning the senior center after activities and events. Prior to his arrival, Aging Services staff were filling these duties on a rotating basis. The senior center was rented 23 times during the fiscal year, earning revenue of $800.00. Seniors and foster care children in the Intergenerational Arts Program are working together to create artwork which will be displayed The Rockingham Senior Center welcomed five new participants at the exercise room in October. Popular activities at this center include the paraffin hand wax and the exercise room. The Hamlet Senior Center hosted a Halloween Social which was well attended by seniors. Ms. Welch noted Aging Services hosts social events three times a year at different senior centers. She looks forward to planning a social next spring, possibly at the Richmond County The Savings Report for Regular Travel revealed total year to date savings of $3,851.21 for fiscal year 2019-2020. The Savings Report for Volunteer Hours revealed 491.20 total hours of  services for seniors.  and the birthday parties.  in the Generational Hall at the Human Services Building.  Airport.  service, which equals total year to date saving of$12,491.22.  Richmond County Aging Services Advisory Council Meeting - November 7,2019  Page 2    5. DEMENTIA FRIENDS UPDATE:  The number of] Dementia Friends made in Richmond County to date is 283. Three (3) door alarms and nine (9) smoke alarms were issued to caregivers of  Alzheimer/Dementia residents.  The 2nd Annual Alzheimer's Walk held on October 19, 2019, was a success. Weraised over $10,000, exceeding our goal of$8,000. Exactly 65% of the funds will remain in Richmond County to assist with building wheelchair ramps, purchasing door and smoke alarms, and other items needed for residents with dementia/AlZheimer's, Ms. Powers stated the LRCOG provides money for the caregiver program for wheelchair ramps ($1,309), incontinence products ($139), and liquid nutrition drinks ($65) for seniors. Mr. Holloway added hel has a resource that builds and can supply wheelchair ramps to residents  with dementia/Alzheimer's,  6. GENERAL DISCUSSION & IDEAS:  Ms. Welch stated February 2020 marks the second year since the Alive After 55 Supper Club began meeting. This event is for seniors to gather on the third Thursday of each month at a restaurant for dinner and fellowship. The next event is November 215 at 6:00pm at La Cabana The41* annual Senior Christmas Party will be held at the Cole Auditorium on December 12th at 9:00am-1:00pm, and 2:00pm-5:00pm. Tickets will be available at the senior centers  Restaurant in Hamlet.  beginning November 12th.  Ms. Welch solicited suggestions/ideas from the committee for other programs we can host for seniors. It was suggested to incorporate dinner and aj play at the Richmond Community  Theater.  7. NEXT ADVISORY MEETING: Meeting is held on the last Thursday of. January, April, July  and October at 2:00pm, unless a Special Called meeting is planned.  DATE: TIME:  January 30, 2020 2:00pm  LOCATION: Health Department, large classroom 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:00pm.  Solsyul wll Jacqueline Welch, Director Richmond County Aging Services  Director, Area ofl Richmond FL  Transportation  Richmond County Aging Services Advisory Council Meeting - November 7, 2019  Page 3