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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/2010Health Care Issues and the Elderly Meeting Minutes Date: March 31, 2010 Attendees: Jacqueline Martinez, STHRC, Jean DeLorme, STHRC, Phyllis Markopoulos, STHRC, Lynne Richards. STHRC, Juliet Frodella, South Oaks, ELIH, Jay Slotkin, MD, Daphne Shuttleworth, Comfort Keepers, Bruce Petrucci, RSVP, Holly Rhodes Teague, SCOFA, Wayne Miller and Barry Goodman, Choice Medical Transport, Louise Blackburn, San Simeon SNF, Robin Imandt, NFWFW, Linda Hayden, Hunter EMS, Patrick Frisella, Southampton Hospital resident. TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION Review of Previous Minutes Minutes from 2/24 meeting were reviewed and accepted. Jacqueline Martinez: Southold Town Senior 3/26 Virginia Walsh from REAP presented to the Juliet will e-mail members to confirm Services Report seniors, 4/8 AHRC Westhampton Choir, 4/9 LIGEC presentation, 4/30 participation. Day of Beauty, 5/7 Senior Prom. May is Older American’s Month as in previous years the center will be hosting a health fair. This year’s theme is Age Strong, Live Long, the date for the fair is 5/26/10. Phyllis Markopoulos : Working collaboratively with Senior Options and Solutions to identify potential mental health issues and refer for assessment. Lynne Richards : Bowling tournament 4/11. Jean DeLorme : Currently 14 F/T participants. Looking forward to the opening of the medical model program at San Simeon as this will be a natural transition for participants who require a higher level of programming. Mental Health Integration Next Wellness series 4/2, The Power of Positive Thinking. Updated the Grant group on the status of the telepsych programs. Senior Options and Solutions Jay Slotkin, MD: Agency Reports Director of Nursing atSan Simeon will be leaving, recruiting for replacement. Census is currently full He is still working on his transition to a medical home. The Camden Group has been hired by the Alliance do develop a physician practice. Daphne Shuttleworth : the Town of Riverhead will be posting movies of local businesses on their website. A newly developed sheet of available services was distributed to group. Health Care Issues and the Elderly Meeting Minutes Bruce Petrucci : Additional sites for RSVP have been identified, recruiting volunteers. Discussed the potential use of SKYPE technology for friendly visiting. They currently distribute refurbished computers and could train seniors on the use of the technology. Louise Blackburn : Medical Model is set to open in May. A potluck open house will take place on 4/7. The program will have 30 slots and they are currently taking applications. Discussed reimbursement via Medicaid long-term care. Wayne Miller and Barry Goodman : 4/11 Dialysis fundraiser at the Airport Playhouse. Have provided free CPR training to over 1000 people. Linda Hayden : Looking to expand services to the east end. Provides emergency, non-emergency and transport to dialysis. Robin Imandt : Will be surveying lesbian residents of Riverhead and Southold Town on needs for aging in place. Have completed focus groups and hope to reach as many residents of the lesbian community as possible. Holly Rhodes Teague : SCOFA will be managing a new grant for Chronic Disease Management. SAGE (Senior Advocacy for Gay Seniors) Long Island looking to expand services East. Carefully watching the State budget for impact on services. Roundtable Discussion Our next scheduled meeting will be 4/28/10 at 1:30pm at San Simeon Medical Model Day Care Program so the group can see the new facility! Minutes Submitted By: Juliet Frodella MS, CRC, LMHC Director, Mental Health Integration/Geriatric Center of Excellence