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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging Annual Report 08 200c Council on Aging Irene M. O'Brien Director Council on Aging "Elder Care Beyond the Cross Roads" Service is provided to and for 4,800 North Andover elders. Division Name: Community Service Division Division Director: Raymond Santilli Department Name: North Andover Council on Aging/Senior Activity Center The Council on Aging/Senior Activity Center is located at 120R Main Street next to the Town Hall. COA Board of Directors: William P. Callahan, Chair Maria Rosati, Vice Chair Margaret V. Shaheen, Secretary Pricilla Cole, Treasurer Elizabeth Poirier, Al Movsesian, Patricia Long, Jack Graham, Peter Aziz Irene M. O'Brien, Director of Elder Services Administrative and Support Staff: Barbara Champigny Jeanne McCusker Marge Caron Jose Morel Barry Coakley Carmela Previti Paula Crudale Charles Rivers Donna Delaney Nancy Stevenson Steve Derby Pat Sweeney Special Group Chair and Facilitators: William Callahan Sarah Dunlap Gail Holloran Rosalie Sedita Nutrition Support: Judy A. Lalmond Maryann Ramsey Barbara Joseph Senior Wellness Walk in Clinic Support: RN Rita Lonardo VNA RN Tina Cormier Middlesex Community College &Students Registration Support: Arleen Coon Paula Crudale Transportation Coordinator Medical Transport Volunteers: Albert Movsesian William Blackstock Charles Avallone John Graham Louis & Peter Aziz Sarah Dunlap Philip Wentworth Daniel Farmer Raymond Berthold Kris Kosheff William Goode Betty Little Margaret LoPiano Kathy Phillips Sue O'Brien Jack Smith Larry Curran In 2007, 1,174 Round trip, door to door, Medical Transport appointments were provided to seniors in North Andover. The Senior Center provides services for 4,800 elders in the North Andover community. Elder Services staff has successfully identified opportunities to grow and expand our role in servicing elders within the community. In the spring of 2007, with the support of the Town Manager and an override vote, we reinstated the Program Manager's position as well as having the Outreach position fully supported by the operating budget. The reception position, Nutrition Site Coordinator and 10-hour per week van driver's position are now fully funded by Formula Grant and Donation Account. We are currently planning to move forward with necessary renovations to the Senior Center through Capital Improvement funding. The following statistics highlight major increases in programs and services from July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Category FY 07 Totals FY 08 to date Outreach Case 4,510 2,062 Management Community Education 3,619 1,594 Congregate Meals 3,487 1,849 Home Delivered Meals 17,605 9,008 Group Support 998 512 Recreation 10,781 5,780 Transportation 1174 1025 278 volunteers contributed 46,280 hours of service. Total savings to the community by the United Way calculations of hours served equals $297,888. 17,605 Meals on Wheels were delivered in North Andover and 3,487 congregate meals were served. All FY07 Goals and Objectives were achieved. Objectives for FY08 • To promote the elderly transportation program (grocery shopping, mall trips, social trips, transportation to and from Senior Center) so that ridership will increase by 25%for general pick-ups and van usage from FY 07. • To work in collaboration with the Police, Fire, Health Department and Disability Commission to create an Emergency Assistance Survey. • To use capital improvement funds awarded in FY07 for renovations and improvement to the Senior Center. • Apply for Formula Grant through Executive Office of Elder Affairs for FY08. • Collaborate with Elder Services for Title 111 Nutrition funding FY08. • Submitted request for funding in 2008 through Cultural Council Art Grant. • Apply for Grant through Salem Five for volunteer appreciation dinner. • To submit warrant article to fund $18,000 to support 30 workers for the Tax Work- Off Program. Funding comes through the overlay account. • To host Health Awareness Fair in fall of FY08 in collaboration with the M V YMCA. • Apply for Foundation Grants through the Friends of the NA Senior Center 501 C3. • To increase the town position of part time van driver to a full time. Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc. The Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc. have established two new programs. The first is a "Scholarship for Seniors" who may have difficulty paying fees for classes offered here at the Senior Center. The second is the "Emergency Fund for Seniors." This fund may be used for such things as utility bills, rent, food, or prescriptions. Support given to the Council on Aging by the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center: • Purchase of copy machine • Funding mailing of the quarterly newsletter. • Purchase of 4 Eft tables • Purchased of refrigerator • Supplement cost of many social events Respectfully Submitted, Irene M. O'Brien Director Elder Services