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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdult Care Home CAC minutes 0507191 Orange County NC Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee ~ Tuesday, May 7, 2019 ~ Seymour Center Chapel Hill NC Committee Member Attendees: Michael Zuber Chair, Autumn Cox, Ombudsman for Orange County NC, Annie Deaver, Aging Transitions Administrator, Gloria Brown, Secretary, Shade Little, Nancy McCormick, Yvonne Mendenhall, Alison Brown, Joan Rehm, Karen Green-McElveen, Olivia Fisher, and MaryLou Gelblum Call In: Tiketha Collins Excused Absence: William Morgan Resigned: William “Will” Lang Prospective Members/Guests: None ACTION/OUTCOME Welcome Michael Zuber, Chair  M. Zuber called the meeting to order.  M. Zuber shared that the Orange County Department on Aging Advisory Council needs Board Members and encouraged eligible persons to consider serving. It is a County Appointed position.  Volunteers should be over 60 years old since there is an "age average" guideline for the committee.  The meeting was called to order at 4:04 pm. ACTION ITEM Approval of March 5, 2019 Committee Meeting Minutes Michael Zuber, Chair  M. Zuber asked if anyone has any suggestions or corrections for the March 5, 2019 meeting minutes.  The minutes were discussed and suggestions/corrections.  The minutes were edited on May 7 and submitted to M. Zuber and A. Cox.  None.  The minutes will be approved at the July 2, 2019 meeting. Triangle J Council of Governments Autumn Cox, Orange County Ombudsman  A. Cox stated including a notice that the Chatham County ACH CAC needs volunteers and if anyone knows someone who lives in Chatham County that might be interested, please share the volunteer opportunity with them.  She also announced the Area on Aging, Elder Abuse Wellness Program for May 22 at the RTP Area on Aging Headquarters, in the Archie K. Daniels room from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Autumn indicated that people could check for available space even though the RSVP deadline has passed (flyer attached FYI).  The Stratford had a full state Inspection with survey recently.  All NC ACH programs are supposed to have a full inspection annually.  The entire committee accepted the Orange County Ombudsman Report. Orange County (OCDOA) DOA Annie Deaver, Aging Transitions Administrator  A. Deaver gave her report on Orange County Department on Aging activities.  She announced the 2019 Senior Health Advocacy and Resource Partners of Orange County (SHARP Service Awards) coming soon and invited all the committee to attend the awards ceremony.  “A Carepartner Collaborative Group” will meet Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM at the Seymour Center  The entire committee accepted the Aging Transitions Administrator Report. 2 to provide support and social contacts for both partners: the care giver and the care receiver. Orange County Adult Day Home Visitation Reports: Orange County Family Care Home (<6) Visitation Reports:  M. Zuber and group discussion the Orange County Adult Care Homes site visits reports followed.  The final approved site visit forms will be available on the County website when fully approved.  At this meeting reports from the following facilities were reviewed:  The Stratford  Carol Woods  Crescent Green  Carillon Assisted Living  Brookdale Meadowmont  Adorable Senior Living Family Care Home (<6) Reports:  M. Zuber and A. Cox suggested that the committee attempt to visit the Family Care Homes in Orange County more than the required once a year.  The requirement is 1 visit per 12 months, but more might be helpful in view of some problems some of these homes experience.  The full committee accepted the Orange County Adult Day Home Visitation Reports. New Business M. Zuber, Chair  M. Zuber asked if any new business, comments or concerns.  M. Zuber asked if he could have a volunteer for ACH CAC Assistant Chair, he will be traveling soon.  We will need someone to cover for him.  None Closing Remarks M. Zuber, Chair  M. Zuber thanked everyone for their commitment  Minutes To be Approved: Tuesday, July 2, 2019  None. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________Michael Zuber, Chair ____________________________________Gloria A. Brown, Secretary  M. Zuber adjourned the meeting at 5:15 PM. 3