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1999-10-22 - Committee on Aging - Minutes .� �.J �../ Buffalo Grove Joint Commission on Aging Meeting Summary - October 22, 1999 Members Present- Harriet Rubinstein, Bonnie Factor, Gina Sheade, Ernie Karge, Steven Perlis, Karolyn Swanson, Martha Weiss-Park District Board Liaison, Dan Schimmel-Park District Staff Liaison, Phil Versten-Village Staff Liaison. Guests - Representative Laura Beth Gash, Leslie Lipschultz-Assistant to Representative Gash, Terri Ebner-Senior Coordinator. Approval of the Agenda - Motion made by Bonnie Factor and seconded by Karolyn Swanson to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Introduction of Guests - Upon arrival, Representative Gash and Ms. Lipschultz were introduced to the Commission members. Correspondence - Lake County is hosting a Legislative Open House on November 18 in Libertyville. Dan also reviewed the letter sent to state representatives and senators regarding the medical labels issue. Old Business Medical Labels - Several issues were listed including: ■ There is often time confusion on the reason that a drug is prescribed, the dosage amounts, the time of day they should be taken, and the number of times per day it should be taken. ■ Labels are too hard to read because the type is so small ■ Warning label fonts are too small ■ Often times warning labels cover important information on the prescription label. ■ Many solutions were discussed. Representative Gash suggested that a grass roots type of process may be better than the legislative process. Get people on our side. " Contacts that she suggested included the State Medical Association, AARP, Pharmacists Associations, major pharmacy chains. Letters to the Editor and making contacts with internet drug distributors were also mentioned. Ms. Lipschultz mentioned that she will investigate the issue in the Legislative Research Report. Attitude and Interest Survey— Dan reported that the attitude and interest survey showed that the public did not appear to have support for building senior or teen facilities in town. The preference appeared to be aquatic facilities and multi use areas. He mentioned that this would be a challenge to overcome. Transfer of Non Titled Properties—A revised draft was presented by Dan. We will add directions for use on the back side and village and park district logos on the front. New Business DCCA Grant— Dan reported that through the efforts of our legislators, $120,000 was allocated for senior facilities and services. There was discussion on what the money could be used for. Representative Gash indicated that the revised deadline for use is June of 2001. Harriet cautioned us to make sure any facility planned is expandable to meet future needs. � � Resignation — It was reported that Harriet Rubinstein had turned in her resignation as she is moving to Nevada. Our best wishes to Harriet. Appointments for Vacancies— Dan reported that the Park District Board would be making decisions on a new chairperson and a replacement for Harriet on the Commission. The Village also has a position to fill. Park District Update Aquatics Survey— Dan reported that the attitude and interest survey did not tell us enough about what type of pool the community wanted. A supplemental survey was mailed out to all pass holders and lesson participants regarding this issue. Preliminary results will be presented at the Park Board Meeting on October 25. At that time the park district will have to decide what should be included in a community center package and whether we should go for a referendum to finance its construction. Learning Center—The Golf Center will open for business on November 1. Senior Newsletter—Terri presented the November/December Senior Newsletter. Many compliments on the variery of programs offered. Some discussion was held on the unique services and programs in the senior programming area. Friends of the Park Award — Dan reported that the Friends of the Park Award was presented by the Friends of the Park Foundation to Harriet for her dedication to the park district. It was presented at the Annual Volunteer and Part Time Staff Picnic in July. Village Update— Phil reported that the Village is hosting a Community Round Table on October 28 at Village Hall. The event will feature involvement from various community organizations regarding their services. Open to anyone in the community to come and ask questions. Library Update— Gina reported that the file was up to date. She is concerned about getting new materials now that Harriet is no longer on the Commission. 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FDA and atore the. medlcetion pre- �- • ��oommtedloa�i��taBarding medica- eeribed for you. � ' .' .•�:,tione,'�:�t�t�M`��q�El��':m6�C�1�bD w I�esn tbe brand snd• gsoaric • . .' ;Y;does not, ' bo iielc.-Medica-. �.aame end etrength of the medica- • � . ''��ion eeiro��°p°neibility of tione preecribed far you before s . ; : �,;�1L pattt�e�f�vol�aa�a tb0 psoceee- leaving the phari»acy. . " .. ' : �:- ee�of mad,cation:theza�y, Snclud- �Try co purchess a11 mediceaona . • r':la8 phyeldet�i;pliarmaciete�nuraes from the eame pt�nrmacy. . • ;:;:and, moet�:Impoittst�tly� patlente .�Do not givs your preecription . . . � :aad tlleir faoDWee�' . � ' . medlcakione to othere,aad do not . . ¢'.'�As iras��e�tioned ln tbe article, talce,inedicatione thet have not ,� � ''.��maby.;dio�i6e;have•eimtlnr names� been preecribed for you. ' �..'yot.i�p:tseat,irexy•dif!'erent dis- ■Aak that directione be clarified : � ;'�'eaese:Simpla etepe, llke requtrCi�g by the phnrmeciet if tbe directiona �., . '. :'� '�:p�y+etciaae to communicets the di- on the iebel elate,•,Take ps direct- , ' �,=�aoeie�aesociated .rith the pro- � ed:'Do not be aEreid to eek or call • � ��.';^��ecriptioa to the pbarmadet, can your ptl�i'II1HG6t fOf faformatlon - . . ' • . "•esve�ivee.Thip hetpa the pberms- tegarding any of your medlcatione. � � •. ='.�clet elarify queetionable handwrit= .Mlchae!Novarlo,preeldenq � • � ;�.ing and poeeiWe epell;.og or doeing B�Ian Kaaalura,dtrector oF � • ' . �'��:eribe�e. 1'he pharmecy profeee{on � • govecna�entaffaite; . , � � . ;t:has beea aorldng to achieve thla .� . � lllinola Councll of .. " , ;::sequicemeiit nationally toz"maay HaJth-8ystem P6armaolsts� , . . ` 7� ' . . . . ' Roc�Eord � .. . :. . .. . _ . , ' � ��4'G� � �� !I A,�'�/ � �� u�� November 9, 1999 Ms. Ghida Sahyouni Assistant Village Manager Village of Buffalo Grove 50 Raupp Boulevard Buffalo Grove,IL 60089 Dear Ghida: Thank you for your correspondence regarding the DCCA, Department of Aging Grant Funds for a senior center. The park district is in the final stages of research and planning for a possible referendum on March 21, 2000. Senior space would become part of a future community center at Busch Grove Community Park with a successful referendum. The DCCA grant would be used toward the construction and/or funding and equipment of the senior space. If the referendum is unsuccessful,the grant funds would be used to renovate Alcott Center along with purchasing updated equipment and furnishings for the seniors. _ After March 21,2000,I will be able to provide you with more detailed information. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 850-2110. Thanks,again, for the great news. Sincerely, Michael Rylko Director of Parks and Recreation s�a.��,� • .��'� �.� .7� �aa��-�.�s> ��/a�/��-a�>aa • .��/��/�s.�-s�q�