1999-03-25 - Committee on Aging - Minutes � �
JOINT C011�A�IISSION ON AGING
Meeting Summary—March 2S, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hamet Rubinstein at 7:05 PM.
Members in attendance: Harriet Rubinsteiq Gina Sheade, Ernie Karge, Karolyn Swanson,
Village Tnistee DeAnn Glover,Village Liaison Phil Versteq Park District Liaison Kim
Cashrr►ore.
Guests in attendance: Fran Eagan.
Motion was made by Ernie Karge to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by Karolyn.
Motion approved by voice vote.
Meeting Summary of February 25, 1999 approved as presented.
There was no written or verbal correspondence to review.
Old Business
Prepare to Be Safe—Phil presented a draft of the booklet. Some of the basic graphics are in place
though it was still in pre production mode. He had made several changes as requested by
commission members. Karolyn gave Phil a copy of a similar document. Phil would incorpora.te
any interesting fea.tures that could be helpful. Phil estimated that the document would be done in
its final form within a few days. He will mail out final copies to Commission members when
completed. Still some discussion on corporate sponsorship to see if its still available,though no
assignment made on whom would seek sponsors. Distribution to libraries,village hall, churches,
park district,police and fire depardnents and direct mail to the senior club members.
Senior and Community Center Progress—Kim reminded the Commission that they are invited to
attend the next Friends of the Parks Foundation meeting on March 30 on the senior/community
center issue. The purpose of the meeting was to explore the issue and to review the survey
document.
New Business
Transfer of Non Titled Pro�erties—Tabled until Stephen is present.
Labels for Prescription Medications—Hamet mentioned the need to have specific information
concerning the iliness that a prescription is supposed to treat,on the actual label. She mentioned
that Vice President Gore was pushing to use larger type on labels. There was discussion on
whether the prescription information that is handed out by the phannacist is specif'ic enough for
the"individuals"illness. Even though it gives general information, it might not be appropriate to
help guide the patient. Karolyn mention that Alexian Brothers offers community educa.tion
programs that emphasizes that people should keep a listing of the drugs they keep, colors and
shapes of the pills,the doses, and the reasons for taking those drugs ... with them at all times.
Karolyn emphasized that the patient should take responsibility for lmowing the prescriptions and
for making sure that family members know what the prescriptions are for before taking them.
Karolyn will check with Alexian pharmacists on their procedures.
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Lending Closet—Harriet mentioned situatioas where she was aware that some seniors needing
specialized equipment quickly received their equipment&om a lending closet in Wheeling. But
the service was only available to Ariington Heights residents. Hazriet thought there was a need in
Buffalo Grove. Karolyn mentioned that the equipment in Wheeling was provided by a nurses
organization. Karolyn mentioned the challenges of providing storage,equipment that is fit
properly for the patient,maintaining the equipment, staffing the closet,and liability issues.
Because of liabilities,Ale�an Brothers doesn't even accept donations of this equipment because
of liability. Karolyn offered to talk to the people at ArlingWn Heights and Schaumburg about
their prograrns.
Surveying Seniors for Y2K—Phil mentioned the Village had sent out a survey(through the water
bills)that will serve to help compile information that can be used to help identify seniors who
may need special assistance during the Y2K event. He now has about 240 responses and expects
to have all inforniation compiled by June. He did mention that the biggest issue for seniors
appears to be arthritis.
Park District Update
Fitness Center—No Report
Senior Newsletter—Distributed
Multipurpose Room—Kim reported that the change to the multipurpose room for bingo is
working out very well. Temperatures are controlled. Room sound is still a problem as the
acoustics are so bad. Numbers are growing in bingo.
Senior Celebration Dav—Kim distributed the flier for the Senior Celebration Day to be held at
Randhurst. Phil reported that the Village would also have a resolution for Senior Celebration
Day.
Village Update
Phil mentioned that Village Newsletter would be mailed out shortly. He also mentioned that the
Village is close to announcing the hiring of the new Assistant Village Manager.
Motion to adjourn was made by Karolyn and seconded by Phil. The next meeting is scheduled
for Apri122.