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OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
August 7, 2018
A.)Ms. Richey called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
B.) PRESENT: Lurton Blassingame, Claude Benedict, Judy Richey,Julie Maslowski, Xandy
Kloeckl, Ron Duerkop, Peggy Bellin, Sue Ashton
STAFF: Bobbie Luft, Office Assistant
EXCUSED: Deb Allison-Aasby
ABSENT:
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 3, 2018 minutes, Mr. Benedict moved to accept the minutes as written, Mr. Blassingame
seconded. Motion carried to accept the minutes as written.
D.)Citizens Statements- Erin Roberts, Winnebago County Health Department announced
some of the classes they are promoting: Strong bones; Strengthening class; stepping on,
which is a 7 week class that meets for two hours and trains on how to prevent falls; Tai
chi classes, will add two more classes this fall; Healthy Living with Diabetes in October;
Oshkosh Seniors Center started Walk with Ease; ADRC will be holding another wheel
chair wash at Bergstrom in Neenah, this will include maintenance and a free lunch on
September 22; the 3rd annual Senior Expo will be held on October 8th
Michelle Peterson, Executive Director of Azura memory Care wanted to announce that
they are a resource for dementia/Alzheimer. She explained the transition is much easier
when a loved one comes to the facility from their home. She stated September 15 will
hold a Walk to end Alzheimer's and registration is a donation.
E.) NEW BUSINESS: Dr. John Newman, President of Aurora. He stated he has been Chief Medical
Officer for four years with Aurora. He explained that geriatrics is considered 65 year of age and
older and the emergency department (ED) treats those patients differently. The geriatric ED has an
acute care for elderly program that is less than four years old. With this program they allocate
resources for needs the patient may have. They try to prevent the patience from coming back.
Each time a geriatric patient enters the hospital they lose more. He stated life is a fatal disease. He
stated they have a Palliative Care program that started two years ago. Comparing Aurora to the
best in the world on a scale of 1-10,he would rank them a five. Jennifer Davis explained palliative
care as preparation for end of life. She stated they work with people to understand their disease,
which is usually a chronic disease,progressive and terminal conditions. Trisha Morrell explained
the story of one of their patients. A woman had COPD and called the paramedics several times
weekly, she was socially isolated. They spoke with her and provided her the tools she needed for
her toolbox, got her advance directives in order and met a month later. She was now sleeping well
and working on her anxiety levels. They continued to meet every couple of months and gathered
family support,had a family care conference. She was at peace and was able to be end home for
her end of life journey. The palliative care team was honored to be part of her journey. Dr. Bennet
has now joined the team and there is a Champlain that will make home,hospital or phone visits.
Mr. Blassingame questioned if a referral was needed and where they met with patients. Ms.
Morrell stated they do need a referral and they meet patients at the clinic. Mr. Duerkop questioned
how accommodating the doctors are with referring their patients. Ms. Davis explained that newer
doctors are on board,however; older doctors feel that they are doing palliative care with their
patients themselves. Dr. Newman stated on a scale of 1-10 dr.'s are at a 4 with referrals. He
explained it was hard to do in a 10-15 minute office appointment. He stated the palliative care
team is always in communication with the patient's primary care provider. Dr. Newman
explained he has been a Dr. for 30 years and has seen five doctors pass away in a hospital. He
explained they die differently as they have a plan. He stated that end of life in a hospital for a
week will cost approximately$8,000 and for a doctor to pass at home is approximately$25 for
medications. Palliative Care will help you plan your end of life the way you choose. Mr. Duerkop
questioned if hospice will happen after palliative care. Ms. Davis explained each path is unique
and hospice is another layer of support. Dr. Newman stated how Aurora is always improving
with additional support departments and staff. He explained that have the competition with the
other care facilities make the care better. He thanked Julie, Trish and Jennifer for their help with
his father.
Mrs. Maslowski invited all to attend Bella Vista's 10 year anniversary at fpm, the Del Rays will
play from 2-4pm,bring a chair, and there will be door prizes.
F.) OLD BUSINESS:
a) Strengthen our Partnership with Neighborhood Assoc. and Other Partners-Lurton
Blassingame-Mr. Blassingame spoke with Pam Ruder the Rep for neighborhood
Associations and discussed the Take Me Home Program. He stated Neighborhood
Night Out was this evening.
b) Affordable Transportation and Delivery Services for Seniors-Judy Richey- Ms.
Richey spoke with Walmart regarding their order service. She explained for those
without a computer and debit cards it is difficult to order. However their program is
going well. Mr. Blassingame explained that Festival Foods has this service for a $15
charge with a minimum amount.
c) Create Community Design & Policy that supports an Age Friendly community-Jean
Wollerman- None
d) Improve Communication and Visibility of Available Services to Seniors-Ron
Duerkop-Mrs. Maslowski explained that herself as well as Ms. Richey and Mr.
Duerkop had met to discuss budgetary items and the update for the website once the
City develops their new site. Ms. Richey stated she would like to see a display board
for this committee at the Senior Expo on October 2nd and urged members to attend for
1-2 hours.
Mr. Duerkop explained that if anyone receives a call regarding their social security
card, they should hang up, there is no refund or return of old cards. Social Security
will not contact you via phone or email. Ms. Richey reminded everyone to change
their address with social security. Mr. Duerkop provided information regarding three
programs: Take Me Home Program; free voluntary program started in June 2018 with
OPD. It is a data base that includes a person's information, address, caregiver contact
information and a picture. Thus far there are ten people registered and they have not
had to use the data base as of yet, contact Sargent Wrage 920 379 3538; Project
Lifesaver Program; started April 6 2017 in Oshkosh but nationally in 1999, person
requires one on one supervision, diagnosed with cognitive impairment putting them
at risk to wander and get lost, participants are asked to pay a onetime transmitter cost
of$300 and an annual fee of$25 to cover the cost of the transmitter band, replacement
battery and transmitter tester, if the cost is not affordable there may be assistance; Safe
Seniors Camera Program with DOJ; started this spring in 2018 both OPD and
Winnebago County Sherriff's department are participating agencies, DOJ provides a
camera and memory card through local law enforcement agencies to provide covert
surveillance, community member signs a 30 day contract and is required to save any
recordings and notify local law enforcement of DCI (Division of Criminal
Investigations) that may they believe may be depicts illegal conduct, can be extended
30 days on a case by case basis, referrals are made on line at the WI DOJ website or by
contacting DOJ at 608-267-1313, thus far there have been no reports for this program
in Oshkosh to date.
G.)OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Richey announced the last Food Truck Friday will be held
August 17. She stated funds to the FOSC are used for fitness equipment.
H.)ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Blassingame moved to adjourn, Mr. Duerkop seconded, motion carried to adjourn at 8:59
am.
NEXT MEETING:
September 4, 2018
City Hall- room 404- 8 am
Respectfully Submitted,
Bobbie Luft
Office Assistant, Senior Services