Aging Advisory Board Minutes 120815

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these categories could be utilized in the framework for the upcoming Master Aging Plan (MAP) update. She invited those interested in joining the Strategy Team for MAP and the next Capstone application to attend a January 6 lunch meeting at Carol Woods. Alex Castro, Keith Cook, Dan Daniel and Dick White volunteered to join Heather Altman, Carol Rosemond, and Department on Aging staff at that meeting. Janice Tyler distributed a draft of the Advisory Board’s 2015 Annual Report and Work Plan for review. The question was raised about the distinction between Advisory Board and Department on Aging accomplishments. The Chair asked that members send their comments to Ms. Tyler by the end of the current week. She will make the suggested additions/changes and distribute for final review by the December 18 deadline. Mary Fraser announced that the first meeting of the ACL grant leadership team was held on December 2. To date the Dementia-Friendly Business Campaign has trained 11 entities with 20 others expressing interest. Lorenzo Mejia credited the ACL press conference for increased enthusiasm in the business community. The Chair expressed appreciation to Mr. Mejia for his leadership with the Campaign. The NC Association on Aging will be featuring a workshop on the Dementia Friendly Community grant at its March 2016 training conference. The Chair referred to the issue statement he had distributed which requested improvements to sidewalks leading to both Senior Centers. A motion was made by Keith Cook and seconded by Dan Daniel that a letter be sent to Orange County mayors and the Board of County Commissioners outlining the sidewalk safety issues and suggesting solutions. The motion carried and Mr. Castro will draft the letter. Yvette Missri invited all present to the Project Engage (PE) Class Three graduation on January 7, 3:00- 5:00 pm. This will bring the total to 41 PE graduates. Their volunteer efforts are focused on seven Senior Resource Teams topics with more potentially formed in the future. The next PE class will be held in the fall of 2017 to allow for concentration on the MAP update. Lorenzo Mejia asked for information on the accomplishments of these seven teams. Ms. Missri invited all Advisory Board members to attend the bimonthly PE graduate meetings for updates and continuing education. Additionally, each Senior Resource Team meets monthly. Dan Daniel added that the graduates now serve in their communities as informed citizens about the services available. The Chair suggested involving the PE graduates in promoting citizen involvement in the upcoming MAP process. Mary Fraser reported that the deadline for Long Term Care Quality Service Award applications was December 11. Eight agencies submitted applications for innovative palliative care projects. Committee Progress Reports: • Donna Prather stated that the Music In My Mind User Group will meet again in January. • Teri Driscoll announced that all nursing home site visit reports must be completed by December 31; the former Britthaven facility on Legion Road has been purchased by Liberty Healthcare; new Nursing Home Committee members will be attending training at Triangle J Area Agency on Aging. • Yvonne Mendenhall reported that Charles House Director Paul Kleever gave a presentation at the recent Adult Care Home Committee meeting on family care homes; this committee currently has three vacancies. • Alex Castro reported that the Orange Unified Transportation Board met recently and reviewed the plans for the proposed Amtrak commuter rail terminal in Hillsborough.