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Joanne used the meal take away program extra funding as an example ("squeaky wheel <br /> gets the oil"). <br /> 9. BOCC Aging Board Annual Report—Tentative date: February 11 or March 11. Reporting <br /> on: How often we meet, accomplishments, events, concerns for this year to bring up, <br /> etc. Refer to BOCC document for more information. <br /> In reference to the boards accomplishments/recommendations Dan discussed the two <br /> group homes in his neighborhood as it relates to the proposed Fiddlehead Community. <br /> Janice said it's about zoning and what would be allowed to happen if there is a change in <br /> the zoning. The group discussed nonprofit vs group homes regarding the planning board in <br /> Carrboro. Dan and Jon said there are no issues from a neighbor standpoint. <br /> Jeff requested the support of caregivers to be added as a point for BOCC Aging Annual <br /> Report. <br /> Aging in community, solo agers, increasing cost of assisted living and planning for it are <br /> other examples of needs that need to be discussed. <br /> Ann talked about Carol Woods' Early Admission program. <br /> Joanne spoke about her mother, who has dementia and did not qualify for Medicare, and <br /> the challenges surrounding her care. She also highlighted the high monthly costs of long- <br /> term care. <br /> Janice spoke about national healthcare/assisted living companies who get a tax credit to <br /> build, but they expire 20 or 30 years later and then costs jump. It is a problem nationwide. <br /> 10. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Success Report—Jeanne Chamberlin, SHIIP Program <br /> Manager <br /> Jeanne gave a presentation on the OC SHIIP program from this past season. The group <br /> asked questions about other options locally,what phone number to call, outreach in <br /> doctor's offices, long term care insurance, etc. and thanked her for her presentation. <br /> 11. Board Orientation for new members—February 11. This will be immediately after our <br /> next Board meeting at the Seymour Center. <br /> 2022-27 Master Aging Plan <br /> 12. Quarterly meetings are happening. <br /> 13. MAP Steering Committee—Next meeting TBA. <br /> Committee Progress Reports if needed: <br />