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The meeting was called to order at
were 19 members present around the table. Mary asked Bob Hopper to continue his
presentation of the third of twelve marketing strategies. Through example, Bob demonstrated
how important it was to ‘Be Prepared’ as you represent your business/yourself. People
like to do business with friends. Give something of value to share with your friends-something
simple. A genuine observation, a referral, a compliment, a listening spirit-all these are valuable marketing tools.
After Mary thanked Bob, she welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked people to
introduce themselves to the group. Once this was completed, Mary spoke about the
upcoming Senior Awareness Day in
booth to help raise funds for our scholarships and grants. Mary asked members to
consider donations of time or donuts/muffins/etc. Sr. Katherine, Kristin, and Mary will arrive at
Social will be held at Atria, Bayside Landing, in
everyone. Mary encouraged all members to attend, and bring a guest! for the chance to win a special prize.
Bob Hopper, Vice-President, told membership about the July 12th workshop at Valley
Gardens. Our hope is to provide CEU’s for those who may need them. The workshop/
seminar will be held from
three speakers who will address the issue of “Keeping Seniors Happy, Healthy & Safe”.
An in-home health care professional, Lee Eppler, will be a presenter along with a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society, and an attorney who deals with possible elder
abuse. Details will be made available on the website! Check it often.
new members for their prompt payments. Kristin reviewed the policy for guest members.
A guest is invited to attend three meetings at no cost. A $5.00 charge will be assessed after
the third meeting, thus encouraging new membership. Kristin again stressed the importance of
membership, which allowed the RCCCC to fund grants and scholarships for the community.
help in updating member information. The information from the old website could be
transferred. Members will have access to the Forum if dues are paid, which also allows for
the posting of announcements and events for the website.
Mr. Lee Eppler, the guest speaker from Gentiva Home Health Care, was introduced to the
membership. He began by explaining the representative from
Rabb, had intended to be part of this forum, but had been called away unexpectedly.
Mr. Eppler passed out a general brochure, and a very informative diagnosis page which
Delineated the services needed for certain medical conditions. On the flip side of the
handout was a description of each skill a professional might offer to someone as an
in-home health service.
Mr. Eppler asked everyone to take with them this one, very important point: In Home Health
is proven to be beneficial on many levels. It saves Medi-Care millions of dollars, since
Skilled Home Care is a great intervention, which keeps residents in their own communities/
environment, and healthy for as long as possible. This saves on Skilled Nursing & Hospital
costs. Skilled Home Care can be covered by Medi-Care entirely. Skilled In Home Health
care is also a benefit to assisted living facilities. It takes a pro-active role toward residents
and staff. It helps with the retention of residents, since they stay healthier longer, able to
remain in assisted living. It helps with the retention of staff, who have the support of the service, and also keeps workmen’s compensation injuries to a minimum. Finally, In Home
Health helps with regulatory compliance in a facility, since all staff at In Home Health agencies should be well qualified and bonded.
Mr. Eppler entertained questions concerning In Home Health in a SNF or a Rehab center.
Mary thanked Mr. Eppler for his time, and opened the floor to anyone who had a case
which might be challenging. Mr. Iremonger asked if anyone knew how the Veteran’s Administration worked concerning help for veterans who needed assisted living. A lively
discussion followed, and it was determined by questions from the group, that we should
once again have a guest speaker from the VA to explain how best to serve our senior veterans.
There being no further business,
Respectfully Submitted,
