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All of us at CPA extend a warm welcome to residents and staff of Mayfield Village who will be using our services for the remainder of 2012. We are excited to have the opportunity to make our great programs available to their community.
Movies will be shown at 1:00 PM. Snacks provided courtesy of Senior Independence.
We began the year 2012 with a new name, Community Partnership on Aging. In the near future, you will begin to see some changes in our business cards, stationery, website and a new logo. The new name is a perfect description of what we are, a collaborative partnership between communities with an expertise in the area of aging. We are planning and looking into some exciting new programming. Please let us know if you have any ideas for things we might offer that would make life easier. Also, please consider, if you are able, making a donation to Community Partnership on Aging. We currently need funds to help support our homemaker program and our transportation services as well as meeting client emergency and nutritional needs. There are many opportunities for giving and you can be assured your donation will be used as you direct.
The Veterans Service Commission is able to provide transportation assistance, temporary financial assistance and other services to eligible Veterans. To contact them to discuss eligibility call 216-698-2600.
The Ohio Benefits Bank is a screening tool that allows someone to learn what programs they might be eligible for (like HEAP or SNAP) and initiate an application to any of those programs. If you are struggling to meet your expenses, please call our South Euclid or Mayfield Heights office to schedule an appointment to have a screening.
Our newsletter has taken a new, fresh look as we begin to incorporate some changes. The newsletter still has the same name and can still be found in the same locations, but is white in color, with some green in the nameplate, and 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size. We hope you will recognize it easily but if you have questions, or have any feedback for us, please give us a call.
Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is an evidence-based program developed by the Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas to identify and address depression in community dwelling older adults. Roughly six million older adults in the United States suffer from some form of depression. Depression is often undetected and therefore not appropriately diagnosed. The Healthy IDEAS program allows an individual to meet with an Outreach Worker in their home to address their feelings of depression. Adults experiencing depression tend to withdraw from people and activities that they used to enjoy, which creates a vicious cycle of isolation and depression. The Outreach Worker will help the client to develop realistic goals to increase their activity level. While individual goals will vary, they can include activities like participating in a writing group or exercise class, making an effort to call a loved one on a regular basis, or having a friendly visitor meet with them in their home. By increasing their activity level, the client can expect to participate in meaningful activities which can have a direct impact on reducing the severity of their symptoms. If you or someone you know is feeling down, sad or hopeless or are experiencing a loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, call to speak to an Outreach Worker about whether the Healthy IDEAS program might be an appropriate option for you. Please remember that depression is not a normal part of aging and it is treatable. We are looking forward to speaking with you about taking the first steps towards a healthier and happier you. To contact someone about the Healthy IDEAS Program, call 216-291-3902.
Fees apply to some classes, please call (216) 650-4029 for more information. Mondays Tai Chi, Lyndhurst Community Center, 10:30 Qi Gong for Balance, Lyndhurst Community Center, 1:00 Tuesdays Arthritis Exercise, Lyndhurst Community Center, 10:30 Wednesdays Senior Exercise, South Euclid Community Center, 10:30 Thursdays Arthritis Exercise, Ross DeJohn Community Center, 9:30 Senior Exercise, South Euclid Community Center, 10:30 Fridays Arthritis Exercise, Highland Heights Community Center, 9:30 Line Dancing , Ross DeJohn Community Center, 9:30 Zumba Gold, Highland Height Community Center, 10:30 Fitness, Ross DeJohn Community Center, 10:45 If you are interested in Tai Chi, Qi Gong or Zumba Gold but the cost does not fit your budget, you may be eligible for a fee modification. We have begun a new program that you may qualify for. Call 216-650-4029 for more information.
Tri-City Consortium on Aging is excited to be offering programming, volunteer services and social work services in the city of Mayfield Heights. We have social workers that can assist you with anything from applying for social security benefits to registering you for transportation and more.Please pick up a copy of our newsletter where information on upcoming programs and activities will be listed for Mayfield Heights. If you have questions, give us a call in South Euclid at (216) 291-3902 or call Christina Sharron at (440) 442-2626 x244.
The Tri-City Consortium on Aging is delighted to announce that the city of Mayfield Heights is now a member-city. You'll see a change in our name in coming months as well as additional opportunities in our now-four cities to participate in programs, services and volunteer projects.Please make sure you are making the best use of our transportation resources. If you need to cancel your trip, call STC by 7:00 am on the day of your trip to let them know of your cancellation. We would love to have your input on a name change. If you have a creative idea for a new name and/or logo, please let us know by either mail, phone or email. If enough suggestions come in, we will put it to a vote! We will be taking your suggestions until May and plan on announcing a new name and logo in September, Tri-City Consortium's 33rd Anniversary.
Tri-City Consortium on Aging is excited to be offering programming, volunteer services and social work services in the city of Mayfield Heights through 2010. Please watch for our September Newsletter where information on upcoming programs and activities will be listed for Mayfield Heights. If you have questions, give us a call in South Euclid at (216) 291-3902 or in Mayfield Heights at (440) 442-2626 x244.
The Ohio Benefits Bank is a computer application system that allows us to find out what public programs someone might be eligible for (i.e. HEAP, SNAP, etc) and apply for those program through the computer. This program has been very helpful in securing much needed resources for many area residents. If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a screening, contact Lani at 216-291-3902.
As many of you are aware, the current economic climate has resulted in a lack of funds in many areas, and Tri-City will be impacted significantly in 2010. We will undergo changes in service provision and staffing beginning January 1st. We, as a staff, have struggled with the changes that are required in order to balance our budget in 2010. We realize the changes we make have an effect on our clients, and have attempted to minimize them as much as possible. Please review the following changes that will have a direct impact on those who use our services: 1. Meals - Our meal budget was cut this year and we will be providing almost 900 meals less. After having no increase in the suggested contribution for meals in 7 years, a decision was made to increase the suggested donation to $1.50 per meal (from $1). In addition, we will continue to closely monitor cancellations and no-shows to ensure that we are delivering meals to as many people as possible with a minimal amount of waste. 2. Homemaker - Our homemaker hours were cut by 325 in 2010. We will not replace our vacant homemaker position in the immediate future so will utilize two staff homemakers instead of the traditional three positions, as in years past. We will begin 2010 with a waiting list and anticipate the list will grow longer through the course of the year. We would ask all clients to be very conscientious about planning ahead for homemaker service so that we can avoid last minute cancellations. We will look at existing clients and those on our waiting list and may re-distribute services so that we can accommodate those in greater need on our waiting list. Your scheduled time with your homemaker may change over the course of the year. As always, Robin will maintain close contact with you to keep you updated. There has been no change in the suggested donation of $10 per hour of service. 3. Supportive Services – This area is well utilized and there have been no significant changes to this budget. We anticipate serving larger numbers in 2010 as the economy impacts individual people in our communities. Please keep in mind, the suggested donation for this service is $5. 4. Transportation – We will have provided over 6500 one-way trips in 2009. We went far beyond our estimated 4800 trips. In 2010 we will impose a different fee structure for those traveling on our vans in an attempt to continue to provide services at the level they are needed. At the current level, Tri-City is unable to sustain the service. For those using the group van for lunch, programming or group shopping, we will continue with a $1 suggested contribution, each way. For those clients using the medical van for appointments, a fee will now be collected. Rather than consider cutting services altogether, a decision has been made to continue to offer services but to charge for some services to help offset the cost. In addition, we will closely monitor use and consider further changes or limitations, should they become necessary. Beginning January 1, 2010, riders using the Medical Van (Alison is the driver) will be charged a fee of $5 each way for trips. This charge covers only a portion of the actual cost of the trip. Throughout the year, I, the staff, and the appointed representatives of your community serving on the Commission on Aging, will continue to discuss opportunities for fundraising, partnerships and other ways to offset the cost of service. We are committed to assisting each of you in enhancing and enriching the quality of your life, your access to social and health related opportunities, and your ability to maintain independence in the community in which you reside. Please feel free to contact me, or one of the Outreach Workers, if you have questions about how these changes may impact you.
If you need assistance in any of the following areas, we can help! Give Corinne a call at (216) 291-3902.
If you enjoy bowling, check out our Wii Bowling on Friday afternoons at 12:30 PM in the Highland Heights Community Center.A virtual league will form for fall play with other local groups. There is a $5 joiners fee and $1 cost each week. For more information please call (216) 650-4029.
If you enjoy sculpting, register for our free sculpting class taught by a South Euclid resident.The class is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM. Registration is required.
If you like to exercise we’ll give you a prize for participating with us.Through some generous donations we have available we’ve decided to start a Fitness Fill Up Card. Anytime you exercise with a Tri-City sponsored class we’ll give your card a punch! Once you fill up the card, you’ll win a prize. |
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