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Senior

PURPOSE:

To increase public awareness of the supportive needs of senior citizens, to share information about senior services and legislative initiatives, and to hear speakers on issues effecting seniors.
 

PROJECTS: 

Seniorama Booth: A public awareness effort to disseminate material of interest to senior citizens and others who attend.

Public Seminars: Meetings where topics such as Alzheimer’s are discussed by experts in the field.

Grant Assistance: Consulting help to senior organizations to apply for grants for special services

The division funds were allocated to the Macon County Alliance for Behavioral Health in Maturity. It will be used for expenses incurred to do depression and dementia screenings at the Farm Progress Show.
 

Senior Grants and Projects 2007-2008

 

  • This division organized an "Afternoon Out" for caregivers of senior citizens which provided recognition to the caregivers and information regarding stress and stress reducing techniques.
     
  • Funds were used to introduce seniors to the SHARE FOOD program which provides frozen meat and fresh fruits and vegetables for a reduced cost.

     


     

     2007/2008 CO-CHAIRS: 

    Anne Bradley:
     Email: ANNE.BRADLEY@illinois.gov

    Sally Williams:  Email:
    swilliams@maconcountyhealth.org

    Wendy Devore:  Email:  wdevore@decaturhousing.com

     
     

    MEETINGS:

    Monthly, held on fourth Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Lighthouse Senior Center
    (brown bag lunch)

     

     

           Agenda topics:
    Division Projects,

                HSAC Board Reports
    Agency Events
    Volunteer Opportunities

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