east providence senior activity center

EAST PROVIDENCE

SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

2013 Annual Report November 2012—October 2013

Where We Grow From Here

Over the years we have realized the center is the first point of entry in our community where older adults can exercise, learn about information, referrals and resources to help foster healthy aging. We believe healthy aging is about regular exercise and managing your health in the best way possible. It is also about being involved in activities and programs. Our programs provide an environment that supports individuals with living well and taking charge of their health and wellness. We see every day we are making a difference in the lives of many older adults. Focusing on healthy aging is important because we are seeing the older adult living longer and studies show we will double the population of Americans aged 65 years and older during the next 25 years. By 2030, older adults will account for roughly 20 percent of the US population, about 72 million people. Research shows that an active lifestyle can lessen the challenges and increase the opportunities associated with aging. Our goal is to give our members a feeling of a safe and secure environment and the tools to stay physically active. As we move forward, we will continue to strive to provide programs that are making a difference in the lives of many older adults. In this past year we began several new initiatives toward fulfilling our goals: A Zumba class, Nia class, and a Reiki program. Zumba is a dance fitness cardio. Nia empowers people to reconnect with themselves as they improve their health. Reiki is a profoundly simple hands-on technique that assists one in their ability to reduce pain, heal injuries, regain balance, increase ener-gy, reduce stress and tension, and promote physical and emotional well-being. These initiatives fit nicely into our healthy aging attitude.

Happenings in 2013

Coordinated volunteers filled 4000 informational bags which were distributed by the city with the new recycle bins.

Partnered with Meals on Wheels to be a drop-off site for the East Providence area. The home delivered meals pro-

gram is for homebound city residents.

Collaborated with East Bay Center to provide mental health services at the center twice a month.

Collaborated with Rite Aid Pharmacy for “Ask a Pharmacist” session monthly.

Diabetes Educational Sessions.

Lifespan Community Health and The Women & Infants Family van offered shingles vaccines for anyone 60 years

of age and older who were uninsured or underinsured.

Senior Chorus made up of center members.

A intergenerational program with the Career & Technical School which included cosmetology and culinary.

Chronic Illness Self-Management Education Class. Sessions were for those with chronic conditions, and/or their caregivers. Some of the topics that were covered: how to exercise and eat properly, how to use medications

appropriately, how to solve everyday problems, and how to communicate effectively with family members and

healthcare providers-all positive life skills to enhance one’s well being.

Who we are and our reason

for being

Director Bob Rock

COMMUNITY PARTNERS URI College of Pharmacy Roger Williams University URI Senior Nutrition Project The Gordon School RI College EP Senior High School Dept. of Elderly Affairs Attorney General’s Office RI Housing Visiting Nurses of RI Saving Sight RI RI Bar Association RI Public Transit Authority Podiatry Specialist of RI EP Police/Fire EP Rotary Club East Bay Community Action EP Housing Authority East Bay Center EP Lions Club East Side Clinical Lab Blackstone Valley RI Arc Retired Senior Volunteer Program InSight United Health Care of RI Blue Cross Blue Shield AARP Foster Grandparents New England Wellness Company Evergreen House Nursing Waterview Villa Nursing Home Atria Assisted Living Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Care Home Instead Jewish Family Services Diabetes Education Board Diabetes Foot Care The Point Newman YMCA Dunkin Donuts Panera Bread Seven Stars Bakery “We Share Hope” MTTI Education Boy Scouts Troop 4 RI Spurwink Providence Country Day School Orchard View Maner Walmart Liturgical Publications Epoch Senior Living Visiting Angels Healy Physical Therapy

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board provides advice and guidance for the

administrator in the development of the center’s yearly plan. The board also helps to ensure that the plan is

realistic and appropriate.

2013 Board

Jan Kinder Ann Fagundes Margaret Racinski Valerie LaCross Joe LaCross George Furtado Claire Dawson Eleanor Monteiro Manuel Larangeria Shirley Cook Elaine Robinson Ken Goucher Mary Ann Leonardo Don Senna

The Mission of the

East Providence Senior

Activity Center

is to:

ASSIST, INFORM

AND ENRICH THE

LIVES OF ALL

PERSONS 55 YEARS

OF AGE AND

OLDER OR

DISABLED

PERSONS IN THE

EAST PROVIDENCE

AREA

As the health and wellness office went through a

transitional period we continued our health services

which included: weekly blood pressure clinics, lab

services, a social worker through East Bay Center,

registered dietitians, podiatrist, a registered pharma-

cist, and all flu and shingles vaccine clinics.

Health presentations continued with guest speakers from area hospitals and health care providers.

In 2013, we began to offer Diabetes Educational Programs and we maintain accreditation through the

RI Department of Health and the American Diabetes Association.

Flu Clinics

Health &

Wellness

Nutritionist Health Lectures

Blood Pressures

Caregivers Support Group

Diabetes Support Group Stroke Support Group

InSight Support Group

Podiatrist

Clinical Lab

East Bay Social Services

Meditation

Reiki

Elder Information Specialist Benefiting our members behind the scenes

Our elder information specialist is an advisor and resource to

our seniors and their families regarding all state and federal

programs that seniors may be eligible to receive. This

resource is a wonderful way for the elderly population to ac-

cess the many programs that are available to them. It helps to

eliminate the frustration that can occur when seeking

information. The one on one interaction alleviates many fears

an individual may have when dealing with sensitive and per-

sonal matters. Ellen helps people by replacing fear with facts.

Elder Information Specialist Counseled

219 people for Food Stamps 221 people on Medicare/Health Insurance

78 people for Heating Assistance 76 people for Housing Information

117 people for In-Home Care 163 people for Dental / Medical Services

74 people on RIPAE (RX) 70 people for Social Security

129 people with Tax Information 97 people on Consumer Issues

58 people on Computer / Educational

230 people on Recreational Concerns

255 people for Transportation

838 people on a variety of

other issues

Ellen Frazier

Dining Program

Ocean State Dining is a federally funded grant program from the Department of Aging, Title III B funds. The grant provides for a hot, nutritious meal in a social setting. East Bay Community Action Program Inc., is responsible for all of the East Bay and Cranston Senior Services is contracted for the meals. The suggested donation per meal is $3.00 The meal in-cludes a hot entree or sandwich, soup, salad, vegetable, dessert, and coffee.

Activities Library Book Club Computer Class Computer Game

Water Color Drawing Class Craft Class Bridge Club

Scrabble Club Cribbage Group Pokeno Bingo

Hi Lo Jack League Red Hat Society Billiards Cards

Trips Meditation Class AARP Smart Driving Brain Fitness

Wii Bowling Reiki Nia

Programs

Senior Housing Options Information / Referrals RIPAE (Prescription Assistance Program) Notary Services Medical Insurance Seminar Transportation Blood Pressure Clinics Laboratory Services AED/CPR training Manicurist Diabetes Support Group AARP Tax Service In-Sight Support Group Stroke Support Group Caregivers Support Group RIPTA Bus Passes Nutrition Classes Social Worker Registered Dietitians Clothing Alterations Audiology Vision Assistance SNAP (Food Stamps) Medical Assistance Programs

Active Aging

The fitness center is designed to meet the exercise needs of the senior population. The goal of the program is to increase seniors’ awareness and knowledge of the benefits of exercise and provide an atmosphere solely for older adults. This program also promotes attitude change and development of appropriate exercise skills. It ultimately reduces the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle and improves the quality of life for our senior population.

Tai Chi

Zumba

Yoga

Fitness Center

Tap-In-Time

Aerobics

Chair Exercise

Bocce Ball

Some Facts…..

City residents pay a membership fee of $15 per year and non-residents $20 per year.

Programs fees are charged when

instructors are paid for their service. No fees are charged when there

is no cost to the center.

The Gift Shop is operated by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) with all revenue and expenses split between

RSVP and the senior center.

A weekly Bingo game is held with the cen-ter collecting approximately 10% from sale of cards. No one can purchase more than $2 worth of cards per game, which allows

everyone a fair chance to win.

Donations come from several sources including: personal contributions, memorials, raffles, and programs

that are not fee based.

All fees are waived for persons unable to afford a particular program.

Financial Snap Shot Revenue 2011 2012 2013 Membership $9,068 $10,896 $9,430 Programs $21,762 $22,492 $18,211 Gift Shop $2,984 $2,766 $2,660 Fitness Center $5,770 $7,010 $6,116 Donations $19,620 $12,480 $11,321 Grants $21,975 $26,957 $28,957 Other $2,735 $5,075 $3,877 Total $83,914 $87,676 $80,570

Expenditures 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Salaries $188,650 $188,642 $122,732 Longevity $6,750 $10,704 $8,931 Part-Time Services $64,700 $45,474 $45,474 Blue Cross $34,700 $22,894 $17,748 Social Security $20,800 $21,118 $10,072 Pension $29,800 $37,265 $27,983 Deferred Comp. $6,000 $6,000 $0 Instructors $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Building Repairs $5,000 $4,000 $4,000 Equipment Maintenance $500 $500 $500 Auto Maintenance $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Postage $900 $900 $900 Office Supplies $2,000 $1,500 $1,500 Gas, Oil $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Travel &Training $2,500 $2,000 $1,000 Recreational Supplies $2,000 $1,500 $1,500 Program Costs $2,500 $1,500 $1,500

TOTALS $366,184 $359,408 $268,437

National Accreditation

Accreditation is the official recognition that we are

meeting our mission in an exceptionally professional

fashion. We demonstrate that we are in compliance with

national standards for senior center practice. It helps us to

be recognized and identified as a viable, fundable, and

qualified provider of services within the community. It

also assures older adult consumers, their families and

caregivers, that we are operating out of a common senior

center philosophy.

Our center was accredited in 2002 and re-accredited in

2009.

Intergenerational Programs

Roger Williams University EP High School

Rhode Island College The Gordon School

PCD School Boy Scouts of RI

Justice Assistance Program University of RI

MTTI Career Education Spurwink RI

Budget year +

Nov12-Oct13

DAILY LUNCH

20025 for an average of 84 seniors

FITNESS ROOM

8738 times used by 293 members

(open daily)

CHAIR EXERCISE

2803 for an average of 36 per class

(two classes per week)

HI LO JACK LEAGUE

1160 for an average of 48 per game

(once per week)

AEROBICS



YOGA


(three classes per week)

PAINTING



TAI CHI


(one class per week)

BRIDGE

1612 for an average of 31 per game

(one session per week)

BINGO

4264 for an average of 82

(one game per week)

CRIBBAGE

1976 for an average of 38

(one session per week)

BY THE NUMBERS

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