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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
1343 for an average of 14 per class
(two classes per week)
YOGA
1618 for an average of 16 per class
(three classes per week)
PAINTING
568 for an average of 11 per class
(two classes per week)
TAI CHI
487 for an average of 13 per class
(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