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6. Made fdendly visits to fadlities. <br /> <br />7. Attended Behavioral Interventions in Dementia Care Conference held at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord. <br /> <br />8. Conducted two community education programs about the Ombudsman program at local dvic groups. <br /> <br />9. Worked with administrative staff, families, and residents on grievance resolutions. <br /> <br />10. Participated in activities such as sing-alongs, dancing groups, and bingo at numerous homes. <br /> <br />11. Participated in church and dvic organ/zations, which donated personal items, flowers, game prizes, etc. for residents. <br /> <br />12. New member recruitment and orientation inducling placing an ad in church bulletin seeking volunteers. <br /> <br />13. Held Cabarms County Community Advisory Committee Open House at the Cabarms County Senior Center to meet <br /> long term care administrators and staff. <br /> <br />14. Donated items for arts and crafts activities to nursing facilities. ~ <br /> <br />15. Conducted two musical programs at two nursing homes through local churches. <br /> <br />16. Recognized various members of committee after resignation for their years of service and commimaent <br /> <br />COMMITTEE STRENGTHS <br /> <br />1. Despite the small number of members, they are very dedicated and hard workin~ with faifffful attendance at <br /> meetings, training, and facility visits. <br /> <br />2. Good working relationship with residents and staff at fadlities. <br />3. Excellent with facility visits and follow up on concerns and issues. <br />4. Consistent and good working rdafionship with regional Ombudsman. <br />5. Extensive knowledge of the local Cabarms county community and available resources. ~ <br /> <br />COMMITTEE CHALLENGES <br /> <br />1. Small number of members on the committe~ <br /> <br />2. Staffing changes and recruitment in facilities. <br /> <br />3. Filling positions on the committee in a swift and timely manner with dedicated and committed volunteers. <br /> <br />4. Educating the general public about long-tema care issues. <br /> <br />ANNUAL REPORT 1999 <br /> <br />CABARRUS COUNTY <br /> <br />PAGE 2 <br /> <br /> <br />