Central Home Care & Hospice merges years ago
Senior Citizens of Marion County, Inc. were informed Nov. 18, during its monthly meeting at Peabody Senior Center, that Central Home Care & Hospice has merged with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Wichita.
Robert Carlton, executive director of Central Home Care & Hospice of Newton, said the agency would continue to operate the home care aspect separately. Hospice services would be a part of the other agency, a non-profit organization.
Carlton said it will be a benefit to staff and individuals served. The agency serves Marion County residents.
The next Central Home Care & Hospice meeting will be Dec. 16 at Hillsboro Senior Center. New board members will be installed and recognition will be given to those who have served six years or more.
In other business:
— Marlene Anduss, president of Ramona Senior Center, reported there was a credit on roofing materials.
— Representatives of Peabody Senior Center said they would like a commercial dishwasher. Gary Gooszen, North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, said he would try to locate one.
— Noreen Weems, Marion County Elderly Department Director, reported the checking account currently had a balance of $21,192. Expenses for November and December will run about $10,500.
— Hillsboro Senior Center requested new tile in the kitchen area but there no representatives at the meeting to provide a cost estimate.
— Members were reminded that only eligible households can receive USDA commodities from one site in any given month.
— An annual distribution of $500 was received by the organization from the Flint Hills Foundation. The money was deposited in a savings account and will be used to fund projects and assist county senior centers.
— The board reviewed and approved $350 for sponsorship at the 2005 Senior Fair.
— Lanell Hett, secretary and transportation coordinator, reported eight trips during November; five were health-related.
The department held a volunteer driver workshop Nov. 21 at Marion Senior Center. The workshop reviewed safety equipment on vehicles, passenger assistance, and defensive driving enhancement.
— There were no mill levy requests.
