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ti <br /> OUTREACH COORDINATOR'S R <br /> September 2011 <br /> 4 <br /> HOME VISITS/APPOINTMENTS <br /> -nine were made this past month, in addition to client contact by telephone. <br /> I met with several caregivers of elders with memory loss, and safety concerns such as driving, <br /> wandering, and the use of the stove continue to be part of my conversation with the caregiver. <br /> Generally most caregivers are-in denial regarding these risks, sometimes because the elder <br /> should not be left alone, and/or the family is unwilling or unable to pay for the cost of the care. <br /> I met with elders who continue to be desperate for affordable housing, and in two situations the <br /> elders are living in a motel. In.another situation, the elder is living with a friend, and is <br /> considering moving to the shelter in Hyannis. <br /> I was contacted by a few residents of one of the affordable housing sites in Mashpee, due t <br /> their concerns regarding another resident who has mental health issues. They had questions <br /> about their legal rights; I referred therm to o,ne'of the attorneys and also to the board of directors <br /> that oversees the development. <br /> VOLUNTEERS <br /> I continue to meet with the telefriend, SHINE, friendly visitor assistant, grief support,birthday <br /> flower delivery, and biography volunteers, to provide supervision, and to assign clients. <br /> I trained four new friendly visitors, and placed three of therm on assignment. <br /> I and our two fuel assistance volunteers attended the annual fuel assistance training. <br /> MEETINGS/CONTACTS <br /> As part of the Town's task force on hoarding, I attended and participated in the training on <br /> hoarding for all staff ofthe Mashpee Police and Fire Departments. <br /> I attended the meeting p for Cape Cod human service providers convened by the Department of <br /> Mental Health, addressing the challenges of servicing this population. I advocated for the reed <br /> for in home competency evaluation for elders. <br /> I participated in my fiat meeting as a board member ofthe Part iris n's Support Network r1 <br /> Cape Cod. <br /> Finally, Jing Long and I met with David Munsell,sell, Director, Cape Cod chapter of NAMI, t <br /> discuss hove our organizations can work together. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Lynne w-aten--aan <br /> I.FW/Icw <br />