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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
BE
MADE BY: Commissioner Williams
MEETING DATE: December 14, 2009
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OFFICE: Precinct Two
TIME PREFERRED: 9:15 a.m.
SUBJECT: Report on activities of AACOG's Alamo Area Agency on Aging.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING COURT: Commissioner Williams & Patrice
Dorries, Vice Chairman, Advisory Committee.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 5 minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:

All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate
information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court
Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being
addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners'
Court.
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recommend approval; to provide public awareness on aging issues; and to act as-advocates in their {
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a three- year term by appointment of the Commissioners' Court.
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~ Coral Adema is a registered nurse with Peterson Hospice. She serves as a volunteer teaching a Matter of
Balance. Coral has served since January of 2009
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Z CARES Coordinator for the Hill Country CARES non-profit in Kerrville. Patrice is a Master Trainer for
"~' Stanford University's Medical School's Patient Education Program. Patrice has served since 2007.
C ~ The Legislature has now provided a committee on aging for Texans and a Silver Alert Program similar to
~ Amber Alert. Senior Day in February 2009 at the Capital highlights what's happening in Austin!
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w Program, reduced fee changes for transportation and the Save the Date card for the Conference.
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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
Educational Programs :FREE
Matter of Balance- Coral Adema
Chronic Disease Self-
Management- Patrice Doerries
Stanford University Master
Trainer
Diabetes Self-Management-
Patrice Doerries
COMING UP IN 2010
APS IN KERR COUNTY-FY 08
* 280 intakes
* 233 Completed Investigations
* 168 Confirmed Cases
* 215 Receiving Services
* 3479 Disabled (18-64) / 12,402 (65+)
The Texas Conference on Aging
will be held in Kerrville March
21-24, 2010. This annual
conference brings professionals
serving seniors together
annually. The Inn of the Hills
Resort and Conference Center
will serve as the 6eadyuarters for
this event with an anticipated
400 attending from around the
state.
The Texas Silver Haired
Legislature will hold its annual
meeting here at the same time
The Assistant Secretary on Aging
from Washington, DC will
speak to the Conference.
This conference will provide
cutting edge information and
education for professir~nals,
administrators and the health-
care industry. County Judge,
Pat Tinley, and Mayor, Todd
Bock, will open the confer-
ence.
Alamo Area Council
Of Governments
Alamo Area Council of
www.aacag.
Need a Ride?
One-way Trip Fare Structure
Counties In-Town In-County Out-of-County Two or more Counties
Atascosa	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Bandera	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Comal	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Frio	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Gillespie	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Guadalupe	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Karnes	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Kendall	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Kerr	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Medina	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
Wilson	$1.00	$3.00	$5.00	$7.00
San Antonio appointments must be scheduled between the hours
of loam and 2pm.
Please call and schedule transportation at least 24 hours in advance
and pay fare with exact change.
Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall and Kerr Counties
1-800-896-4023
Atascosa, Comal, Frio, Karnes, Guadalupe, Medina,
Wilson Counties
1-866- 889-7433
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An Ombudsman is an advocate who
works with residents, families, and
facilities to resolve complaints and
issues.
Residents have a ri hg t to:
A safe and healthy environment
Nutritious food
Medical services
Be treated with dignity and respect
Make their own decisions
Communicate with others
Make complaints without fear
In case of an emergency, call the Texas
Department of Human Services/Long-
Term Care Regulatory at 1-800-458-9858.
//Area Agency
on Aging
Funded through the 'Texas Department on Aging
Alamo Area Council of Governments

Residents are entitled to
quality care.
If you need assistance or
have questions, contact the
Texas Ombudsman/
Nursing Home Advocate
Program.
+Call 1-866-231•-4322 for help.
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Alamo Area Agency on Aging
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217-6228
Phone: (210) 362-5209
Fax: (210) 225-5937
Website: www.alamoaging.org
E-mail: mail@aacog.com

Promoting excellence
in programming and service delivery
for older Texans and their families.
Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center
March 21-24, 2010
www.texasconferenceonaging.org
1-866-231-4922