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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Plumas County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Reason for Investigation The 2008-2009 Grand Jury elected to review the Senior Nutrition Program (snp) because several
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Recommendations 2
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R1Page 22To ensure all senior community members are kept informed, we recommend that flyers or other visible reminders of the program be posted in places such as libraries, churches, medical/dental offices, post offices, etc.
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R2Page 22We recommend an Open House, Bring a Friend to Lunch Day, or other organized activities to introduce seniors to this great program. Advisory Board funds, as well as community business and private donations could potentially be used to support these activities. Advisory Board Members
Conclusions 2
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CL1 Page 23D i d we answer our question? Our investigation started with the question: "How does the senior nutrition program benefit seniors"? Well, there's no rubber chicken here! The meals are delicious, as well as nutritionally balanced, which A big “thank you” to all of those who participated encourages seniors to dine out on healthy food. Getting in our interview process and to the many seniors away from the television, having conversation with who welcomed us into their circle, shared their others and being out in the fresh air is healthful for tables and stories and made us feel at home. both mind and body. Requesting a donation instead of charging a fee is helpful to those who may be on limited resources but is also fair to those who wish to contribute to the funding. The welcoming attitude of the staff and management provides an atmosphere of friendliness and companionship that helps seniors stay involved and included in their community. This Grand Jury is very impressed with the Plumas County Senior Nutrition Program and the all the great people who make it happen. Everyone we interviewed was committed to serving our senior population, enthusiastic about doing a good job, and very pleasant. Kudos to the “volunteer” seniors who We STRONGLY encourage those seniors who do not attend the lunches and are very helpful, currently enjoy this program to call their local senior assist in bussing tables, and act as “good nutrition center and sign up. We had a great time! will” ambassadors to the diners. 23
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CL2 Page 24Partial List of Resource Materials: Advisory Board Functions and By-Laws California Area on Aging, Area PSA3, Home Delivered Meals Handbook California Area on Aging, Participant Confidentiality/Policy on Contributions Champions for Change, Healthy Communities of the North State Chester Senior Nutrition Program Congregate Meals, July 2008 to January 2009 Congregate Nutrition Services Budget, 2008-2009 Homebound Meals, July 2008 to January 2009 Home Delivered Nutrition Services Budget, 2008-2009 Nutrition Guidelines for Senior Citizens Passages (www.passagescenter.org) Plumas County Public Health Agency Divisions (www.healthyplumas.org) Plumas County Senior Nutrition Program and Senior Transportation (www.countyofplumas.com) Plumas Rural Services Community Connections Pamphlet Senior Services in Plumas County 24