VSHA EH! Committee
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MEMBERS: Barry Webster, John Pope, Fred Stepchuk, Thor [lastname], Glynne Evans, Susan Ward
VSHA Care Committee (CC) Principles and Tasks
The present members of the VSHA Care Committee are Phyllis Webster (Chair, Coordinator), and Betty Lunam. The Committee meets quarterly.
PRINCIPLES:
1. The Care Committee (CC) operates with an “open structure” where members respond to needs, in accordance with each situation.
2. Each senior care situation will be unique.
3. The Committee serves Paid Members of the VSHA
4. The Committee will not duplicate the professional senior care services provided by public and private organizations.
5. The Committee will encourage VSHA members to take the initiative in planning for our senior care needs. The CC will provide senior care information to VSHA members, and encourage everyone independently to plan for their own senior care.
6. The Committee Co-ordinator, and others members participate as contacts.
7. When the Coordinator becomes aware of a care need, and plan of action will be implemented working in co-operation with other VSHA members, suitable to the needs of the member.
8. When there is an emergency, the VSHA member will call 911.
9.The CC initially will focus on providing members with transportation to VSHA activities ( e.g. when some one no longer has a driver’s license) and/or to arrange a visit between members.
TASKS
1. Meet (about) every three months, or 4 times a year. All CC Members.
2. Prepare a 2023 CC report for the AGM of the VSHA Board of Directors.
3. Obtain 10 hard copies of the BC Seniors Guide with detailed information and resources to help us all plan for a heathy lifestyle as we age.
4. From time to time, invite health care professional to speak on “Advanced Care Planning” to members.