Kelly Williams, Manager, Pulse, provided an overview of Pulse, which is the customer contact centre for the Municipality. It was noted that if a senior self-identifies when submitting a request to Pulse, then the information provided can be tailored to support the senior; however, due to the privacy legislation, that information cannot be requested by the Pulse operator.
Action Items:
- Deanne Bergey to arrange a planning session for next meeting to review the Committee's work plan and determine goals for 2020, and noted that the Committee should also review their Age Friendly Work Plan.
- Deanne Bergey will arrange for the Communications Advisor assigned to the Committee to attend a future meeting.
- Carol Theberge to report on statistical information when available (ongoing).
- Carol Theberge noted that the Health Advisory Committee has not had their first meeting of the year but will follow up with St. Aidan's Society regarding advocating for individuals requiring specialized medical services in the region rather than requiring travel to Edmonton (ongoing).
- Henry Hunter noted that he has met with the Government of Alberta regarding the Rent Supplement Program and it is anticipated that changes to the program will be implemented by the end of March. Henry will provide statistical information regarding the program recipients to Administration in preparation for a presentation to Council.
- Melissa Williams follow up with Roads Department regarding the marking of specific driveways and clearing of windrows for seniors and seniors lodging as well as the SMART Bus policies when she meets with them on January 17, 2020.
- Deanne Bergey to request Human Resources that programming be offered to employees on being an age-friendly and accessible Municipality.
- Toni Elliot will coordinate additional resources to help with the Seniors Month. Luana Bussieres will provide a list of what is needed.
Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting is at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2020 in Boardroom 1033.