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Joan Corbett, Executive Director
Welcome to the premier issue of West Marin Senior Services eNews. Coming out monthly, or more frequently if appropriate, this eNews is intended to be a short read, informative, and appealing. I welcome your feedback at jcorbett@wmss.org to help make it work! I encourage you to send this to a friend who might want to learn more about our services.
In the Know… Charging for Services
West Marin Senior Services has quietly moved forward to charge a nominal fee for its services. This has been a long-time coming in order to ensure that our agency will be here for many generations to come. Our fees are based on a monthly charge only if services are provided during that month, and most people use our services just a few months out of the year. We use a sliding scale, so clients who make less than $24,000 a year will continue to receive ALL of our services for free. Fees range from $0 - $200 per month based on income.
Our nominal monthly fee covers the following:
- Developing care plans and resources to live long, live well, live at home.
- Screening and referring homecare workers.
- Matching friendly visitors with seniors who want a companion.
- Making referrals to volunteer or paid drivers.
- Providing referrals for nutritious meals.
- Assisting in completing forms for housing, social security and other benefits.
- Providing grants to family caregivers to relieve the stress of ongoing care.
- Coordinating with physicians and providing support for their advice.
The following services are provided free of charge to all older adults and their families in West Marin:
- Free annual assessment
- Free homecare equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs
- Free workshops, support groups, exercise classes and senior activities to promote healthy lifestyles (unless the class itself has a fee)
- Occasional referrals to volunteer or paid drivers.
We look forward to serving you, your family, and neighbors as we age with dignity in beautiful, rural West Marin.
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West Marin Senior Services
www.wmss.org
P.O. Box 791
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415 663-8148 |
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This year's Holstein was a Big Success!
$59k gross revenue, 680 riders, 99 volunteers, 765 lunches served (incl. vol.), 150 lbs of potatoes baked, 35 doz. Eggs hard boiled, 1056 cookies baked... And lots of fun! |
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October 8, 2009 9:30am-10:30am
Commission on Aging Presentation, Dance Palace
Hear about senior services in West Marin. Presenters: West Marin Senior Services, Dance Palace, SGV Community Center, Meals on Wheels, Senior Access.
October 18, 2009, 4pm-6pm
FunRaising Event to Benefit Linda Petersen
Toby’s Feed Barn
Co-sponsored by WMSS and Point Reyes Books. Music, Food, $10 at door.
FAIRS AND SHOT CLINICS:
Wellness Day
October 7, 2009, 3pm-6pm
Dance Palace, Point Reyes Station
SGV Health Fair
October 8, 2009, 2pm-5pm
San Geronimo Community Center
Tomales Shot Clinic
October 14, 2009,12:30pm-6pm
Tomales Town Hall
Senior Fair
October 21, 2009, 9am-3pm
Marin Civic Center
Stockstill House Tea
12051 Highway One
Point Reyes Station
4th Wed of the Month 3pm-4pm. |
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DRIVE a senior to an appt.
COOK for a homebound senior
DELIVER meals
LEAD activities at Stockstill House
VISIT weekly with a senior
SUPPORT office activities |
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| Stockstill House, located at 12051 Highway One, Point Reyes Station, CA, offers high quality 24-hour personalized care for eight residents in a warm and spacious home. |
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| Through your donations, West Marin Senior Services is able to respond to the needs of seniors in our community quickly and effectively. |
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