Committee+Reports

=Committee Reports =

Here is the website to the Janet Goeske Center: http://www.janetgoeskecenter.com
 * An Overview of the city of Riverside **
 * by Natalie and Drina **

The city of Riverside is a diverse community filled with a multi-cultural heritage and many exciting opportunities for its citizens. Some of the demographics that we found for the city of Riverside include the following: Forty three percent spoke another language other than English and of these people, 85% spoke Spanish as their other language.
 * Population: ** Total population was 316,000 with 50% males and 50% females. Eight percent of this population are over the age of 65 years. About 10,000 people are grandparents who are living with their own grandchildren. Thirty percent of these grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren
 * Poverty **: Twelve percent of the population of Riverside are living below poverty level; however, only 4% of these individuals are people over the age of 65. The majority (22%) of those living in poverty are female householder families.
 * Household and families:** Average household size - 3.3 people and there were 92,000 households in 2007.
 * Nativity and Language:** Twenty four percent were foreign born and 76% were born in the United States with 59% born in California.
 * Education**: Seventy eight percent of people over the age of 25 graduated from high school and 20% had a bachelor's degree or higher; however, 22% were dropouts.
 * Disability**: Eleven percent reported a disability and of these, 44% were over that age of 65. This is an important statistic for our project to understand that we will need to be sensitive to those people that suffer from disabilities.
 * Transportation Agencies:** California Transportation Commission, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Amtrak, Commute Smart, Metrolink, Orange County Transportation Authority, Riverside Transit Agency
 * Hospitals:** Riverside Community Hospital, Parkview Community Hospital, Kaiser Hospital
 * Colleges:** University of California Riverside, Riverside Community College, La Sierra University, Cal Baptist University
 * Park Facilities for Seniors:** Dales Senior Center, Fairmount Adult Center, Renck Center, Stratton Center, Ysmael Villegas Community Center, Janet Goeske Center
 * Service Clubs:** Kiwanis, Lion's Club, Pick Group, Riverside Newcomers, Rotary Club, Soroptimist International
 * What can we conclude about these findings and how do they relate to our project?** We can conclude that many of the elderly people in Riverside may have some sort of disability, live with or take care of their grandchildren, may speak another language or be foreign born, and are not in poverty. They have access to a variety of activities and transportation resources which enable them to have some freedom, socialization, and enjoyment. As these statistics relate to our project, we must be aware of the cultural diversity and the physical or mental disabilities that some of the people at the Janet Goeske Center may have.

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Maria: I spoke over the phone (on March16, 2009 at 9:15 AM) with the senior events director, Teresa (who is also the key informant) to introduce myself, the Class of 2009 from the RCC Dental Hygiene Program, and our community project. Here are the questions the Class of 2009 wanted me to ask the key informant and the responses:

1. Can Reina and I meet with you on March 27 for 15 minutes to ask you some questions about the Janet Goeske Center and so you can review the questionnaire we plan to give to the seniors?
 * Answer: ** Yes, at 2 PM.

2. Can several of my classmates implement the questionnaire on March 31, April 2 and April 3?
 * Answer: ** I will give you a preliminary "yes" because I want to see the questionnaire first.

3. Can we have a table and a box for the seniors to place filled out questionnaires?
 * Answer: ** Yes.

4. Can we place balloons on the table to attract attention?
 * Answer: ** Yes.

5. Can we hold a raffle (for a free Sonicare electric toothbrush) to encourage participation on the questionnaire?
 * Answer: ** Yes, absolutely!

Reina and Maria: The following are the answers to the meeting Reina and I had with Teresa, the key informant. The meeting took place March 31, 2009 at 3:15 PM.

1. How long have you been with the Janet Goeske Center?
 * Answer: ** I’ve been an employee of the Janet Goeske Center for 12 years, but I was a volunteer for over 2 years prior.

2. Do you get to interact a lot with the members?
 * Answer: ** I interact with the patrons (We call the seniors "patrons" because not everyone is a member.) very much. I don't have a degree in counseling, but many of the seniors come to me for advice on money, family, or living issues.

3. How would you describe your relationship with the residents?
 * Answer: ** It is like having hundreds of grandparents. These people are my family; even my children have grown up with them.

4. Do you think the dental hygiene students would be welcomed by the members? How do you feel past presentations could have been improved?
 * Answer: ** The seniors are very receptive to RCC students. We have never had a problem. Past presentations have been very well-done. I would not suggest any improvements.

5. What special challenges may occur? What suggestions do you have in terms of how we might meet these challenges?
 * Answer: ** If you give any type of presentation, the seniors sometimes do not listen or sometimes they speak during presentations. I would suggest a lot of interaction to keep their attention. Q & A with prizes would also work.

6. Is there anyone else in the community who works with the members more often and closely who we should speak with who may have some ideas for reaching out to the seniors?
 * Answer: ** Estella with the Janet Goeske Center. She is the activities coordinator.

7. What are the needs of the members?
 * Answer: ** Socialization!

Here is the questionnaire we will be giving to the center. Everyone agreed on the questionnaire, so this is what we will be giving the senior center.
 * Teresa gave Reina and me the approval for the questionnaire. Teresa stated that the questionnaire was great, very easy to read and easy to understand. **

JANET GOESKE CENTER QUESTIONNAIRE - Stacy, Dorinda, Kelli, and Britney

The dental hygiene students from the Riverside Community College have chosen the center to be a part of our senior community program. This questionnaire will allow us to find out what your needs are in this facility.

Please answer the following questions and return to questionnaire box by April 3, 2009:

Dental Questions:

1. When was the last time you saw a dentist?

2. When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned?

3. How many times a day do you brush your teeth?

4. Circle all that apply:

a. I brush my teeth. b. I floss my teeth. c. I use a mouth rinse. d. I experience dry mouth. e. I wear a partial denture. f. I wear a full denture. g. I have arthritis. h. I have had a stroke. i. I have diabetes. j. I have limited hand movement. k. I have a burning tongue. l. I have high blood pressure.

Additional Questions:

5. Do you take 2 or more prescription medications daily?

6. What is your favorite activity at the center?

7. If dental hygiene students were to come into your center what would you like from us?

8. What is your age? Circle one

Under 65 65 to 74 75 to 84 Over 85 Reina left a voicemail Thursday, May 7, 2009, and Monday, May 11, 2009 for Teresa asking if Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 1 PM or the following Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 9 AM would work for the center to have our class present a health fair. Reina also emailed her on Monday, May 11, 2009.

Teresa emailed Reina back since I emailed her after leaving 2 voice mails. She said that Thursday, May 14, 2009, 1-2:30 PM, would work. She was wondering how many tables we would require, and Reina said 6, 1 for each of the 5 topics and 1 for the greeters to have the patrons fill out their surveys.

Reina confirmed that we were going Thursday, May 14, 2009. Teresa emailed asking if there was a flyer for the event. So Reina emailed everyone because she wasn't sure if that was a job for the planning or implementing committees. Dee responded with a flyer, and Reina made some editions. Here is the flyer minus the 5 pictures of dentures, Biotene, a blood pressure cuff, a toothbrush in a tennis ball, and a food pyramid:

** Health Fair TODAY! ** Please visit our health fair booths Riverside Community College Dental Hygiene Students are providing **complimentary services including:** Diabetes Information Blood Pressure Screenings Denture Care Information Arthritis & Stroke Information Are You Experiencing Dry Mouth?
 * THURSDAY, 5/14, 1-2:30 P.M. **
 * EVALUATION COMMITTEE REPORTS **

QUESTIONNAIRE REPORT: 53 received

By: Lia, Ferris, & Marcia as a revision to Jackie's previous posting
We have decided to implement a health fair setting including various tables and visual boards where information will be presented about the topic. Topics were chosen, and students were assigned randomly to each. The topics are as follows: __Xerostomia__: Discuss cavities, mouth wash, medications, and possibly give Biotene/Oasis mouth wash samples and a copy of medications that cause xerostomia 1. Marcia 2. Melody - may be gone with Teeth Are Us 3. Jennifer __Blood Pressure__: Discuss the effects of high blood pressure and provide blood pressure screenings 1. Brein 2. Dorinda 3. Shari - may be gone with Teeth Are Us 4. Lia - may be gone with Teeth Are Us 5. Drina __Arthritis/Stroke__: Discuss toothbrush modifications, electric toothbrushes, and flossing and possibly give floss holders or modified toothbrush handles 1. Britney 2. Maria 3. Diem __Denture Care__: Discuss fungal infections, oral hygiene and cleaning dentures, regular dental visits, and adjustments as well as possibly give PoliGrip Denture Adhesive or denture cleaners 1. Ceri 2. Priscilla 3. Tawnya __Diabetes__: Discuss its effects on oral health, the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels, and give copy of the modified food pyramid for diabetics 1. Kelli 2. Reina 3. Ferris 4. Natalie - may be gone with Teeth Are Us 5. Stacy - may be gone with Teeth Are Us __Greeters__: Welcome people entering, and pass clinic flyers and possibly toothbrushes once they leave. Assist other groups if needed. 1. Jackie 2. Noo We implemented our program 1-2:30 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2009. We had the privilege to educate over 35 members. By the planning committee: Tawnya Melody, Jennifer, Noo and Shari
 * Planning of Health Fair**

=__ EXIT SURVEY - Stacy, Drina, and Diem __ = - Stacy Which category was the most beneficial for you? Circle One

XEROSTOMIA HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE DENTURE CARE ARTHRITIS/STROKE DIABETES

WOULD YOU RETURN IF WE DID THIS AGAIN? Circle One

YES NO

WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT? Please list below.

Results - Marcia, Ferris, Jackie, Lia, and Shari 1. Which category was the most beneficial for you? Many responses were for more than one category 4 responses for xerostomia 11 responses for High Blood pressure 6 responses for arthritis/stroke 6 responses for diabetes

2. WOULD YOU RETURN IF WE DID THIS AGAIN? 16 responses for Yes 1 response for No

3. WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT? 4 did not respond to this question 1 response for how sweet the girls were 1 response for stroke 1 response for lunch 1 response for playing cards 2 responses for heart attack 2 responses for more on diabetes 1 response for exercise 1 response for billiards pool 1 response for more information on xerostomia 1 response for photography 1 response for diet and supplements