Christi Coulter of Elder Care Services of DeKalb County goes through the extensive menu of services they offer older adults. Their goal is to allow the elderly (and those with a disability) to stay safely and securely in their own homes as long as possible.
Elder Care Services of DeKalb County is on a mission to provide information and resources to the elderly and vulnerable adults so they can continue living in their own homes according to marketing manager Christi Coulter who spoke at this week’s Rotary meeting. Elder Care Services is a local non-profit contracted by the state to coordinate assistance. For example, Coulter said they typically handle 500 to 750 inquiries related to Medicare/Medicaid enrollments, assist about 500 clients with in-home caregiving, and last year investigated 314 concerns about elder abuse.
Other programs offered by Elder Care Services are:
Money Management (such as budgeting, credit counseling, and representative payee services)
Cognitive Behavioral Support (a comprehensive program for those experiencing memory or mood issues)
Tech Savvy Seniors (classes about computers and wireless phones)
A full listing of programs and services offered by Elder Care Services is available on their website (www.ecsdekalb.org).
September 17, 1923 – American country singer-songwriter Hank Williams (“Cold Cold Heart”; “Hey Good Lookin'"; “Your Cheatin’ Heart”) is born in Mount Olive, Alabama.
September 17, 1945 – Legendary basketball player and coach Phil Jackson is born in Deer Lodge, Montana.
September 20, 1934 – International film star and Italy’s most renowned and honored actress, Sophia Loren, is born in Rome, Italy.
September 22, 1791 – British scientist Michael Faraday is born in Surrey, England. His discovery of electromagnetic induction results in the development of electric generators.
September 18, 1947 – The U. S. Air Force is established as a separate military service.
September 20, 1973 – The much-hyped “Battle of the Sexes” took place in the Houston Astrodome as tennis great Billie Jean King defeated women’s tennis critic and former men’s champion Bobby Riggs in three straight sets.
September 21, 1949 - Following a civil war, the People’s Republic of China is proclaimed by its Communist Leaders as the Nationalist Chinese government retreats to the island of Taiwan.
September 23, 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation changing from slave to free the federal legal status of more than 3.5 million African Americans enslaved in the Confederate States.
Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Michele Jurkovic
March 3
James Houdek
March 9
Phillip Meyers
March 12
Heather Tomlinson
March 13
James Buck
March 30
Jeffrey Jacobson
March 31
Join Date
Riley Oncken
March 2, 2009
15 years
Rob Mondi
March 2, 2022
2 years
Ray Dembinski
March 11, 2004
20 years
Becky Springer
March 12, 2021
3 years
James Houdek
March 23, 2009
15 years
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2023-2024
President – Brandon Diviak
President Elect – Steve Wilder
Director (President Nominee) – Jonelle Bailey
Director (President Designee) - Becky Springer
Past President – Tim Neubert
Treasurer – Dr. Michele Jurkovic
Secretary – Sally Bruch
Sergeant at Arms – Paulette Renault
Monthly Committees
July: Board of Directors
August: Jeff Keicher, Brandon Diviak, Pat Shafer
September: Dave Hamilton, Jeff Jacobson, Jim Stoddard
October: Paul Callighan, Matt Nelson, Paul Stromborg
November: Sue Emberson, Jeff Frank, Heidi Wright
December: Paul Barnaby, Larry Berke, Riley Oncken
January: Ray Dembinski, Joyce Klein, Rob Mondi, Tim Neubert
Membership: Jonelle Bailey, Ray Dembinski, Bob Hammon, Steve Kuhn, Jeff Petersen, Bob Wildendradt, Jeff Jacobson, Brandon Diviak, Matt Nelson, Riley Oncken
Public Image: Bob Brown, Paul Callighan, Jeff Keicher, Joyce Klein, Tasha Sims
Fellowship: Paulette Renault, Pat Shafer, Sally Bruch, Sue Emberson, Dave Hamilton, Paul Barnaby, Larry Berke
Service: Brandon Diviak, Jeff Frank, Michele Jurkovic, Rob Mondi, Brendan Wilson, Heidi Wright, Alicia Cosky, Tim Neubert
Foundations: Jim Buck, Sue Emberson, Matt Nelson, Jim Stoddard, Paul Stromborg
New Generations: Chip Houdek, Julie Sgarlata, Becky Springer, Steve Wilder
Scholarships: Tim Neubert, Julie Sgarlata, Ray Dembinski, Steve Kuhn, Michele Jurkovic, Don Clayberg
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